Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
CWD-positive white-tailed deer found on Iowa County farm
Contact: Raechelle Belli, 608-224-5005 or Bill Cosh, Communications Director, 608-224-5020
A white-tailed deer from a deer farm in Iowa County has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD), Wisconsin State Veterinarian Dr. Paul McGraw announced today (29 Jan 2016). The National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, confirmed the test results.
The 2-year-old buck, which was born on the farm and killed after
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Sunday 31 January 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis - Australia: (NS) bakery
Salmonella -- Australia
A woman from Kiama Downs was forced to undergo an emergency caesarean after she says she became violently ill after eating a hot chicken roll from a Sydney bakery suspected of being at the centre of a food-poisoning outbreak. The 1st-time mother remains in Wollongong Hospital after giving birth to her daughter on Tuesday, 26 Jan 2016, 5 weeks before her due date. She and her husband had traveled to Sylvania, in Sydney's south, for a birthing class at the weekend when they stopped at Box
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A woman from Kiama Downs was forced to undergo an emergency caesarean after she says she became violently ill after eating a hot chicken roll from a Sydney bakery suspected of being at the centre of a food-poisoning outbreak. The 1st-time mother remains in Wollongong Hospital after giving birth to her daughter on Tuesday, 26 Jan 2016, 5 weeks before her due date. She and her husband had traveled to Sylvania, in Sydney's south, for a birthing class at the weekend when they stopped at Box
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (10): Sierra Leone updates, vaccine, funding
Ebola -- Sierra Leone
28 Jan 2016 Sierra Leone: Clashes in Sierra Leone on new Ebola restrictions
[In the violence which occurred on 26 Jan 2016, the police who were enforcing the restrictions imposed to help bring an end to the spread of Ebola virus disease (EVD), denied firing live bullets.]
28 Jan 2016 Sierra Leone: Int'l charity to help Sierra Leonean families identify their Ebola dead
[The international charity Concern Worldwide has expressed readiness to help families of some 15 000 Ebola dead in
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28 Jan 2016 Sierra Leone: Clashes in Sierra Leone on new Ebola restrictions
[In the violence which occurred on 26 Jan 2016, the police who were enforcing the restrictions imposed to help bring an end to the spread of Ebola virus disease (EVD), denied firing live bullets.]
28 Jan 2016 Sierra Leone: Int'l charity to help Sierra Leonean families identify their Ebola dead
[The international charity Concern Worldwide has expressed readiness to help families of some 15 000 Ebola dead in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa: Nigeria, Benin
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
An outbreak of a fever similar to the Ebola virus has Nigeria on edge. Lassa fever has sickened at least 57 people and killed 34 since it broke out in Nigeria late last year [2015].
The disease is transmitted by rats [multimammate mice, [_Mastomys_ spp.], and in its later stages shares symptoms with Ebola, which killed over 11 000 people in West Africa after it broke out in 2013. Lassa fever, which is named after a town in Nigeria's northeastern Borno State, sickens people who come into
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An outbreak of a fever similar to the Ebola virus has Nigeria on edge. Lassa fever has sickened at least 57 people and killed 34 since it broke out in Nigeria late last year [2015].
The disease is transmitted by rats [multimammate mice, [_Mastomys_ spp.], and in its later stages shares symptoms with Ebola, which killed over 11 000 people in West Africa after it broke out in 2013. Lassa fever, which is named after a town in Nigeria's northeastern Borno State, sickens people who come into
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PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis - USA, Canada (02): fatal, recall, pre-packed salads, same genotype
Listeriosis -- United States
As federal officials reported new illnesses in a 7-month listeriosis outbreak linked to packaged salads from Dole, the company clarified its recall of all products from its production plant in Springfield, Ohio.
As of [Wed 27 Jan 2016], 15 people across 8 US states had been confirmed in the outbreak. The most recent case was diagnosed [3 Jan 2016], according to a [Thu 28 Jan 2016] update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All have required hospitalization and 1 died.
In
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As federal officials reported new illnesses in a 7-month listeriosis outbreak linked to packaged salads from Dole, the company clarified its recall of all products from its production plant in Springfield, Ohio.
As of [Wed 27 Jan 2016], 15 people across 8 US states had been confirmed in the outbreak. The most recent case was diagnosed [3 Jan 2016], according to a [Thu 28 Jan 2016] update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All have required hospitalization and 1 died.
In
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PRO/EDR> Gonococcal disease - USA: (WA) increased incidence, methamphetamine
Gonorrhea -- United States
Clark County (Washington State) is currently experiencing a gonorrhea outbreak. Dr Alan Melnick, county health officer, said Clark County Public Health recorded 94 cases of the sexually transmitted disease during the 4th quarter of 2015. That pushed the county past the outbreak threshold of 82 cases. In all of 2015, Clark County recorded 246 cases of gonorrhea. The 5-year average is about 170 cases, according to public health.
Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that grows easily in the
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Clark County (Washington State) is currently experiencing a gonorrhea outbreak. Dr Alan Melnick, county health officer, said Clark County Public Health recorded 94 cases of the sexually transmitted disease during the 4th quarter of 2015. That pushed the county past the outbreak threshold of 82 cases. In all of 2015, Clark County recorded 246 cases of gonorrhea. The 5-year average is about 170 cases, according to public health.
Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that grows easily in the
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Saturday 30 January 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Lead, water - USA (02): (MI)
Poisoning -- United States
Events That Led to Flint's Water Crisis
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Months after warning signs emerged about problems with the water in Flint, Mich., city, state and federal officials are responding to the public health emergency. High levels of lead had leached from pipes into the water supply. [The rest of this article provides a timeline of the situation. Many lead problems present as acute problems but have actually existed for some time before recognition of the situation occurs - Mod.TG]
25 Apr 2014
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Events That Led to Flint's Water Crisis
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Months after warning signs emerged about problems with the water in Flint, Mich., city, state and federal officials are responding to the public health emergency. High levels of lead had leached from pipes into the water supply. [The rest of this article provides a timeline of the situation. Many lead problems present as acute problems but have actually existed for some time before recognition of the situation occurs - Mod.TG]
25 Apr 2014
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, serotype Virchow - USA: nutrition shakes, alert, recall
Salmonella -- United States
Garden of Life meal replacement shake mixes have been identified as the source of a 7-state _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Virchow outbreak, according to the Minnesota Department of Health announced on 29 Jan 2016. At least 8 people have been sickened. Because many cases of salmonellosis are not reported, the number is likely to be much higher. Minnesota health officials said they wanted to "bring this outbreak to the attention of people who have become ill with symptoms of salmonellosis but
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Garden of Life meal replacement shake mixes have been identified as the source of a 7-state _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Virchow outbreak, according to the Minnesota Department of Health announced on 29 Jan 2016. At least 8 people have been sickened. Because many cases of salmonellosis are not reported, the number is likely to be much higher. Minnesota health officials said they wanted to "bring this outbreak to the attention of people who have become ill with symptoms of salmonellosis but
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st. Poona - USA: Mexican cucumbers, fatal
Salmonella -- United States
Case Count Update
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Since the last update on 19 Nov 2015, 50 more ill people have been reported from 16 states. Illnesses that occurred after 21 Dec 2015 might not be reported yet. A series of events occurs between the time a person is infected and the time public health officials can determine that the person is part of an outbreak. This means that there will be a delay between when a person gets sick and confirmation that he or she is part of an outbreak. This takes an average of 2 to 4
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Case Count Update
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Since the last update on 19 Nov 2015, 50 more ill people have been reported from 16 states. Illnesses that occurred after 21 Dec 2015 might not be reported yet. A series of events occurs between the time a person is infected and the time public health officials can determine that the person is part of an outbreak. This means that there will be a delay between when a person gets sick and confirmation that he or she is part of an outbreak. This takes an average of 2 to 4
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis C - USA (03): (IN) injection drug use
Hepatitis C -- United States
The 61 percent jump in the number of hepatitis C cases and 30 percent climb in the number of HIV cases in Allen County in 2015 are matters of grave concern, said Fort Wayne-Allen County Health Commissioner Dr. Deborah McMahan. According to McMahan, Jeff Markley, executive director of the Positive Resource Center, said the surrounding counties have had similar increases in HIV in 2015.
"We see the trend, I think the numbers speak for themselves. I want to be proactive. I don't want to wait.
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The 61 percent jump in the number of hepatitis C cases and 30 percent climb in the number of HIV cases in Allen County in 2015 are matters of grave concern, said Fort Wayne-Allen County Health Commissioner Dr. Deborah McMahan. According to McMahan, Jeff Markley, executive director of the Positive Resource Center, said the surrounding counties have had similar increases in HIV in 2015.
"We see the trend, I think the numbers speak for themselves. I want to be proactive. I don't want to wait.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Egypt: vaccination, RFI
Foot and Mouth -- Egypt
Dr. Essam Fayed, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, announced that livestock will be vaccinated free of charge all over the country against foot and mouth disease [FMD] in order to mitigate the suffering of small farmers keeping livestock.
The Minister of Agriculture added that a total of 36 million Egyptian pounds [USD 4 600 000] will be disbursed to cover the costs of the vaccination campaign.
He appealed to livestock owners to rush to points dedicated for vaccination
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Dr. Essam Fayed, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, announced that livestock will be vaccinated free of charge all over the country against foot and mouth disease [FMD] in order to mitigate the suffering of small farmers keeping livestock.
The Minister of Agriculture added that a total of 36 million Egyptian pounds [USD 4 600 000] will be disbursed to cover the costs of the vaccination campaign.
He appealed to livestock owners to rush to points dedicated for vaccination
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis B - USA: (KY, WV, TN) injection drug use
Hepatitis B -- United States
Kentucky and 2 other Appalachian states have seen a huge surge in the potentially serious liver infection hepatitis B, driven by the relentless scourge of injection drug abuse in the region, a new study says. The research, released by the CDC on Thu, 28 Jan 2016, found that acute hepatitis B rose 114 percent in Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia from 2009-2013, even as incidence remained stable nationally. Injection drugs were a factor in 3/4 of cases in those states from 2010
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Kentucky and 2 other Appalachian states have seen a huge surge in the potentially serious liver infection hepatitis B, driven by the relentless scourge of injection drug abuse in the region, a new study says. The research, released by the CDC on Thu, 28 Jan 2016, found that acute hepatitis B rose 114 percent in Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia from 2009-2013, even as incidence remained stable nationally. Injection drugs were a factor in 3/4 of cases in those states from 2010
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Middle East: EuFMD assess., Indian-origin O & A strains, correction
Foot and Mouth -- Worldwide/Unknown
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Friday 29 January 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Guillain-Barre syndrome - UK: (Wales) association with EV-D68
Enterovirus 68 -- United Kingdom
We report a cluster of atypical Guillain-Barre syndrome in 10 adults temporally related to a cluster of 4 children with acute flaccid paralysis, over a 3-month period in South Wales, United Kingdom. All adult cases were male, aged between 24 and 77 years. 7 had prominent facial diplegia at onset. Available electrophysiological studies showed axonal involvement in 5 adults. 7 reported various forms of respiratory disease before onset of neurological symptoms. The ages of children ranged from 1
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We report a cluster of atypical Guillain-Barre syndrome in 10 adults temporally related to a cluster of 4 children with acute flaccid paralysis, over a 3-month period in South Wales, United Kingdom. All adult cases were male, aged between 24 and 77 years. 7 had prominent facial diplegia at onset. Available electrophysiological studies showed axonal involvement in 5 adults. 7 reported various forms of respiratory disease before onset of neurological symptoms. The ages of children ranged from 1
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (03): Pakistan, Laos (cVDPV1), global, WHO, RFI
Polio -- Pakistan
With nearly all of the rest of the world on the brink of being free of polio, the disease's persistence in Pakistan has long challenged health experts both inside and outside the country. Last year [2015], the 51 cases of wild poliovirus reported here represented the bulk of all 70 [72, see section [3] below] cases reported throughout the world.
Even so, last year's [2015] count is cause for optimism, since it was a huge drop from the 294 cases reported in Pakistan in 2014, and because it
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With nearly all of the rest of the world on the brink of being free of polio, the disease's persistence in Pakistan has long challenged health experts both inside and outside the country. Last year [2015], the 51 cases of wild poliovirus reported here represented the bulk of all 70 [72, see section [3] below] cases reported throughout the world.
Even so, last year's [2015] count is cause for optimism, since it was a huge drop from the 294 cases reported in Pakistan in 2014, and because it
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (06): Angola (HL)
Yellow Fever -- Angola
On Thursday [28 Jan 2016], 4 people are believed to have died of yellow fever [YF] in the municipality of Caluquembe, southern Huila province.
The information was released by Huila health authorities who added the 4 were part of 7 suspect cases of yellow fever reported in Caluquembe, some 117 kilometres of the capital, Lubango.
Speaking at the end of an emergency meeting convened by Huila province governor, Marcelino Tyipinge, the head of the local Health Department said the suspect
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On Thursday [28 Jan 2016], 4 people are believed to have died of yellow fever [YF] in the municipality of Caluquembe, southern Huila province.
The information was released by Huila health authorities who added the 4 were part of 7 suspect cases of yellow fever reported in Caluquembe, some 117 kilometres of the capital, Lubango.
Speaking at the end of an emergency meeting convened by Huila province governor, Marcelino Tyipinge, the head of the local Health Department said the suspect
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Middle East: EuFMD assess., Indian-origin O & A strains
Foot and Mouth -- Worldwide/Unknown
[The Global "Foot-and-Mouth Disease Situation" monthly report is distributed by the FAO. The current report, covering December 2015, has been compiled by Dr Teresa Scicluna from the EuFMD STP programme. The report has been edited by Professor David Paton from the World Reference Laboratory for FMD, The Pirbright Laboratory. He authored the introductory "Guest Editor Comments" from which the following text is presented. For the full document, with maps, tables and graphics, please refer to the
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[The Global "Foot-and-Mouth Disease Situation" monthly report is distributed by the FAO. The current report, covering December 2015, has been compiled by Dr Teresa Scicluna from the EuFMD STP programme. The report has been edited by Professor David Paton from the World Reference Laboratory for FMD, The Pirbright Laboratory. He authored the introductory "Guest Editor Comments" from which the following text is presented. For the full document, with maps, tables and graphics, please refer to the
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (14): Thailand ex Oman, WHO
MERS -- Thailand
On [24 Jan 2016], the National IHR Focal Point of Thailand notified WHO of 1 laboratory-confirmed case of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection. This is the country's 2nd case of MERS-CoV infection (see DON published on [10 Jul 2015]).
Details of the case
The case is a 71-year-old Omani national who arrived in Bangkok, Thailand on [22 Jan 2016]. The patient travelled to Thailand to seek medical care. Once in Bangkok, the patient was admitted to hospital. On [23
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On [24 Jan 2016], the National IHR Focal Point of Thailand notified WHO of 1 laboratory-confirmed case of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection. This is the country's 2nd case of MERS-CoV infection (see DON published on [10 Jul 2015]).
Details of the case
The case is a 71-year-old Omani national who arrived in Bangkok, Thailand on [22 Jan 2016]. The patient travelled to Thailand to seek medical care. Once in Bangkok, the patient was admitted to hospital. On [23
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (07): Nigeria, fake cards
Yellow Fever -- Nigeria
A Leadership article has stated that Nigerians are enriching the Ghanaian government with their fake yellow fever [YF] cards.
According to the report, Nigerians travelling to Ghana, or travelling out of Ghana are being made to take yellow fever vaccines at all Ghanaian airports, as many of them have fake yellow cards.
Ghana's Health Service has turned eruption of fake yellow fever cards from Nigerian airports into a money spinning venture, by insisting that travellers (who are mostly
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A Leadership article has stated that Nigerians are enriching the Ghanaian government with their fake yellow fever [YF] cards.
According to the report, Nigerians travelling to Ghana, or travelling out of Ghana are being made to take yellow fever vaccines at all Ghanaian airports, as many of them have fake yellow cards.
Ghana's Health Service has turned eruption of fake yellow fever cards from Nigerian airports into a money spinning venture, by insisting that travellers (who are mostly
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus, equine - North America (05): USA (AZ)
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
All horses at a Phoenix [Arizona] racetrack [Turf Paradise] have been placed on a 21-day quarantine effective immediately.
Arizona Department of Agriculture officials said Thursday [28 Jan 2016] that one horse at Turf Paradise showed signs of a highly contagious equine virus.
During the quarantine, racing will continue as scheduled but no horses will be allowed in or out of the facility.
Turf Paradise General Manager Vince Francia says the suspected case of equine herpesvirus is
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All horses at a Phoenix [Arizona] racetrack [Turf Paradise] have been placed on a 21-day quarantine effective immediately.
Arizona Department of Agriculture officials said Thursday [28 Jan 2016] that one horse at Turf Paradise showed signs of a highly contagious equine virus.
During the quarantine, racing will continue as scheduled but no horses will be allowed in or out of the facility.
Turf Paradise General Manager Vince Francia says the suspected case of equine herpesvirus is
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (17): China (GD,HN) H7N9, CDC guidance
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- China
You are being given this information and these instructions because you were recently around poultry or wild birds found to be infected with avian influenza viruses ("bird flu") of public health concern. Some avian influenza viruses have caused rare, sporadic infections in people, resulting in human illness ranging from mild to severe. These viruses are of public health concern because of their ability to cause human illness and also because of their potential to cause a pandemic.
Infected
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You are being given this information and these instructions because you were recently around poultry or wild birds found to be infected with avian influenza viruses ("bird flu") of public health concern. Some avian influenza viruses have caused rare, sporadic infections in people, resulting in human illness ranging from mild to severe. These viruses are of public health concern because of their ability to cause human illness and also because of their potential to cause a pandemic.
Infected
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PRO/AH/EDR> Toxic algae - New Zealand: (CA) blue-green algae
Algae -- New Zealand
A health warning has been issued for Canterbury's Lake Forsyth [South Island] because of a potentially toxic blue-green algae found in the water.
The Canterbury District Heath Board says people and animals, especially dogs, should avoid the lake near Banks Peninsula until the warning is lifted.
Canterbury medical officer of health Dr Ramon Pink said the algae bloom could produce toxins harmful to humans and animals, and fish and shellfish from the lake should also be avoided.
Dr Pink
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A health warning has been issued for Canterbury's Lake Forsyth [South Island] because of a potentially toxic blue-green algae found in the water.
The Canterbury District Heath Board says people and animals, especially dogs, should avoid the lake near Banks Peninsula until the warning is lifted.
Canterbury medical officer of health Dr Ramon Pink said the algae bloom could produce toxins harmful to humans and animals, and fish and shellfish from the lake should also be avoided.
Dr Pink
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PRO/AH/EDR> Chronic wasting disease, cervid - USA (03): (NE)
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
The presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Nebraska deer has spread eastward, according to findings by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC).
The Commission conducted a CWD sampling operation in its Northeast District deer check stations during the 2015 November firearm deer season. Three samples tested positive for CWD. Those samples were taken from deer harvested in Boone, Nance and Harlan counties. The deer taken in Harlan County, which is in south-central Nebraska, had
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The presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Nebraska deer has spread eastward, according to findings by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC).
The Commission conducted a CWD sampling operation in its Northeast District deer check stations during the 2015 November firearm deer season. Three samples tested positive for CWD. Those samples were taken from deer harvested in Boone, Nance and Harlan counties. The deer taken in Harlan County, which is in south-central Nebraska, had
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PRO/EDR> Amebic meningoencephalitis, primary - India: (WB)
Amoeba, Meningitis -- India
A fatal microbe that invades the body through the nose and travels through nerve fibres into brain where its feeds on cerebral tissues could be active in Kolkata [the capital of West Bengal state]. Even though extremely rare -- with less than 150 cases recorded worldwide since 1965 -- primary amoebic meningoencephalitis or PAM struck a 14-year-old boy in Kolkata earlier this month [January 2016].
Doctors suspect he contracted the [amoeba] while swimming and have warned that pools and other
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A fatal microbe that invades the body through the nose and travels through nerve fibres into brain where its feeds on cerebral tissues could be active in Kolkata [the capital of West Bengal state]. Even though extremely rare -- with less than 150 cases recorded worldwide since 1965 -- primary amoebic meningoencephalitis or PAM struck a 14-year-old boy in Kolkata earlier this month [January 2016].
Doctors suspect he contracted the [amoeba] while swimming and have warned that pools and other
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PRO/AH/EDR> Moose mortality - USA: (MN) causes of death
Undiagnosed -- United States
Minnesota wildlife researchers say they are getting a better understanding of what's killing the state's moose and causing a major population decline.
After 3 years of monitoring live adult moose via satellite, retrieving them as soon after death as possible, and carefully examining their remains, wildlife biologists can identify specific causes of death, reported Glenn DelGiudice, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources moose project leader.
Preliminary results from 47 of the adult
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Minnesota wildlife researchers say they are getting a better understanding of what's killing the state's moose and causing a major population decline.
After 3 years of monitoring live adult moose via satellite, retrieving them as soon after death as possible, and carefully examining their remains, wildlife biologists can identify specific causes of death, reported Glenn DelGiudice, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources moose project leader.
Preliminary results from 47 of the adult
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Thursday 28 January 2016
PRO/PL> Blackleg, seed potatoes - Netherlands: species shift
Other Plant Disease -- Netherlands
Test results have confirmed a major shift in the bacterial species causing blackleg in Dutch seed potatoes, with a new species being found in two-thirds of seed crops investigated. This seed-borne disease is the focus of inspections of seed crops, some of which are exported to countries such as the UK.
Back in 2014, researchers reported the first case of blackleg being caused by _Pectobacterium carotovorum_ subsp _brasiliensis_ [Pcb] in the Netherlands [see link below]. Of all bacterial
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Test results have confirmed a major shift in the bacterial species causing blackleg in Dutch seed potatoes, with a new species being found in two-thirds of seed crops investigated. This seed-borne disease is the focus of inspections of seed crops, some of which are exported to countries such as the UK.
Back in 2014, researchers reported the first case of blackleg being caused by _Pectobacterium carotovorum_ subsp _brasiliensis_ [Pcb] in the Netherlands [see link below]. Of all bacterial
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PRO/EDR> Zika virus - Americas, Asia
Zika virus -- Worldwide/Unknown
[Authors: Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., and David M. Morens, M.D.]
Through early epidemiologic surveillance and human challenge studies, Zika was characterized as a mild or inapparent denguelike disease with fever, muscle aches, eye pain, prostration, and maculopapular rash. In more than 60 years of observation, Zika has not been noted to cause hemorrhagic fever or death. There is in vitro evidence that Zika virus mediates antibody-dependent enhancement of infection, a phenomenon observed in
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[Authors: Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., and David M. Morens, M.D.]
Through early epidemiologic surveillance and human challenge studies, Zika was characterized as a mild or inapparent denguelike disease with fever, muscle aches, eye pain, prostration, and maculopapular rash. In more than 60 years of observation, Zika has not been noted to cause hemorrhagic fever or death. There is in vitro evidence that Zika virus mediates antibody-dependent enhancement of infection, a phenomenon observed in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths, camels - Kenya: (MB) RFI
Undiagnosed -- Kenya
Herders in Marsabit County are counting loses following an outbreak of a mysterious disease that is killing camels.
Bubisa and Shuur in Marsabit North Sub-County are the worst hit by the calamity with ward representative Pius Yatani describing the situation as alarming.
"I received the report on 19 Jan [2016] on the deaths and so far more than 500 camels have perished. I believe the disease may have erupted earlier,'' said Turbi-Bubisa Ward Rep.
Mr Yatani said he had appealed to the
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Herders in Marsabit County are counting loses following an outbreak of a mysterious disease that is killing camels.
Bubisa and Shuur in Marsabit North Sub-County are the worst hit by the calamity with ward representative Pius Yatani describing the situation as alarming.
"I received the report on 19 Jan [2016] on the deaths and so far more than 500 camels have perished. I believe the disease may have erupted earlier,'' said Turbi-Bubisa Ward Rep.
Mr Yatani said he had appealed to the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Emerging zoonotic pathogens, lemur - Madagascar: Blood transcriptome sequencing
Not Yet Classified -- Madagascar
Advances in genetic sequencing are uncovering emerging diseases in wildlife that other diagnostic tests can't detect. In a study led by Duke University [in North Carolina], researchers used a technique called whole-transcriptome sequencing to screen for blood-borne diseases in wild lemurs, distant primate cousins to humans.
The animals were found to carry several strains or species of parasites similar to those that cause Lyme disease and other infections in humans.
This is the 1st time
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Advances in genetic sequencing are uncovering emerging diseases in wildlife that other diagnostic tests can't detect. In a study led by Duke University [in North Carolina], researchers used a technique called whole-transcriptome sequencing to screen for blood-borne diseases in wild lemurs, distant primate cousins to humans.
The animals were found to carry several strains or species of parasites similar to those that cause Lyme disease and other infections in humans.
This is the 1st time
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PRO/AH/EDR> Aujeszky's disease - Czech Republic: (OK) canine, feral swine
Other Animal Disease -- Czech Republic
Investigations by the State Veterinary Institute in Olomouc confirmed the presence of the Aujeszky's virus [pseudorabies] in a dead Labrador retriever.
This virus is relatively widespread in feral pigs. The State Veterinary Administration (SVS) reiterates that hunters must try to prevent their dogs from coming into direct contact with wild boar, and certainly refrain from feeding them with their raw meat and offal. The disease is not treatable and is fatal for dogs.
In this particular
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Investigations by the State Veterinary Institute in Olomouc confirmed the presence of the Aujeszky's virus [pseudorabies] in a dead Labrador retriever.
This virus is relatively widespread in feral pigs. The State Veterinary Administration (SVS) reiterates that hunters must try to prevent their dogs from coming into direct contact with wild boar, and certainly refrain from feeding them with their raw meat and offal. The disease is not treatable and is fatal for dogs.
In this particular
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Cross contamination investigated as Salmonella from cucumber outbreak grows
Almost 900 illnesses have been linked to Salmonella Poona from “slicer” cucumbers, supplied by Andrew and Williamson Fresh Produce and grown in Baja, Mexico.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Influenza (08): WHO global update, seasonal
Influenza -- Worldwide/Unknown
Summary
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High levels of influenza activity continued in some countries in western Asia. And increasing influenza activity was reported in northern America, northern and eastern Europe, and northern/temperate Asia. Most detected influenza viruses were influenza A(H1N1)pdm09.
- Influenza activity was slowly increasing but still below seasonal expected levels in northern America. In northern and eastern Europe increasing influenza activity was reported, with still low activity in
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Summary
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High levels of influenza activity continued in some countries in western Asia. And increasing influenza activity was reported in northern America, northern and eastern Europe, and northern/temperate Asia. Most detected influenza viruses were influenza A(H1N1)pdm09.
- Influenza activity was slowly increasing but still below seasonal expected levels in northern America. In northern and eastern Europe increasing influenza activity was reported, with still low activity in
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PRO/PL> Fungal diseases, wheat & oilseed rape - UK: alert
Other Plant Disease -- United Kingdom
Light leaf spot (LLS) of _Brassica_ species caused by the fungus _Pyrenopeziza brassicae_; blackleg (also called phoma stem canker or leaf spot) caused by the fungus _Leptosphaeria maculans_; _Turnip yellows virus_ (TuYV), genus _Polerovirus_ (_Luteoviridae_).
These pathogens can seriously affect crop yields. For more information on the diseases, see links below and previous ProMED-mail posts in the archives.
Maps
UK:
,
(with counties), and
Pictures
Wheat leaf rust symptoms:
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Light leaf spot (LLS) of _Brassica_ species caused by the fungus _Pyrenopeziza brassicae_; blackleg (also called phoma stem canker or leaf spot) caused by the fungus _Leptosphaeria maculans_; _Turnip yellows virus_ (TuYV), genus _Polerovirus_ (_Luteoviridae_).
These pathogens can seriously affect crop yields. For more information on the diseases, see links below and previous ProMED-mail posts in the archives.
Maps
UK:
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(with counties), and
Pictures
Wheat leaf rust symptoms:
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Recalls: Metal wire, Salmonella and allergens
Another week has gone by and a look at recalls takes us Australia, USA, England, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Denmark.
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Wednesday 27 January 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (15): China H7N9 (GD, JX ex GD) H5N6
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- China
A new human H7N9 avian flu case was confirmed in central China's Hunan Province, with several coastal provinces reporting such cases this winter.
The patient is a 33-year-old man from Xintian County who is receiving treatment in a hospital, said the Hunan Provincial Health and Family Planning Commission on Wed [27 Jan 2016].
Sporadic human H7N9 cases have been reported in Shanghai, Zhejiang, Guangdong and Fujian, including 2 fatalities: 1 in Zhejiang and another in
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A new human H7N9 avian flu case was confirmed in central China's Hunan Province, with several coastal provinces reporting such cases this winter.
The patient is a 33-year-old man from Xintian County who is receiving treatment in a hospital, said the Hunan Provincial Health and Family Planning Commission on Wed [27 Jan 2016].
Sporadic human H7N9 cases have been reported in Shanghai, Zhejiang, Guangdong and Fujian, including 2 fatalities: 1 in Zhejiang and another in
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PRO/AH> Equine Herpesvirus, equine - North America (04): USA (NM)
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
The New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB) reported 26 Jan 2016 that additional horses residing at a racetrack in New Mexico have tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), bringing the total case count to 18.
"These horses are from 13 different barns within Sunland Park racetrack; at present, horses in surrounding areas have tested negative," the report stated. "Of these 18, 1 horse has been euthanized for neurologic signs."
No movement of horses is being allowed in or out of Sunland
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The New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB) reported 26 Jan 2016 that additional horses residing at a racetrack in New Mexico have tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), bringing the total case count to 18.
"These horses are from 13 different barns within Sunland Park racetrack; at present, horses in surrounding areas have tested negative," the report stated. "Of these 18, 1 horse has been euthanized for neurologic signs."
No movement of horses is being allowed in or out of Sunland
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (13): Saudi Arabia (RI)
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
As of 12 Noon today [27 Jan 2016] there have been a total of:
1288 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection including
551 deaths [reported case fatality rate: 42.8 percent]
733 recoveries, and
4 currently active cases
plus 3 asymptomatic cases
In the past 24 hours there has been 1 newly confirmed case: A 47-year-old Saudi male, non-healthcare worker, from Alkharj with a history of direct contact with camels, who was reported to be in stable condition.
There were no newly
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As of 12 Noon today [27 Jan 2016] there have been a total of:
1288 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection including
551 deaths [reported case fatality rate: 42.8 percent]
733 recoveries, and
4 currently active cases
plus 3 asymptomatic cases
In the past 24 hours there has been 1 newly confirmed case: A 47-year-old Saudi male, non-healthcare worker, from Alkharj with a history of direct contact with camels, who was reported to be in stable condition.
There were no newly
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (09): updates, funding, correction
Ebola -- Sierra Leone
25 Jan 2016: Russia donates mobile Ebola lab to Guinea
[As part of a project financed by Russian aluminum producer Rusal, Russia donated a new mobile laboratory for diagnosing disease caused by Ebola virus (EVD) and other viruses. The lab was handed over to scientists from the Pasteur Institute in Guinea on Fri 24 Jan 2016. Rusal also invested USD 10 million to build and equip a research center for microbiological study and medical treatment in Kindia, Western Guinea. The Guinean
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25 Jan 2016: Russia donates mobile Ebola lab to Guinea
[As part of a project financed by Russian aluminum producer Rusal, Russia donated a new mobile laboratory for diagnosing disease caused by Ebola virus (EVD) and other viruses. The lab was handed over to scientists from the Pasteur Institute in Guinea on Fri 24 Jan 2016. Rusal also invested USD 10 million to build and equip a research center for microbiological study and medical treatment in Kindia, Western Guinea. The Guinean
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PRO/EDR> Dengue/DHF update (02): Americas, Asia, Middle East, Africa, Pacific
Dengue -- Worldwide/Unknown
Cases by Country / Week updated / Probable/ Conf./ Virus type/ DHF severe/ Deaths
North America
United States / 52 [week ending 1 Jan 2016] / 576 / 576 / D? / 0 / 0
Central America and Mexico
El Salvador / 50 [week ending 18 Dec 2015] / 49 396 / 9955 / D? / 364 / 6
Honduras / 52 [week ending 1 Jan 2016] / 44 934 / 0 / D? / 1062 / 5
Mexico / 52 [week ending 1 Jan 2016] / 219 493 / 26 665 / D 1,2,3,4/ 5464 / 42
Nicaragua / 49 [week ending 11 Dec 2015] / 45 622 / 3763 / D 2,3 / 9 /
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Cases by Country / Week updated / Probable/ Conf./ Virus type/ DHF severe/ Deaths
North America
United States / 52 [week ending 1 Jan 2016] / 576 / 576 / D? / 0 / 0
Central America and Mexico
El Salvador / 50 [week ending 18 Dec 2015] / 49 396 / 9955 / D? / 364 / 6
Honduras / 52 [week ending 1 Jan 2016] / 44 934 / 0 / D? / 1062 / 5
Mexico / 52 [week ending 1 Jan 2016] / 219 493 / 26 665 / D 1,2,3,4/ 5464 / 42
Nicaragua / 49 [week ending 11 Dec 2015] / 45 622 / 3763 / D 2,3 / 9 /
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed mortality, poultry - Cambodia: (KT) RFI
Undiagnosed -- Cambodia
Thousands of chickens belonging to CP Cambodia Co. Ltd. have died after an outbreak of a mysterious disease in Kampong Thum's Stueng Saen district. Government officials said they do not know yet whether any of the deaths were caused by the H5N1 virus, also known as bird flu. So far, no humans have been infected.
The outbreak has lasted since last week [week of 17 Jan 2016], with estimates of the number of birds killed ranging from 5000 to 15 000. CP Cambodia said yesterday [24 Jan 2016]
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Thousands of chickens belonging to CP Cambodia Co. Ltd. have died after an outbreak of a mysterious disease in Kampong Thum's Stueng Saen district. Government officials said they do not know yet whether any of the deaths were caused by the H5N1 virus, also known as bird flu. So far, no humans have been infected.
The outbreak has lasted since last week [week of 17 Jan 2016], with estimates of the number of birds killed ranging from 5000 to 15 000. CP Cambodia said yesterday [24 Jan 2016]
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Tajikistan: susp, RFI
Foot and Mouth -- Tajikistan
The checkpoint of Rosselkhoznadzor in the International Airport Bolshoye Savino Perm [Russia] has recently been instructed to intensify the inspection upon flights arriving from Armenia and Tajikistan. This, to prevent the uncontrolled imports, in carry-on luggage and in the baggage of incoming travelers, of animal products which may be contaminated by the viruses of foot-and-mouth disease (Armenia and Tajikistan) or African swine fever (Armenia).
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The checkpoint of Rosselkhoznadzor in the International Airport Bolshoye Savino Perm [Russia] has recently been instructed to intensify the inspection upon flights arriving from Armenia and Tajikistan. This, to prevent the uncontrolled imports, in carry-on luggage and in the baggage of incoming travelers, of animal products which may be contaminated by the viruses of foot-and-mouth disease (Armenia and Tajikistan) or African swine fever (Armenia).
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[Perm
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PRO/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (04) Angola (LU) conf, RFI
Yellow Fever -- Angola
Luanda Provincial Government will meet soon with social partners to discuss the strategic plan aimed to halt and eradicate yellow fever hitting the country's capital [Luanda] since December 2015.
The information is contained in a press release delivered to Angop on [Mon 25 Jan 2016], stressing that the meeting, to be chaired by the governor of Luanda, Francisco Higino Lopes Carneiro, will gather Municipal administrators, provincial directors and delegates. Representatives of civil society,
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Luanda Provincial Government will meet soon with social partners to discuss the strategic plan aimed to halt and eradicate yellow fever hitting the country's capital [Luanda] since December 2015.
The information is contained in a press release delivered to Angop on [Mon 25 Jan 2016], stressing that the meeting, to be chaired by the governor of Luanda, Francisco Higino Lopes Carneiro, will gather Municipal administrators, provincial directors and delegates. Representatives of civil society,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (16): China (HN) HPAI H5N6, poultry, update
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- China
A farm holding black swans and peacocks has suffered an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
The H5N6 outbreak infected 165 birds on the farm in Hunan province. 91 of them died, and over 1000 birds were destroyed as a result of the outbreak.
Movement controls, screening, and disinfection have been used to control the outbreak.
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[The HPAI H5N6 virus, has been detected in poultry in China, Laos, and Viet Nam since its initial
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A farm holding black swans and peacocks has suffered an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
The H5N6 outbreak infected 165 birds on the farm in Hunan province. 91 of them died, and over 1000 birds were destroyed as a result of the outbreak.
Movement controls, screening, and disinfection have been used to control the outbreak.
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[The HPAI H5N6 virus, has been detected in poultry in China, Laos, and Viet Nam since its initial
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Tuesday 26 January 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (12): UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, WHO
MERS -- United Arab Emirates
Between [11 and 14 Jan 2016], the National IHR Focal Point of the United Arab Emirates notified WHO of 2 additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection, including one death.
Details of the cases
1- A 73-year-old male from Abu Dhabi developed symptoms on [27 Dec 2015] and visited a health care clinic in Abu Dhabi. He was treated symptomatically and sent home on the same day. On [31 Dec 2015], the patient travelled to Oman with family members and
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Between [11 and 14 Jan 2016], the National IHR Focal Point of the United Arab Emirates notified WHO of 2 additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection, including one death.
Details of the cases
1- A 73-year-old male from Abu Dhabi developed symptoms on [27 Dec 2015] and visited a health care clinic in Abu Dhabi. He was treated symptomatically and sent home on the same day. On [31 Dec 2015], the patient travelled to Oman with family members and
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PRO/EDR> Chikungunya (02): Americas
Chikungunya -- Worldwide/Unknown
Cases by Country / Week / (Local Susp. / Local Conf. / Imported Conf. / Deaths
Latin Caribbean
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Puerto Rico / week 1 [week ending 8 Jan 2016] / 16 / 0 / 0 / 0
Andean Area
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Colombia / week 1 [week ending 8 Jan 2016] / 669 / 0 / 0 / 0
Venezuela / week 2 [week ending 15 Dec 2015] / 266 / 21 / 0 / 0
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[Maps showing the location of the affected islands and countries mentioned above and below can be accessed at
and ;
North America at
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Cases by Country / Week / (Local Susp. / Local Conf. / Imported Conf. / Deaths
Latin Caribbean
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Puerto Rico / week 1 [week ending 8 Jan 2016] / 16 / 0 / 0 / 0
Andean Area
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Colombia / week 1 [week ending 8 Jan 2016] / 669 / 0 / 0 / 0
Venezuela / week 2 [week ending 15 Dec 2015] / 266 / 21 / 0 / 0
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[Maps showing the location of the affected islands and countries mentioned above and below can be accessed at
and ;
North America at
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (15): Egypt (KS) H5N1 susp, RFI
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- Egypt
Director General of the Ambulance Facility in Kafr el-Sheikh, Ahmed Ganzoury, announced the governorate's 1st [avian influenza] death in the governorate, said the facility's Facebook page on [Mon 25 Jan 2016].
The case was transferred to Abbasiya Fever Hospital in Cairo 2 days ago, where she died. She was then transferred back to her home in Metobas.
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[It is odd that the report was found on the Facebook page of the Ambulance
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Director General of the Ambulance Facility in Kafr el-Sheikh, Ahmed Ganzoury, announced the governorate's 1st [avian influenza] death in the governorate, said the facility's Facebook page on [Mon 25 Jan 2016].
The case was transferred to Abbasiya Fever Hospital in Cairo 2 days ago, where she died. She was then transferred back to her home in Metobas.
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[It is odd that the report was found on the Facebook page of the Ambulance
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Argentina: (BA) bovine
Anthrax -- Argentina
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus update - Americas (05): USA (AZ)
Hantavirus -- United States
A 17-year-old Cameron girl is the 1st victim of [a] hantavirus [infection] in the Navajo Nation in 2016. The death was confirmed by the Navajo Department of Health and the Navajo Epidemiology Center on 19 Jan [2016].
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome [HPS] is a rare but potentially fatal disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
"The disease is not known to be passed from person to person," said Del Yazzie, an epidemiologist with the Navajo Epidemiology Center. "It's only
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A 17-year-old Cameron girl is the 1st victim of [a] hantavirus [infection] in the Navajo Nation in 2016. The death was confirmed by the Navajo Department of Health and the Navajo Epidemiology Center on 19 Jan [2016].
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome [HPS] is a rare but potentially fatal disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
"The disease is not known to be passed from person to person," said Del Yazzie, an epidemiologist with the Navajo Epidemiology Center. "It's only
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue - Europe (04): Georgia (TB) ovine, st no typed, 1st rep, OIE
Bluetongue -- Republic of Georgia
Information received on [and dated] 23 Jan 2016 from Dr Mikheil Sokhadze, Chief Veterinary Officer Deputy Head, National Food Agency, Ministry of Agriculture, Tbilisi, Georgia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 12 Jan 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Jan 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: bluetongue virus
Serotype: not typed
Nature of diagnosis: laboratory basic
This event
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Information received on [and dated] 23 Jan 2016 from Dr Mikheil Sokhadze, Chief Veterinary Officer Deputy Head, National Food Agency, Ministry of Agriculture, Tbilisi, Georgia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 12 Jan 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Jan 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: bluetongue virus
Serotype: not typed
Nature of diagnosis: laboratory basic
This event
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (11): Saudi Arabia, animal reservoir, camel, vaccination, comment
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed die-off, marine wildlife- India: (OD) turtle, dolphin, RFI
Animal Die-off -- India
http://bit.ly/1Tm9AcS
Carcasses of over 150 olive ridley turtles and a bottlenose dolphin washed ashore were [20 Jan 2016] recovered by Forest department officials here [Puri, Odisha state] a top official said. The carcasses were found on the beach near Pantha Niwas. [Pictures of the turtle carcasses on the mentioned beach can be seen at the source URL above.]
"We suspect that the turtles were
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http://bit.ly/1Tm9AcS
Carcasses of over 150 olive ridley turtles and a bottlenose dolphin washed ashore were [20 Jan 2016] recovered by Forest department officials here [Puri, Odisha state] a top official said. The carcasses were found on the beach near Pantha Niwas. [Pictures of the turtle carcasses on the mentioned beach can be seen at the source URL above.]
"We suspect that the turtles were
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lead, water - USA: (MI)
Poisoning -- United States
The town of Flint [Michigan] is still reeling from the contamination of its water supply, which exposed thousands of residents to lead-laced water, put Michigan's Governor in the political hot seat and prompted an emergency declaration from President Obama.
So how did a town of 100 000 lose access to something as basic as clean drinking water? First, you have to understand how Flint got its water before the crisis.
Flint's water when it was safe
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For
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The town of Flint [Michigan] is still reeling from the contamination of its water supply, which exposed thousands of residents to lead-laced water, put Michigan's Governor in the political hot seat and prompted an emergency declaration from President Obama.
So how did a town of 100 000 lose access to something as basic as clean drinking water? First, you have to understand how Flint got its water before the crisis.
Flint's water when it was safe
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For
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Monday 25 January 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (10): Saudi Arabia (MK), Thailand ex Oman, RFI
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
As of 12 PM today [25 Jan 2016] there have been a total of:
1289 cases of laboratory confirmed MERS-CoV infection including:
551 deaths [reported case fatality rate 42.7 percent],
731 recoveries,
4 currently active cases,
3 asymptomatic cases.
On 24 Jan 2016, there were 2 newly confirmed infections in Alkhumra, both of whom had a history of contact with camels:
One is a 21-year-old expat male, the other is a 45-year-old expat male. Both were reported to be asymptomatic [details
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As of 12 PM today [25 Jan 2016] there have been a total of:
1289 cases of laboratory confirmed MERS-CoV infection including:
551 deaths [reported case fatality rate 42.7 percent],
731 recoveries,
4 currently active cases,
3 asymptomatic cases.
On 24 Jan 2016, there were 2 newly confirmed infections in Alkhumra, both of whom had a history of contact with camels:
One is a 21-year-old expat male, the other is a 45-year-old expat male. Both were reported to be asymptomatic [details
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (02)
Measles -- Nigeria
The Oyo State Government has ordered the Ministry of Health to start the emergency immunisation of children in the state after 5 persons were killed by measles.
A government source, who spoke on condition anonymity, told our correspondent that all the deaths were recorded in the Sabo area of Ibadan.
Two weeks ago, the state government had announced that measles immunisation would be conducted between 28 Jan and 1 Feb 2016. But the deaths recorded apparently influenced the latest
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The Oyo State Government has ordered the Ministry of Health to start the emergency immunisation of children in the state after 5 persons were killed by measles.
A government source, who spoke on condition anonymity, told our correspondent that all the deaths were recorded in the Sabo area of Ibadan.
Two weeks ago, the state government had announced that measles immunisation would be conducted between 28 Jan and 1 Feb 2016. But the deaths recorded apparently influenced the latest
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PRO/AH> MERS-CoV (09): Saudi Arabia, animal reservoir, camel, vaccination considered
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced here on Sat [23 Jan 2016] that the results of the research on vaccines for the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) will be released shortly.
Speaking at a press briefing, Deputy Health Minister for Public Health Abdulaziz bin Saeed said that the joint committee comprising officials from the MoH and the King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) have received a number of reports from researchers, and they currently are
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The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced here on Sat [23 Jan 2016] that the results of the research on vaccines for the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) will be released shortly.
Speaking at a press briefing, Deputy Health Minister for Public Health Abdulaziz bin Saeed said that the joint committee comprising officials from the MoH and the King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) have received a number of reports from researchers, and they currently are
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - USA: (CT) bird, superspreader
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
Scientists with the Center for Vector Biology & Zoonotic Diseases, at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station have discovered that the common wood thrush, _Hylocichla mustelina_ plays a leading role in introduction and seasonal amplification of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus, a deadly virus transmitted by mosquitoes.
The findings published in PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases further identified the blood feeding behavior of the primary mosquito vector, _Culiseta melanura_ as
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Scientists with the Center for Vector Biology & Zoonotic Diseases, at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station have discovered that the common wood thrush, _Hylocichla mustelina_ plays a leading role in introduction and seasonal amplification of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus, a deadly virus transmitted by mosquitoes.
The findings published in PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases further identified the blood feeding behavior of the primary mosquito vector, _Culiseta melanura_ as
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - Nigeria (09): (DE)
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
There was tension at Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba, Delta State, following the death of 2 Lassa fever patients within 4 days.
The development had made many of the patients and nurses to flee the hospital.
Punch reports that it took the efforts of the health workers at the FMC to remove the bodies of the 2 patients, who reportedly died of the disease.
The State Health Commissioner, Dr Nicholas Azinge, who refused to react on the incident, said "I know some persons have died; I
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There was tension at Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba, Delta State, following the death of 2 Lassa fever patients within 4 days.
The development had made many of the patients and nurses to flee the hospital.
Punch reports that it took the efforts of the health workers at the FMC to remove the bodies of the 2 patients, who reportedly died of the disease.
The State Health Commissioner, Dr Nicholas Azinge, who refused to react on the incident, said "I know some persons have died; I
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Dole halts production as part of Listeria outbreak investigation
Dole Fresh Vegetables has ceased production of packaged salads at its Springfield, Ohio facility as US and Canadian authorities investigate a Listeria outbreak that has sickened 19 people and been linked to one death.
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Sunday 24 January 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies - Americas (03): USA
Rabies -- United States
2 people in York County were exposed to rabies last week from a horse that was thought to be lame but turned out to be rabid, health officials said.
The people were providing care to the horse Thursday when the horse started to exhibit aggressive behavior. The horse was killed and tested and Monday found to have had rabies. Both people were told to seek medical treatment for possible rabies exposure, state health officials said in a release Wednesday.
Horses are not required to have
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2 people in York County were exposed to rabies last week from a horse that was thought to be lame but turned out to be rabid, health officials said.
The people were providing care to the horse Thursday when the horse started to exhibit aggressive behavior. The horse was killed and tested and Monday found to have had rabies. Both people were told to seek medical treatment for possible rabies exposure, state health officials said in a release Wednesday.
Horses are not required to have
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (08): Sierra Leone updates, vaccine, research, video
Ebola -- Sierra Leone
22 Jan 2016: WHO issues interim guidance on clinical care for survivors of Ebola virus disease
Document: WHO -- clinical care for survivors of Ebola virus disease
Vaccine
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19 Jan 2016 Liberia: 200 volunteers complete Ebola trial test
[Of the 1500 volunteers who participated in the US-joint Partnership for Research on Ebola Vaccines in Liberia (PREVAIL) clinical trial, 200 were, on Mon [18 Jan 2016], certified after a 1-year observation demonstrated they had not developed any
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22 Jan 2016: WHO issues interim guidance on clinical care for survivors of Ebola virus disease
Document: WHO -- clinical care for survivors of Ebola virus disease
Vaccine
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19 Jan 2016 Liberia: 200 volunteers complete Ebola trial test
[Of the 1500 volunteers who participated in the US-joint Partnership for Research on Ebola Vaccines in Liberia (PREVAIL) clinical trial, 200 were, on Mon [18 Jan 2016], certified after a 1-year observation demonstrated they had not developed any
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (07): Egypt (BH) H1N1
Influenza H1N1 -- Egypt
2 more people died of swine flu 3 days ago in Beheira, raising the total number of deaths from the virus to 10, sources at the Health Ministry's department in Beheira have said.
A 65 year old woman and a 9 month old infant died in an Alexandria hospital after they were transferred from Beheira, according to the sources, who said that samples taken from both were positive.
The department made sure to check the victims' relatives to make sure they had not contracted the virus, sources
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2 more people died of swine flu 3 days ago in Beheira, raising the total number of deaths from the virus to 10, sources at the Health Ministry's department in Beheira have said.
A 65 year old woman and a 9 month old infant died in an Alexandria hospital after they were transferred from Beheira, according to the sources, who said that samples taken from both were positive.
The department made sure to check the victims' relatives to make sure they had not contracted the virus, sources
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-COV (08): Thailand ex Oman, Saudi Arabia corr
MERS -- Thailand
Thailand reported its 2nd case of [infection with] the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) virus on Sun [24 Jan 2016], according to the country's health minister. The virus was detected in a 71 year old Omani man traveling to Bangkok on Fri [22 Jan 2016], public health minister Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn told a news conference.
The 1st case was detected in a businessman from Oman in June last year [2015].
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communicated by
ProMED-mail rapporteur Mary Marshall
[Since the
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Thailand reported its 2nd case of [infection with] the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) virus on Sun [24 Jan 2016], according to the country's health minister. The virus was detected in a 71 year old Omani man traveling to Bangkok on Fri [22 Jan 2016], public health minister Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn told a news conference.
The 1st case was detected in a businessman from Oman in June last year [2015].
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communicated by
ProMED-mail rapporteur Mary Marshall
[Since the
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PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - USA (02): (TN) O157, ground beef, alert, recall
E. coli -- United States
Snapp's Ferry Packing Company, an Afton, TN establishment, is recalling approximately 410 pounds of beef product that may be contaminated with _Escherichia coli_ O157:H7, the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today, 20 Jan 2016. The ground beef item was produced on 20 Nov 2015. The following product is subject to recall:
5-lb. packages of "Ground Beef", with a packaging date of 20 Nov 2015.
The product subject to recall bears
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Snapp's Ferry Packing Company, an Afton, TN establishment, is recalling approximately 410 pounds of beef product that may be contaminated with _Escherichia coli_ O157:H7, the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today, 20 Jan 2016. The ground beef item was produced on 20 Nov 2015. The following product is subject to recall:
5-lb. packages of "Ground Beef", with a packaging date of 20 Nov 2015.
The product subject to recall bears
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PRO/AH> Equine herpesvirus, equine - North America (03): USA (NM)
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
Utah horse owners are being advised to not accept shipments of horses or send their horses to Dona Ana County, New Mexico, after officials confirmed several cases of an equine herpes virus.
The virus was recently detected at a racetrack near Las Cruces, New Mexico, after samples were taken from a dead horse, according to Utah Department of Agriculture and Food communications director Larry Lewis. The samples tested positive for equine herpes virus, and 3 barns at the track were put under
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Utah horse owners are being advised to not accept shipments of horses or send their horses to Dona Ana County, New Mexico, after officials confirmed several cases of an equine herpes virus.
The virus was recently detected at a racetrack near Las Cruces, New Mexico, after samples were taken from a dead horse, according to Utah Department of Agriculture and Food communications director Larry Lewis. The samples tested positive for equine herpes virus, and 3 barns at the track were put under
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Saturday 23 January 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis - USA, Canada: fatal, recall, pre-packed salads, RFI
Listeriosis -- United States
Since September 2015, CDC has been collaborating with public health officials in several states and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multistate outbreak of _Listeria monocytogenes_ infections (listeriosis). Listeria can cause a serious, life-threatening illness.
Public health investigators are using the PulseNet system to identify illnesses that may be part of this outbreak. PulseNet is the national subtyping network of public health and food regulatory agency
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Since September 2015, CDC has been collaborating with public health officials in several states and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multistate outbreak of _Listeria monocytogenes_ infections (listeriosis). Listeria can cause a serious, life-threatening illness.
Public health investigators are using the PulseNet system to identify illnesses that may be part of this outbreak. PulseNet is the national subtyping network of public health and food regulatory agency
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (06): USA (WA), Eastern Europe, increased cases H1N1
Influenza, Influenza H1N1 -- United States
H1N1 swine flu: a new pandemic on the way?
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An outbreak of swine flu in eastern Europe is claiming lives and causing a stir in the media. A major H1N1 outbreak sparked a World Health Organization pandemic alert in June 2009, after the virus emerged from Mexico and the United States. The outbreak killed around 18 500 people in 214 countries. The alert was lifted in August 2010. Since then bird flu has become a pressing preoccupation, but swine flu has
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H1N1 swine flu: a new pandemic on the way?
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An outbreak of swine flu in eastern Europe is claiming lives and causing a stir in the media. A major H1N1 outbreak sparked a World Health Organization pandemic alert in June 2009, after the virus emerged from Mexico and the United States. The outbreak killed around 18 500 people in 214 countries. The alert was lifted in August 2010. Since then bird flu has become a pressing preoccupation, but swine flu has
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (07): Saudi Arabia
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
Since 2012 (to date 22 Jan 2016), there have been a total of:
1287 cases of laboratory-confirmed MERS-CoV, including 1 asymptomatic,
551 deaths (42.8 per cent),
732 recoveries (56.9 per cent), and
4 currently active cases (0.3 per cent).
On 22 Jan 2016, there were reported a total of:
1 newly confirmed symptomatic case,
0 newly reported deaths,
0 newly reported recoveries
Information on 2 newly reported cases:
1 - Almodhannab; 85 year old male, Saudi, stable condition, non-health
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Since 2012 (to date 22 Jan 2016), there have been a total of:
1287 cases of laboratory-confirmed MERS-CoV, including 1 asymptomatic,
551 deaths (42.8 per cent),
732 recoveries (56.9 per cent), and
4 currently active cases (0.3 per cent).
On 22 Jan 2016, there were reported a total of:
1 newly confirmed symptomatic case,
0 newly reported deaths,
0 newly reported recoveries
Information on 2 newly reported cases:
1 - Almodhannab; 85 year old male, Saudi, stable condition, non-health
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (03) Angola (LU) comment, RFI
Yellow Fever -- Angola
In context with this report and the actions planned I assume 3 points could be of special interest:
1. Since the WHO started to promote life-long immunity after a single YF shot, I wonder whether official bodies in Angola trust in this recommendation (or re-vaccinate after 10-20-30 years?)?
2. Pregnant women are addressed as a specific risk group and will predominantly be vaccinated (in contrast to the policy in travel medicine where this is a (or at least relative) contraindication.
3. Due
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In context with this report and the actions planned I assume 3 points could be of special interest:
1. Since the WHO started to promote life-long immunity after a single YF shot, I wonder whether official bodies in Angola trust in this recommendation (or re-vaccinate after 10-20-30 years?)?
2. Pregnant women are addressed as a specific risk group and will predominantly be vaccinated (in contrast to the policy in travel medicine where this is a (or at least relative) contraindication.
3. Due
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - Nigeria (08)
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
Highlights for today (20 Jan 2016):
- 2 new confirmed cases were reported from Osun (1) and Gombe (1) states today.
- 18 new suspected cases were reported from the following states: Niger (1); Kano (1); Rivers (1), Oyo (3) Plateau (4), Nasarawa (1), Ondo (2), Ebonyi (1), and Gombe (4).
- 4 new deaths were reported today from the following states: Plateau (1); Ekiti (1); Ebonyi (1), and Osun (1).
- 4 new rumours are being investigated in the following state: Bauchi (2); Oyo (1), and Kogi
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Highlights for today (20 Jan 2016):
- 2 new confirmed cases were reported from Osun (1) and Gombe (1) states today.
- 18 new suspected cases were reported from the following states: Niger (1); Kano (1); Rivers (1), Oyo (3) Plateau (4), Nasarawa (1), Ondo (2), Ebonyi (1), and Gombe (4).
- 4 new deaths were reported today from the following states: Plateau (1); Ekiti (1); Ebonyi (1), and Osun (1).
- 4 new rumours are being investigated in the following state: Bauchi (2); Oyo (1), and Kogi
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PRO/AH> Foot & mouth disease - Armenia (02): FMDV A Asia VII, vaccine
Foot and Mouth -- Armenia
Russia will provide Armenia with a new vaccine against foot and mouth disease, Armenia's State Food Safety Service reported today [21 Jan 2016], following talks in Moscow between Armen Hayrapetyan, the head of the agency and Sergei Dankvart, the head of the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor).
"The sides stressed the special importance of the joint fight against acute infectious diseases of animals. The Russian Federal Centre for Animal
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Russia will provide Armenia with a new vaccine against foot and mouth disease, Armenia's State Food Safety Service reported today [21 Jan 2016], following talks in Moscow between Armen Hayrapetyan, the head of the agency and Sergei Dankvart, the head of the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor).
"The sides stressed the special importance of the joint fight against acute infectious diseases of animals. The Russian Federal Centre for Animal
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - Nigeria (07)
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
Health minister Professor Isaac Adewole has lamented what he described as the culture of silence permeating the Nigerian society in reaction to the outbreak of Lassa fever pandemic in the country. Speaking to State House correspondents at the presidential villa on [Wed 20 Jan 2016], the minister cited the case of Ebonyi State, which had so far recorded about 5 cases of Lassa fever but never cared to report [to] his ministry for necessary action.
The minister denied that cases of Lassa fever
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Health minister Professor Isaac Adewole has lamented what he described as the culture of silence permeating the Nigerian society in reaction to the outbreak of Lassa fever pandemic in the country. Speaking to State House correspondents at the presidential villa on [Wed 20 Jan 2016], the minister cited the case of Ebonyi State, which had so far recorded about 5 cases of Lassa fever but never cared to report [to] his ministry for necessary action.
The minister denied that cases of Lassa fever
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PRO/PL> Cucumber green mottle mosaic, unspecified hosts - Australia: (NT)
Other Plant Disease -- Australia
A plant virus which wiped out a large part of the Northern Territory's watermelon industry has been discovered at a government facility near Darwin. The Northern Territory Government has confirmed that _Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus_ (CGMMV) has been detected at 2 separate areas of its Berrimah Research Farm. CGMMV was 1st detected in the Northern Territory back in 2014 [see ProMED-mail post http://bit.ly/1OErTGV].
Ian Curnow, Department of Primary Industry, said
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A plant virus which wiped out a large part of the Northern Territory's watermelon industry has been discovered at a government facility near Darwin. The Northern Territory Government has confirmed that _Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus_ (CGMMV) has been detected at 2 separate areas of its Berrimah Research Farm. CGMMV was 1st detected in the Northern Territory back in 2014 [see ProMED-mail post http://bit.ly/1OErTGV].
Ian Curnow, Department of Primary Industry, said
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Friday 22 January 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (02): Angola (LU) RFI
Yellow Fever -- Angola
The health minister, Jose Van-Dunem, reported on Wednesday [20 Jan 2016] in Luanda [province] that 23 cases of yellow fever were recorded that resulted in 7 deaths of Eritrean and Congolese citizens in Zango I ward in Viana municipality.
According to the official, who was speaking at a press conference, of the 16 survivors, 13 were discharged and 3 are given special care. Among the victims, 22 are men and one is a woman, aged between 20 and 46 years old.
He said that the 1st case of
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The health minister, Jose Van-Dunem, reported on Wednesday [20 Jan 2016] in Luanda [province] that 23 cases of yellow fever were recorded that resulted in 7 deaths of Eritrean and Congolese citizens in Zango I ward in Viana municipality.
According to the official, who was speaking at a press conference, of the 16 survivors, 13 were discharged and 3 are given special care. Among the victims, 22 are men and one is a woman, aged between 20 and 46 years old.
He said that the 1st case of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Antimicrobials, livestock - USA
Not Yet Classified -- United States
This CVM [Center for Veterinary Medicine] update is the US Food and Drug Administration's 4th progress report highlighting its recent actions to promote the judicious use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals.
In December 2013, the agency took a significant step forward in addressing antimicrobial resistance by publishing Guidance #213, which calls on animal drug sponsors of approved medically important antimicrobials administered through medicated feed or water to remove from their
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This CVM [Center for Veterinary Medicine] update is the US Food and Drug Administration's 4th progress report highlighting its recent actions to promote the judicious use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals.
In December 2013, the agency took a significant step forward in addressing antimicrobial resistance by publishing Guidance #213, which calls on animal drug sponsors of approved medically important antimicrobials administered through medicated feed or water to remove from their
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (14): Egypt A(H5N1,H9N2) CDC/EID
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- Egypt
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"In Egypt, avian influenza A subtype H5N1 and H9N2 viruses are enzootic in poultry. The control plan devised by veterinary authorities in Egypt to prevent infections in poultry focused mainly on vaccination and ultimately failed. Recently, widespread H5N1 infections in poultry and a substantial increase in the number of human cases of H5N1 infection were observed. We summarize surveillance data from 2009 through 2014 and show that avian influenza viruses are established in
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"In Egypt, avian influenza A subtype H5N1 and H9N2 viruses are enzootic in poultry. The control plan devised by veterinary authorities in Egypt to prevent infections in poultry focused mainly on vaccination and ultimately failed. Recently, widespread H5N1 infections in poultry and a substantial increase in the number of human cases of H5N1 infection were observed. We summarize surveillance data from 2009 through 2014 and show that avian influenza viruses are established in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis - Canada: fatal, pre-packed vegetables susp, RFI
Listeriosis -- Canada
The Public Health Agency of Canada announced on Wednesday [20 Jan 2016] that an investigation is under way regarding an outbreak of infections caused by the bacterium _Listeria monocytogenes_ [].
In all, 7 cases have been reported from 5 provinces, 3 in Ontario and 1 [each] in Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. All were hospitalized and 1 person died. "It has not been determined whether listeria contributed to the cause of death," said the agency.
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The Public Health Agency of Canada announced on Wednesday [20 Jan 2016] that an investigation is under way regarding an outbreak of infections caused by the bacterium _Listeria monocytogenes_ [].
In all, 7 cases have been reported from 5 provinces, 3 in Ontario and 1 [each] in Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. All were hospitalized and 1 person died. "It has not been determined whether listeria contributed to the cause of death," said the agency.
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PRO/AH> Cyanide poisoning, elephant - Zimbabwe: (Hwange Natl Park)
Poisoning -- Zimbabwe
Another elephant has been found dead of cyanide poisoning in north western Zimbabwe, 2 months after around 60 elephants were killed in the area, it was reported on Sun [17 Jan 2016]. According to the state-controlled Sunday Mail, the decomposing body of the elephant was found last week [week of 11 Jan 2016] in Sikumi Forest next to Hwange National Park, where poachers have poisoned dozens of elephants since September [2015].
The elephant had been dead for around 10 days. Poachers had not
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Another elephant has been found dead of cyanide poisoning in north western Zimbabwe, 2 months after around 60 elephants were killed in the area, it was reported on Sun [17 Jan 2016]. According to the state-controlled Sunday Mail, the decomposing body of the elephant was found last week [week of 11 Jan 2016] in Sikumi Forest next to Hwange National Park, where poachers have poisoned dozens of elephants since September [2015].
The elephant had been dead for around 10 days. Poachers had not
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies, animal, human: Africa, Asia, update
Rabies -- Algeria
The proliferation of stray dogs through various districts and cities of the province of Blida [Algeria] is a real danger to the lives and safety of citizens, given the number of these "wild" animals that thrive there. The efforts made hitherto by the local authorities and departments concerned by their eradication have failed to put an end to this constant danger, raising fears of citizens to go out, particularly at night or early in the morning.
According to citizens interviewed by the APS
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The proliferation of stray dogs through various districts and cities of the province of Blida [Algeria] is a real danger to the lives and safety of citizens, given the number of these "wild" animals that thrive there. The efforts made hitherto by the local authorities and departments concerned by their eradication have failed to put an end to this constant danger, raising fears of citizens to go out, particularly at night or early in the morning.
According to citizens interviewed by the APS
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis - Uruguay: (SA) canine, alert
Leishmaniasis -- Uruguay
This afternoon [19 Jan 2016], a delegation from the Ministry of Health traveled to the department of Salto to investigate the many cases of canine leishmaniasis. As there is a risk of people being infected, health authorities declared a health emergency and began implementing an action plan.
A study by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine recorded the presence of this parasite in 60 dogs in Salto, although the investigation could not be completed due to floods that affected the department.
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This afternoon [19 Jan 2016], a delegation from the Ministry of Health traveled to the department of Salto to investigate the many cases of canine leishmaniasis. As there is a risk of people being infected, health authorities declared a health emergency and began implementing an action plan.
A study by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine recorded the presence of this parasite in 60 dogs in Salto, although the investigation could not be completed due to floods that affected the department.
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Thursday 21 January 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus - Americas (01): USA (CA)
West Nile Virus -- United States
California was hit with a record 45 deaths from West Nile virus in 2015 -- a number that eclipses deaths from the disease in every other state and far surpasses those reported in California, the most populated state, in any other year.
While not a record, California's 737 West Nile cases last year [2015] also dwarf the disease's impact elsewhere in the country. Texas, the state with the next largest population, is 2nd highest with 252 cases. Colorado had 101 cases and the rest had fewer
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California was hit with a record 45 deaths from West Nile virus in 2015 -- a number that eclipses deaths from the disease in every other state and far surpasses those reported in California, the most populated state, in any other year.
While not a record, California's 737 West Nile cases last year [2015] also dwarf the disease's impact elsewhere in the country. Texas, the state with the next largest population, is 2nd highest with 252 cases. Colorado had 101 cases and the rest had fewer
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus update - Americas (04): Chile (ML)
Hantavirus -- Chile
On Tuesday [19 Jan 2016], 2 cases of [a] hantavirus [infection] were confirmed, one each in the Maule [and Metropolitan] regions. The individuals were a 60 year old housewife, who was infected in the Miraflores area, Linares community, and a 33 year old agricultural worker. The woman was taken to the Las Condes Clinic and the man to the Thorax Hospital in the [Santiago] Metropolitan region.
Both are the 1st confirmed cases in the region so far in 2016 and both are in a stable but serious
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On Tuesday [19 Jan 2016], 2 cases of [a] hantavirus [infection] were confirmed, one each in the Maule [and Metropolitan] regions. The individuals were a 60 year old housewife, who was infected in the Miraflores area, Linares community, and a 33 year old agricultural worker. The woman was taken to the Las Condes Clinic and the man to the Thorax Hospital in the [Santiago] Metropolitan region.
Both are the 1st confirmed cases in the region so far in 2016 and both are in a stable but serious
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (07): Sierra Leone, 2nd new case
Ebola -- Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone confirmed a new case of Ebola on Wed [20 Jan 2016], its 2nd in less than a week, marking a further setback in efforts to end a 2-year West African epidemic that has killed more than 11 300 people [many unconfirmed. - Mod.JW].
Health ministry spokesman Sidi Yahyah Tunis described the new patient as a 38 year old woman, a relative who had helped care for the earlier victim [MJ] who died from the disease on 12 Jan 2016, and tested positive for Ebola posthumously.
(reporting by
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Sierra Leone confirmed a new case of Ebola on Wed [20 Jan 2016], its 2nd in less than a week, marking a further setback in efforts to end a 2-year West African epidemic that has killed more than 11 300 people [many unconfirmed. - Mod.JW].
Health ministry spokesman Sidi Yahyah Tunis described the new patient as a 38 year old woman, a relative who had helped care for the earlier victim [MJ] who died from the disease on 12 Jan 2016, and tested positive for Ebola posthumously.
(reporting by
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Seven sick from Listeria in Canada
Canada is investigating seven cases of Listeria monocytogenes with a link to pre-packaged leafy greens, salad blends and kits.
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Recalls: Metal, glass and pathogens
The second recall round-up of 2016 takes us Australia, USA, England, Ireland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and Denmark.
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PRO/AH> PCB contamination - Europe: whale
Poisoning -- Worldwide/Unknown
A pollutant is present at "dangerously high levels" in Europe's killer whales and dolphins, scientists say. PCBs [polychlorinated biphenyls] were once used in electrical gear, paints, and flame retardants, but were banned from the 1970s because of their toxic effect in humans and animals. However the manmade chemicals have persisted in the environment, and are accumulating in top predators.
[A] study finds Europe's cetaceans have levels of PCBs that are among the highest found in the
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A pollutant is present at "dangerously high levels" in Europe's killer whales and dolphins, scientists say. PCBs [polychlorinated biphenyls] were once used in electrical gear, paints, and flame retardants, but were banned from the 1970s because of their toxic effect in humans and animals. However the manmade chemicals have persisted in the environment, and are accumulating in top predators.
[A] study finds Europe's cetaceans have levels of PCBs that are among the highest found in the
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PRO/AH> Equine herpesvirus, equine - North America (02): USA (CA)
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
A horse [in] Los Angeles County, California is in quarantine after testing positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) earlier this month [January 2016].
"A draft-cross gelding displaying neurologic signs has been confirmed positive for the non-neuropathogenic strain of equine herpesvirus-1," the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) said in a [6 Jan 2016] statement. "A small percentage of the non-neuropathogenic-infected horses can display neurologic signs compatible with
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A horse [in] Los Angeles County, California is in quarantine after testing positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) earlier this month [January 2016].
"A draft-cross gelding displaying neurologic signs has been confirmed positive for the non-neuropathogenic strain of equine herpesvirus-1," the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) said in a [6 Jan 2016] statement. "A small percentage of the non-neuropathogenic-infected horses can display neurologic signs compatible with
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (15): USA (IN) poultry, HPAI & LPAI H7N8
Avian Influenza -- United States
Testing at nearby farms in the wake of a highly pathogenic H7N8 avian flu outbreak that struck a turkey facility in southern Indiana last week [week of 11 Jan 2016] turned up a low-pathogenic version of the virus in 8 more farms, hinting that the virus mutated to a more lethal strain as it spread.
In a related development, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned that, because H7 viruses have infected people before, so human infections from the new strain could occur,
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Testing at nearby farms in the wake of a highly pathogenic H7N8 avian flu outbreak that struck a turkey facility in southern Indiana last week [week of 11 Jan 2016] turned up a low-pathogenic version of the virus in 8 more farms, hinting that the virus mutated to a more lethal strain as it spread.
In a related development, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned that, because H7 viruses have infected people before, so human infections from the new strain could occur,
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PRO/PL> Late blight & undiagnosed virus, potato - Bangladesh: (RP)
Other Plant Disease -- Bangladesh
Potato growers of Thakurgaon and Panchagarh districts [Rangpur division] are worried due to attack of late blight disease. Arshed Ali, Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE), said, "The disease appeared due to cold and foggy weather. We are suggesting farmers spray their potato fields once a week."
During a recent visit, many late blight affected potato fields [were seen]. Frequent use of [fungicides] adds to the production cost, said several farmers. They said that a portion of the
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Potato growers of Thakurgaon and Panchagarh districts [Rangpur division] are worried due to attack of late blight disease. Arshed Ali, Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE), said, "The disease appeared due to cold and foggy weather. We are suggesting farmers spray their potato fields once a week."
During a recent visit, many late blight affected potato fields [were seen]. Frequent use of [fungicides] adds to the production cost, said several farmers. They said that a portion of the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (13): China (JS) H7N9
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- China
[see Avian influenza, human (10): China (JS) H7N9 http://bit.ly/1S6KBJA for initial post on this patient.]
A Taiwanese businessman in China died on Tues [19 Jan 2016] after being infected with H7N9 avian influenza virus, Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said that day, adding that the cause of death was not immediately clear.
The man, who was receiving treatment in China's Jiangsu Province, was confirmed to have been infected with H7N9, making him the 3rd
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[see Avian influenza, human (10): China (JS) H7N9 http://bit.ly/1S6KBJA for initial post on this patient.]
A Taiwanese businessman in China died on Tues [19 Jan 2016] after being infected with H7N9 avian influenza virus, Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said that day, adding that the cause of death was not immediately clear.
The man, who was receiving treatment in China's Jiangsu Province, was confirmed to have been infected with H7N9, making him the 3rd
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PRO/PL> Bunchy top, banana - Australia: (NS)
Other Plant Disease -- Australia
The biggest infection of banana bunchy top disease ever found by the National Bunchy Top Project has seen 7500 banana plants destroyed near Nimbin [New South Wales, North Coast region]. The plants were found on an old plantation and were largely covered or surrounded by weed and rainforest growth. Banana bunchy top disease in Australia is restricted to an area in northern NSW and South East Queensland.
Project leader David Peasley said the plants were in clumps scattered in very hilly
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The biggest infection of banana bunchy top disease ever found by the National Bunchy Top Project has seen 7500 banana plants destroyed near Nimbin [New South Wales, North Coast region]. The plants were found on an old plantation and were largely covered or surrounded by weed and rainforest growth. Banana bunchy top disease in Australia is restricted to an area in northern NSW and South East Queensland.
Project leader David Peasley said the plants were in clumps scattered in very hilly
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (14): USA (IN) poultry, LPAI H7N8, OIE
Avian Influenza -- United States
Information received on [and dated] 19 Jan 2016 from Dr John Clifford, deputy administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, USA
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 16 Jan 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Jan 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2015
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical infection
Causal agent: Low
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Information received on [and dated] 19 Jan 2016 from Dr John Clifford, deputy administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, USA
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 16 Jan 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Jan 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2015
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical infection
Causal agent: Low
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (13): India (TR) HPAI H5N1, poultry, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- India
Information received on 20 Jan 2016 from Mr Ashok Kumar Angurana, secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, New Delhi, India
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 7 Jan 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Jan 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 30 Jul 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian
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Information received on 20 Jan 2016 from Mr Ashok Kumar Angurana, secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, New Delhi, India
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 7 Jan 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Jan 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 30 Jul 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian
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Wednesday 20 January 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Nepal: (PL) bovine
Anthrax -- Nepal
Anthrax, a disease which causes fever, swelling and often death in animals, has spread to an epidemic proportion in remote Galdha VDC [village development committee]-7 of Palpa district [southern Nepal]. Authorities have started an awareness campaign in the VDC upon detection of anthrax [bacteria] in dead cattle.
The District Veterinary Office said a campaign has been launched in the affected areas to immunise the animals. Veterinarian Dr Uttam Acharya said they will provide 300 vials of
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Anthrax, a disease which causes fever, swelling and often death in animals, has spread to an epidemic proportion in remote Galdha VDC [village development committee]-7 of Palpa district [southern Nepal]. Authorities have started an awareness campaign in the VDC upon detection of anthrax [bacteria] in dead cattle.
The District Veterinary Office said a campaign has been launched in the affected areas to immunise the animals. Veterinarian Dr Uttam Acharya said they will provide 300 vials of
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PRO/EDR> Tuberculosis - India: (MH) XDR, more cases, more labs
Tuberculosis -- India
Maharashtra recorded 779 cases of extensively drug resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB), the world's most untreatable form of TB, in 2015 -- the highest figure recorded in last 5 years. Mumbai [the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra] registered the most number of cases at 475, higher than the total number of cases (469) reported in the state in 2014. The latest report of the state health department has revealed this information.
XDR-TB is a rare form of tuberculosis that is
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Maharashtra recorded 779 cases of extensively drug resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB), the world's most untreatable form of TB, in 2015 -- the highest figure recorded in last 5 years. Mumbai [the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra] registered the most number of cases at 475, higher than the total number of cases (469) reported in the state in 2014. The latest report of the state health department has revealed this information.
XDR-TB is a rare form of tuberculosis that is
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (11): Taiwan (TP) pigeon, HPAI H5
Avian Influenza -- China
The Council of Agriculture (COA) confirmed [Tue 12 Jan 2016] that a pigeon was found to be infected with the new H5 subtype of the avian influenza virus, the 1st time that the highly pathogenic subtype had been detected in [this] bird species in Taiwan.
A pigeon found dead on the roof of the home of a resident in Taipei's Wenshan district tested positive for the H5 subtype according to the COA's Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine.
The case followed another one in
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The Council of Agriculture (COA) confirmed [Tue 12 Jan 2016] that a pigeon was found to be infected with the new H5 subtype of the avian influenza virus, the 1st time that the highly pathogenic subtype had been detected in [this] bird species in Taiwan.
A pigeon found dead on the roof of the home of a resident in Taipei's Wenshan district tested positive for the H5 subtype according to the COA's Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine.
The case followed another one in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Kyasanur Forest disease - India: (GA)
Hemorrhagic Fever -- India
The Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD), a rare viral strain popularly known as 'monkey fever', has claimed the life of a 60 year old woman from Mauxi village in Goa, officials said on [Mon 18 Jan 2016]. The victim, from the village in North Goa, 50 km [31 mi] from Panaji, expired at the Goa Medical College Hospital located on the outskirts of Panaji, where she was admitted last week [week of 11 Jan 2016] after the fever worsened.
Confirming the death, Utkarsh Betodkar, state epidemiologist at
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The Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD), a rare viral strain popularly known as 'monkey fever', has claimed the life of a 60 year old woman from Mauxi village in Goa, officials said on [Mon 18 Jan 2016]. The victim, from the village in North Goa, 50 km [31 mi] from Panaji, expired at the Goa Medical College Hospital located on the outskirts of Panaji, where she was admitted last week [week of 11 Jan 2016] after the fever worsened.
Confirming the death, Utkarsh Betodkar, state epidemiologist at
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PRO/AH> Avian influenza (11): USA (IN) poultry, HPAI/LPAI H7N8
Avian Influenza -- United States
Frigid temperatures are hampering efforts to euthanize turkeys at several south western Indiana farms where a strain of bird flu was found last week [week of 11 Jan 2016], freezing the hoses used to spread a foam that suffocates the affected flocks, a spokeswoman for a state agency said [Mon 18 Jan 2016].
The H7N8 virus was discovered on 10 turkey farms in Dubois County, which is Indiana's top poultry-producing county, last week.
Temperatures that dipped into the teens (deg F) [around
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Frigid temperatures are hampering efforts to euthanize turkeys at several south western Indiana farms where a strain of bird flu was found last week [week of 11 Jan 2016], freezing the hoses used to spread a foam that suffocates the affected flocks, a spokeswoman for a state agency said [Mon 18 Jan 2016].
The H7N8 virus was discovered on 10 turkey farms in Dubois County, which is Indiana's top poultry-producing county, last week.
Temperatures that dipped into the teens (deg F) [around
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PRO/AH> Chronic wasting disease, cervid - USA (02): (WI)
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
A 2nd CWD [chronic wasting disease]-positive deer has been reported at an Oneida County [Wisconsin] shooting preserve, according to the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The 5 year old buck was shot at Three Lakes Trophy Ranch LLC in Three Lakes. The agency received the CWD-positive report on the animal 29 Dec 2015.
A 3 year old buck at the facility also tested positive for the disease in November [2015], initiating a baiting and feeding ban in Oneida,
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A 2nd CWD [chronic wasting disease]-positive deer has been reported at an Oneida County [Wisconsin] shooting preserve, according to the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The 5 year old buck was shot at Three Lakes Trophy Ranch LLC in Three Lakes. The agency received the CWD-positive report on the animal 29 Dec 2015.
A 3 year old buck at the facility also tested positive for the disease in November [2015], initiating a baiting and feeding ban in Oneida,
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PRO/EDR> Meningitis, pneumococcal - Ghana (02): (BA) fatal, RFI
Meningitis - Strep/Pneumoccocal -- Ghana
The pneumococcal meningitis outbreak has so far killed 15 people in the Tain, Wenchi, Techiman and Bruohan districts in the Brong Ahafo Region. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show, Dr Bampoe said visits to the 3 Northern regions and the Brong Ahafo region [had] revealed [that] about 55 people had been affected with meningitis with slightly over 19 fatalities as of Friday last week [15 Jan 2016].
The deputy health minister, however, said health officials were on top of the situation. "... It
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The pneumococcal meningitis outbreak has so far killed 15 people in the Tain, Wenchi, Techiman and Bruohan districts in the Brong Ahafo Region. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show, Dr Bampoe said visits to the 3 Northern regions and the Brong Ahafo region [had] revealed [that] about 55 people had been affected with meningitis with slightly over 19 fatalities as of Friday last week [15 Jan 2016].
The deputy health minister, however, said health officials were on top of the situation. "... It
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Tuesday 19 January 2016
PRO/EDR> Malaria - Rwanda
Malaria -- Rwanda
The sharp rise in malaria cases is exerting pressure on Rwanda's blood bank, raising fears that, should the infections continue at the current rate, hospitals across the country will be short of blood. This is because untimely treatment and prolonged sickness due to resistance to anti-malarial drugs, coupled with pre-existence of other health complications, make patients more likely to need blood transfusions.
Rwanda Today has learnt that health facilities in malaria-prone districts --
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The sharp rise in malaria cases is exerting pressure on Rwanda's blood bank, raising fears that, should the infections continue at the current rate, hospitals across the country will be short of blood. This is because untimely treatment and prolonged sickness due to resistance to anti-malarial drugs, coupled with pre-existence of other health complications, make patients more likely to need blood transfusions.
Rwanda Today has learnt that health facilities in malaria-prone districts --
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PRO/AH/EDR> Trypanosomiasis, human - Uganda (JI)
Trypanosomiasis -- Uganda
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PRO/AH> Lumpy skin disease - Armenia: (SU) bovine, 1st rep, OIE
Lumpy Skin Disease -- Armenia
Information received on 15 Jan 2016 from Mr Hovhannes Mkrtchyan, head, Veterinary Inspectorate of the State Service for Food Safety, Ministry of Agriculture, Yerevan, Armenia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Dec 2015
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Jan 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Lumpy skin disease virus
Nature of diagnosis: laboratory advanced
This event pertains to a
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Information received on 15 Jan 2016 from Mr Hovhannes Mkrtchyan, head, Veterinary Inspectorate of the State Service for Food Safety, Ministry of Agriculture, Yerevan, Armenia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Dec 2015
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Jan 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Lumpy skin disease virus
Nature of diagnosis: laboratory advanced
This event pertains to a
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PRO/AH> Foot & mouth disease - Armenia: (AV) bovine, porcine, st A Asia, gt VII, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Armenia
Information received on 15 Jan 2016 from Mr Hovhannes Mkrtchyan, head, Veterinary Inspectorate of the State Service for Food Safety, Ministry of Agriculture, Yerevan, Armenia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 23 Dec 2015
Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Dec 2015
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: food and mouth disease virus (genotype VII)
Serotype: A
Nature of diagnosis: laboratory (basic
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Information received on 15 Jan 2016 from Mr Hovhannes Mkrtchyan, head, Veterinary Inspectorate of the State Service for Food Safety, Ministry of Agriculture, Yerevan, Armenia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 23 Dec 2015
Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Dec 2015
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: food and mouth disease virus (genotype VII)
Serotype: A
Nature of diagnosis: laboratory (basic
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PRO/AH> Bluetongue - Europe (03): Croatia (OB) bovine, st 4, OIE, RFI
Bluetongue -- Croatia
Information received on [and dated] 18 Jan 2016 from Dr Mirjana Matausic-Pisl, assistant to minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Veterinary Directorate, Ministry of Agriculture, Zagreb, Croatia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 15 Dec 2015
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Jan 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: December 2015
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical infection
Causal agent:
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Information received on [and dated] 18 Jan 2016 from Dr Mirjana Matausic-Pisl, assistant to minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Veterinary Directorate, Ministry of Agriculture, Zagreb, Croatia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 15 Dec 2015
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Jan 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: December 2015
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical infection
Causal agent:
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PRO/PL> Orange rust, sugarcane - Argentina: 1st rep (MN), (TM) disease survey
Other Plant Disease -- Argentina
In April 2015, lesions typical of orange rust were observed in a commercial sugarcane field in Misiones province on a non-identified cultivar (a complex hybrid of _Saccharum_ spp). Symptoms on leaves differed from those of brown rust of sugarcane (_P. melanocephala_), commonly observed in the region.
Leaf samples were analyzed. Uredinia and urediniospore were similar morphologically to those described for the fungus _Puccinia kuehnii_, causal agent of sugarcane orange rust. Uredinial
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In April 2015, lesions typical of orange rust were observed in a commercial sugarcane field in Misiones province on a non-identified cultivar (a complex hybrid of _Saccharum_ spp). Symptoms on leaves differed from those of brown rust of sugarcane (_P. melanocephala_), commonly observed in the region.
Leaf samples were analyzed. Uredinia and urediniospore were similar morphologically to those described for the fungus _Puccinia kuehnii_, causal agent of sugarcane orange rust. Uredinial
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PRO/AH> Bluetongue - Americas: Brazil (PN) zoo deer, st 3, 14, 18, new strains, OIE
Bluetongue -- Brazil
Information received on [and dated] 15 Jan 2016 from Dr Guilherme Henrique Figueiredo Marques, director, [Animal Health Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply of Brazil], Brasilia, Brazil
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 11 Mar 2015
Date of confirmation of the event: 22 Dec 2015
Date event resolved: 26 Jun 2015
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: bluetongue
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Information received on [and dated] 15 Jan 2016 from Dr Guilherme Henrique Figueiredo Marques, director, [Animal Health Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply of Brazil], Brasilia, Brazil
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 11 Mar 2015
Date of confirmation of the event: 22 Dec 2015
Date event resolved: 26 Jun 2015
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: bluetongue
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PRO/AH/EDR> Monkeypox - Central African Republic: (MB) RFI
Monkeypox -- Central African Republic
The public health minister confirmed the news on Thu 14 Jan 2016, during a press conference. A monkeypox virus outbreak has struck the region.
Information about the disease in Mbomou has been circulating the past few days, where 2 deaths were recorded and several patients were put in quarantine. The Ministry of Health confirmed the outbreak. Ms Marguerite Maliavo Samba said that tests and investigations carried out by her department confirmed the disease in Mbomou. The government official
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The public health minister confirmed the news on Thu 14 Jan 2016, during a press conference. A monkeypox virus outbreak has struck the region.
Information about the disease in Mbomou has been circulating the past few days, where 2 deaths were recorded and several patients were put in quarantine. The Ministry of Health confirmed the outbreak. Ms Marguerite Maliavo Samba said that tests and investigations carried out by her department confirmed the disease in Mbomou. The government official
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PRO/AH> Bluetongue - Americas: Brazil (PN) zoo deer, st 3, 14, 18, new strains, OIE
Bluetongue -- Brazil
Information received on [and dated] 15 Jan 2016 from Dr Guilherme Henrique Figueiredo Marques, director, [Animal Health Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply of Brazil], Brasilia, Brazil
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 11 Mar 2015
Date of confirmation of the event: 22 Dec 2015
Date event resolved: 26 Jun 2015
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: bluetongue
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Information received on [and dated] 15 Jan 2016 from Dr Guilherme Henrique Figueiredo Marques, director, [Animal Health Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply of Brazil], Brasilia, Brazil
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 11 Mar 2015
Date of confirmation of the event: 22 Dec 2015
Date event resolved: 26 Jun 2015
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: bluetongue
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PRO/AH/EDR> Monkeypox - Central African Republic: (MB) RFI
Monkeypox -- Central African Republic
The public health minister confirmed the news on Thu 14 Jan 2016, during a press conference. A monkeypox virus outbreak has struck the region.
Information about the disease in Mbomou has been circulating the past few days, where 2 deaths were recorded and several patients were put in quarantine. The Ministry of Health confirmed the outbreak. Ms Marguerite Maliavo Samba said that tests and investigations carried out by her department confirmed the disease in Mbomou. The government official
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The public health minister confirmed the news on Thu 14 Jan 2016, during a press conference. A monkeypox virus outbreak has struck the region.
Information about the disease in Mbomou has been circulating the past few days, where 2 deaths were recorded and several patients were put in quarantine. The Ministry of Health confirmed the outbreak. Ms Marguerite Maliavo Samba said that tests and investigations carried out by her department confirmed the disease in Mbomou. The government official
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PRO/PL> Leaf rust, coffee - Nepal
Other Plant Disease -- Nepal
Coffee farmers and stakeholders have warned that Nepali coffee might be wiped out within a few years if no urgent steps were taken to protect it from coffee leaf rust (CLR). It is spreading in many coffee producing districts and has destroyed several coffee orchards.
Prachanda Man Shrestha of Beautiful Coffee Nepal said that the rust had widely destroyed the coffee plants in many districts in Nepal and demanded urgent steps to control it. "Though coffee rust was identified [only] recently,
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Coffee farmers and stakeholders have warned that Nepali coffee might be wiped out within a few years if no urgent steps were taken to protect it from coffee leaf rust (CLR). It is spreading in many coffee producing districts and has destroyed several coffee orchards.
Prachanda Man Shrestha of Beautiful Coffee Nepal said that the rust had widely destroyed the coffee plants in many districts in Nepal and demanded urgent steps to control it. "Though coffee rust was identified [only] recently,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (10): USA (IN) poultry, HPAI H7N8, OIE
Avian Influenza -- United States
Information received on [and dated] 15 Jan 2016 from Dr John Clifford, deputy administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, USA
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 11 Jan 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Jan 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly
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Information received on [and dated] 15 Jan 2016 from Dr John Clifford, deputy administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, USA
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 11 Jan 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Jan 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly
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Monday 18 January 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Americas: Brazil (RN) RFI
Yellow Fever -- Brazil
The last case of urban yellow fever [YF] transmission in Brazil took place in 1942, in Acre State. For this reason, the death in Natal (RN) called for special attention from the sanitary authorities. If the victim acquired the infection naturally, the Brazilian health network could trigger an alert. This is the opinion of Dr Pedro Vasconcelos, virologist and former director of the Evandro Chagas Insitute (IEC), in Para State.
IEC elaborated on the report, confirming the recent death by
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The last case of urban yellow fever [YF] transmission in Brazil took place in 1942, in Acre State. For this reason, the death in Natal (RN) called for special attention from the sanitary authorities. If the victim acquired the infection naturally, the Brazilian health network could trigger an alert. This is the opinion of Dr Pedro Vasconcelos, virologist and former director of the Evandro Chagas Insitute (IEC), in Para State.
IEC elaborated on the report, confirming the recent death by
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PRO/AH> Classical swine fever - Mongolia: (DD,TO) porcine, OIE
Classical Swine Fever -- Mongolia
Information received on [and dated] 18 Jan 2016 from Dr Bolortuya Purevsuren, OIE delegate, Veterinary and Animal Breeding Agency, Ministry for Industry and Agriculture, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 20 Oct 2015
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Nov 2015
Date event resolved: 4 Jan 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 7 May 2015
Manifestation of
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Information received on [and dated] 18 Jan 2016 from Dr Bolortuya Purevsuren, OIE delegate, Veterinary and Animal Breeding Agency, Ministry for Industry and Agriculture, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 20 Oct 2015
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Nov 2015
Date event resolved: 4 Jan 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 7 May 2015
Manifestation of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (12): China (GD) H5N6
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- China
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) was notified of an additional human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Guangdong by the National Health and Family Planning Commission today (18 Jan 2016) and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.
The case involves a woman aged 31 in Futian, Shenzhen. She developed fever and cough on 8 Jan [2016] and is currently hospitalised for treatment in
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) was notified of an additional human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Guangdong by the National Health and Family Planning Commission today (18 Jan 2016) and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.
The case involves a woman aged 31 in Futian, Shenzhen. She developed fever and cough on 8 Jan [2016] and is currently hospitalised for treatment in
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PRO/EDR> Drug trial, adverse events - France: fatal
Other Human Disease -- France
A clinical trial of a new drug in France has left one person brain dead and another 5 people in hospital in serious condition. The oral trial was conducted by a private laboratory in the western city of Rennes. The trial has been suspended, and the firm is recalling the volunteers. It is unclear how many people are involved.
Media reports that the drug is a cannabis-based painkiller have been denied by the health ministry. Health minister Ms Touraine said she would "get to the bottom ... of
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A clinical trial of a new drug in France has left one person brain dead and another 5 people in hospital in serious condition. The oral trial was conducted by a private laboratory in the western city of Rennes. The trial has been suspended, and the firm is recalling the volunteers. It is unclear how many people are involved.
Media reports that the drug is a cannabis-based painkiller have been denied by the health ministry. Health minister Ms Touraine said she would "get to the bottom ... of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (09): Taiwan (CG) poultry, HPAI H5, spread, RFI
Avian Influenza -- China
A total of 27 538 chickens at a farm in Changhua County in central Taiwan were culled [Sun 17 Jan 2016] after a highly pathogenic subtype of the H5 avian influenza virus was detected near the farm [Fri 15 Jan 2016] according to agriculture officials. The latest culling brought the total number of poultry farms hit by the subtype of bird flu virus in Taiwan to 10 since the beginning of this year [2016], the officials said.
After the precautionary culling, areas within 3 km [1.8 mi] of the
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A total of 27 538 chickens at a farm in Changhua County in central Taiwan were culled [Sun 17 Jan 2016] after a highly pathogenic subtype of the H5 avian influenza virus was detected near the farm [Fri 15 Jan 2016] according to agriculture officials. The latest culling brought the total number of poultry farms hit by the subtype of bird flu virus in Taiwan to 10 since the beginning of this year [2016], the officials said.
After the precautionary culling, areas within 3 km [1.8 mi] of the
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PRO/AH> Foot & mouth disease - India, Bangladesh: bovine, spread, vaccine, RFI
Foot and Mouth -- India
Less than a week after Bareilly [Uttar Pradesh state, Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI)] reported the deadly foot and mouth disease virus (FMDV), which killed more than a dozen heads of cattle, 26 bovines in Pinahat area of Agra [Uttar Pradesh] are suspected to have died of the disease.
The matter which was reported from Toda village near the Chambal river, 55 km from the city, has sent the district administration into a tizzy. "We have dispatched a team of doctors to the village
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Less than a week after Bareilly [Uttar Pradesh state, Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI)] reported the deadly foot and mouth disease virus (FMDV), which killed more than a dozen heads of cattle, 26 bovines in Pinahat area of Agra [Uttar Pradesh] are suspected to have died of the disease.
The matter which was reported from Toda village near the Chambal river, 55 km from the city, has sent the district administration into a tizzy. "We have dispatched a team of doctors to the village
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JEM Raw sprouted nut butter spread outbreak over
An outbreak of Salmonella linked to nut butter spreads has ended, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Sunday 17 January 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (08): USA (IN) poultry, HPAI revised to LPAI H7N8, update
Avian Influenza -- United States
Andrea McNally (202)799-7033
andrea.c.mcnally@aphis.usda.gov
Lyndsay Cole (970)494-7410
lyndsay.m.cole@aphis.usda.gov
The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the pathogenicity of eight of the nine H7N8 avian influenza detections announced on January 16. The turkey flocks have been confirmed as low pathogenic avian influenza, with additional testing ongoing for the ninth flock.
These January 16 detections
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Andrea McNally (202)799-7033
andrea.c.mcnally@aphis.usda.gov
Lyndsay Cole (970)494-7410
lyndsay.m.cole@aphis.usda.gov
The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the pathogenicity of eight of the nine H7N8 avian influenza detections announced on January 16. The turkey flocks have been confirmed as low pathogenic avian influenza, with additional testing ongoing for the ninth flock.
These January 16 detections
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PRO/AH/EDR> Influenza (05): Pakistan H1N1
Influenza H1N1 -- Pakistan
For the last 2 months, there has been a surge in the number of H1N1 cases from different areas of Pakistan:
- Twin cities; Rawalpindi and Islamabad
- Lahore
- Sargodha
- Multan
- Swabi
- Peshawar
There is mortality as well. The number of cases might be more than that reported and diagnosed, if all the doctors in other areas who suspected H1N1 in their patients sent their samples. At this time, only a few hospitals are reporting cases, thus this is really the tip of the iceberg. The
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For the last 2 months, there has been a surge in the number of H1N1 cases from different areas of Pakistan:
- Twin cities; Rawalpindi and Islamabad
- Lahore
- Sargodha
- Multan
- Swabi
- Peshawar
There is mortality as well. The number of cases might be more than that reported and diagnosed, if all the doctors in other areas who suspected H1N1 in their patients sent their samples. At this time, only a few hospitals are reporting cases, thus this is really the tip of the iceberg. The
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PRO/AH/EDR> Plague, animal - USA: (NM) pets
Plague -- United States
The city of Santa Fe sent a public notice Thursday [14 Jan 2016] warning that plague has been confirmed in pets that may be because they visited La Tierra Trails.
A Department of Health spokesman said a "couple" of dogs tested positive for plague and that the dogs had recently been hiking at the La Tierra Trails. The dogs were treated and recovered.
The city did not release further information but warned not to touch or let your pet come into contact with sick or dead animals and to make
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The city of Santa Fe sent a public notice Thursday [14 Jan 2016] warning that plague has been confirmed in pets that may be because they visited La Tierra Trails.
A Department of Health spokesman said a "couple" of dogs tested positive for plague and that the dogs had recently been hiking at the La Tierra Trails. The dogs were treated and recovered.
The city did not release further information but warned not to touch or let your pet come into contact with sick or dead animals and to make
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (06): 5 mysteries about EVD, Sierra Leone new case, followup
Ebola -- Sierra Leone
[National Public Radio (NPR) asked Dr. Daniel Bausch - an expert on Ebola virus disease (EVD) who is working with the World Health Organization (WHO) - to list the top-5 unknowns of the disease.
Q: How EVD reached West Africa?
A: Researchers were able to use genetic sequencing to determine that the West Africa outbreak was started when a young boy in Guinea was infected in December 2013, likely from a fruit bat.
Q: Why do so many Ebola survivors experience health problems after they've
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[National Public Radio (NPR) asked Dr. Daniel Bausch - an expert on Ebola virus disease (EVD) who is working with the World Health Organization (WHO) - to list the top-5 unknowns of the disease.
Q: How EVD reached West Africa?
A: Researchers were able to use genetic sequencing to determine that the West Africa outbreak was started when a young boy in Guinea was infected in December 2013, likely from a fruit bat.
Q: Why do so many Ebola survivors experience health problems after they've
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (02): Kashmir immunization campaign, panic
Polio -- India
Sun [17 Jan 2016] the Pulse Polio Immunization Programme (IPPI) was launched across Kashmir valley in which thousands of children under the age of 5 years were administered polio drops at pulse polio centres being set up by the administration at various locations in the valley. The theme of this year's Pulse Polio Immunization Programme is 'Let's make efforts today and Ensure Polio stays away'.
The programme will be conducted for 3 consecutive days to safeguard the children from this
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Sun [17 Jan 2016] the Pulse Polio Immunization Programme (IPPI) was launched across Kashmir valley in which thousands of children under the age of 5 years were administered polio drops at pulse polio centres being set up by the administration at various locations in the valley. The theme of this year's Pulse Polio Immunization Programme is 'Let's make efforts today and Ensure Polio stays away'.
The programme will be conducted for 3 consecutive days to safeguard the children from this
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (07): USA (IN) poultry, HPAI H7N8
Avian Influenza -- United States
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) has been notified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Services Laboratory that poultry from a commercial turkey farm in Dubois County has tested positive for highly pathogenic H7N8 avian influenza.
Avian influenza does not present a food safety risk; poultry and eggs are safe to eat. The Centers for Disease Control considers the risk of illness to humans to be very low.
A company veterinarian delivered samples from
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The Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) has been notified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Services Laboratory that poultry from a commercial turkey farm in Dubois County has tested positive for highly pathogenic H7N8 avian influenza.
Avian influenza does not present a food safety risk; poultry and eggs are safe to eat. The Centers for Disease Control considers the risk of illness to humans to be very low.
A company veterinarian delivered samples from
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - Nigeria (06)
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
A medical doctor with Rivers State-owned Braithwait Memorial Specialist Hospital, BMH, has died from Lassa fever, bringing to 3 the number of people killed by the disease in the state, chairman of the state branch of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Dr. Furo Green disclosed yesterday [14 Jan 2015] in Port Harcourt, saying that the late doctor, who died in the early hours yesterday [14 Jan 2015] from the ailment, had contact with patients infected with Lassa fever.
Dr. Furo added that
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A medical doctor with Rivers State-owned Braithwait Memorial Specialist Hospital, BMH, has died from Lassa fever, bringing to 3 the number of people killed by the disease in the state, chairman of the state branch of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Dr. Furo Green disclosed yesterday [14 Jan 2015] in Port Harcourt, saying that the late doctor, who died in the early hours yesterday [14 Jan 2015] from the ailment, had contact with patients infected with Lassa fever.
Dr. Furo added that
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Saturday 16 January 2016
PRO/EDR> Anthrax - USA: laboratory errors, AR 15-6 investigation report
Anthrax -- United States
On 22 May 2015, a private company notified the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that it found a low concentration of viable (live) _Bacillus anthracis_ spores in a shipment from the U.S. Army that should have only contained non-viable (dead) spores. The CDC notified the Department of Defense (DoD) of this unauthorized shipment of viable _Bacillus anthracis_ and determined that the material originated at Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), Utah. As a result, the CDC and the DoD
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On 22 May 2015, a private company notified the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that it found a low concentration of viable (live) _Bacillus anthracis_ spores in a shipment from the U.S. Army that should have only contained non-viable (dead) spores. The CDC notified the Department of Defense (DoD) of this unauthorized shipment of viable _Bacillus anthracis_ and determined that the material originated at Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), Utah. As a result, the CDC and the DoD
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus update - Americas (03): USA (AZ) comment
Hantavirus -- United States
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Malawi: (NS) bovine, st pending
Foot and Mouth -- Malawi
Malawi Government has suspended all livestock sales in Nsanje district following the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease [FMD] in the district.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development through its secretary Bright Kumwembe says there is an outbreak of the disease in cattle at Bangula dip tank and Magoli Extension Planning Area (EPA) in the district which is within the Shire Valley ADD.
Foot-and-mouth disease is a highly contagious viral disease that mostly affects
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Malawi Government has suspended all livestock sales in Nsanje district following the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease [FMD] in the district.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development through its secretary Bright Kumwembe says there is an outbreak of the disease in cattle at Bangula dip tank and Magoli Extension Planning Area (EPA) in the district which is within the Shire Valley ADD.
Foot-and-mouth disease is a highly contagious viral disease that mostly affects
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PRO/EDR> Antibiotic-resistant Enterobacteriaceae - USA: Olympus ERCP endoscopes, recall
Antibiotic resistance -- United States
Olympus Corp. said it will voluntarily recall and redesign a troubled medical scope that has been linked to scores of potentially deadly patient infections around the world.
The company, which sells about 85 percent of the duodenoscopes used in the United States, said it will redesign an internal mechanism in the device that had been almost impossible to effectively disinfect.
A Senate report released this week said investigators had found 25 superbug outbreaks -- including 2 in Los
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Olympus Corp. said it will voluntarily recall and redesign a troubled medical scope that has been linked to scores of potentially deadly patient infections around the world.
The company, which sells about 85 percent of the duodenoscopes used in the United States, said it will redesign an internal mechanism in the device that had been almost impossible to effectively disinfect.
A Senate report released this week said investigators had found 25 superbug outbreaks -- including 2 in Los
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tuberculosis, elephant - USA (02): (OR) CDC update, 2012-2014, comment
Tuberculosis -- United States
In the original post, a great question was posed: Did the isolates from the Oregon zoo elephants match genotypes of isolates from prior TB outbreaks in elephants at other facilities? I verified with the National Veterinary Services Laboratory that the elephants' genotype have never been isolated in elephants in the US. In fact, most of the TB infections in elephants are new introductions and do not match genotypes of isolates from prior TB outbreaks in elephants. The Hawthorn Circus strain is
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In the original post, a great question was posed: Did the isolates from the Oregon zoo elephants match genotypes of isolates from prior TB outbreaks in elephants at other facilities? I verified with the National Veterinary Services Laboratory that the elephants' genotype have never been isolated in elephants in the US. In fact, most of the TB infections in elephants are new introductions and do not match genotypes of isolates from prior TB outbreaks in elephants. The Hawthorn Circus strain is
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Friday 15 January 2016
PRO/EDR> Measles update (01): USA (OR) ex Philippines, SSPE
Measles -- United States
Liko J, Guzman-Cottrill JA, Cieslak PR.
In 2015, the Oregon Health Authority was notified of the death of a boy with subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), a rare and fatal complication of measles. The patient, aged 14 years, had reportedly been vaccinated against measles in the Philippines at age 8 months. However, the patient contracted measles at age 1 year while still in the Philippines. He had been well until 2012, when his neurodegenerative symptoms began. After the diagnosis of
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Liko J, Guzman-Cottrill JA, Cieslak PR.
In 2015, the Oregon Health Authority was notified of the death of a boy with subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), a rare and fatal complication of measles. The patient, aged 14 years, had reportedly been vaccinated against measles in the Philippines at age 8 months. However, the patient contracted measles at age 1 year while still in the Philippines. He had been well until 2012, when his neurodegenerative symptoms began. After the diagnosis of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (06): Viet Nam, poultry, HPAI H5N6, spread
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- Vietnam
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Cao Duc Phat urged authorities in bird flu-hit provinces to take steps to curb the disease.
Bird flu outbreaks were detected in the central province of Quang Ngai and the highland province of Kon Tum, said the Department of Animal Health under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development yesterday [12 Jan 2016].
In Quang Ngai Province, the center of Animal Health in Son Tinh District confirmed that a flock of poultry in a farm in Tra Binh
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Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Cao Duc Phat urged authorities in bird flu-hit provinces to take steps to curb the disease.
Bird flu outbreaks were detected in the central province of Quang Ngai and the highland province of Kon Tum, said the Department of Animal Health under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development yesterday [12 Jan 2016].
In Quang Ngai Province, the center of Animal Health in Son Tinh District confirmed that a flock of poultry in a farm in Tra Binh
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PRO/AH/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (01): India, VDPV, wild type-free
Polio -- India
The country completed 5 polio-free years on Wed [13 Jan 2016], but it still faces a hurdle virologists had been warning about all these years -- the very vaccine used to fight polio is causing infection in some children.
In 2015, 2 children, including a 2-year-old child from New Delhi, tested positive for vaccine-derived polio virus (VDPV). So far, 44 cases of VDPV have been reported in India. The King Institute of Preventive Medicine in Chennai, 1 of the 8 WHO-authorized laboratories for
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The country completed 5 polio-free years on Wed [13 Jan 2016], but it still faces a hurdle virologists had been warning about all these years -- the very vaccine used to fight polio is causing infection in some children.
In 2015, 2 children, including a 2-year-old child from New Delhi, tested positive for vaccine-derived polio virus (VDPV). So far, 44 cases of VDPV have been reported in India. The King Institute of Preventive Medicine in Chennai, 1 of the 8 WHO-authorized laboratories for
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PRO/AH/EDR> Influenza, canine - USA: (WA,MT)
Canine Influenza -- United States
Seattle [Washington] health officials are warning that the H3N2 strain of dog flu that has sickened at least 2000 dogs in 25 states since last spring [2015] may now have emerged in King County.
But they also say a suspected outbreak at a Kent kennel that may have affected dozens of dogs last month [December 2015] appears to be contained -- and pet owners shouldn't panic over what typically is a mild illness.
"If dogs are getting sick with respiratory illness, it should just be considered
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Seattle [Washington] health officials are warning that the H3N2 strain of dog flu that has sickened at least 2000 dogs in 25 states since last spring [2015] may now have emerged in King County.
But they also say a suspected outbreak at a Kent kennel that may have affected dozens of dogs last month [December 2015] appears to be contained -- and pet owners shouldn't panic over what typically is a mild illness.
"If dogs are getting sick with respiratory illness, it should just be considered
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PRO/AH/EDR> White nose syndrome, bats - North America: regulation
White nose syndrome -- United States
A federal agency hopes to help save an ailing species of bat with new regulations.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service [Wed 13 Jan 2016] announced the final "4(d) rule" it's implementing to help protect the Northern long-eared bat from human interference as scientists try to stop white-nose syndrome, which has devastated bat populations.
Director Dan Ashe, Fish and Wildlife Service, called the deadly fungal syndrome "one of the most devastating diseases for wildlife in North
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A federal agency hopes to help save an ailing species of bat with new regulations.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service [Wed 13 Jan 2016] announced the final "4(d) rule" it's implementing to help protect the Northern long-eared bat from human interference as scientists try to stop white-nose syndrome, which has devastated bat populations.
Director Dan Ashe, Fish and Wildlife Service, called the deadly fungal syndrome "one of the most devastating diseases for wildlife in North
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PRO/EDR> Syphilis - Iceland: rising incidence, MSM, 2015, RFI
Syphilis -- Iceland
The notable increase in the diagnosed cases of syphilis in Iceland in 2014 continued for 2015 when 27 people were diagnosed with the sexual disease.
In 2015, 27 people were diagnosed with syphilis, 24 men and 3 women. Most of those who caught the disease were men through intercourse with other men. One of the women who was diagnosed with syphilis was pregnant and according to the report by the Icelandic Directorate of Health if undiagnosed, syphilis can cause harm to an unborn
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The notable increase in the diagnosed cases of syphilis in Iceland in 2014 continued for 2015 when 27 people were diagnosed with the sexual disease.
In 2015, 27 people were diagnosed with syphilis, 24 men and 3 women. Most of those who caught the disease were men through intercourse with other men. One of the women who was diagnosed with syphilis was pregnant and according to the report by the Icelandic Directorate of Health if undiagnosed, syphilis can cause harm to an unborn
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis E - Bangladesh: pregnancy, increased mortality, risk factors
Hepatitis E -- Bangladesh
"Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection is severe during pregnancy, with a pregnant case fatality rate around 30 percent. In Bangladesh, plasma samples from 1100 women during the 1st trimester (TM) and 3rd TM of pregnancy and 3 months postpartum (PP) were tested for anti-HEV IgG. During this time, 40 women developed antibody responses to HEV. These seroconverters are classified as the cases (incidence = 46 infections per 1000 person-years). All except 1 seroconversion occurred between the 3rd TM
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"Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection is severe during pregnancy, with a pregnant case fatality rate around 30 percent. In Bangladesh, plasma samples from 1100 women during the 1st trimester (TM) and 3rd TM of pregnancy and 3 months postpartum (PP) were tested for anti-HEV IgG. During this time, 40 women developed antibody responses to HEV. These seroconverters are classified as the cases (incidence = 46 infections per 1000 person-years). All except 1 seroconversion occurred between the 3rd TM
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (05): WHO declares Liberia free, Sierra Leone new case
Ebola -- Liberia
"WHO commends Liberia's government and people on their effective response to this recent re-emergence of Ebola," says Dr Alex Gasasira, WHO Representative in Liberia. "The rapid cessation of the flare-up is a concrete demonstration of the government's strengthened capacity to manage disease outbreaks. WHO will continue to support Liberia in its effort to prevent, detect and respond to suspected cases."
This date marks the 1st time since the start of the epidemic 2 years ago that all 3 of
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"WHO commends Liberia's government and people on their effective response to this recent re-emergence of Ebola," says Dr Alex Gasasira, WHO Representative in Liberia. "The rapid cessation of the flare-up is a concrete demonstration of the government's strengthened capacity to manage disease outbreaks. WHO will continue to support Liberia in its effort to prevent, detect and respond to suspected cases."
This date marks the 1st time since the start of the epidemic 2 years ago that all 3 of
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - USA: (MI) fatal, corrosive water supply, lg. bldgs, 2014-15, RFI
Legionnaires' -- United States
A fund has been established to address the short- and long-term needs of Flint children exposed to lead through contaminated drinking water, the Community Foundation of Greater Flint announced [Mon 11 Jan 2016].
"Our Flint children deserve every opportunity to be healthy and successful," said Dr Mona Hanna-Attisha, the Hurley Medical Center pediatrician who helped expose the tragedy. "The creation of this Fund will further ensure that our children are afforded the resources and
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A fund has been established to address the short- and long-term needs of Flint children exposed to lead through contaminated drinking water, the Community Foundation of Greater Flint announced [Mon 11 Jan 2016].
"Our Flint children deserve every opportunity to be healthy and successful," said Dr Mona Hanna-Attisha, the Hurley Medical Center pediatrician who helped expose the tragedy. "The creation of this Fund will further ensure that our children are afforded the resources and
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PRO/EDR> Botulism - USA: (MN) uneviscerated fish, recall
Botulism -- United States
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is warning residents of risky fish being sold at [Minneapolis-St Paul] Metro area supermarkets. Officials say they discovered dried, uneviscerated fish for sale at 3 local grocery stores, African International Market and Valu Foods African Market in Brooklyn Park, and Fountains African Food Market in Crystal.
The MDA says inspection and laboratory analysis showed several pike and bony fish varieties being sold at those locations did not have the
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is warning residents of risky fish being sold at [Minneapolis-St Paul] Metro area supermarkets. Officials say they discovered dried, uneviscerated fish for sale at 3 local grocery stores, African International Market and Valu Foods African Market in Brooklyn Park, and Fountains African Food Market in Crystal.
The MDA says inspection and laboratory analysis showed several pike and bony fish varieties being sold at those locations did not have the
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Thursday 14 January 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Hoof disease, cervid - USA: (WA)
Other Animal Disease -- United States
Preliminary tests indicate bacteria found in an abnormal hoof taken from an elk killed in a vehicle collision in Skagit County east of Sedro-Woolley may be the same strain found in diseased elk in southwest Washington.
Last month [December 2015], the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) sent abnormal hooves collected from 4 elk in northwest Washington to Colorado State University to test for treponeme-associated hoof disease, which has infected 2 elk herds in southwest
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Preliminary tests indicate bacteria found in an abnormal hoof taken from an elk killed in a vehicle collision in Skagit County east of Sedro-Woolley may be the same strain found in diseased elk in southwest Washington.
Last month [December 2015], the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) sent abnormal hooves collected from 4 elk in northwest Washington to Colorado State University to test for treponeme-associated hoof disease, which has infected 2 elk herds in southwest
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PRO/PL> Wheat streak mosaic virus - USA: (MT)
Other Plant Disease -- United States
Farmers in Montana and Canada are watching disease pressure in winter wheat, as reports of wheat streak mosaic virus have been confirmed. For the past 2 years, extended fall growth, as well as hail damage, have contributed to heavy pressure from the wheat curl mite which carries the virus.
"I expect disease pressure across the state for 2016, heavier where it occurred in 2015," says Mary Burrows, Montana State University. If the virus is suspected, she says to not apply herbicide, as that
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Farmers in Montana and Canada are watching disease pressure in winter wheat, as reports of wheat streak mosaic virus have been confirmed. For the past 2 years, extended fall growth, as well as hail damage, have contributed to heavy pressure from the wheat curl mite which carries the virus.
"I expect disease pressure across the state for 2016, heavier where it occurred in 2015," says Mary Burrows, Montana State University. If the virus is suspected, she says to not apply herbicide, as that
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (06): UAE (AZ)
MERS -- United Arab Emirates
A man and his wife tested positive for the MERS coronavirus [Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus] in the UAE [United Arab Emirates], a World Health Organisation spokesman said.
"We do have 2 new cases, also reported by the [UAE] Ministry of Health," said Christian Lindmeier. "It's not 100 per cent clear whether it was from camel products, but it seems very likely as the man had visited a camel farm."
He said that the man had gone to a healthcare centre with flu-like symptoms and
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A man and his wife tested positive for the MERS coronavirus [Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus] in the UAE [United Arab Emirates], a World Health Organisation spokesman said.
"We do have 2 new cases, also reported by the [UAE] Ministry of Health," said Christian Lindmeier. "It's not 100 per cent clear whether it was from camel products, but it seems very likely as the man had visited a camel farm."
He said that the man had gone to a healthcare centre with flu-like symptoms and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus update - Americas (02): USA (AZ)
Hantavirus -- United States
A resident of the Navajo [indigenous] Nation who lived in the east central part of Coconino County [Arizona] has died of complications of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome [HPS]. The rare but potentially fatal disease, which has no vaccine or cure, is spread by infected rodent droppings.
It is the 4th confirmed case of hantavirus reported in Coconino County since 2006, with 2 of those cases resulting in death.
It is not known at this time where the recently deceased individual contracted
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A resident of the Navajo [indigenous] Nation who lived in the east central part of Coconino County [Arizona] has died of complications of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome [HPS]. The rare but potentially fatal disease, which has no vaccine or cure, is spread by infected rodent droppings.
It is the 4th confirmed case of hantavirus reported in Coconino County since 2006, with 2 of those cases resulting in death.
It is not known at this time where the recently deceased individual contracted
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Kuwait ex Iran: ovine, susp, RFI
Foot and Mouth -- Kuwait
Sea ports and land border outlets have decided to ban sheep from Iran until further notice because of the discovery of an infectious disease in several shipments. A source said tests by the Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR) proved the existence of foot-and-mouth disease [FMD] in some sheep, and asked Doha port to return the shipments after the disease was discovered in them. He said this measure aims at protecting the health of sheep and animals besides
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Sea ports and land border outlets have decided to ban sheep from Iran until further notice because of the discovery of an infectious disease in several shipments. A source said tests by the Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR) proved the existence of foot-and-mouth disease [FMD] in some sheep, and asked Doha port to return the shipments after the disease was discovered in them. He said this measure aims at protecting the health of sheep and animals besides
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PRO/AH/EDR> Influenza, swine (06): USA (MN,IA) study
Influenza -- United States
Three separate strains of influenza A virus (IAV) were detected in animal and environmental samples taken from 6 swine farms in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa with suspected flu outbreaks, according to a study yesterday [12 Jan 2016] in PLoS One.
US researchers took oral fluid, pen railing, and indoor air samples from farms that were identified by area veterinarians as likely hit by flu. Five of the outbreaks were confirmed to be caused by influenza A virus (IAV). Of those, 48 percent
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Three separate strains of influenza A virus (IAV) were detected in animal and environmental samples taken from 6 swine farms in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa with suspected flu outbreaks, according to a study yesterday [12 Jan 2016] in PLoS One.
US researchers took oral fluid, pen railing, and indoor air samples from farms that were identified by area veterinarians as likely hit by flu. Five of the outbreaks were confirmed to be caused by influenza A virus (IAV). Of those, 48 percent
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PRO/AH/EDR> Influenza (04): Turkey, H1N1
Influenza H1N1 -- Turkey
About 463 citizens of Turkey were diagnosed with swine flu [see comment] since the beginning of 2016, Turkish Health Ministry reported on 13 Jan [2016].
Some 14 people died from swine flu during this period in Turkey, according to the ministry.
Over 2905 people suspected with swine flu appealed to the country's hospitals since the beginning of this year, among whom were also citizens of other countries.
Some 181 people died from swine flu in 2015 in Turkey, according to Turkish Health
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About 463 citizens of Turkey were diagnosed with swine flu [see comment] since the beginning of 2016, Turkish Health Ministry reported on 13 Jan [2016].
Some 14 people died from swine flu during this period in Turkey, according to the ministry.
Over 2905 people suspected with swine flu appealed to the country's hospitals since the beginning of this year, among whom were also citizens of other countries.
Some 181 people died from swine flu in 2015 in Turkey, according to Turkish Health
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (11): China (SC) H5N1
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- China
Officials have confirmed a severe case of H5N1 avian flu in a man in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province in south central China, according to a statement from the Sichuan Health and Family Planning Commission translated and posted today [13 Jan 2016] by Avian Flu Diary (AFD), an infectious disease news blog.
The patient, age 42, is hospitalized in Chengdu in "extremely critical" condition. He developed a fever and other symptoms on 27 Dec 2015, but his condition recently deteriorated
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Officials have confirmed a severe case of H5N1 avian flu in a man in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province in south central China, according to a statement from the Sichuan Health and Family Planning Commission translated and posted today [13 Jan 2016] by Avian Flu Diary (AFD), an infectious disease news blog.
The patient, age 42, is hospitalized in Chengdu in "extremely critical" condition. He developed a fever and other symptoms on 27 Dec 2015, but his condition recently deteriorated
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bird die-off, avian - USA (02): (AK) murre, starvation
Animal Die-off -- United States
Warming water temperatures are believed to have decimated the stock of fish eaten by common murres in Alaska. Lack of food has led to about 8000 dead murres being found in just one location -- part of the most extreme die-off in 40 years, one expert says. In Alaska, there are about 2.8 million breeding common murres, a land-averse seabird that dives as deep as 600 feet underwater to find prey, such as herring and capelin. Thousands of murres were recently discovered dead on a beach in
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Warming water temperatures are believed to have decimated the stock of fish eaten by common murres in Alaska. Lack of food has led to about 8000 dead murres being found in just one location -- part of the most extreme die-off in 40 years, one expert says. In Alaska, there are about 2.8 million breeding common murres, a land-averse seabird that dives as deep as 600 feet underwater to find prey, such as herring and capelin. Thousands of murres were recently discovered dead on a beach in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (05): UK (Scotland) poultry, LPAI H5N1, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- United Kingdom
Information received on [and dated] 13 Jan 2016 from Dr Nigel Gibbens, chief veterinary officer, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, London, United Kingdom
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Jan 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 13 Jan 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 6 Feb 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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Information received on [and dated] 13 Jan 2016 from Dr Nigel Gibbens, chief veterinary officer, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, London, United Kingdom
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Jan 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 13 Jan 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 6 Feb 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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Recalls: Salmonella, Listeria and allergens
The first recall round-up of 2016 takes us Austria, to USA, England, Belgium, Australia, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Denmark.
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PRO/EDR> Pneumonia - Myanmar: (RA) fatal, children, elderly, RFI
Pneumonia -- Myanmar
Cases of pneumonia and fever have been rising in Maungdaw South [Rakhine State] since colder weather arrived on [1 Jan 2016], according to a Rohingya [Indo-Aryan peoples from the Rakhine State] from the area. He said that most of the affected people are elderly villagers and children under the age of 5 [years].
Two women, [one aged 60 years and one aged 55 years] died on 2 January [2016], in Khonzabill village in Aley Than Kyaw Village Tract, Maungdaw, after catching pneumonia and suffering
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Cases of pneumonia and fever have been rising in Maungdaw South [Rakhine State] since colder weather arrived on [1 Jan 2016], according to a Rohingya [Indo-Aryan peoples from the Rakhine State] from the area. He said that most of the affected people are elderly villagers and children under the age of 5 [years].
Two women, [one aged 60 years and one aged 55 years] died on 2 January [2016], in Khonzabill village in Aley Than Kyaw Village Tract, Maungdaw, after catching pneumonia and suffering
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Wednesday 13 January 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (04): WHO, prevention, research, drugs & vaccines
Ebola -- Liberia
"We've got to focus on what could potentially happen next," says David Pigott, a spatial epidemiologist at the University of Oxford, UK, and that means uncovering the species that harbour Ebola in the wild to try to prevent deadly outbreaks in the future.
It is no easy task. Since the disease 1st emerged in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) 40 years ago, efforts to trace the origins of the outbreaks, including the most recent one, have come up frustratingly empty. Wild
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"We've got to focus on what could potentially happen next," says David Pigott, a spatial epidemiologist at the University of Oxford, UK, and that means uncovering the species that harbour Ebola in the wild to try to prevent deadly outbreaks in the future.
It is no easy task. Since the disease 1st emerged in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) 40 years ago, efforts to trace the origins of the outbreaks, including the most recent one, have come up frustratingly empty. Wild
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PRO/PL> Undiagnosed disease, banana - Nepal: (CH)
Undiagnosed -- Nepal
In Chitwan district, spread of an unidentified disease among the banana trees has made farmers anxious. They claim that the disease 1st attacks leaves, spreads to the seed, and then to the entire tree.
"Though it's not the dry season, banana trees have gone totally dry due to the disease. We don't know what kind of disease it is," said a farmer. In his 11-years of banana farming, he has not seen such disease. "This disease has shocked me. Even the experts from the agricultural department
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In Chitwan district, spread of an unidentified disease among the banana trees has made farmers anxious. They claim that the disease 1st attacks leaves, spreads to the seed, and then to the entire tree.
"Though it's not the dry season, banana trees have gone totally dry due to the disease. We don't know what kind of disease it is," said a farmer. In his 11-years of banana farming, he has not seen such disease. "This disease has shocked me. Even the experts from the agricultural department
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - Nigeria (05)
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
Of the 14 reported Lassa fever cases in Bauchi State between December 2015 and January 2016, 3 have died.
A consultant on infectious diseases at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) Bauchi, Dr. Abdulrahman Tahir, confirmed the death and cases to journalists in Bauchi yesterday [10 Jan 2016]. He said that the cases were reported between December 2015 and January 2016.
Dr Tahir said that the cost of Lassa fever treatment is high, saying that the kits cost at least N 20
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Of the 14 reported Lassa fever cases in Bauchi State between December 2015 and January 2016, 3 have died.
A consultant on infectious diseases at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) Bauchi, Dr. Abdulrahman Tahir, confirmed the death and cases to journalists in Bauchi yesterday [10 Jan 2016]. He said that the cases were reported between December 2015 and January 2016.
Dr Tahir said that the cost of Lassa fever treatment is high, saying that the kits cost at least N 20
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (10): China (JS) H7N9
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- China
A Taiwanese businessman in China has been infected with H7N9 avian influenza virus, the 3rd such case among that group of people [?], Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) confirmed Tue [12 Jan 2016].
The CDC said it had contacted Chinese health authorities to confirm the case, based on information received from the man's son.
The businessman's son alerted quarantine officials in Taiwan of the possible case after visiting his father in Kunshan, Jiangsu province, earlier in January
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A Taiwanese businessman in China has been infected with H7N9 avian influenza virus, the 3rd such case among that group of people [?], Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) confirmed Tue [12 Jan 2016].
The CDC said it had contacted Chinese health authorities to confirm the case, based on information received from the man's son.
The businessman's son alerted quarantine officials in Taiwan of the possible case after visiting his father in Kunshan, Jiangsu province, earlier in January
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-COV (05): Saudi Arabia (MD)
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
Since 2012 (to date 12 Jan 2016), there have been a total of:
1285 cases of laboratory-confirmed MERS-CoV, including 1 asymptomatic,
551 deaths (42.9 per cent),
729 recoveries (56.7 per cent), and
5 currently active cases (0.3 per cent).
On 13 Jan 2016, there were reported a total of:
1 newly confirmed symptomatic case,
0 newly reported deaths,
0 newly reported recoveries
Information on newly reported case:
1 - (13 Jan 2016) - Medinah; 50-year-old male, Saudi, stable condition,
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Since 2012 (to date 12 Jan 2016), there have been a total of:
1285 cases of laboratory-confirmed MERS-CoV, including 1 asymptomatic,
551 deaths (42.9 per cent),
729 recoveries (56.7 per cent), and
5 currently active cases (0.3 per cent).
On 13 Jan 2016, there were reported a total of:
1 newly confirmed symptomatic case,
0 newly reported deaths,
0 newly reported recoveries
Information on newly reported case:
1 - (13 Jan 2016) - Medinah; 50-year-old male, Saudi, stable condition,
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PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness - China: (HK) ex France, oysters
Foodborne Illness -- China
3 women suffered food poisoning after eating raw oysters imported from France, Ming Pao Daily reported Wed, 13 Jan 2016, citing the Center for Health Protection (CHP).
The trio, all 27 years old, experienced symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and fever 20-40 hours after eating oysters at Mr. & Mrs. Fox, a restaurant in Quarry Bay on 3 Jan 2016. They each went to hospital, but given their stable condition, did not need to be admitted. After an investigation, the CHP found
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3 women suffered food poisoning after eating raw oysters imported from France, Ming Pao Daily reported Wed, 13 Jan 2016, citing the Center for Health Protection (CHP).
The trio, all 27 years old, experienced symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and fever 20-40 hours after eating oysters at Mr. & Mrs. Fox, a restaurant in Quarry Bay on 3 Jan 2016. They each went to hospital, but given their stable condition, did not need to be admitted. After an investigation, the CHP found
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