Saturday 30 April 2016
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PRO/EDR> Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease - USA: (FL)
CJD -- United States
Health officials in the Sunshine State [Florida] reported on the 3rd confirmed or probable Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) case of 2016 in Duval County. The confirmed case is from Jacksonville; no other information is available. In 2015, Duval County did not report any CJD cases.
This follows recent reports of 2 CJD cases in Hillsborough County in January and March [2016].
Statewide in 2015, 21 confirmed and 8 probable CJD cases were reported in the state from 20 counties.
According
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Health officials in the Sunshine State [Florida] reported on the 3rd confirmed or probable Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) case of 2016 in Duval County. The confirmed case is from Jacksonville; no other information is available. In 2015, Duval County did not report any CJD cases.
This follows recent reports of 2 CJD cases in Hillsborough County in January and March [2016].
Statewide in 2015, 21 confirmed and 8 probable CJD cases were reported in the state from 20 counties.
According
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PRO/EDR> Malaria - India: underreporting
Malaria -- India
Zika might have made headlines this year [2016], but the 119-year-old malaria is a bigger threat in [India], killing nearly 50 000 people every year.
While the officially reported numbers are smaller than actual figures, top health experts in the country opine that malaria is a threat that India needs to fight.
Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Director-General of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), at the International Congress on Infectious Diseases held in the city [Hyderabad] last month
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Zika might have made headlines this year [2016], but the 119-year-old malaria is a bigger threat in [India], killing nearly 50 000 people every year.
While the officially reported numbers are smaller than actual figures, top health experts in the country opine that malaria is a threat that India needs to fight.
Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Director-General of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), at the International Congress on Infectious Diseases held in the city [Hyderabad] last month
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PRO/AH/EDR> Chronic wasting disease, cervid - USA (13): (AR)
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus - North America (17): USA (PA)
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
A 7th horse at Parx Racing [Pennsylvania] tested positive for the equine herpesvirus on Monday [25 Apr 2016] and was scheduled to be moved to the track's isolation area Tuesday morning [26 Apr 2016].
There are currently 2 horses on the stable grounds who have tested positive for the herpesvirus. Both are trained by [the same trainer], who is stabled in Barn 30 along with [another trainer]. The 6th horse, who tested positive last Thursday [21 Apr 2016], is still at the track and also will be
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A 7th horse at Parx Racing [Pennsylvania] tested positive for the equine herpesvirus on Monday [25 Apr 2016] and was scheduled to be moved to the track's isolation area Tuesday morning [26 Apr 2016].
There are currently 2 horses on the stable grounds who have tested positive for the herpesvirus. Both are trained by [the same trainer], who is stabled in Barn 30 along with [another trainer]. The 6th horse, who tested positive last Thursday [21 Apr 2016], is still at the track and also will be
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (37): Ghana (EP,WP) poultry, HPAI H5N1, OIE, spread
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- Ghana
Two outbreaks of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza have been reported in Eastern and Western areas of southern Ghana.
Ghana reported its most recent previous outbreak in early February [2016].
The 2 farms held layers, of which over 2000 died and nearly another 2000 were destroyed. Movement controls and quarantines are also being used to control the disease.
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Two outbreaks of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza have been reported in Eastern and Western areas of southern Ghana.
Ghana reported its most recent previous outbreak in early February [2016].
The 2 farms held layers, of which over 2000 died and nearly another 2000 were destroyed. Movement controls and quarantines are also being used to control the disease.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (48): current situation
Yellow Fever -- Angola
The Angola yellow fever outbreak continues to grow and expand as UN health officials put the number of suspected cases at 2023 since the outbreak began in December [2015]. Of these cases, 650 have been laboratory confirmed. Of the total, 258 deaths have been reported. In the week to 24 Apr [2016], 115 new suspect cases, 8 new deaths and 36 new confirmed yellow fever cases were reported.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 3 countries have reported yellow fever cases exported
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The Angola yellow fever outbreak continues to grow and expand as UN health officials put the number of suspected cases at 2023 since the outbreak began in December [2015]. Of these cases, 650 have been laboratory confirmed. Of the total, 258 deaths have been reported. In the week to 24 Apr [2016], 115 new suspect cases, 8 new deaths and 36 new confirmed yellow fever cases were reported.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 3 countries have reported yellow fever cases exported
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Tester blog: Samsungs latest S7 smartphones will be available at Spore launch on Mar 12
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PRO/EDR> Hand, foot & mouth disease - USA (03): (WA)
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease -- United States
The Klickitat County Health Department says it has received a handful of calls from schools saying some children in Goldendale [Washington state] have been diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease.
The department has not issued a health alert on the outbreaks because the reports are unconfirmed. The disease is not required to be reported by physicians.
Six calls were received from schools who say they took their children to doctors who diagnosed their children with hand, foot and
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The Klickitat County Health Department says it has received a handful of calls from schools saying some children in Goldendale [Washington state] have been diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease.
The department has not issued a health alert on the outbreaks because the reports are unconfirmed. The disease is not required to be reported by physicians.
Six calls were received from schools who say they took their children to doctors who diagnosed their children with hand, foot and
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Tester blog: Samsungs latest S7 smartphones will be available at Spore launch on Mar 12
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Friday 29 April 2016
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PRO/AH/EDR> Prion disease: suspected plant protein representative
Not Yet Classified -- United States
Prions, the misfolded proteins that are known for causing degenerative illnesses in animals and humans, may have been spotted for the 1st time in plants. Researchers led by Susan Lindquist, a biologist at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts, report that they have found a section of protein in thale cress (arabidopsis) that behaves like a prion when it is inserted into yeast.
In plants, the protein is called Luminidependens (LD), and it is normally
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Prions, the misfolded proteins that are known for causing degenerative illnesses in animals and humans, may have been spotted for the 1st time in plants. Researchers led by Susan Lindquist, a biologist at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts, report that they have found a section of protein in thale cress (arabidopsis) that behaves like a prion when it is inserted into yeast.
In plants, the protein is called Luminidependens (LD), and it is normally
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PRO/EDR> Elizabethkingia anophelis - USA (15): (WI) possible neonatal case
Elizabethkingia -- United States
A patient in Children's Hospital's [Madison, Wisconsin] neonatal intensive care unit has been infected with the _Elizabethkingia_ bacterium, hospital officials said. It's unknown if the child has the deadly strain which has been linked to a recent outbreak. State health investigators are trying to find out if the child has the deadly strain or another less severe one, more common in infants.
The Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene received samples [Thu 28 Apr 2016] for 2 cases under
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A patient in Children's Hospital's [Madison, Wisconsin] neonatal intensive care unit has been infected with the _Elizabethkingia_ bacterium, hospital officials said. It's unknown if the child has the deadly strain which has been linked to a recent outbreak. State health investigators are trying to find out if the child has the deadly strain or another less severe one, more common in infants.
The Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene received samples [Thu 28 Apr 2016] for 2 cases under
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PRO/EDR> Mumps - USA (11): (MA) student cases
Mumps -- United States
"Please stop infecting each other."
That's the message Harvard University has for students after a mumps outbreak left 40 people sick over the past 2 months. The university first announced mumps cases in February [2016], and infections have steadily increased despite efforts to isolate patients.
Paul J Barreira, director of the Massachusetts university's health services, told the student newspaper that the rise in cases is worrying. "I'm actually more concerned now than I was during any
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"Please stop infecting each other."
That's the message Harvard University has for students after a mumps outbreak left 40 people sick over the past 2 months. The university first announced mumps cases in February [2016], and infections have steadily increased despite efforts to isolate patients.
Paul J Barreira, director of the Massachusetts university's health services, told the student newspaper that the rise in cases is worrying. "I'm actually more concerned now than I was during any
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://bit.ly/1YWMVEc
Australian authorities trace Salmonella to SA factory
The source of Salmonella which has sickened more than 300 people in Australia has been traced to a factory in South Australia.
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Recalls: Clostridium botulinum and foreign bodies
Food recalls for a period in April 2016 came from Austria, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Denmark, Belgium, Sweden, Ireland, Finland, USA, Hungary, Luxembourg and England
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Limited progress in reducing foodborne illness – CDC
Progress in reducing rates of foodborne illnesses has been ‘limited’ since 2012, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Tester blog: Samsungs latest S7 smartphones will be available at Spore launch on Mar 12
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis, cutaneous - Colombia: (NS) alert
Leishmaniasis -- Colombia
According to a report by the director of the Departmental Health Institute (IDS), Juan Bitar, an outbreak of leishmaniasis [cutaneous] that has left more than 80 affected in the department [Norte de Santander] has the authorities in a state of alert. According to the official, the outbreak began in Arboledas, then moved to Chinácota, Bochalema, Tibú, Cucutilla, Toledo, Labateca, and other towns in the region.
While the Institute and the health network have the ability to address this
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According to a report by the director of the Departmental Health Institute (IDS), Juan Bitar, an outbreak of leishmaniasis [cutaneous] that has left more than 80 affected in the department [Norte de Santander] has the authorities in a state of alert. According to the official, the outbreak began in Arboledas, then moved to Chinácota, Bochalema, Tibú, Cucutilla, Toledo, Labateca, and other towns in the region.
While the Institute and the health network have the ability to address this
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PRO/AH/EDR> Fracking poisoning, equine - USA: (NY)
Poisoning -- United States
In New York's Southern Tier [an area in southwestern New York state], local newspapers are investigating the connection between a local racetrack owner's sick foals and the fracking fluids present on his farmland. The Ithaca Journal featured a report by Tom Wilber in which he investigated the ongoing issue with foals being born without the ability to swallow -- 17 of them so far -- on the breeding farm of Jeff Gural, owner of the Tioga Downs, Meadowlands Racetrack, and Vernon Downs.
The
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In New York's Southern Tier [an area in southwestern New York state], local newspapers are investigating the connection between a local racetrack owner's sick foals and the fracking fluids present on his farmland. The Ithaca Journal featured a report by Tom Wilber in which he investigated the ongoing issue with foals being born without the ability to swallow -- 17 of them so far -- on the breeding farm of Jeff Gural, owner of the Tioga Downs, Meadowlands Racetrack, and Vernon Downs.
The
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PRO/EDR> Mycobacterium chimaera - Germany: post-open heart surgery, contaminated HCUs
Mycobacteria, non-TB -- Germany
Haller S, Höller C, Jacobshagen A, Hamouda O, Abu Sin M, Monnet DL, Plachouras D, Eckmanns T.
Invasive infections with _Mycobacterium chimaera_ were reported in patients with previous open chest surgery and exposure to contaminated heater-cooler units (HCUs). We present results of the surveillance of clinical cases and of contaminated HCUs as well as environmental investigations in Germany up until February 2016.
Clinical infections occurred in 5 male German cases over 50 years of age
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Haller S, Höller C, Jacobshagen A, Hamouda O, Abu Sin M, Monnet DL, Plachouras D, Eckmanns T.
Invasive infections with _Mycobacterium chimaera_ were reported in patients with previous open chest surgery and exposure to contaminated heater-cooler units (HCUs). We present results of the surveillance of clinical cases and of contaminated HCUs as well as environmental investigations in Germany up until February 2016.
Clinical infections occurred in 5 male German cases over 50 years of age
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PRO/AH/EDR> Cryptosporidiosis - Canada: (QC) 1st rep
Cryptosporidium -- Canada
Canadian researchers have discovered an intestinal parasite known as _Cryptosporidium_ for the 1st time in a remote community in the Arctic.
The potentially dangerous parasite was found in Nunavik, in Quebec's far north.
A team from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre [MUHC] made the find after examining an outbreak of intestinal illnesses in 10 Indigenous villages between April 2013 and April 2014.
The researchers were able to identify the parasite as
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Canadian researchers have discovered an intestinal parasite known as _Cryptosporidium_ for the 1st time in a remote community in the Arctic.
The potentially dangerous parasite was found in Nunavik, in Quebec's far north.
A team from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre [MUHC] made the find after examining an outbreak of intestinal illnesses in 10 Indigenous villages between April 2013 and April 2014.
The researchers were able to identify the parasite as
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PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever - Pakistan (02): (NW,BA) fatal
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- Pakistan
A suspected Congo [Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, CCHF] virus patient died at Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) [Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa] on [Sun 24 Apr 2016].
The hospital administration told The Express Tribune the 22-year-old, a resident of Bannu [Khyber Pakhtunkhwa], was admitted in a critical condition on [Sun 24 Apr 2016]. He was reported to have symptoms of CCHF.
The administration obtained the patient's blood samples and had sent them to National Institute of Health in
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A suspected Congo [Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, CCHF] virus patient died at Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) [Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa] on [Sun 24 Apr 2016].
The hospital administration told The Express Tribune the 22-year-old, a resident of Bannu [Khyber Pakhtunkhwa], was admitted in a critical condition on [Sun 24 Apr 2016]. He was reported to have symptoms of CCHF.
The administration obtained the patient's blood samples and had sent them to National Institute of Health in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Kyasanur Forest disease - India (11): (GA)
Kyasanur Forest Disease -- India
Confirming that 264 cases of Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD), popularly known as monkey fever, have been found so far in Sattari taluka [sub district, Goa], Dr Utkarsh Betodkar, an epidemiologist in the directorate of health services, told this daily that around 5030 villagers have been vaccinated against the disease, which includes a 2nd dose for some villagers.
He said that the directorate of health services had placed an order for 4500 vaccines and so far, it has succeeded in administering
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Confirming that 264 cases of Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD), popularly known as monkey fever, have been found so far in Sattari taluka [sub district, Goa], Dr Utkarsh Betodkar, an epidemiologist in the directorate of health services, told this daily that around 5030 villagers have been vaccinated against the disease, which includes a 2nd dose for some villagers.
He said that the directorate of health services had placed an order for 4500 vaccines and so far, it has succeeded in administering
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://bit.ly/1O1Kf2t
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (47): Uganda, Kenya
Yellow Fever -- Uganda
The health ministry is to conduct a free yellow fever vaccination campaign for all people at risk in [Uganda's] Masaka and Rukungiri, districts where the disease has been confirmed.
3 people with yellow fever have been admitted at Masaka regional referral hospital for treatment while one is at Kebisoni health centre IV in Rukungiri, forcing the government to intervene.
"Procurement of vaccines is nearing completion and the vaccination exercise is expected to begin next month [May 2016].
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The health ministry is to conduct a free yellow fever vaccination campaign for all people at risk in [Uganda's] Masaka and Rukungiri, districts where the disease has been confirmed.
3 people with yellow fever have been admitted at Masaka regional referral hospital for treatment while one is at Kebisoni health centre IV in Rukungiri, forcing the government to intervene.
"Procurement of vaccines is nearing completion and the vaccination exercise is expected to begin next month [May 2016].
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://bit.ly/21kqTx7
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Australian authorities trace Salmonella to SA factory
The source of Salmonella which has sickened more than 300 people in Australia has been traced to a factory in South Australia.
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Thursday 28 April 2016
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (28): Germany (NW) local transmission, Togo, WHO
Lassa Fever -- Germany
On 20 Apr 2016, the National IHR Focal Point for Germany informed WHO that a previously reported case of Lassa fever in Germany has fully recovered and been discharged from hospital in Frankfurt. This secondary case was an employee of the funeral home tasked with handling the primary case's corpse on 2 Mar [2016] (see DON posted 23 Mar 2016 [and ProMED-mail archive no. http://bit.ly/26yVta8]).
The case had recovered by 6 Apr [2016], when all the contacts completed
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On 20 Apr 2016, the National IHR Focal Point for Germany informed WHO that a previously reported case of Lassa fever in Germany has fully recovered and been discharged from hospital in Frankfurt. This secondary case was an employee of the funeral home tasked with handling the primary case's corpse on 2 Mar [2016] (see DON posted 23 Mar 2016 [and ProMED-mail archive no. http://bit.ly/26yVta8]).
The case had recovered by 6 Apr [2016], when all the contacts completed
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis - USA (07): pet turtles
Salmonella -- United States
On 20 Apr 2016, the National IHR Focal Point of the United States of America notified PAHO/WHO of an ongoing investigation of 4 multistate outbreaks of human salmonellosis linked to exposure to small turtles (with shell length less than 4 inches/10 centimetres) or their environments (e.g., water from a turtle habitat) in the USA.
A total of 124 cases with the outbreak strains of _Salmonella_ have been reported from 22 states. Of these, 33 percent of patients have been hospitalized, and no
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On 20 Apr 2016, the National IHR Focal Point of the United States of America notified PAHO/WHO of an ongoing investigation of 4 multistate outbreaks of human salmonellosis linked to exposure to small turtles (with shell length less than 4 inches/10 centimetres) or their environments (e.g., water from a turtle habitat) in the USA.
A total of 124 cases with the outbreak strains of _Salmonella_ have been reported from 22 states. Of these, 33 percent of patients have been hospitalized, and no
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis - Australia (09): (SA) bean sprouts, st Saintpaul
Salmonella -- Australia
An extra 5 South Australians have tested positive for salmonellosis after eating contaminated bean sprouts, bringing the total number of victims to 244. SA Health announced the new figure on Wednesday, 27 Apr 2016, after testing confirmed the link to the popular Asian garnish. While the source of the _Salmonella_ remains a mystery, the contamination has been linked to the consumption of raw bean sprouts sourced from Queensland and grown and packaged in South Australia.
A spokeswoman from
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An extra 5 South Australians have tested positive for salmonellosis after eating contaminated bean sprouts, bringing the total number of victims to 244. SA Health announced the new figure on Wednesday, 27 Apr 2016, after testing confirmed the link to the popular Asian garnish. While the source of the _Salmonella_ remains a mystery, the contamination has been linked to the consumption of raw bean sprouts sourced from Queensland and grown and packaged in South Australia.
A spokeswoman from
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - USA: (TX) nosocomial, 2015
Hepatitis A -- United States
On 27-28 Aug 2015, the Texas Department of State Health Services received calls from Fort Bend County and Harris County health departments requesting postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) recommendations for contacts of 2 nurses (patients A and B) with confirmed hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection. Both nurses had symptom onset during 15-19 Aug 2015 and worked for the same pediatric home health care agency in another jurisdiction. Because of the proximity of the onset dates, a common source exposure
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On 27-28 Aug 2015, the Texas Department of State Health Services received calls from Fort Bend County and Harris County health departments requesting postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) recommendations for contacts of 2 nurses (patients A and B) with confirmed hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection. Both nurses had symptom onset during 15-19 Aug 2015 and worked for the same pediatric home health care agency in another jurisdiction. Because of the proximity of the onset dates, a common source exposure
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ross River virus - Australia: (QL)
Ross River Virus -- Australia
- avoid being bitten by mosquitoes; particularly avoid being outside during times of heavy infestation of mosquitoes (e.g. early evenings in the warmer months)
- use insect repellents and wear protective, light coloured clothing
- screen living and sleeping areas
- check your home regularly for potential mosquito breeding areas (e.g. any uncovered water containers should be emptied regularly).
[Byline: Kathy Sundstrom]
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[Ross
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- avoid being bitten by mosquitoes; particularly avoid being outside during times of heavy infestation of mosquitoes (e.g. early evenings in the warmer months)
- use insect repellents and wear protective, light coloured clothing
- screen living and sleeping areas
- check your home regularly for potential mosquito breeding areas (e.g. any uncovered water containers should be emptied regularly).
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - India (09): (AP) human, bovine
Anthrax -- India
The 13 tribal people, including a 1-year-old boy and a woman, from Panasapalli village in Hukumpeta mandal [similar to a county] of Visakha Agency [of Andhra Pradesh], who have been admitted to the King George Hospital [KGH, in Visakhapatnam] on [Tue 26 Apr 2016] with cutaneous anthrax, are improving, Superintendent of KGH M Madhusudhana Babu said on [Wed 27 Apr 2016].
Another 3 persons from the same village showing symptoms of anthrax will be shifted to KGH on [Thu 28 Apr 2016] DMHO
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The 13 tribal people, including a 1-year-old boy and a woman, from Panasapalli village in Hukumpeta mandal [similar to a county] of Visakha Agency [of Andhra Pradesh], who have been admitted to the King George Hospital [KGH, in Visakhapatnam] on [Tue 26 Apr 2016] with cutaneous anthrax, are improving, Superintendent of KGH M Madhusudhana Babu said on [Wed 27 Apr 2016].
Another 3 persons from the same village showing symptoms of anthrax will be shifted to KGH on [Thu 28 Apr 2016] DMHO
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease - Bulgaria (06): bovine, spread, vaccination
Lumpy Skin Disease -- Bulgaria
The vaccination of cattle against the disease "Lumpy skin disease" [LSD] is about to start; 150 000 doses of the vaccine will be used to immunize all susceptible animals in the 20 km [about 12 mi] zone around the outbreaks of the disease (ring vaccination). Vaccination will be carried out by private veterinarians. So far, we have identified 31 outbreaks of LSD in the municipalities of Dimitrovgrad and Haskovo in [the province of] Haskovo, Stara Zagora, Opan, Radnevo and Chirpan in [the
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The vaccination of cattle against the disease "Lumpy skin disease" [LSD] is about to start; 150 000 doses of the vaccine will be used to immunize all susceptible animals in the 20 km [about 12 mi] zone around the outbreaks of the disease (ring vaccination). Vaccination will be carried out by private veterinarians. So far, we have identified 31 outbreaks of LSD in the municipalities of Dimitrovgrad and Haskovo in [the province of] Haskovo, Stara Zagora, Opan, Radnevo and Chirpan in [the
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Tester blog: Samsungs latest S7 smartphones will be available at Spore launch on Mar 12
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Tester blog: Samsungs latest S7 smartphones will be available at Spore launch on Mar 12
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Recalls: Clostridium botulinum and foreign bodies
Food recalls for a period in April 2016 came from Austria, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Denmark, Belgium, Sweden, Ireland, Finland, USA, Hungary, Luxembourg and England
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Tester blog: Samsungs latest S7 smartphones will be available at Spore launch on Mar 12
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lead, water - USA: (06) (MA, WA) schools
Not Yet Classified -- United States
1. Adams D: Flint council supports buying water from Lake Huron through KWA. MLive.com. Retrieved 2016-01-22; .
2. Fonger R: Flint emergency manager endorses water pipeline, final decision rests with state of Michigan. MLive.com. Retrieved 2016-01-22; .
3. Fonger R: Detroit to state: Stop Flint's participation in new water pipeline. MLive.com. Retrieved 2016-01-22; .
4. Bosman J, Davey M, Smith M: As Water Problems Grew, Officials Belittled Complaints From Flint, New York Times (20 Jan
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1. Adams D: Flint council supports buying water from Lake Huron through KWA. MLive.com. Retrieved 2016-01-22; .
2. Fonger R: Flint emergency manager endorses water pipeline, final decision rests with state of Michigan. MLive.com. Retrieved 2016-01-22; .
3. Fonger R: Detroit to state: Stop Flint's participation in new water pipeline. MLive.com. Retrieved 2016-01-22; .
4. Bosman J, Davey M, Smith M: As Water Problems Grew, Officials Belittled Complaints From Flint, New York Times (20 Jan
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PRO/EDR> Avian influenza, human (41): China (HN) H5N6
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- China
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the [Hong Kong] Department of Health (DH) was notified of an additional human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Hunan by the National Health and Family Planning Commission today [26 Apr 2016], and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food, and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.
The case involves an 11-year-old girl who lives in Zhuzhou, Hunan. With history of poultry contact before onset, the patient developed
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the [Hong Kong] Department of Health (DH) was notified of an additional human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Hunan by the National Health and Family Planning Commission today [26 Apr 2016], and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food, and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.
The case involves an 11-year-old girl who lives in Zhuzhou, Hunan. With history of poultry contact before onset, the patient developed
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Wednesday 27 April 2016
Samsungs latest S7 smartphones will be available at Spore launch on Mar 12
Samsung’s latest S7 smartphones will be available at S’pore launch on Mar 12
SINGAPORE - Samsung's latest smartphones, the Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge will be available in Singapore from March 12, with pre-orders starting this Friday (Feb 26) at 10am. However, only the 32GB version will be available at launch. A spokesperson for Samsung...
February 22, 2016 at 04:14PM
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Samsungs latest S7 smartphones will be available at Spore launch on Mar 12
Samsung’s latest S7 smartphones will be available at S’pore launch on Mar 12
SINGAPORE - Samsung's latest smartphones, the Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge will be available in Singapore from March 12, with pre-orders starting this Friday (Feb 26) at 10am. However, only the 32GB version will be available at launch. A spokesperson for Samsung...
February 22, 2016 at 04:14PM
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Samsungs latest S7 smartphones will be available at Spore launch on Mar 12
Samsung’s latest S7 smartphones will be available at S’pore launch on Mar 12
SINGAPORE - Samsung's latest smartphones, the Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge will be available in Singapore from March 12, with pre-orders starting this Friday (Feb 26) at 10am. However, only the 32GB version will be available at launch. A spokesperson for Samsung...
February 22, 2016 at 04:14PM
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