Objective
This "European surveillance network for influenza in pigs (ESNIP) 2" will maintain and expand a surveillance network that was established during a previous EC concerted action (ESNIP 1, QLK2-CT-2000-01636). Three workpackages (WP 1, 2, 3) aim at a better understanding of the epidemiology and evolution of swine influenza virus (SIV) in different European countries, through an organised surveillance programme together with antigenic/genetic characterisation using standardised methodology.
These data will be used to improve the diagnosis of SIV by updating the reagents used in classical techniques (WP 4) and by the development of a rapid, molecular test for SIV detection (WP 5). The virus bank and electronic database that were established during ESNIP 1 will also be expanded with relevant SIV isolates and information (WP 6). Beyond this, we will be better able to define the public health risks of influenza in swine. This will be achieved by serological monitoring of swine for avian influenza viruses (WP 7) and by comparison of the influenza viruses that are currently circulating in swine, avian species and humans (WP 8). ESNIP 2 represents the only organised surveillance network for influenza in pigs and the first attempt to establish formal interactions with human and avian surveillance networks. These initiatives and interactions are entirely consistent with improved pandemic preparedness and planning for human influenza.
The consortium consists of 11 participants who are actively working with SIV. Eight participants are from 7 different EU member states, five of which have been actively involved in the ESNIP 1 network whilst one participant is from Bulgaria, a candidate member state. Participation from third countries (Hong Kong, USA) will facilitate greater global interaction and worldwide understanding of the epidemiology of SIV.
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FP6-2004-SSP-4
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GENT
Belgium
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