Poisoning -- Indonesia
Indonesia's gold mines are causing birth defects. More than a million small-scale miners in this island nation are poisoned, which is leaving children with crippling birth defects.
Child "I" is 16 months old and suffering his 3rd seizure of the morning. His head is too large for his body, and his legs are as thin as sticks. He arches his back, and his limbs stiffen. He cries out in pain.
His mother tries to comfort Child "I," but there's not much she can do. A dukun, or shaman, says his
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Tuesday 31 May 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Q fever - Netherlands: human, 2007-2015, fatalities
Q Fever -- Netherlands
"From 2007 to 2010, the Netherlands experienced a large Q fever outbreak, which has offered a unique opportunity to analyze chronic Q fever cases. In an observational cohort study, baseline characteristics and clinical characteristics, as well as mortality, of patients with proven, probable, or possible chronic Q fever in the Netherlands, were analyzed. In total, 284 chronic Q fever patients were identified, of which 151 (53.7 percent) had proven, 64 (22.5 percent) probable, and 69 (24.3
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"From 2007 to 2010, the Netherlands experienced a large Q fever outbreak, which has offered a unique opportunity to analyze chronic Q fever cases. In an observational cohort study, baseline characteristics and clinical characteristics, as well as mortality, of patients with proven, probable, or possible chronic Q fever in the Netherlands, were analyzed. In total, 284 chronic Q fever patients were identified, of which 151 (53.7 percent) had proven, 64 (22.5 percent) probable, and 69 (24.3
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease - Europe (05): Russia (KD) bovine, OIE
Lumpy Skin Disease -- Russia
Information received on [and dated] 30 May 2016 from Dr Evgeny Nepoklonov, Deputy Head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 25 May 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 27 May 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Lumpy skin disease [LSD] virus
Nature of diagnosis:
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Information received on [and dated] 30 May 2016 from Dr Evgeny Nepoklonov, Deputy Head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 25 May 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 27 May 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Lumpy skin disease [LSD] virus
Nature of diagnosis:
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus - Israel: alert
West Nile Virus -- Israel
The Health Ministry has warned of an outbreak of the West Nile virus (WNV) in Israel, after 4 cases were reported in the last 2 months since March [2016].
One patient was diagnosed as having the virus, while the other 3 cases were estimated as having the illness but were not confirmed.
This is not the 1st time for West Nile virus to make landfall in [Israel] -- back in 2015 a full 149 cases of the virus were reported to the Health Ministry.
The Ministry advises the public to take
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The Health Ministry has warned of an outbreak of the West Nile virus (WNV) in Israel, after 4 cases were reported in the last 2 months since March [2016].
One patient was diagnosed as having the virus, while the other 3 cases were estimated as having the illness but were not confirmed.
This is not the 1st time for West Nile virus to make landfall in [Israel] -- back in 2015 a full 149 cases of the virus were reported to the Health Ministry.
The Ministry advises the public to take
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PRO/PL> Bacterial wilt, banana - Kenya
Other Plant Disease -- Kenya
A disease known as banana xanthomonas wilt (BXW) is ravaging the crop in different parts of the country, but mainly in western Kenya. The bacterium was first reported in Ethiopia in 1968. Since then, it has been spreading. In Kenya, the disease was first reported in 2006.
The current outbreak in the region is significant because western Kenya produces over 60 per cent of bananas consumed in Kenya. It could have serious consequences on food and income security of small-scale farmers. Yield
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A disease known as banana xanthomonas wilt (BXW) is ravaging the crop in different parts of the country, but mainly in western Kenya. The bacterium was first reported in Ethiopia in 1968. Since then, it has been spreading. In Kenya, the disease was first reported in 2006.
The current outbreak in the region is significant because western Kenya produces over 60 per cent of bananas consumed in Kenya. It could have serious consequences on food and income security of small-scale farmers. Yield
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus - Americas (02): USA (MS)
West Nile Virus -- United States
The Mississippi state Department of Health on [Fri 27 May 2016] reported this year's 1st case of West Nile virus in Lamar County. The state had experienced 38 mosquito-borne virus cases and in one of those a person died. The recently reported case is a confirmed laboratory case. The virus can occur at any time of the year, but peaks in a period from July through September.
According to Health Department, the symptoms in those infected with West Nile virus are usually mild and may include
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The Mississippi state Department of Health on [Fri 27 May 2016] reported this year's 1st case of West Nile virus in Lamar County. The state had experienced 38 mosquito-borne virus cases and in one of those a person died. The recently reported case is a confirmed laboratory case. The virus can occur at any time of the year, but peaks in a period from July through September.
According to Health Department, the symptoms in those infected with West Nile virus are usually mild and may include
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Monday 30 May 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Murray Valley encephalitis - Australia: (NT)
Murray Valley encephalitis -- Australia
Health authorities in the Northern Territory have issued an alert for the potentially fatal mosquito-borne virus Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE).
The virus is a severe infection that causes inflammation of the brain, as well as affecting the nervous system. It is considered rare, part of the same group of viruses as dengue fever and Zika, and there is no vaccine.
Health authorities have kept a close eye on the mosquito-borne virus for years through the use of chickens. Professor Paul
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Health authorities in the Northern Territory have issued an alert for the potentially fatal mosquito-borne virus Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE).
The virus is a severe infection that causes inflammation of the brain, as well as affecting the nervous system. It is considered rare, part of the same group of viruses as dengue fever and Zika, and there is no vaccine.
Health authorities have kept a close eye on the mosquito-borne virus for years through the use of chickens. Professor Paul
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (59): Congo DR, vaccination
Yellow Fever -- DR Congo
A mass vaccination campaign against yellow fever has kicked off in the Democratic Republic of Congo, following an outbreak of the disease in the country.
The immunization aims to cover about 2 million people in the zones lying at the border with neighbouring Angola. It will however exclude pregnant women and children below 9 months.
The campaign, financed by Gavi-Alliance comes after 48 cases were confirmed in the country including 44 cases imported from Angola. 7 people in the Congo
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A mass vaccination campaign against yellow fever has kicked off in the Democratic Republic of Congo, following an outbreak of the disease in the country.
The immunization aims to cover about 2 million people in the zones lying at the border with neighbouring Angola. It will however exclude pregnant women and children below 9 months.
The campaign, financed by Gavi-Alliance comes after 48 cases were confirmed in the country including 44 cases imported from Angola. 7 people in the Congo
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PRO/EDR> Malaria - China: (HE) ex Angola
Malaria -- Angola
Recently, Luoyang [Henan province] Inspection & Quarantine Bureau identified a case of falciparum malaria in a worker returning from Angola. This is the 1st time that Luoyang's Port of Entry has found malaria in personnel returning to the country.
The worker was in Angola for nearly 2 years. Prior to leaving China, he was not vaccinated for yellow fever. On [25 Apr 2016] he entered China via Beijing Capital Airport. At the time he did not have abnormal health conditions. According to
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Recently, Luoyang [Henan province] Inspection & Quarantine Bureau identified a case of falciparum malaria in a worker returning from Angola. This is the 1st time that Luoyang's Port of Entry has found malaria in personnel returning to the country.
The worker was in Angola for nearly 2 years. Prior to leaving China, he was not vaccinated for yellow fever. On [25 Apr 2016] he entered China via Beijing Capital Airport. At the time he did not have abnormal health conditions. According to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Encephalitis - Viet Nam: (CB) coxsackievirus A6 susp
Encephalitis, Enterovirus -- Vietnam
At least 7 babies in the mountainous province of Cao Bang died the past 5 weeks possibly due to viral encephalitis, raising concerns about an outbreak.
The province's health department said 7 babies less than 6 months died in 1 district between 19 Apr and 25 May [2016], and 12 others are under treatment with similar symptoms that include fever, cough, and respiratory inflammation.
Experts from the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology who visited the children suspected that they
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At least 7 babies in the mountainous province of Cao Bang died the past 5 weeks possibly due to viral encephalitis, raising concerns about an outbreak.
The province's health department said 7 babies less than 6 months died in 1 district between 19 Apr and 25 May [2016], and 12 others are under treatment with similar symptoms that include fever, cough, and respiratory inflammation.
Experts from the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology who visited the children suspected that they
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PRO/AH/EDR> American foulbrood, apis - UK: (England)
Other Animal Disease -- United Kingdom
Vigilance is being urged by Airedale Beekeepers Association after an outbreak of a highly-infectious honeybee disease.
This spring [2016], 3 instances of American foulbrood (AFB) have been reported in the Micklethwaite area [West Yorkshire, England].
The bacterial disease is spread by bees coming into contact with honey products, usually imported ones. It is not dangerous to humans and doesn't affect honey quality, but it kills bee larvae and requires the immediate destruction of
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Vigilance is being urged by Airedale Beekeepers Association after an outbreak of a highly-infectious honeybee disease.
This spring [2016], 3 instances of American foulbrood (AFB) have been reported in the Micklethwaite area [West Yorkshire, England].
The bacterial disease is spread by bees coming into contact with honey products, usually imported ones. It is not dangerous to humans and doesn't affect honey quality, but it kills bee larvae and requires the immediate destruction of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever virus - West Africa (30): Nigeria, MOH, WHO
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
Numbers of cases in states reported / confirmed / deaths
Adamawa 8 / 0 / 1
Akwa Ibom 3 / 1 / 1
Bauchi 28 / 3 / 3
Benue 3 / 0 / 0
Delta 1 / 1 / 1
Ebonyi 12 / 3 / 4
Edo 229 / 17 / 6
Ekiti 10 / 1 / 0
FCT [Federal Capital Territory] 14 / 2 / 0
Gombe 13 / 1 / 0
Kaduna 23 / 3 / 3
Kano 17 / 1 / 7
Katsina 11 / 1 / 0
Kebbi 6 / 0 / 0
Kogi 9 / 2 / 2
Lagos 8 / 3 / 1
Nasarawa 12 / 2 / 2
Niger 59 / 0 / 19
Ogun 7 / 2 / 0
Ondo 82 / 10 / 11
Osun 1 / 1 / 1
Oyo 7 / 0 / 0
Plateau 25 / 6 /
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Numbers of cases in states reported / confirmed / deaths
Adamawa 8 / 0 / 1
Akwa Ibom 3 / 1 / 1
Bauchi 28 / 3 / 3
Benue 3 / 0 / 0
Delta 1 / 1 / 1
Ebonyi 12 / 3 / 4
Edo 229 / 17 / 6
Ekiti 10 / 1 / 0
FCT [Federal Capital Territory] 14 / 2 / 0
Gombe 13 / 1 / 0
Kaduna 23 / 3 / 3
Kano 17 / 1 / 7
Katsina 11 / 1 / 0
Kebbi 6 / 0 / 0
Kogi 9 / 2 / 2
Lagos 8 / 3 / 1
Nasarawa 12 / 2 / 2
Niger 59 / 0 / 19
Ogun 7 / 2 / 0
Ondo 82 / 10 / 11
Osun 1 / 1 / 1
Oyo 7 / 0 / 0
Plateau 25 / 6 /
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Sunday 29 May 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Porcine epidemic diarrhea - Canada: (MB)
Diarrhea -- Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it will not reinstate an emergency truck washing protocol at the Manitoba [province, Canada]/USA border in light of a new case of a virulent hog virus on a Manitoba hog farm.
"The CFIA will not be re-establishing the temporary protocol," an agency spokesperson said Friday [27 May 2016] in an email. "Trucks entering Manitoba will continue to be subject to the Health of Animals Regulations, which are in effect for all ports of entry across
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it will not reinstate an emergency truck washing protocol at the Manitoba [province, Canada]/USA border in light of a new case of a virulent hog virus on a Manitoba hog farm.
"The CFIA will not be re-establishing the temporary protocol," an agency spokesperson said Friday [27 May 2016] in an email. "Trucks entering Manitoba will continue to be subject to the Health of Animals Regulations, which are in effect for all ports of entry across
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PRO/EDR> Zika virus (29): Americas, Asia, Europe
Zika virus -- China
Homero Augusto de Miranda II, MD, Marcelo Cavalcante Costa, MD, Maria Auxiliadora Monteiro Frazão, MD, Natália Simão, MD, Sandra Franchischini, MD, Darius M. Moshfeghi, MD. Expanded Spectrum of Congenital Ocular Findings in Microcephaly with Presumed Zika Infection.
Purpose
To describe the ocular findings of 3 cases of suspected congenital Zika viral infection with microcephaly and maculopathy.
Design
Retrospective, consecutive case series.
Participants
3 male infants born in
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Homero Augusto de Miranda II, MD, Marcelo Cavalcante Costa, MD, Maria Auxiliadora Monteiro Frazão, MD, Natália Simão, MD, Sandra Franchischini, MD, Darius M. Moshfeghi, MD. Expanded Spectrum of Congenital Ocular Findings in Microcephaly with Presumed Zika Infection.
Purpose
To describe the ocular findings of 3 cases of suspected congenital Zika viral infection with microcephaly and maculopathy.
Design
Retrospective, consecutive case series.
Participants
3 male infants born in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease - Europe (04): Bulgaria, FYR Macedonia, bovine, vacc, RFI
Lumpy Skin Disease -- Bulgaria
Another 100 000 [doses of lumpy skin disease (LSD)] vaccines for animals arrive in southern Bulgaria by the end of the month [May 2016].
The 2nd batch of 175 000 doses of vaccines against [LSD] have almost been fully applied.
At today's [27 May 2016] meeting in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, dealing with the said issue, it has become clear that the 3rd consignment of 100 000 [doses] of the vaccine will arrive earlier than expected, namely next week and not at the end of June.
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Another 100 000 [doses of lumpy skin disease (LSD)] vaccines for animals arrive in southern Bulgaria by the end of the month [May 2016].
The 2nd batch of 175 000 doses of vaccines against [LSD] have almost been fully applied.
At today's [27 May 2016] meeting in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, dealing with the said issue, it has become clear that the 3rd consignment of 100 000 [doses] of the vaccine will arrive earlier than expected, namely next week and not at the end of June.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (42): Guinea, vaccine, research
Ebola -- Guinea
25 May 2016: Russian Ebola vaccine passes 1st phase of clinical tests on 60 volunteers
[The Russian vaccine against Ebola has passed the 1st phase of clinical tests on 60 volunteers and has proven its effectiveness. According to Anna Popova, the vaccine proved to be highly effective with a 100 per cent [effectiveness] after 2 inoculations.
In March 2016, Russia claimed it obtained the legal basis to test a recently developed Ebola virus vaccine. According to reports, 2000 Guinea citizens
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25 May 2016: Russian Ebola vaccine passes 1st phase of clinical tests on 60 volunteers
[The Russian vaccine against Ebola has passed the 1st phase of clinical tests on 60 volunteers and has proven its effectiveness. According to Anna Popova, the vaccine proved to be highly effective with a 100 per cent [effectiveness] after 2 inoculations.
In March 2016, Russia claimed it obtained the legal basis to test a recently developed Ebola virus vaccine. According to reports, 2000 Guinea citizens
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (21): Ireland, New Zealand, USA
Measles -- Ireland
10 cases of measles have been reported in the West Limerick [Limerick County] and Kerry [County] area over the past 2 weeks. This compares with a total of 6 cases reported for the entire country last year [2015]. So far, only half of the 10 cases have been confirmed through laboratory tests while the results on the remaining 5 are pending.
Dr Rose Fitzgerald, a specialist in public health medicine has, however, stressed that "most people will have nothing to worry about as the vast majority
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10 cases of measles have been reported in the West Limerick [Limerick County] and Kerry [County] area over the past 2 weeks. This compares with a total of 6 cases reported for the entire country last year [2015]. So far, only half of the 10 cases have been confirmed through laboratory tests while the results on the remaining 5 are pending.
Dr Rose Fitzgerald, a specialist in public health medicine has, however, stressed that "most people will have nothing to worry about as the vast majority
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PRO/EDR> Tuberculosis - Spain (02): (CL) school, comment
Tuberculosis -- Spain
Local health authorities [who were] informally contacted confirm this information reported by media as real and that it has been shared with media as official data.
For any further detail it is necessary to formally contact the head of local health authorities at the General Directorate of Castile and Leon, in Valladolid; however, please consider that local media, quoting the local health authorities already reported several interesting details; see:
Date: Thu 19 May 2016
Source: Soy de
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Local health authorities [who were] informally contacted confirm this information reported by media as real and that it has been shared with media as official data.
For any further detail it is necessary to formally contact the head of local health authorities at the General Directorate of Castile and Leon, in Valladolid; however, please consider that local media, quoting the local health authorities already reported several interesting details; see:
Date: Thu 19 May 2016
Source: Soy de
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis, cutaneous - Syria: refugees
Leishmaniasis -- Syria
1. Du R, Hotez PJ, Al-Salem WS, Acosta-Serrano A. Old World cutaneous leishmaniasis and refugee crises in the Middle East and North Africa. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 10(5): e0004545; .
2. Al-Salem W, Pigott DM, Subramaniam K, et al. Cutaneous leishmaniasis and conflict in Syria [letter]. Emerg Infect Dis. 2016; .
3. Alawieh A, Musharrafieh U, Jaber, et al. Revisiting leishmaniasis in the time of war: the Syrian conflict and the Lebanese outbreak. Int J Infect Dis. 2014; 29: 115-9; .
[byline:
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1. Du R, Hotez PJ, Al-Salem WS, Acosta-Serrano A. Old World cutaneous leishmaniasis and refugee crises in the Middle East and North Africa. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 10(5): e0004545; .
2. Al-Salem W, Pigott DM, Subramaniam K, et al. Cutaneous leishmaniasis and conflict in Syria [letter]. Emerg Infect Dis. 2016; .
3. Alawieh A, Musharrafieh U, Jaber, et al. Revisiting leishmaniasis in the time of war: the Syrian conflict and the Lebanese outbreak. Int J Infect Dis. 2014; 29: 115-9; .
[byline:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tularemia - USA: (MN,AK) feline, canine, lagomorph
Tularemia -- United States
The causative bacterium, _Francisella tularensis_, is a nonspore-forming, Gram negative coccobacillus antigenically related to _Brucella_ spp. It is a facultative intracellular parasite that is killed by heat and proper disinfection but survives for weeks or months in a moist environment. It can be cultured readily on blood supplemented with cysteine but must be differentiated from other Gram negative bacteria on blood agar. The taxonomic status of francisella has been revised and debated, but
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The causative bacterium, _Francisella tularensis_, is a nonspore-forming, Gram negative coccobacillus antigenically related to _Brucella_ spp. It is a facultative intracellular parasite that is killed by heat and proper disinfection but survives for weeks or months in a moist environment. It can be cultured readily on blood supplemented with cysteine but must be differentiated from other Gram negative bacteria on blood agar. The taxonomic status of francisella has been revised and debated, but
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (46): China (GD) H7N9
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- China
A new human case of the H7N9 avian flu strain has been reported in south China's Guangdong Province, the provincial health and family planning commission said [on Thu 26 May 2016]. The 63 year old male patient in Meizhou City is the 12th H7N9 case reported in Guangdong this year [2016]. 4 out of the 12 infected patients died, the commission said.
The number of infections this year [2016] decreased by 83 per cent compared with the same period of last year, according to the
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A new human case of the H7N9 avian flu strain has been reported in south China's Guangdong Province, the provincial health and family planning commission said [on Thu 26 May 2016]. The 63 year old male patient in Meizhou City is the 12th H7N9 case reported in Guangdong this year [2016]. 4 out of the 12 infected patients died, the commission said.
The number of infections this year [2016] decreased by 83 per cent compared with the same period of last year, according to the
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Saturday 28 May 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis, cutaneous - Palestinian Auth: (WE)
Leishmaniasis -- Palestinian Authority
Disease-spreading sandfly, a type of mosquito [sic; it is not a mosquito], has been plaguing a West Bank settlement and the surrounding areas in recent weeks, prompting calls for the Israel Nature and Parks Authority to intervene.
More than 50 cases of the leishmaniasis disease [cutaneous, we presume], transmitted by infected sandflies, have been recorded in the community of Tzofim in the northern West Bank and other nearby areas. At least half of those affected are children under the age
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Disease-spreading sandfly, a type of mosquito [sic; it is not a mosquito], has been plaguing a West Bank settlement and the surrounding areas in recent weeks, prompting calls for the Israel Nature and Parks Authority to intervene.
More than 50 cases of the leishmaniasis disease [cutaneous, we presume], transmitted by infected sandflies, have been recorded in the community of Tzofim in the northern West Bank and other nearby areas. At least half of those affected are children under the age
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PRO/AH/EDR> Antibiotic resistance - USA: colistin, MCR-1, E. coli, human, pig
Antimicrobial resistance -- United States
McGann P, Snesrud E, Maybank R, et al.
The recent discovery of a plasmid-borne colistin resistance gene, _mcr-1_, heralds the emergence of truly pan-drug resistant bacteria (1). The gene has been found primarily in _Escherichia coli_, but has also been identified in other members of the Enterobacteriaceae from human, animal, food and environmental samples on every continent (2-5). In response to this threat, starting in May 2016, all extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing _E.
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McGann P, Snesrud E, Maybank R, et al.
The recent discovery of a plasmid-borne colistin resistance gene, _mcr-1_, heralds the emergence of truly pan-drug resistant bacteria (1). The gene has been found primarily in _Escherichia coli_, but has also been identified in other members of the Enterobacteriaceae from human, animal, food and environmental samples on every continent (2-5). In response to this threat, starting in May 2016, all extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing _E.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (47): Egypt, HPAI H5N1, poultry, spread, FAO
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- Egypt
Between 9 and 16 May 2016, 10 highly pathogenic avian influenza [HPAI] H5N1 outbreaks were observed in 6 Egyptian governorates, with 2 outbreaks each in Fayoum, Menia, Qena, and Assiut, and a single outbreak each in Beni Suef and Gharbia. All were reported within 48 hours and laboratory confirmed within 24 hours through reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction [RT-PCR].
Distribution of outbreaks by location, species, and cases (all destroyed):
Outbr nr / location / date observ /
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Between 9 and 16 May 2016, 10 highly pathogenic avian influenza [HPAI] H5N1 outbreaks were observed in 6 Egyptian governorates, with 2 outbreaks each in Fayoum, Menia, Qena, and Assiut, and a single outbreak each in Beni Suef and Gharbia. All were reported within 48 hours and laboratory confirmed within 24 hours through reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction [RT-PCR].
Distribution of outbreaks by location, species, and cases (all destroyed):
Outbr nr / location / date observ /
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PRO/EDR> Malaria - Congo DR (02): (NK)
Malaria -- DR Congo
At least from 1500 to 2000 cases of malaria have been registered each week in Kitchanga, Chief Mwesso health zone in Masisi (North Kivu province). The increase in malaria cases was observed in Area Kashuga, Mwesso health zone, before the increase was noted in the Kitchanga health facility.
The presence of large numbers of fish ponds in the area, serving as mosquito breeding sites, is suspected to be the cause of the increase. Mwesso health zone is stocked with medicines. A campaign
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At least from 1500 to 2000 cases of malaria have been registered each week in Kitchanga, Chief Mwesso health zone in Masisi (North Kivu province). The increase in malaria cases was observed in Area Kashuga, Mwesso health zone, before the increase was noted in the Kitchanga health facility.
The presence of large numbers of fish ponds in the area, serving as mosquito breeding sites, is suspected to be the cause of the increase. Mwesso health zone is stocked with medicines. A campaign
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Bangladesh (04): (RS) human, bovine, more cases
Anthrax -- Bangladesh
In a follow-up to the ongoing reports on the anthrax outbreak in Sirajganj District [Rajshahi Division] in Bangladesh, local media report that the total human cases reported has topped 100 in the past month, calling it the "highest ever anthrax infection across the country".
The district has now seen 106 cases as more than a dozen additional were reported from Shazadpur and Kamarkhand upazilas (counties). There were no reports of fatalities. According to Sirajganj civil surgeon Dr Shahid Md
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In a follow-up to the ongoing reports on the anthrax outbreak in Sirajganj District [Rajshahi Division] in Bangladesh, local media report that the total human cases reported has topped 100 in the past month, calling it the "highest ever anthrax infection across the country".
The district has now seen 106 cases as more than a dozen additional were reported from Shazadpur and Kamarkhand upazilas (counties). There were no reports of fatalities. According to Sirajganj civil surgeon Dr Shahid Md
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PRO/AH> Cytauxzoonosis, feline - USA: (AR)
Other Animal Disease -- United States
Cat owners are being warned about a parasite that can be deadly. Just this week, a Springdale [Arkansas] veterinary clinic has seen 3 cases of bobcat fever [_Cytauxzoon felis_], 2 of which have been fatal.
The parasite, known as cytaux, has a number of clinical signs. If not treated quickly, cats can die in just a matter of days. "In cats, there is disease called cytauxzoon. Somewhat of a lay name, I guess is bobcat fever," veterinarian Dr Eric Steinlage said. "(It) can be quite lethal to a
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Cat owners are being warned about a parasite that can be deadly. Just this week, a Springdale [Arkansas] veterinary clinic has seen 3 cases of bobcat fever [_Cytauxzoon felis_], 2 of which have been fatal.
The parasite, known as cytaux, has a number of clinical signs. If not treated quickly, cats can die in just a matter of days. "In cats, there is disease called cytauxzoon. Somewhat of a lay name, I guess is bobcat fever," veterinarian Dr Eric Steinlage said. "(It) can be quite lethal to a
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (58): WHO
Yellow Fever -- Angola
A yellow fever outbreak was detected in Luanda, Angola late in December 2015. The 1st cases were confirmed by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) in South Africa on 19 Jan 2016 and by the Institut Pasteur Dakar (IP-D) on 20 Jan [2016]. Subsequently, a rapid increase in the number of cases has been observed.
As of 25 May 2016, Angola has reported 2536 suspected cases of yellow fever with 301 deaths. Among those cases, 747 have been laboratory confirmed. Despite
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A yellow fever outbreak was detected in Luanda, Angola late in December 2015. The 1st cases were confirmed by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) in South Africa on 19 Jan 2016 and by the Institut Pasteur Dakar (IP-D) on 20 Jan [2016]. Subsequently, a rapid increase in the number of cases has been observed.
As of 25 May 2016, Angola has reported 2536 suspected cases of yellow fever with 301 deaths. Among those cases, 747 have been laboratory confirmed. Despite
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Danish illnesses traced to lettuce from France
More than 400 people have been sickened by norovirus in Denmark by lettuce from France.
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Recalls: Mould, pathogens and plastic
Food recalls for a week in May 2016 came from UK, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, Iceland, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Czech Republic.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies - Americas (11): USA, Canada, multiple animals, human exp
Rabies -- United States
On 7 Apr 2016, Peterson Regional Medical Center [PRMC] experienced a surge of patients in the emergency department after a possible rabies exposure. Residents of a Kerr County mobile home park between Kerrville and Ingram were told to head to the hospital for evaluation and treatment, due to exposure to a female dog confirmed rabid and her young puppies that would need to be tested.
Sarah Merritt of Kerr County Animal Control said then that residents took the unvaccinated adult dog to a
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On 7 Apr 2016, Peterson Regional Medical Center [PRMC] experienced a surge of patients in the emergency department after a possible rabies exposure. Residents of a Kerr County mobile home park between Kerrville and Ingram were told to head to the hospital for evaluation and treatment, due to exposure to a female dog confirmed rabid and her young puppies that would need to be tested.
Sarah Merritt of Kerr County Animal Control said then that residents took the unvaccinated adult dog to a
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Friday 27 May 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (46): Cameroon (CE) poultry, HPAI H5N1, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- Cameroon
Information received on [and dated] 27 May 2016 from Dr Gaston Djonwe, directeur des services veterinaires, Services Veterinaires, Ministere de l'Elevage, des Peches & des Industries Animales, Yaounde, Cameroon
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 May 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 24 May 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 12 Mar 2006
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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Information received on [and dated] 27 May 2016 from Dr Gaston Djonwe, directeur des services veterinaires, Services Veterinaires, Ministere de l'Elevage, des Peches & des Industries Animales, Yaounde, Cameroon
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 May 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 24 May 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 12 Mar 2006
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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PRO/PL> Fireblight, pear - New Zealand: (MW)
Other Plant Disease -- New Zealand
[A local] grower will be ripping out 8000 trees at his pear orchard and burning them. They will be pulled out because 80 per cent are infected with fireblight. As many as 500 tonnes of pears have been harvested at the orchard in good years recently. This year [2016] only 150 tonnes were saleable.
The orchard had always had some fireblight, he said, but it was under control. Then the trees were weakened by flood, and staff were unable to get to some because of mud. The fruit set looked
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[A local] grower will be ripping out 8000 trees at his pear orchard and burning them. They will be pulled out because 80 per cent are infected with fireblight. As many as 500 tonnes of pears have been harvested at the orchard in good years recently. This year [2016] only 150 tonnes were saleable.
The orchard had always had some fireblight, he said, but it was under control. Then the trees were weakened by flood, and staff were unable to get to some because of mud. The fruit set looked
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PRO/EDR> Syphilis - Europe (02): Sweden (VG) incidence up, condom use down, MSM
Syphilis -- Sweden
Syphilis is on the increase in Sweden, with the number of new cases more than tripling in some parts of the country.
Medical magazine Dagens Medicin says that the Västra Götaland region on Sweden's west coast is the area where the disease has spread the sharpest, with the number of cases increasing from only 10 in 2010, to 51 in 2015. One of the most affected groups is men who have sex with other men.
Syphilis, a bacterial infection, is recognizable in small, painless sores that
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Syphilis is on the increase in Sweden, with the number of new cases more than tripling in some parts of the country.
Medical magazine Dagens Medicin says that the Västra Götaland region on Sweden's west coast is the area where the disease has spread the sharpest, with the number of cases increasing from only 10 in 2010, to 51 in 2015. One of the most affected groups is men who have sex with other men.
Syphilis, a bacterial infection, is recognizable in small, painless sores that
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PRO/EDR> Syphilis - Australia: (QL) fatal, congenital, indigenous
Syphilis -- Australia
So far, 3 Aboriginal children have died from congenital syphilis in Queensland's worst outbreak in 30 years. Since 2015, 167 new cases of congenital syphilis have been diagnosed in North Queensland, prompting health minister Cameron Dick to announce on [Wed 25 May 2016] a 5 year AUD 5.7 million [about USD 4.1 million] plan to tackle the sexually transmitted disease, according to The Brisbane Times.
Congenital syphilis infects babies when a pregnant woman contracts the disease and passes it
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So far, 3 Aboriginal children have died from congenital syphilis in Queensland's worst outbreak in 30 years. Since 2015, 167 new cases of congenital syphilis have been diagnosed in North Queensland, prompting health minister Cameron Dick to announce on [Wed 25 May 2016] a 5 year AUD 5.7 million [about USD 4.1 million] plan to tackle the sexually transmitted disease, according to The Brisbane Times.
Congenital syphilis infects babies when a pregnant woman contracts the disease and passes it
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Danish illnesses traced to lettuce from France
More than 400 people have been sickened by norovirus in Denmark by lettuce from France.
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Thursday 26 May 2016
URC Vietnam investigated for excess lead in soft drinks
Vietnam’s health ministry has blocked the sale of five containers of green tea and energy drinks manufactured by the local unit of a leading Philippines food and beverage firm, claiming that the products contained excessive amounts of lead.
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PRO/AH> Peste des petits ruminants, camel - Iran (02): (KZ) 1st rep, 2013, corr
Peste des petits ruminants -- Iran
Abstract
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In mid-July 2013, an outbreak of peste des petits ruminants (PPR) was observed in a herd of camels after they were imported from Kuwait to the Khuzestan province in southwest of Iran. The clinical signs of the affected animals included sudden death, fever, oral erosion, and ecthyma-like lesions, yellowish diarrhea, pneumonia and respiratory distress, enlargement of lymph node, severe dehydration, dermatitis, ulcerative keratitis, and conjunctivitis. Necropsy findings
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Abstract
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In mid-July 2013, an outbreak of peste des petits ruminants (PPR) was observed in a herd of camels after they were imported from Kuwait to the Khuzestan province in southwest of Iran. The clinical signs of the affected animals included sudden death, fever, oral erosion, and ecthyma-like lesions, yellowish diarrhea, pneumonia and respiratory distress, enlargement of lymph node, severe dehydration, dermatitis, ulcerative keratitis, and conjunctivitis. Necropsy findings
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (45): Italy (ER) poultry, HPAI H7N7, spread
Avian Influenza -- Italy
Another outbreak of H7N7 highly pathogenic avian flu has been found in Italy. The outbreak occurred in the same region, Emilia-Romagna, as an outbreak reported earlier this month. The farm was within the protection zone set up after the earlier outbreak.
The new outbreak affected a turkey farm holding nearly 50.000 birds. A total of 170 birds died and the rest will have to be culled as part of stamping out measures.
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communicated by:
ProMED-mail
[This HPAI H7N7 event in northern
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Another outbreak of H7N7 highly pathogenic avian flu has been found in Italy. The outbreak occurred in the same region, Emilia-Romagna, as an outbreak reported earlier this month. The farm was within the protection zone set up after the earlier outbreak.
The new outbreak affected a turkey farm holding nearly 50.000 birds. A total of 170 birds died and the rest will have to be culled as part of stamping out measures.
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communicated by:
ProMED-mail
[This HPAI H7N7 event in northern
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (20): Pakistan, New Zealand, Singapore, Kenya
Measles -- Pakistan
Anti-measles vaccination campaign, which was scheduled to begin on Wed May 25 2016, has been postponed in Karachi.
Reliable sources at the health department told PPI that an expanded program on immunization (EPI) had decided to carry out a special vaccination drive in 120 high risk union councils of Karachi from 25 May to 2 Jun [2016] to contain measles outbreak in the city. They planned to vaccinate around 1.1 million children between the ages of 6 months to 5 years in 120 high risk union
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Anti-measles vaccination campaign, which was scheduled to begin on Wed May 25 2016, has been postponed in Karachi.
Reliable sources at the health department told PPI that an expanded program on immunization (EPI) had decided to carry out a special vaccination drive in 120 high risk union councils of Karachi from 25 May to 2 Jun [2016] to contain measles outbreak in the city. They planned to vaccinate around 1.1 million children between the ages of 6 months to 5 years in 120 high risk union
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PRO/AH> Lumpy skin disease - Egypt: (WJ) vaccination, RFI
Lumpy Skin Disease -- Egypt
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Recalls: Mould, pathogens and plastic
Food recalls for a week in May 2016 came from UK, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, Iceland, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Czech Republic.
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PRO/EDR> Lead, water - USA: (08) (NY) schools
Poisoning -- United States
Following the Flint, Michigan lead contamination crisis, more than a half-dozen school districts on Long Island, NY have tested positive for elevated lead levels in water from drinking fountains and sinks. Few schools had thought to test their water until Newark, NJ school officials announced in March 2016 that they had found high levels of lead in drinking water.
According to WYNC News, the school districts where drinking water has shown elevated lead levels include Valley Stream Central
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Following the Flint, Michigan lead contamination crisis, more than a half-dozen school districts on Long Island, NY have tested positive for elevated lead levels in water from drinking fountains and sinks. Few schools had thought to test their water until Newark, NJ school officials announced in March 2016 that they had found high levels of lead in drinking water.
According to WYNC News, the school districts where drinking water has shown elevated lead levels include Valley Stream Central
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever (01): Americas, Africa, WHO
Yellow Fever -- Worldwide/Unknown
In light of the circulation of yellow fever in several areas of the Region of the Americas, and considering current yellow fever outbreaks in countries outside of this Region, the Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) advises member states to maintain the capacity to detect and confirm cases of yellow fever, provide updated information, and train health professionals for proper detection and case management, especially in areas at risk for yellow fever
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In light of the circulation of yellow fever in several areas of the Region of the Americas, and considering current yellow fever outbreaks in countries outside of this Region, the Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) advises member states to maintain the capacity to detect and confirm cases of yellow fever, provide updated information, and train health professionals for proper detection and case management, especially in areas at risk for yellow fever
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Wednesday 25 May 2016
PRO/AH> Peste des petits ruminants, camel - Iran: (KZ) 1st rep, 2013
Peste des petits ruminants -- Iran
Khalafalla AI, Saeed IK, Ali YH, Abdurrahman MB, et al. An outbreak of peste des petits ruminants (PPR) in camels in the Sudan. Acta Trop. 2010; 116(2): 161-5. doi: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2010.08.002; abstract available at .
Abraham G and Berhan A. The use of antigen-capture enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the diagnosis of rinderpest and peste des petits ruminants in ethiopia. Trop Anim Health Prod. 200; 33(5):423-30. Abstract available at
- Mod.AS]
[See Also:
Undiagnosed
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Khalafalla AI, Saeed IK, Ali YH, Abdurrahman MB, et al. An outbreak of peste des petits ruminants (PPR) in camels in the Sudan. Acta Trop. 2010; 116(2): 161-5. doi: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2010.08.002; abstract available at .
Abraham G and Berhan A. The use of antigen-capture enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the diagnosis of rinderpest and peste des petits ruminants in ethiopia. Trop Anim Health Prod. 200; 33(5):423-30. Abstract available at
- Mod.AS]
[See Also:
Undiagnosed
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PRO/AH> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease - Switzerland: (ZH,VS) domestic, new strain, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Switzerland
Information received on [and dated] 24 May 2016 from Mr Hans Wyss, chief veterinary officer, Schwarzenburgstrasse 161, Swiss Federal Veterinary Office, Liebefeld Berne, Switzerland.
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 6 Apr 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Apr 2016
Date event resolved: 25 Apr 2016
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: RHD virus type 2 (RHDV-2)
Nature of
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Information received on [and dated] 24 May 2016 from Mr Hans Wyss, chief veterinary officer, Schwarzenburgstrasse 161, Swiss Federal Veterinary Office, Liebefeld Berne, Switzerland.
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 6 Apr 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Apr 2016
Date event resolved: 25 Apr 2016
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: RHD virus type 2 (RHDV-2)
Nature of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus - Americas (29): Chile (AI)
Hantavirus -- Chile
During the weekend [21-22 May 2016], a 28 year old patient was admitted into the hospital intensive care unit in Coyhaique [Aisén region] with the clinical picture of a [hanta]virus [infection], without confirmed contact with rodents. Given this situation, he was taken to Santiago, and currently is in the Thorax Hospital, with this information corroborated by the Aisén Health SEREMI [Secretaria Regional Ministerial de Salud; director of the regional ministry of health], Ana MarÃa Navarrete,
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During the weekend [21-22 May 2016], a 28 year old patient was admitted into the hospital intensive care unit in Coyhaique [Aisén region] with the clinical picture of a [hanta]virus [infection], without confirmed contact with rodents. Given this situation, he was taken to Santiago, and currently is in the Thorax Hospital, with this information corroborated by the Aisén Health SEREMI [Secretaria Regional Ministerial de Salud; director of the regional ministry of health], Ana MarÃa Navarrete,
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PRO/AH> African swine fever - Europe (04): Ukraine (SM) swine, OIE, spread
African Swine Fever -- Ukraine
Information received on [and dated] 24 May 2016 from Dr Oleksandr Verzhykhovskiy, deputy head, State Veterinary and Phytosanitary Service of Ukraine, Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food, Kiev, Ukraine
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 23 May 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 24 May 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 11 Dec 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent:
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Information received on [and dated] 24 May 2016 from Dr Oleksandr Verzhykhovskiy, deputy head, State Veterinary and Phytosanitary Service of Ukraine, Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food, Kiev, Ukraine
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 23 May 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 24 May 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 11 Dec 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent:
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PRO/EDR> Vibrio species gastroenteritis - Nepal (02): (KT)
Norovirus -- Nepal
1. KR, Rai SK, Bhatt DR, et al. Study of medically important Vibrios in the sewage of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Nepal Med Coll J. 2012;14:212-15. (available at: ).
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Dr Sher Bahadur Pun
Clinical Research Unit
Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital
Kathmandu, Nepal
[It is not surprising that _V. parahaemolyticus_ was isolated from one individual involved in the gastroenteritis outbreak. We await further information about the outbreak. - Mod.LL
A HealthMap/ProMED-mail map
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1. KR, Rai SK, Bhatt DR, et al. Study of medically important Vibrios in the sewage of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Nepal Med Coll J. 2012;14:212-15. (available at: ).
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Dr Sher Bahadur Pun
Clinical Research Unit
Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital
Kathmandu, Nepal
[It is not surprising that _V. parahaemolyticus_ was isolated from one individual involved in the gastroenteritis outbreak. We await further information about the outbreak. - Mod.LL
A HealthMap/ProMED-mail map
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PRO/EDR> Undiagnosed illness - Colombia: (CU) fatal, fungicide suspected, RFI
Undiagnosed -- Colombia
1. Agway, Inc. Material safety data sheet on zineb formulations. No date given. Chemical Division. Syracuse, NY; .
2. Berg GL (ed.). Farm chemicals handbook. Willoughby, OH: Meister Publishing Co, 1986.
3. Pesticide Management and Education: An on-line pesticide information database in CENET, Cornell Cooperative Extension Network. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
4. Clayton GD, Clayton FE (eds.). Patty's industrial hygiene and toxicology. rd edition. Vol. 2: Toxicology. NY: John Wiley and
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1. Agway, Inc. Material safety data sheet on zineb formulations. No date given. Chemical Division. Syracuse, NY; .
2. Berg GL (ed.). Farm chemicals handbook. Willoughby, OH: Meister Publishing Co, 1986.
3. Pesticide Management and Education: An on-line pesticide information database in CENET, Cornell Cooperative Extension Network. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
4. Clayton GD, Clayton FE (eds.). Patty's industrial hygiene and toxicology. rd edition. Vol. 2: Toxicology. NY: John Wiley and
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Tuesday 24 May 2016
PRO/EDR> Human enterovirus - Spain: (CT)
Enterovirus -- Spain
An outbreak of an enterovirus that can cause severe illness has already affected 60 children in Catalonia, according to the most recent figures released by the regional health department. Of these, 29 were hospitalized after suffering a form of encephalitis, which causes inflammation of the brain stem and cerebellum. Health authorities said most of the children are recovering well, although 2 remain in a serious condition.
Similar outbreaks have been reported in Bulgaria, the United States
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An outbreak of an enterovirus that can cause severe illness has already affected 60 children in Catalonia, according to the most recent figures released by the regional health department. Of these, 29 were hospitalized after suffering a form of encephalitis, which causes inflammation of the brain stem and cerebellum. Health authorities said most of the children are recovering well, although 2 remain in a serious condition.
Similar outbreaks have been reported in Bulgaria, the United States
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PRO/AH> California serogroup virus - USA (02): (TX) comment
Not Yet Classified -- United States
From: Christie Hughes
As part of routine monitoring carried out by the City of Denton in partnership with the University of North Texas, mosquitoes were trapped and collected on 3 May 2016 from traps located in Denton at Gay Drive on West University Drive. These mosquitoes were sent to the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) for analysis. On 10 May [2016], TDSHS notified the City of Denton that 1 of these mosquitoes tested positive for California serogroup viruses.
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From: Christie Hughes
As part of routine monitoring carried out by the City of Denton in partnership with the University of North Texas, mosquitoes were trapped and collected on 3 May 2016 from traps located in Denton at Gay Drive on West University Drive. These mosquitoes were sent to the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) for analysis. On 10 May [2016], TDSHS notified the City of Denton that 1 of these mosquitoes tested positive for California serogroup viruses.
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PRO/AH> Undiagnosed deaths, bovine - Australia: (SA)
Undiagnosed -- Australia
Farmers and scientists are battling to solve the mystery behind hundreds of unexplained cattle deaths in South Australia. It has been nicknamed "the November disease". Farmers across the southern Flinders Ranges will find cattle dead in the paddock without an explanation from October through to February. [Presumably this statement describes their experience rather than predicting the future. - Mod.SH]
A beef and sheep farmer first saw the fatalities in 1996 and lost 61 head of cattle in his
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Farmers and scientists are battling to solve the mystery behind hundreds of unexplained cattle deaths in South Australia. It has been nicknamed "the November disease". Farmers across the southern Flinders Ranges will find cattle dead in the paddock without an explanation from October through to February. [Presumably this statement describes their experience rather than predicting the future. - Mod.SH]
A beef and sheep farmer first saw the fatalities in 1996 and lost 61 head of cattle in his
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PRO/EDR> Zika virus (28): Americas, Asia, Pacific, Atlantic, Europe
Zika virus -- Worldwide/Unknown
To date, 39 countries and territories have confirmed local, vectorborne transmission of Zika virus in the Region of the Americas since 2015. Since the last Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Zika epidemiological update on 12 May 2016, Argentina has confirmed vectorborne autochthonous transmission of Zika virus.
As mentioned in previous Zika epidemiological updates, trends observed in the Region of the Americas vary depending on the timing of the epidemic
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To date, 39 countries and territories have confirmed local, vectorborne transmission of Zika virus in the Region of the Americas since 2015. Since the last Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Zika epidemiological update on 12 May 2016, Argentina has confirmed vectorborne autochthonous transmission of Zika virus.
As mentioned in previous Zika epidemiological updates, trends observed in the Region of the Americas vary depending on the timing of the epidemic
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Bean sprout warning reinstated after Salmonella findings
South Australian health authorities have re-issued a warning on mung bean sprouts almost a month after saying they were safe to eat.
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Recalls: Pathogens, allergens and histamine
Food recalls for a week in May 2016 came from Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, Sweden, Ireland, Spain, USA, Luxembourg and England.
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Monday 23 May 2016
China slams reports that companies are selling human flesh to Africa
Chinese food companies have not been selling human meat as food in Africa, according to a top government official who dismissed Zambian media claims as “malicious slandering and vilification”.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (45): WHO, human-animal interface
Avian Influenza -- China
China: human infection with avian influenza A(H5) viruses
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In this reporting period, 3 new human A(H5N6) virus infections were notified to WHO (table 1 [see the source URL above for all tables and figures]). These are the 1st human cases of A(H5N6) virus infection reported from Anhui and Hubei provinces. All 3 cases had exposure to live poultry or live poultry markets. A total of 14 laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with
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China: human infection with avian influenza A(H5) viruses
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In this reporting period, 3 new human A(H5N6) virus infections were notified to WHO (table 1 [see the source URL above for all tables and figures]). These are the 1st human cases of A(H5N6) virus infection reported from Anhui and Hubei provinces. All 3 cases had exposure to live poultry or live poultry markets. A total of 14 laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with
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PRO/AH/EDR> Toxic algae - UK: (LS) blue-green, canine, fatal
Algae -- United Kingdom
Three dogs have died after drinking water at West Yorkshire nature reserve. Toxic algae was found in a lake at St Aidan's Nature Reserve, near Allerton Bywater, with the deaths occurring since the start of May [2016], police said. The Environment Agency is investigating, with vets advising pet owners not to allow their dogs to enter the water.
Blue-green algae produce toxins that can be fatal for animals and cause sickness and muscle pain in humans.
A springer spaniel recently collapsed
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Three dogs have died after drinking water at West Yorkshire nature reserve. Toxic algae was found in a lake at St Aidan's Nature Reserve, near Allerton Bywater, with the deaths occurring since the start of May [2016], police said. The Environment Agency is investigating, with vets advising pet owners not to allow their dogs to enter the water.
Blue-green algae produce toxins that can be fatal for animals and cause sickness and muscle pain in humans.
A springer spaniel recently collapsed
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PRO/AH> Equine infectious anemia - USA (04): (PA)
Equine Infectious Anemia -- United States
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced on [Fri 20 May 2016] that an Order of Special Quarantine has been posted at an equine facility in Enon Valley, Lawrence County. The quarantine was instituted after a horse on the premises tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA) at the Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory on 11 May 2016, with confirmation from the National Veterinary Services Laboratory today [20 May 2016].
According to the USDA, equine infectious anemia is an
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The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced on [Fri 20 May 2016] that an Order of Special Quarantine has been posted at an equine facility in Enon Valley, Lawrence County. The quarantine was instituted after a horse on the premises tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA) at the Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory on 11 May 2016, with confirmation from the National Veterinary Services Laboratory today [20 May 2016].
According to the USDA, equine infectious anemia is an
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Sunday 22 May 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (41): update, funding
Ebola -- Worldwide/Unknown
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (57): WHO
Yellow Fever -- Worldwide/Unknown
SUMMARY
- A yellow fever outbreak was detected in Angola late in December 2015 and confirmed by the Institut Pasteur Dakar (IP-D) on 20 Jan 2016. Subsequently, a rapid increase in the number of cases has been observed.
- As of 19 May 2016, Angola has reported 2420 suspected cases of yellow fever with 298 deaths. Among those cases, 736 have been laboratory confirmed. Despite vaccination campaigns in Luanda, Huambo and Benguela provinces circulation of the virus in some districts persists.
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SUMMARY
- A yellow fever outbreak was detected in Angola late in December 2015 and confirmed by the Institut Pasteur Dakar (IP-D) on 20 Jan 2016. Subsequently, a rapid increase in the number of cases has been observed.
- As of 19 May 2016, Angola has reported 2420 suspected cases of yellow fever with 298 deaths. Among those cases, 736 have been laboratory confirmed. Despite vaccination campaigns in Luanda, Huambo and Benguela provinces circulation of the virus in some districts persists.
-
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PRO/AH/EDR> Spotted fever - USA: (AZ) Rickettsia parkeri, Amblyomma triste (tick vector)
Tick-borne disease -- United States
The [Arizona] State Department of Health Services says a tick-borne disease similar to Rocky Mountain spotted fever has been identified in Arizona. The department says the cases involve 2 people bitten by ticks in mountainous areas of southern Arizona.
According to the department, there have only been 40 cases of the disease in the United States since it was 1st recognized in 2004, and the tick that carries the disease was hardly known in Arizona. The disease is named _Rickettsia parkeri_
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The [Arizona] State Department of Health Services says a tick-borne disease similar to Rocky Mountain spotted fever has been identified in Arizona. The department says the cases involve 2 people bitten by ticks in mountainous areas of southern Arizona.
According to the department, there have only been 40 cases of the disease in the United States since it was 1st recognized in 2004, and the tick that carries the disease was hardly known in Arizona. The disease is named _Rickettsia parkeri_
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Saturday 21 May 2016
PRO/EDR> Mumps - USA (12): (WI,NE,MA)
Mumps -- United States
Milwaukee reports 3 mumps cases.
The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) has received reports of 3 confirmed cases of mumps infection in city residents, including area college students and community members.
Mumps is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the mumps virus. It is spread through the air by droplets and contact with saliva or mucus from infected persons. Mumps can be transmitted through coughing and sneezing as well as sharing food or beverage items and utensils
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Milwaukee reports 3 mumps cases.
The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) has received reports of 3 confirmed cases of mumps infection in city residents, including area college students and community members.
Mumps is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the mumps virus. It is spread through the air by droplets and contact with saliva or mucus from infected persons. Mumps can be transmitted through coughing and sneezing as well as sharing food or beverage items and utensils
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (19): Ireland (LK), Australia (TS)
Measles -- Ireland
The HSE [Health Services Executive] Mid West Department of Public Health is currently investigating an outbreak of measles in West Limerick [County Limerick].
Dr Rose Fitzgerald, Specialist in Public Health Medicine, stressed that "most people will have nothing to worry about as the vast majority of the population have either had measles infection or been fully vaccinated.
"We are being very cautious in this instance because measles is potentially a serious condition. We are currently
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The HSE [Health Services Executive] Mid West Department of Public Health is currently investigating an outbreak of measles in West Limerick [County Limerick].
Dr Rose Fitzgerald, Specialist in Public Health Medicine, stressed that "most people will have nothing to worry about as the vast majority of the population have either had measles infection or been fully vaccinated.
"We are being very cautious in this instance because measles is potentially a serious condition. We are currently
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PRO/EDR> Hand, foot & mouth disease - China (02): (HK)
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease -- China
Hong Kong issues warning for hygiene and public vigilance as season enters peak period.
Hong Kong health officials (CHP) are advising the public to remain vigilant with personal hygiene as the city enters the peak season of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) and enterovirus 71 (EV71) infection.
"The activity of both HFMD and EV71 infection is on the rise. The usual peak season is from May to July, with a possible smaller winter peak from October to December. Schools, institutions and
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Hong Kong issues warning for hygiene and public vigilance as season enters peak period.
Hong Kong health officials (CHP) are advising the public to remain vigilant with personal hygiene as the city enters the peak season of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) and enterovirus 71 (EV71) infection.
"The activity of both HFMD and EV71 infection is on the rise. The usual peak season is from May to July, with a possible smaller winter peak from October to December. Schools, institutions and
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PRO/AH/EDR> California serogroup virus - USA: (TX) RFI
Other Human Disease -- United States
North Texans have heard a lot about West Nile virus and Zika virus over the past few years, but now another mosquito-carried illness is joining the list in Denton [Texas].
On Friday [20 May 2016], the City of Denton announced a mosquito trapped off of West University Drive and Gay Street, near the Rayzor Ranch shopping area, tested positive for California serogroup virus.
City Environmental Services Director Dr. Ken Banks said the illness, and even the mosquito that carries it, is
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North Texans have heard a lot about West Nile virus and Zika virus over the past few years, but now another mosquito-carried illness is joining the list in Denton [Texas].
On Friday [20 May 2016], the City of Denton announced a mosquito trapped off of West University Drive and Gay Street, near the Rayzor Ranch shopping area, tested positive for California serogroup virus.
City Environmental Services Director Dr. Ken Banks said the illness, and even the mosquito that carries it, is
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed lethal disease, camel - Pakistan (02): resp, prelim results, RFI
Undiagnosed -- Pakistan
[In response to ProMED-mail's RFI in posting http://bit.ly/1TO8bIo:]
The annual festival of "Sajan Sawai" has been celebrated from 22-24 Apr near Saeed pur (8 kilometers [about 5 miles] from Tehsil Talhar, district Badin, Sindh [province]). Camels from most areas of Pakistan were brought here 4 days before this festival. Camel herders from Sindh say that the camels from Cholistan (Punjab province) area were suffering from flu-like disease.
After investigation it was
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[In response to ProMED-mail's RFI in posting http://bit.ly/1TO8bIo:]
The annual festival of "Sajan Sawai" has been celebrated from 22-24 Apr near Saeed pur (8 kilometers [about 5 miles] from Tehsil Talhar, district Badin, Sindh [province]). Camels from most areas of Pakistan were brought here 4 days before this festival. Camel herders from Sindh say that the camels from Cholistan (Punjab province) area were suffering from flu-like disease.
After investigation it was
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis, cutaneous - Pakistan (04): (NW) EpiCore responses
Leishmaniasis -- Pakistan
Cutaneous leishmaniasis is endemic in some districts of Province KPK and Agencies of FATA [Federal Administrated Tribal Areas] since 2008-9 or probably before that, but after the end of the DEWS [Disease Early Warning System] WHO program it came to surface and limelight as well.
According to DHIS [District Health Information Software] Program and data from the Integrated Vector Management Program (IVMP) this year [2016] so far, 758 cases have been reported from District Karak, while 129
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Cutaneous leishmaniasis is endemic in some districts of Province KPK and Agencies of FATA [Federal Administrated Tribal Areas] since 2008-9 or probably before that, but after the end of the DEWS [Disease Early Warning System] WHO program it came to surface and limelight as well.
According to DHIS [District Health Information Software] Program and data from the Integrated Vector Management Program (IVMP) this year [2016] so far, 758 cases have been reported from District Karak, while 129
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PRO/AH/EDR> White nose syndrome, bats - North America (08): (GA)
White nose syndrome -- United States
The loss of bats can contribute to widespread ecological effects. Bats help:
- Control insects: A little brown bat can eat its weight in insects in a night; 1 million bats can consume nearly 700 tons a year.
- Enrich cave ecosystems
- Feed other animals: Wildlife varying from owls to raccoons prey on bats.
- Pollinate plants and disperse seeds: More than 300 species of fruit, including mangoes, depend on bats for pollination.
- Benefit science: Research on bats has led to developments in
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The loss of bats can contribute to widespread ecological effects. Bats help:
- Control insects: A little brown bat can eat its weight in insects in a night; 1 million bats can consume nearly 700 tons a year.
- Enrich cave ecosystems
- Feed other animals: Wildlife varying from owls to raccoons prey on bats.
- Pollinate plants and disperse seeds: More than 300 species of fruit, including mangoes, depend on bats for pollination.
- Benefit science: Research on bats has led to developments in
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PRO/EDR> Malaria - Congo DR: (HU)
Malaria -- DR Congo
An unusually severe outbreak of malaria has hit the health area of Pawa and neighbouring Boma Mangbetu. On Monday, 9 May 2016, 141 children were admitted overnight to the Pawa general referral hospital in the Haut-Uele province in the north east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). There were 2 or 3 children to each of the 22 beds in the paediatric ward, with others on mats on the floor between the beds and in the corridors.
"We are so tired of watching children die!" exclaimed the
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An unusually severe outbreak of malaria has hit the health area of Pawa and neighbouring Boma Mangbetu. On Monday, 9 May 2016, 141 children were admitted overnight to the Pawa general referral hospital in the Haut-Uele province in the north east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). There were 2 or 3 children to each of the 22 beds in the paediatric ward, with others on mats on the floor between the beds and in the corridors.
"We are so tired of watching children die!" exclaimed the
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (23): seasonal, WHO global update, USA (TN) unusual local surge
Influenza -- Worldwide/Unknown
Summary
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Influenza activity in the northern hemisphere continued to decrease. A predominance of influenza B virus activity continued to be reported in most of the northern hemisphere and in some tropical areas. In a few countries in the southern hemisphere, slight increases in influenza-like illness (ILI) activity were reported.
- In North America, influenza activity continued to decrease with influenza B detections predominating.
- Europe and temperate Asia reported decreased
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Summary
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Influenza activity in the northern hemisphere continued to decrease. A predominance of influenza B virus activity continued to be reported in most of the northern hemisphere and in some tropical areas. In a few countries in the southern hemisphere, slight increases in influenza-like illness (ILI) activity were reported.
- In North America, influenza activity continued to decrease with influenza B detections predominating.
- Europe and temperate Asia reported decreased
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PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever - Pakistan (03): (NW) fatal
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- Pakistan
An EpiCore member submitted the following report with request for confidentiality:
A 40-year-old male, diagnosed case of CCHF [Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever], expired in PIMS hospital Islamabad. He was a butcher by profession, resident of Kot Najibullah, Hattar Road, Haripur, Hazara, KPK [Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province].
Date of Onset of Symptoms: 9 May [2016]; high grade fever, body aches, skin patches, bleeding from nose and gums. Fever started on 9 May, bleeding from gums started on 11
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An EpiCore member submitted the following report with request for confidentiality:
A 40-year-old male, diagnosed case of CCHF [Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever], expired in PIMS hospital Islamabad. He was a butcher by profession, resident of Kot Najibullah, Hattar Road, Haripur, Hazara, KPK [Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province].
Date of Onset of Symptoms: 9 May [2016]; high grade fever, body aches, skin patches, bleeding from nose and gums. Fever started on 9 May, bleeding from gums started on 11
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies, animal, human (04): Thailand (SP)
Rabies -- Thailand
The Ministry of Public Health [MOPH] is accelerating its efforts to create immunity from rabies according to the goal set with the World Health Organization for 2020.
MOPH Permanent Secretary Sopon Mekthon revealed that 80 percent of rabies mortalities came from being bitten or scratched by their own dogs or friend's dogs that were not vaccinated.
The Disease Control Department has therefore collaborated with the Livestock Department, Department of Local Administration and related
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The Ministry of Public Health [MOPH] is accelerating its efforts to create immunity from rabies according to the goal set with the World Health Organization for 2020.
MOPH Permanent Secretary Sopon Mekthon revealed that 80 percent of rabies mortalities came from being bitten or scratched by their own dogs or friend's dogs that were not vaccinated.
The Disease Control Department has therefore collaborated with the Livestock Department, Department of Local Administration and related
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Friday 20 May 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus update - Americas (28): USA (CO), Chile (BI)
Hantavirus -- Chile
Public health officials confirmed that a man from Rio Grande County [Colorado] who had been exposed to hantavirus has died. Co-workers told CBS4 on Wednesday [18 May 2016] that a local architect and philanthropist died after being diagnosed with [a] hantavirus [infection].
The rare respiratory disease case is the 2nd in the San Luis Valley this year [2016]. A Saguache County [Colorado] resident died from hantavirus exposure last month [April 2016]. Their deaths have prompted warnings from
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Public health officials confirmed that a man from Rio Grande County [Colorado] who had been exposed to hantavirus has died. Co-workers told CBS4 on Wednesday [18 May 2016] that a local architect and philanthropist died after being diagnosed with [a] hantavirus [infection].
The rare respiratory disease case is the 2nd in the San Luis Valley this year [2016]. A Saguache County [Colorado] resident died from hantavirus exposure last month [April 2016]. Their deaths have prompted warnings from
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PRO/AH/EDR> Toxic algae - USA: (FL) water
Algae -- United States
Toxins are compounds that have a harmful effect on other cells, tissues and organisms. In the natural environment, these toxins are generally contained within the blue-green algal cell but they are released into the water when the cell is damaged or dies.
Blue-green algal toxins can be divided into the following groups:
1. Hepatotoxins
- Hepatotoxins cause blood to collect in the liver causing circulatory shock and can lead to death by internal hemorrhaging.
- Hepatotoxins can cause
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Toxins are compounds that have a harmful effect on other cells, tissues and organisms. In the natural environment, these toxins are generally contained within the blue-green algal cell but they are released into the water when the cell is damaged or dies.
Blue-green algal toxins can be divided into the following groups:
1. Hepatotoxins
- Hepatotoxins cause blood to collect in the liver causing circulatory shock and can lead to death by internal hemorrhaging.
- Hepatotoxins can cause
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease - Europe (03): FYR Macedonia, bovine, OIE follow-up
Lumpy Skin Disease -- Republic of Macedonia
Information received on [and dated] 19 May 2016 from Msc Zoran Popovski, Director, Food and Veterinary Agency, Food and Veterinary Agency, Skopje, Former Yug. Rep. of Macedonia
Summary
Report type: follow-up report no. 3
Date of start of the event: 18 Apr 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Apr 2016
Report date: 19 May 2016
Date submitted to OIE: 19 May 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Lumpy skin disease
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Information received on [and dated] 19 May 2016 from Msc Zoran Popovski, Director, Food and Veterinary Agency, Food and Veterinary Agency, Skopje, Former Yug. Rep. of Macedonia
Summary
Report type: follow-up report no. 3
Date of start of the event: 18 Apr 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Apr 2016
Report date: 19 May 2016
Date submitted to OIE: 19 May 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Lumpy skin disease
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, multiple serotypes - USA: pet turtles
Salmonella -- United States
In 4 separate multistate outbreaks, a total of 133 people infected with the outbreak strains of _Salmonella_ were reported from 26 states between 16 Jan 2015 and 8 Apr 2016. In interviews, ill people answered questions about contact with animals during the week before becoming ill; 55 (50 percent) of the 110 people interviewed reported contact with small turtles or their environments, such as water from a turtle habitat, before their illness. 25 (45 percent) of the 55 ill people who had
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In 4 separate multistate outbreaks, a total of 133 people infected with the outbreak strains of _Salmonella_ were reported from 26 states between 16 Jan 2015 and 8 Apr 2016. In interviews, ill people answered questions about contact with animals during the week before becoming ill; 55 (50 percent) of the 110 people interviewed reported contact with small turtles or their environments, such as water from a turtle habitat, before their illness. 25 (45 percent) of the 55 ill people who had
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PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis, transmission dynamics - USA: (WY) elk, bison, cattle
Brucellosis -- United States
Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey [USGS] and its partners have shown how brucellosis, a disease which has significant economic implications for the cattle industry and wildlife health, has been transmitted back and forth between cattle, bison and elk in the greater Yellowstone [National Park, Wyoming] area.
The research focused on wildlife-livestock transmission pathways of a disease called brucellosis, which often causes a termination of pregnancy in animals. The disease was
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Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey [USGS] and its partners have shown how brucellosis, a disease which has significant economic implications for the cattle industry and wildlife health, has been transmitted back and forth between cattle, bison and elk in the greater Yellowstone [National Park, Wyoming] area.
The research focused on wildlife-livestock transmission pathways of a disease called brucellosis, which often causes a termination of pregnancy in animals. The disease was
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PRO/AH/EDR> Mercury, cyanide poisoning - Sudan: (SK) livestock
Poisoning -- Sudan
There are 3 forms of mercury: elemental mercury, inorganic mercury, and organic mercury.
Elemental mercury is also known as metallic mercury, liquid mercury, liquid silver, and quicksilver, and is an extremely heavy, odorless, silver-colored liquid. Mercury exists as a natural element in the earth's crust. Since this is the most likely form of mercury to which these children were exposed, this comment is confined to the toxicity of elemental mercury. There are several sources of elemental
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There are 3 forms of mercury: elemental mercury, inorganic mercury, and organic mercury.
Elemental mercury is also known as metallic mercury, liquid mercury, liquid silver, and quicksilver, and is an extremely heavy, odorless, silver-colored liquid. Mercury exists as a natural element in the earth's crust. Since this is the most likely form of mercury to which these children were exposed, this comment is confined to the toxicity of elemental mercury. There are several sources of elemental
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PRO/EDR> Syphilis - Europe: rising incidence, MSM, 2010-2014
Syphilis -- Worldwide/Unknown
New data released in ECDC's [European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control] Annual Epidemiological report show that since 2010, the overall syphilis rates have been going up across Europe, particularly among men. In 2014, the reported syphilis numbers were 6 times higher in men than in women. Almost 2/3 (63 percent) of the syphilis cases reported with information on transmission category were recorded in men who have sex with men (MSM).
In 2014, 24 541 syphilis cases were reported in
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New data released in ECDC's [European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control] Annual Epidemiological report show that since 2010, the overall syphilis rates have been going up across Europe, particularly among men. In 2014, the reported syphilis numbers were 6 times higher in men than in women. Almost 2/3 (63 percent) of the syphilis cases reported with information on transmission category were recorded in men who have sex with men (MSM).
In 2014, 24 541 syphilis cases were reported in
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - Australia (04): (NS) fatal, cooling towers susp
Legionnaires' -- Australia
Expert in environmental microbiology Dr Harriet Whiley, explains the symptoms and causes of legionnaires' disease after an outbreak in Sydney [New South Wales (NSW), Australia].
Health authorities are scrambling to contain the most fertile [legionellosis] season in recent history after a man died in a fresh outbreak of legionnaires' disease.
The death -- the 2nd in 2 months -- is associated with an outbreak in Burwood, which has emerged as a new epicentre of infection. Burwood Council is
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Expert in environmental microbiology Dr Harriet Whiley, explains the symptoms and causes of legionnaires' disease after an outbreak in Sydney [New South Wales (NSW), Australia].
Health authorities are scrambling to contain the most fertile [legionellosis] season in recent history after a man died in a fresh outbreak of legionnaires' disease.
The death -- the 2nd in 2 months -- is associated with an outbreak in Burwood, which has emerged as a new epicentre of infection. Burwood Council is
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever virus - West Africa (29): Nigeria, Liberia
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
Numbers of cases in states reported / confirmed / deaths
Adamaw 8 / 0 / 1
Akwa Ibom 3 / 1 / 1
Bauchi 28 / 3 / 3
Benue 3 / 0 / 0
Delta 1 / 1 / 1
Ebonyi 12 / 3 / 4
Edo 229 / 17 / 6
Ekiti 10 / 1 / 0
FCT 14 / 2 / 0
Gombe 13 / 1 / 0
Kaduna 23 / 3 / 3
Kano 17 / 1 / 7
Katsina 11 / 1 / 0
Kebbi 6 / 0 / 0
Kogi 9 / 2 / 2
Lagos 8 / 3 / 1
Nasarawa 12 / 2 / 2
Niger 59 / 0 / 19
Ogun 7 / 2 / 0
Ondo 82 / 10 / 11
Osun 1 / 1 / 1
Oyo 7 / 0 / 0
Plateau 25 / 6 / 5
Rivers 13 / 4 / 3
Sokoto 1
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Numbers of cases in states reported / confirmed / deaths
Adamaw 8 / 0 / 1
Akwa Ibom 3 / 1 / 1
Bauchi 28 / 3 / 3
Benue 3 / 0 / 0
Delta 1 / 1 / 1
Ebonyi 12 / 3 / 4
Edo 229 / 17 / 6
Ekiti 10 / 1 / 0
FCT 14 / 2 / 0
Gombe 13 / 1 / 0
Kaduna 23 / 3 / 3
Kano 17 / 1 / 7
Katsina 11 / 1 / 0
Kebbi 6 / 0 / 0
Kogi 9 / 2 / 2
Lagos 8 / 3 / 1
Nasarawa 12 / 2 / 2
Niger 59 / 0 / 19
Ogun 7 / 2 / 0
Ondo 82 / 10 / 11
Osun 1 / 1 / 1
Oyo 7 / 0 / 0
Plateau 25 / 6 / 5
Rivers 13 / 4 / 3
Sokoto 1
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Thursday 19 May 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed hemorrhagic illness - South Sudan
Undiagnosed -- South Sudan
With support from WHO, national authorities have conducted a number of public health activities, including investigating and managing all newly reported suspected cases, strengthening infection prevention and control as well as improving disease surveillance. Furthermore, community meetings have been conducted to raise people's awareness of haemorrhagic fever. Finally, in response to a request from the WHO Country Office, laboratory supplies have been mobilized by the WHO Regional Office for
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With support from WHO, national authorities have conducted a number of public health activities, including investigating and managing all newly reported suspected cases, strengthening infection prevention and control as well as improving disease surveillance. Furthermore, community meetings have been conducted to raise people's awareness of haemorrhagic fever. Finally, in response to a request from the WHO Country Office, laboratory supplies have been mobilized by the WHO Regional Office for
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (03): (FL) equine
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
An unvaccinated Mustang residing in Osceola County, Florida, was euthanized after testing positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported 13 May 2016.
The EDCC stated that the 2-year-old, who had not left the property in over a year, began exhibiting clinical signs on 6 May 2016 and was euthanized for humane reasons on 7 May 2016.
This is the 1st confirmed EEE case in Osceola County and the 2nd confirmed case in Florida for 2016.
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An unvaccinated Mustang residing in Osceola County, Florida, was euthanized after testing positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported 13 May 2016.
The EDCC stated that the 2-year-old, who had not left the property in over a year, began exhibiting clinical signs on 6 May 2016 and was euthanized for humane reasons on 7 May 2016.
This is the 1st confirmed EEE case in Osceola County and the 2nd confirmed case in Florida for 2016.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Influenza, canine - USA (04): (IL)
Canine Influenza -- United States
Two dogs with canine influenza have died as the outbreak continues to sicken hundreds of dogs in the Bloomington-Normal area [Illinois], veterinarians said Monday [16 May 2016].
However, the number of new cases appears to be declining and most dogs are responding to treatment, said Dr. Kirsten Pieper of the Animal Emergency Clinic of McLean County.
The 2 dogs who died had tested positive for canine influenza, said Dr. David Bortell of Bortell Animal Hospital. One dog was older and had
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Two dogs with canine influenza have died as the outbreak continues to sicken hundreds of dogs in the Bloomington-Normal area [Illinois], veterinarians said Monday [16 May 2016].
However, the number of new cases appears to be declining and most dogs are responding to treatment, said Dr. Kirsten Pieper of the Animal Emergency Clinic of McLean County.
The 2 dogs who died had tested positive for canine influenza, said Dr. David Bortell of Bortell Animal Hospital. One dog was older and had
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - USA (03): (MI)
Bovine TB -- United States
An investigation found a herd of cattle infected with bovine tuberculosis.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says a medium sized beef herd has tested positive for bovine TB in Alcona County.
Bovine TB is regularly found in free-ranging white-tailed deer in Alcona County.
This is now the 65th cattle herd in Michigan found with the disease.
Bovine TB affects cattle and can spread between wildlife and other animals, including humans.
There is now an
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An investigation found a herd of cattle infected with bovine tuberculosis.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says a medium sized beef herd has tested positive for bovine TB in Alcona County.
Bovine TB is regularly found in free-ranging white-tailed deer in Alcona County.
This is now the 65th cattle herd in Michigan found with the disease.
Bovine TB affects cattle and can spread between wildlife and other animals, including humans.
There is now an
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian vacuolar myelinopathy - USA: (FL)
Other Animal Disease -- United States
A mysterious disease has been killing ducks and eagles in Florida's wetlands, and endangered snail kites may be its next victims.
It's not easy to make a living as a bird of prey, especially if you're a Florida snail kite. Once at risk of starvation due to declines in its favored prey, the endangered bird is now facing a terrifying threat: a deadly disease that drives birds insane.
True to its name, the foot-long snail kite eats only snails -- its hooked beak is the ideal shape for
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A mysterious disease has been killing ducks and eagles in Florida's wetlands, and endangered snail kites may be its next victims.
It's not easy to make a living as a bird of prey, especially if you're a Florida snail kite. Once at risk of starvation due to declines in its favored prey, the endangered bird is now facing a terrifying threat: a deadly disease that drives birds insane.
True to its name, the foot-long snail kite eats only snails -- its hooked beak is the ideal shape for
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PRO/EDR> Lead, water - USA (07): (MA) schools
Poisoning -- United States
Newton [Massachusetts] officials said Wednesday [18 May 2016] Burr Elementary School was the only school to test positive for high lead levels in a recent round of tests. The district chose to test all school buildings proactively this year after lead contamination in Flint, Michigan, put a spotlight on the issue. Officials shut off water service to Burr's drinking fountains Tuesday morning [17 May 2016] after samples from a fountain found lead concentrations that were unsafe.
According to
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Newton [Massachusetts] officials said Wednesday [18 May 2016] Burr Elementary School was the only school to test positive for high lead levels in a recent round of tests. The district chose to test all school buildings proactively this year after lead contamination in Flint, Michigan, put a spotlight on the issue. Officials shut off water service to Burr's drinking fountains Tuesday morning [17 May 2016] after samples from a fountain found lead concentrations that were unsafe.
According to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed lethal disease, camel - Pakistan: RFI
Undiagnosed -- Pakistan
Reports in local Sindhi press reveal that at least 22 camels have so far died in different villages in Kachho and others areas.
Dr Pershotam Khatri, Associate Professor and Chairman, Department of Animal Reproduction at Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, who has studied camels, confirmed that in Kachho and other districts of Sindh [province], the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), commonly known as camel flu, has been reported; however, its diagnosis and confirmation at official
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Reports in local Sindhi press reveal that at least 22 camels have so far died in different villages in Kachho and others areas.
Dr Pershotam Khatri, Associate Professor and Chairman, Department of Animal Reproduction at Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, who has studied camels, confirmed that in Kachho and other districts of Sindh [province], the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), commonly known as camel flu, has been reported; however, its diagnosis and confirmation at official
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PRO/EDR> Varicella (03): USA (New York City), India (New Delhi)
Chicken Pox -- United States
The city's health department is investigating an outbreak of chickenpox in the Orthodox Jewish community of Williamsburg [Brooklyn, New York City].
75 children have been stricken since March [2016]. Nearly 3/4ths [75 percent] of them did not receive a vaccination against the virus, and an additional 14 percent did not receive the recommended number of doses, according to the health department, which says 2 doses of the vaccine are 98 percent effective.
The city sent out an alert to
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The city's health department is investigating an outbreak of chickenpox in the Orthodox Jewish community of Williamsburg [Brooklyn, New York City].
75 children have been stricken since March [2016]. Nearly 3/4ths [75 percent] of them did not receive a vaccination against the virus, and an additional 14 percent did not receive the recommended number of doses, according to the health department, which says 2 doses of the vaccine are 98 percent effective.
The city sent out an alert to
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (18): Bahrain, Italy
Measles -- Bahrain
Measles is a highly infectious virus that spreads easily from person to person through the air, through breathing, coughing and sneezing. Although measles is largely considered a disease of children, we have noticed increasing numbers of adults infected. Since 9 May 2016, we had a total of 7 cases with measles. 4 were adults (30-40 years old) and 3 children (less than 12 months old). All adults were Bahraini (3 originally born in Yemen and one in Pakistan). All of the adults either have no
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Measles is a highly infectious virus that spreads easily from person to person through the air, through breathing, coughing and sneezing. Although measles is largely considered a disease of children, we have noticed increasing numbers of adults infected. Since 9 May 2016, we had a total of 7 cases with measles. 4 were adults (30-40 years old) and 3 children (less than 12 months old). All adults were Bahraini (3 originally born in Yemen and one in Pakistan). All of the adults either have no
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed illness, death, human - Congo: (NK) beef susp., RFI
Undiagnosed -- Republic of Congo
Some 114 people were admitted since [Wed 9 May 2016] in health centers Burumo, KAUSA and Kirotshe hospital in Masisi territory, after eating the meat of a dead cow. According to medical and police sources in this country the disease is unknown. The suspected [cow] was being treated in a cow pasture at Rushangi-Burambo, the police said. The consumption of this meat has already resulted in the death of a person in KAUSA, reports the customary chief Bashali-Kaembe.
The veterinarian who treated
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Some 114 people were admitted since [Wed 9 May 2016] in health centers Burumo, KAUSA and Kirotshe hospital in Masisi territory, after eating the meat of a dead cow. According to medical and police sources in this country the disease is unknown. The suspected [cow] was being treated in a cow pasture at Rushangi-Burambo, the police said. The consumption of this meat has already resulted in the death of a person in KAUSA, reports the customary chief Bashali-Kaembe.
The veterinarian who treated
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Bean sprout warning reinstated after Salmonella findings
South Australian health authorities have re-issued a warning on mung bean sprouts almost a month after saying they were safe to eat.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Pneumonia, ovine - USA (05): (CA) bighorn sheep
Pneumonia -- United States
Over the past several days, 2 bighorn lambs, each about 3 months old, have died at PGA West [La Quinta, Riverside, California]. The 1st died Friday [6 May 2016] and the other Tuesday [10 May 2016] afternoon, according to the Bighorn Institute in Palm Desert.
A necropsy is being performed on each of the lambs to determine the cause of death, but preliminary results on the 1st lamb showed lots of mucus and congestion in the lungs, nasal cavity and ears, indicating upper respiratory problems,
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Over the past several days, 2 bighorn lambs, each about 3 months old, have died at PGA West [La Quinta, Riverside, California]. The 1st died Friday [6 May 2016] and the other Tuesday [10 May 2016] afternoon, according to the Bighorn Institute in Palm Desert.
A necropsy is being performed on each of the lambs to determine the cause of death, but preliminary results on the 1st lamb showed lots of mucus and congestion in the lungs, nasal cavity and ears, indicating upper respiratory problems,
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Recalls: Pathogens, allergens and histamine
Food recalls for a week in May 2016 came from Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, Sweden, Ireland, Spain, USA, Luxembourg and England.
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Wednesday 18 May 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (56): WHO, Uganda
Yellow Fever -- Uganda
The World Health Organization will hold an emergency meeting Thursday [19 May 2016] on the yellow fever outbreak that has hit hardest in Angola but risks spreading further if vaccinations are not ramped up.
Such meetings from the U.N. agency are often held before the declaration of an international health emergency, as happened amid the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and the current surge in neurological disorders linked to the spread of Zika virus in the Americas.
WHO spokesman Tarik
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The World Health Organization will hold an emergency meeting Thursday [19 May 2016] on the yellow fever outbreak that has hit hardest in Angola but risks spreading further if vaccinations are not ramped up.
Such meetings from the U.N. agency are often held before the declaration of an international health emergency, as happened amid the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and the current surge in neurological disorders linked to the spread of Zika virus in the Americas.
WHO spokesman Tarik
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PRO/EDR> Human enterovirus - Taiwan, update
Enterovirus -- China
Enterovirus infections in Taiwan have been increasing rapidly since the start of the epidemic season on 1 May [2016], with thousands of people falling ill in a single week, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tue [17 May 2016].
According to the CDC, 17 000 patients sought outpatient or emergency treatment at hospitals for enterovirus infection between 8 May and 14 May, an increase of 27.8 percent from the previous week. Last week[9-15 May 2016], 312 classes were suspended at schools
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Enterovirus infections in Taiwan have been increasing rapidly since the start of the epidemic season on 1 May [2016], with thousands of people falling ill in a single week, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tue [17 May 2016].
According to the CDC, 17 000 patients sought outpatient or emergency treatment at hospitals for enterovirus infection between 8 May and 14 May, an increase of 27.8 percent from the previous week. Last week[9-15 May 2016], 312 classes were suspended at schools
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Bangladesh (03): (RS) human, bovine, more cases
Anthrax -- Bangladesh
A total of 5 more anthrax infected patients have been identified in Koira Soratol village under Ullapara upazila of Sirajganj district, bringing the number of such patients in the village to 45 in the last 2 days [16-17 May 2016]. 40 people had been identified as having anthrax infection on Monday [16 May 2016]. The number may increase as many people have reportedly come in contact with infected animals or contaminated meat, health officials say.
"We have identified 45 patients in the
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A total of 5 more anthrax infected patients have been identified in Koira Soratol village under Ullapara upazila of Sirajganj district, bringing the number of such patients in the village to 45 in the last 2 days [16-17 May 2016]. 40 people had been identified as having anthrax infection on Monday [16 May 2016]. The number may increase as many people have reportedly come in contact with infected animals or contaminated meat, health officials say.
"We have identified 45 patients in the
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PRO/EDR> Vibrio species gastroenteritis - Nepal: (Kathmandu) RFI
Gastroenteritis -- Nepal
1. Horseman MA and Surani S: A comprehensive review of Vibrio vulnificus: an important cause of severe sepsis and skin and soft-tissue infection. Int J Infect Dis. 2011;15:157-66 (available at: ).
2. Yeung PS and Boor KJ: Epidemiology, pathogenesis, and prevention of foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections. Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2004;1:74-88 (abstract available at ).
3. Hou CC, Lai CC, Liu WL, et al: Clinical manifestation and prognostic factors of non-cholera Vibrio infections. Eur J
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1. Horseman MA and Surani S: A comprehensive review of Vibrio vulnificus: an important cause of severe sepsis and skin and soft-tissue infection. Int J Infect Dis. 2011;15:157-66 (available at: ).
2. Yeung PS and Boor KJ: Epidemiology, pathogenesis, and prevention of foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections. Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2004;1:74-88 (abstract available at ).
3. Hou CC, Lai CC, Liu WL, et al: Clinical manifestation and prognostic factors of non-cholera Vibrio infections. Eur J
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis, cutaneous - Pakistan: (03): (NW)
Leishmaniasis -- Pakistan
The Karak district health department is facing an acute shortage of funds to deal with the rising number of leishmaniasis patients. So far, around 751 cases have been confirmed by the district health department.
Tehsil municipal administrations (TMA) are expected to provide funds for petrol and diesel required to kill the leishmaniasis larva. However, the tehsil municipal administrations of Banda Daud Shah and Takht-e-Nasrati have refused to help the district administration with the
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The Karak district health department is facing an acute shortage of funds to deal with the rising number of leishmaniasis patients. So far, around 751 cases have been confirmed by the district health department.
Tehsil municipal administrations (TMA) are expected to provide funds for petrol and diesel required to kill the leishmaniasis larva. However, the tehsil municipal administrations of Banda Daud Shah and Takht-e-Nasrati have refused to help the district administration with the
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - Taiwan: increased MSM incidence
Hepatitis A -- China
Taiwan has recorded 275 new cases of hepatitis A so far in 2016, the highest number for the same period in recent years, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tue 17 May 2016. Half of the 275 infections were among people with HIV, the CDC said, citing data valid as of 15 May 2016.
CDC Director-General Steve Kuo said most of the hepatitis A cases were recorded in the northern half of the country, with New Taipei accounting for 33.98 percent, Taipei 28 percent, Taichung 12.3 percent, and
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Taiwan has recorded 275 new cases of hepatitis A so far in 2016, the highest number for the same period in recent years, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tue 17 May 2016. Half of the 275 infections were among people with HIV, the CDC said, citing data valid as of 15 May 2016.
CDC Director-General Steve Kuo said most of the hepatitis A cases were recorded in the northern half of the country, with New Taipei accounting for 33.98 percent, Taipei 28 percent, Taichung 12.3 percent, and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (44): Cambodia (KP) poultry, HPAI H5N1
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- Cambodia
The 1st outbreak of H5N1 this year [2016] was confirmed in Kampot province on [10 May 20106], health officials said yesterday [Mon 16 May 2016].
A total of 349 chickens, one duck, and 37 chicken eggs, belonging to 7 families in Chhouk district's Koh Russei village, were culled and burned by health officials to prevent the virus from spreading further, said Chan Rith, provincial agriculture department director.
A total of 4 human cases were also suspected, but blood samples confirmed
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The 1st outbreak of H5N1 this year [2016] was confirmed in Kampot province on [10 May 20106], health officials said yesterday [Mon 16 May 2016].
A total of 349 chickens, one duck, and 37 chicken eggs, belonging to 7 families in Chhouk district's Koh Russei village, were culled and burned by health officials to prevent the virus from spreading further, said Chan Rith, provincial agriculture department director.
A total of 4 human cases were also suspected, but blood samples confirmed
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (44): China, H7N9, WHO
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- China
The Chinese Government has taken the following surveillance and control measures:
- strengthening outbreak surveillance and situation analysis;
- reinforcing all efforts on medical treatment; and
- conducting risk communication with the public and dissemination of information.
WHO risk assessment
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Most human cases are exposed to the A(H7N9) virus through contact with infected poultry or contaminated environments, including live poultry markets. Since the virus
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The Chinese Government has taken the following surveillance and control measures:
- strengthening outbreak surveillance and situation analysis;
- reinforcing all efforts on medical treatment; and
- conducting risk communication with the public and dissemination of information.
WHO risk assessment
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Most human cases are exposed to the A(H7N9) virus through contact with infected poultry or contaminated environments, including live poultry markets. Since the virus
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PRO/EDR> Mumps - Canada: (BC)
Mumps -- Canada
Health officials are urging those living in Whistler [British Columbia] to make sure their mumps vaccinations are up to date after an outbreak among young adults.
Vancouver Coastal Health Medical Health Officer Dr Paul Martiquet says 11 cases of the mumps have been reported in Whistler, a tourist town populated by foreign workers.
"Some of them aren't up to date with their immunization status, as a result, we've had mumps outbreaks [the last one in] 2011. We are advising everyone who was
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Health officials are urging those living in Whistler [British Columbia] to make sure their mumps vaccinations are up to date after an outbreak among young adults.
Vancouver Coastal Health Medical Health Officer Dr Paul Martiquet says 11 cases of the mumps have been reported in Whistler, a tourist town populated by foreign workers.
"Some of them aren't up to date with their immunization status, as a result, we've had mumps outbreaks [the last one in] 2011. We are advising everyone who was
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Tuesday 17 May 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease - Finland: wild rabbits, 1st report, OIE
Hemorrhagic Fever -- Finland
Information received on 17 May 2016 from Dr Taina Aaltonen, Chief Veterinary Officer and Deputy Director General, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Helsinki, Finland
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 18 Apr 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 May 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV)
Nature of diagnosis:
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Information received on 17 May 2016 from Dr Taina Aaltonen, Chief Veterinary Officer and Deputy Director General, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Helsinki, Finland
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 18 Apr 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 May 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV)
Nature of diagnosis:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus update - Americas (27): USA (MT, NM)
Hantavirus -- United States
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has confirmed one case of [a] hantavirus [infection] in a Cascade County resident.
The exposure may have occurred during the cleaning of a barn, according to the case investigation. This is the 1st case in Cascade County for 2016.
This is one of 43 hantavirus cases reported in Montana since 1993, according to a release from the Cascade County Health Department. Montana typically sees 1-2 cases a year. Cascade County is the lead for
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Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has confirmed one case of [a] hantavirus [infection] in a Cascade County resident.
The exposure may have occurred during the cleaning of a barn, according to the case investigation. This is the 1st case in Cascade County for 2016.
This is one of 43 hantavirus cases reported in Montana since 1993, according to a release from the Cascade County Health Department. Montana typically sees 1-2 cases a year. Cascade County is the lead for
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (43): Cambodia (KP) poultry, HPAI H5N1, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- Cambodia
Information received on 17 May 2016 from Dr Sen Sovann, OIE Delegate/Deputy Secretary General, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 4 May 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 10 May 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 18 Nov 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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Information received on 17 May 2016 from Dr Sen Sovann, OIE Delegate/Deputy Secretary General, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 4 May 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 10 May 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 18 Nov 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Bangladesh (02): (RS) human, bovine, more cases
Anthrax -- Bangladesh
A total of 40 more people are reported to have been infected with anthrax in the last 24 hours in a single village at Ullapara upazila in Sirajganj, according to the upazila health office.
This is the 2nd consecutive incident of anthrax infection to humans in the district in a couple of weeks. As many as 87 people have so far been infected, according to the district health office. The number of probable cases may increase as many people have reportedly come in contact with infected animals
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A total of 40 more people are reported to have been infected with anthrax in the last 24 hours in a single village at Ullapara upazila in Sirajganj, according to the upazila health office.
This is the 2nd consecutive incident of anthrax infection to humans in the district in a couple of weeks. As many as 87 people have so far been infected, according to the district health office. The number of probable cases may increase as many people have reportedly come in contact with infected animals
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st. Enteritidis - USA: (MN, VA) packaged kale salad, alert, recall
Salmonella -- United States
Minnesota health officials confirmed Mon 16 May 2016, that they detected and investigated a salmonellosis outbreak beginning in April 2016 continuing into May 2016 that they linked to Taylor Farms Organic Kale Medley Power Greens sold at Sam's Club locations in the state. Federal officials also detected a person in Virginia sickened by the same strain and are monitoring the situation for additional victims.
A total of 7 people -- 6 in Minnesota and 1 in Virginia -- have been confirmed as
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Minnesota health officials confirmed Mon 16 May 2016, that they detected and investigated a salmonellosis outbreak beginning in April 2016 continuing into May 2016 that they linked to Taylor Farms Organic Kale Medley Power Greens sold at Sam's Club locations in the state. Federal officials also detected a person in Virginia sickened by the same strain and are monitoring the situation for additional victims.
A total of 7 people -- 6 in Minnesota and 1 in Virginia -- have been confirmed as
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PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (20): Africa, Asia
Cholera -- Malawi
The deadly disease of cholera has claimed 13 lives with 266 registered cases within a period of 2 months in Malawi's northern districts of Karonga and Rumphi, officials have revealed. The Health officials in both districts confided to Maravi Post in an interview that using unsafe water for consumption is believed to be the main cause of the rapid spread of the disease.
While Rumphi has registered no deaths in 41 cases during a period of 5 days, officials in Karonga, a district which has
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The deadly disease of cholera has claimed 13 lives with 266 registered cases within a period of 2 months in Malawi's northern districts of Karonga and Rumphi, officials have revealed. The Health officials in both districts confided to Maravi Post in an interview that using unsafe water for consumption is believed to be the main cause of the rapid spread of the disease.
While Rumphi has registered no deaths in 41 cases during a period of 5 days, officials in Karonga, a district which has
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis - India (04): waterborne
Hepatitis -- India
1. Labrique AB, Sikder SS, Krain LJ, et al: Hepatitis E, a vaccine-preventable cause of maternal deaths. Emerg Infect Dis 2012; 18:1401-4, available at .
2. Zhao Y, Zhang X, Zhu F, et al: A preliminary cost-effectiveness analysis of hepatitis E vaccination among pregnant women in endemic regions. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2016: ahead of print, abstract available at .
3. Elinav E, Ben-Dov IZ, Shapira Y, et al: Acute hepatitis A infection in pregnancy is associated with high rates of gestational
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1. Labrique AB, Sikder SS, Krain LJ, et al: Hepatitis E, a vaccine-preventable cause of maternal deaths. Emerg Infect Dis 2012; 18:1401-4, available at .
2. Zhao Y, Zhang X, Zhu F, et al: A preliminary cost-effectiveness analysis of hepatitis E vaccination among pregnant women in endemic regions. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2016: ahead of print, abstract available at .
3. Elinav E, Ben-Dov IZ, Shapira Y, et al: Acute hepatitis A infection in pregnancy is associated with high rates of gestational
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (17): New Zealand (WK) Australia (Tasmania) UK (London)
Measles -- New Zealand
[1] New Zealand (Waikato): college students
[2] Australia (Tasmania): imported
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[1] New Zealand (Waikato): college students
Date: Sat 14 May 2016
Source: TVNZ One News, NZN report [edited]
School's out for Morrinsville College [Waikato, New Zealand] students until [24 May 2016] unless they have written proof they've had 2 doses of the measles, mumps, rubella vaccine.
A student at the school has been treated for measles by the
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[1] New Zealand (Waikato): college students
[2] Australia (Tasmania): imported
Europe
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[3] UK (west London)
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[1] New Zealand (Waikato): college students
Date: Sat 14 May 2016
Source: TVNZ One News, NZN report [edited]
School's out for Morrinsville College [Waikato, New Zealand] students until [24 May 2016] unless they have written proof they've had 2 doses of the measles, mumps, rubella vaccine.
A student at the school has been treated for measles by the
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PRO/EDR> Syphilis & gonococcal disease - Australia: (QL) incr. cases, MSM, condom use
Syphilis, Gonorrhea -- Australia
There has been a recent spike in new syphilis diagnoses among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Queensland.
Queensland has had a consistent increase in new syphilis diagnoses among MSM over the past few years, but the recent sharp increase in 2015 has continued according to Queensland Health. If the current trajectory continues, there will be 952 new infections this year compared to 855 in 2015.
Cairns Hospital director of Sexual Health Associate Professor Darren Russell told the Star
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There has been a recent spike in new syphilis diagnoses among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Queensland.
Queensland has had a consistent increase in new syphilis diagnoses among MSM over the past few years, but the recent sharp increase in 2015 has continued according to Queensland Health. If the current trajectory continues, there will be 952 new infections this year compared to 855 in 2015.
Cairns Hospital director of Sexual Health Associate Professor Darren Russell told the Star
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Monday 16 May 2016
PRO/PL> Laurel wilt, avocado - USA: (FL)
Other Plant Disease -- United States
With 12 000 commercial avocado trees already destroyed by the laurel wilt pathogen, they represent about 1.5 per cent of trees grown for farming in Florida. Avocados are [also] popular in residential landscapes.
The pathogen has now been reported in all but 6 of Florida's 67 counties, said Jonathan Crane, UF [University of Florida]. "Eventually, all Florida counties will have laurel wilt." He doesn't have specific numbers for the residential avocado tree problem.
The time from infection
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With 12 000 commercial avocado trees already destroyed by the laurel wilt pathogen, they represent about 1.5 per cent of trees grown for farming in Florida. Avocados are [also] popular in residential landscapes.
The pathogen has now been reported in all but 6 of Florida's 67 counties, said Jonathan Crane, UF [University of Florida]. "Eventually, all Florida counties will have laurel wilt." He doesn't have specific numbers for the residential avocado tree problem.
The time from infection
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PRO/EDR> Hand, foot & mouth disease - Viet Nam: (HC)
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease -- Vietnam
Hand-foot-mouth disease has reoccurred in 61 cities and provinces across the country, although the number of cases declined by 23.2 percent compared to the same period last year [2015]. There has been no vaccine or medication available at peak season for the disease.
The Department of Preventive Medicine under the Ministry of Health on 12 May [2016] warned parents of an outbreak of the disease during the hot weather.
Hand, foot and mouth disease, or HFMD, is a contagious illness that is
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Hand-foot-mouth disease has reoccurred in 61 cities and provinces across the country, although the number of cases declined by 23.2 percent compared to the same period last year [2015]. There has been no vaccine or medication available at peak season for the disease.
The Department of Preventive Medicine under the Ministry of Health on 12 May [2016] warned parents of an outbreak of the disease during the hot weather.
Hand, foot and mouth disease, or HFMD, is a contagious illness that is
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PRO/PL> Septoria blotch, wheat - UK: SDHI resistance
Other Plant Disease -- United Kingdom
Latest septoria monitoring results confirm the presence in the UK of isolates with a high level of resistance to SDHIs [succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor fungicides]. The results from tests on susceptible seedlings in a glasshouse are in line with laboratory findings reported by AHDB [Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board] earlier.
A small number of septoria tritici isolates collected in the UK in 2015 have been confirmed as being highly resistant. The work also confirmed the
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Latest septoria monitoring results confirm the presence in the UK of isolates with a high level of resistance to SDHIs [succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor fungicides]. The results from tests on susceptible seedlings in a glasshouse are in line with laboratory findings reported by AHDB [Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board] earlier.
A small number of septoria tritici isolates collected in the UK in 2015 have been confirmed as being highly resistant. The work also confirmed the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus update - Americas (26): Argentina (BA)
Hantavirus -- Argentina
The death of a 35-year-old man from [a] hantavirus [infection] is generating worry in the Junin area of Buenos Aires [province]. There is an attempt to determine whether the victim contracted the disease in this city or whether it happened on one of his trips, because he worked as a truck driver.
Tests done at the Instituto Maiztegui in Pergamino finally confirmed that the man died of [a] hantavirus [infection] and not of dengue, as was believed earlier, according to the local newspaper La
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The death of a 35-year-old man from [a] hantavirus [infection] is generating worry in the Junin area of Buenos Aires [province]. There is an attempt to determine whether the victim contracted the disease in this city or whether it happened on one of his trips, because he worked as a truck driver.
Tests done at the Instituto Maiztegui in Pergamino finally confirmed that the man died of [a] hantavirus [infection] and not of dengue, as was believed earlier, according to the local newspaper La
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PRO/AH/EDR> White nose syndrome, bats - North America (07): (WI) new counties
White nose syndrome -- United States
A fatal bat disease continues to spread across Wisconsin. The state Department of Natural Resources says over-winter surveillance shows that white-nose syndrome [WNS] or the fungus that causes it is now present in 14 counties, up from 8 after over-winter surveillance that ended in 2015.
The new counties include Douglas, Iron, Pierce, Manitowoc, Sauk and Green. Surveys showed a 94 percent drop in bat populations at the Grant County mine where the disease was 1st found in Wisconsin in
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A fatal bat disease continues to spread across Wisconsin. The state Department of Natural Resources says over-winter surveillance shows that white-nose syndrome [WNS] or the fungus that causes it is now present in 14 counties, up from 8 after over-winter surveillance that ended in 2015.
The new counties include Douglas, Iron, Pierce, Manitowoc, Sauk and Green. Surveys showed a 94 percent drop in bat populations at the Grant County mine where the disease was 1st found in Wisconsin in
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PRO/EDR> Tuberculosis - Spain: (Castilla y León) school, RFI
Tuberculosis -- Spain
The Territorial Health Service of Castilla y León in Valladolid has implemented the established protocol due to the detection of an outbreak of tuberculosis related to 'Raimundo de Blas' School in Arroyo de la Encomienda (Valladolid), as published previously.
The implementation of this protocol, established for situations like this by both the program for prevention and control of tuberculosis in Castilla and León and the national surveillance network, focuses on reducing the risks of new
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The Territorial Health Service of Castilla y León in Valladolid has implemented the established protocol due to the detection of an outbreak of tuberculosis related to 'Raimundo de Blas' School in Arroyo de la Encomienda (Valladolid), as published previously.
The implementation of this protocol, established for situations like this by both the program for prevention and control of tuberculosis in Castilla and León and the national surveillance network, focuses on reducing the risks of new
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PRO/AH/EDR> Oropouche virus - Peru: (CS)
Other Human Disease -- Peru
The Oropouche virus gained ground in the district of Pichari [La Convención Province, Cusco Region] with 36 confirmed infected, followed by Echarate with 6; Kimbiri, 2; Yanatile, 2; Quellouno, 1; Yuveni, 3; and Palma Real, 1.
The specialist Dario Mendoza Navarro, executive director of Health Intelligence of the Regional Health Authority (Diresa), admitted that the progress of infection is accelerated in the jungle areas of Cusco. "We are entering the (highest) peak of the disease. We do
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The Oropouche virus gained ground in the district of Pichari [La Convención Province, Cusco Region] with 36 confirmed infected, followed by Echarate with 6; Kimbiri, 2; Yanatile, 2; Quellouno, 1; Yuveni, 3; and Palma Real, 1.
The specialist Dario Mendoza Navarro, executive director of Health Intelligence of the Regional Health Authority (Diresa), admitted that the progress of infection is accelerated in the jungle areas of Cusco. "We are entering the (highest) peak of the disease. We do
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CRF Frozen Foods lays off 250 as outbreak investigation continues
CRF Frozen Foods has temporarily laid off 250 workers at its Pasco plant as the investigation into a Listeria outbreak continues.
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PRO/EDR> Skin infections - USA: (AL) children, lake water exposure, susp
Undiagnosed -- United States
Dozens of parents have been sounding off on social media after their kids started breaking out in sores after swimming in the lake. Lewis Smith Lake [in north Alabama] is now another body of water where parents said their kids are catching "staph [staphylococcal] infection." What started off as a sore nose ended in sores all over 4-year-old's body after swimming in Smith Lake. "It just started oozing like goo and stuff and it just looked really red and nasty and then sores started popping up
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Dozens of parents have been sounding off on social media after their kids started breaking out in sores after swimming in the lake. Lewis Smith Lake [in north Alabama] is now another body of water where parents said their kids are catching "staph [staphylococcal] infection." What started off as a sore nose ended in sores all over 4-year-old's body after swimming in Smith Lake. "It just started oozing like goo and stuff and it just looked really red and nasty and then sores started popping up
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Sunday 15 May 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (57): Saudi Arabia
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
As of noon today [15 May 2016], there have been a total of:
1383 laboratory confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
592 deaths [reported case fatality rate 42.8%]
788 recoveries, and
3 currently active cases.
Since the last ProMED update there have been:
2 newly confirmed cases
4 newly reported fatalities and
4 newly reported recoveries.
Information on newly confirmed cases:
15 May 2016 [1 case]
1- A 72-year-old Saudi male from Hail, non-healthcare worker, currently
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As of noon today [15 May 2016], there have been a total of:
1383 laboratory confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
592 deaths [reported case fatality rate 42.8%]
788 recoveries, and
3 currently active cases.
Since the last ProMED update there have been:
2 newly confirmed cases
4 newly reported fatalities and
4 newly reported recoveries.
Information on newly confirmed cases:
15 May 2016 [1 case]
1- A 72-year-old Saudi male from Hail, non-healthcare worker, currently
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PRO/AH/EDR> Influenza, swine-origin: USA (MN) human case, H1N2v
Influenza -- United States
A human infection with the "swine flu," (novel swine-origin flu, variant H1N2 (H1N2v)) has been reported in the state of Minnesota.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the patient was hospitalized as a result of their illness but has fully recovered. An investigation is ongoing into the source of the patient's infection and to determine whether there are other epidemiologically-linked cases of H1N2v virus infection.
Pigs are commonly infected with swine
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A human infection with the "swine flu," (novel swine-origin flu, variant H1N2 (H1N2v)) has been reported in the state of Minnesota.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the patient was hospitalized as a result of their illness but has fully recovered. An investigation is ongoing into the source of the patient's infection and to determine whether there are other epidemiologically-linked cases of H1N2v virus infection.
Pigs are commonly infected with swine
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PRO/AH/EDR> Mycobacterium mungi, mongoose: new route of TB transmission
Tuberculosis -- Botswana
Scientists have discovered that a [recently discovered] species of bacteria, _Mycobacterium mungi_, can be transmitted through [urine and anal gland secretion] of banded mongoose in Northern Botswana. The findings, published on 10 May 2016 in the journal mBio, radically changes scientists' understanding of how tuberculosis can be transmitted.
"This is a game changer. We have known about this human and animal pathogen, _Mycobacterium_, since ancient times, and it has always been considered
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Scientists have discovered that a [recently discovered] species of bacteria, _Mycobacterium mungi_, can be transmitted through [urine and anal gland secretion] of banded mongoose in Northern Botswana. The findings, published on 10 May 2016 in the journal mBio, radically changes scientists' understanding of how tuberculosis can be transmitted.
"This is a game changer. We have known about this human and animal pathogen, _Mycobacterium_, since ancient times, and it has always been considered
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PRO/EDR> Meningitis, meningococcal - Australia (02): (SA) sg. B
Meningitis - Neisseria -- Australia
Three South Australians have been diagnosed with meningococcal infection in the past week, prompting a public health warning. So far this year [2016], there has been a total of 11 cases of the potentially deadly infection -- ranging from a one-year-old to a 94-year-old -- up from 7 cases at the same time last year and 30 for all of 2015.
Of the 11 cases this year [2016], 10 have been the meningococcal [serogroup] B strain, which is not covered on the national vaccine register, prompting
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Three South Australians have been diagnosed with meningococcal infection in the past week, prompting a public health warning. So far this year [2016], there has been a total of 11 cases of the potentially deadly infection -- ranging from a one-year-old to a 94-year-old -- up from 7 cases at the same time last year and 30 for all of 2015.
Of the 11 cases this year [2016], 10 have been the meningococcal [serogroup] B strain, which is not covered on the national vaccine register, prompting
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PRO/EDR> Mucormycosis - USA: (PA) nosoc., transpl. recipients, neg.-pressure rms, 2014-15
Mucormycosis -- United States
The federal investigation of how 4 transplant patients at UPMC [University of Pittsburgh Medical Center] hospitals contracted mold infections and then later died is ongoing. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] has released a new report [see item 2 below] and the focus of the investigation was made abundantly clear. Investigators have yet to determine the source of the mold outbreak.
However, the CDC's latest report shows an emphasis on negative pressure rooms and
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The federal investigation of how 4 transplant patients at UPMC [University of Pittsburgh Medical Center] hospitals contracted mold infections and then later died is ongoing. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] has released a new report [see item 2 below] and the focus of the investigation was made abundantly clear. Investigators have yet to determine the source of the mold outbreak.
However, the CDC's latest report shows an emphasis on negative pressure rooms and
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Saturday 14 May 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (40): Liberia, Sierra Leone, research, vaccines
Ebola -- Liberia
10 May 2016: Management of infections in critically ill returning travelers in the intensive care unit (I): Considerations on infection control and transmission of resistance
[Citation: Rello J, Rodriguez-Morales AJ, Rossolini GM, et al. (28 April 2016). DOI: http://bit.ly/1scF5fi
Highlights
- Person-to-Person is the most important way of transmission.
- By far, the most important cause of death remains malaria.
- Surveillance strategies based on
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10 May 2016: Management of infections in critically ill returning travelers in the intensive care unit (I): Considerations on infection control and transmission of resistance
[Citation: Rello J, Rodriguez-Morales AJ, Rossolini GM, et al. (28 April 2016). DOI: http://bit.ly/1scF5fi
Highlights
- Person-to-Person is the most important way of transmission.
- By far, the most important cause of death remains malaria.
- Surveillance strategies based on
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus - North America (19): USA (WI)
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
A horse kept at a 50-horse stable in West Bend has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), says Dr. Paul McGraw, Wisconsin's State Veterinarian with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). EHV-1 is a highly contagious virus that causes respiratory disease, reproductive failure, and intermittent outbreaks of neurologic disease in horses. Humans cannot acquire EHV-1.
The horse began showing neurologic signs earlier this week and was humanely euthanized.
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A horse kept at a 50-horse stable in West Bend has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), says Dr. Paul McGraw, Wisconsin's State Veterinarian with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). EHV-1 is a highly contagious virus that causes respiratory disease, reproductive failure, and intermittent outbreaks of neurologic disease in horses. Humans cannot acquire EHV-1.
The horse began showing neurologic signs earlier this week and was humanely euthanized.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - India (15): (OR) elephant, susp
Anthrax -- India
A sub-adult tusker was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Mayurbhanj district [Odisha state] on Wednesday evening [11 May 2016]. The carcass of the male elephant, aged about 8, was spotted in Tungudu reserve forest near Judia village under Bisoi range. Rairangpur DFO S K Swain said the elephant was seen roaming in Judia village close to Tungudu reserve forest for the last couple of days. No injury mark was spotted and the tusks were intact.
The officials have collected blood
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A sub-adult tusker was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Mayurbhanj district [Odisha state] on Wednesday evening [11 May 2016]. The carcass of the male elephant, aged about 8, was spotted in Tungudu reserve forest near Judia village under Bisoi range. Rairangpur DFO S K Swain said the elephant was seen roaming in Judia village close to Tungudu reserve forest for the last couple of days. No injury mark was spotted and the tusks were intact.
The officials have collected blood
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Bangladesh: (RS) human, bovine
Anthrax -- Bangladesh
At least 35 people have been infected with anthrax in Sirajganj [district, Rajshahi division] in the last couple of weeks, according to health officials in the district. 20 of the affected people are from Jamtoli village in Kamarkhand upazila while the rest are inhabitants of Koijuri village in Shahjadpur upazila. People coming in contact with the meat of anthrax-infected animals were getting the bacterial disease, Eman Ali, senior health education officer in Sirajganj, told The Daily
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At least 35 people have been infected with anthrax in Sirajganj [district, Rajshahi division] in the last couple of weeks, according to health officials in the district. 20 of the affected people are from Jamtoli village in Kamarkhand upazila while the rest are inhabitants of Koijuri village in Shahjadpur upazila. People coming in contact with the meat of anthrax-infected animals were getting the bacterial disease, Eman Ali, senior health education officer in Sirajganj, told The Daily
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PRO/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (55): WHO
Yellow Fever -- DR Congo
- A yellow fever outbreak was detected in Angola late in December 2015 and confirmed by the Institut Pasteur Dakar (IP-D) on 20 Jan 2016. Subsequently, a rapid increase in the number of cases has been observed.
- As of 11 May 2016, Angola has reported 2267 suspected cases of yellow fever with 293 deaths. Among those cases, 696 have been laboratory confirmed. Despite vaccination campaigns in Luanda, Huambo and Benguela provinces circulation of the virus in some districts persists.
- 3
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- A yellow fever outbreak was detected in Angola late in December 2015 and confirmed by the Institut Pasteur Dakar (IP-D) on 20 Jan 2016. Subsequently, a rapid increase in the number of cases has been observed.
- As of 11 May 2016, Angola has reported 2267 suspected cases of yellow fever with 293 deaths. Among those cases, 696 have been laboratory confirmed. Despite vaccination campaigns in Luanda, Huambo and Benguela provinces circulation of the virus in some districts persists.
- 3
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PRO/AH/EDR> Fibropapillomatosis, turtle - USA: (FL) pollution link susp
Other Animal Disease -- United States
The ugly tumors sprout around sea turtles' eyes and mouths, sometimes as big as a grapefruit or a football.
Half of the green turtles assessed in the Indian River Lagoon [Florida] for decades have the disease, which can kill them if it impedes their ability to see and eat.
It's called fibropapillomatosis, FP for short, and although it's been studied by scientists for nearly 80 years, a full understanding of its cause has eluded them.
A major suspect, however, is polluted lagoon
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The ugly tumors sprout around sea turtles' eyes and mouths, sometimes as big as a grapefruit or a football.
Half of the green turtles assessed in the Indian River Lagoon [Florida] for decades have the disease, which can kill them if it impedes their ability to see and eat.
It's called fibropapillomatosis, FP for short, and although it's been studied by scientists for nearly 80 years, a full understanding of its cause has eluded them.
A major suspect, however, is polluted lagoon
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (16): USA (MA), Ireland (KY,DN)
Measles -- United States
Health officials have issued a warning after confirming the 1st measles case in Massachusetts this year [2016].
The infected person recently visited Massachusetts from Europe, according to officials. It's unclear whether the person was vaccinated.
Massachusetts Public Health Department released a list of where the infected individual went between 1 May and 8 May [2016], and consider the possible exposure locations [included at source URL above].
Measles symptoms typically appear up to
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Health officials have issued a warning after confirming the 1st measles case in Massachusetts this year [2016].
The infected person recently visited Massachusetts from Europe, according to officials. It's unclear whether the person was vaccinated.
Massachusetts Public Health Department released a list of where the infected individual went between 1 May and 8 May [2016], and consider the possible exposure locations [included at source URL above].
Measles symptoms typically appear up to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease - Europe (02): Greece, bovine, reemerging, epidemiology
Lumpy Skin Disease -- Greece
1. [Observations]
- Mixed dairy and beef herd (379 heads) vaccinated against LSDV on 26 Nov 2015
- One pregnant heifer (20 months of age) affected
- TB test in early February 2016, no lesions noticed then [see comment]
- Heifer injured when it was mounted by another animal and was separated from the herd to recover
- In early April [2016], animal was down and the owner noticed hairless patches on the back of the animal, where blackbirds were pecking
- The owner was not aware about LSDV
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1. [Observations]
- Mixed dairy and beef herd (379 heads) vaccinated against LSDV on 26 Nov 2015
- One pregnant heifer (20 months of age) affected
- TB test in early February 2016, no lesions noticed then [see comment]
- Heifer injured when it was mounted by another animal and was separated from the herd to recover
- In early April [2016], animal was down and the owner noticed hairless patches on the back of the animal, where blackbirds were pecking
- The owner was not aware about LSDV
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Friday 13 May 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus update - Americas (25): Argentina (BA), USA
Hantavirus -- Argentina
A case [of a hantavirus infection] has caused a commotion in the Buenos Aires [province] city, Azul. A 12-year-old child died after becoming infected by [a] hantavirus in her school. As a result, the authorities of the institution decided to close the school in order to carry out disinfection tasks.
The victim went to the Normal School and according to information provided by the head of the Department of Rural Zoonoses, Jorge Bolpe, the girl died from having contracted the disease.
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A case [of a hantavirus infection] has caused a commotion in the Buenos Aires [province] city, Azul. A 12-year-old child died after becoming infected by [a] hantavirus in her school. As a result, the authorities of the institution decided to close the school in order to carry out disinfection tasks.
The victim went to the Normal School and according to information provided by the head of the Department of Rural Zoonoses, Jorge Bolpe, the girl died from having contracted the disease.
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://bit.ly/1OsxSN6
PRO/EDR> Meningitis, meningococcal - Australia: (SA) RFI
Meningitis - Neisseria -- Australia
South Australia [SA] Health says 11 meningococcal cases have been confirmed so far this year [2016], an unusually high number.
Health Minister Jack Snelling says the patients are aged between 1 and 94 years and that 4 of those cases have developed over the past 2 weeks.
SA Health chief medical officer Paddy Phillips says it compares with 7 meningococcal cases this time last year [2015] and a total of 30 throughout 2015.
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[South
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South Australia [SA] Health says 11 meningococcal cases have been confirmed so far this year [2016], an unusually high number.
Health Minister Jack Snelling says the patients are aged between 1 and 94 years and that 4 of those cases have developed over the past 2 weeks.
SA Health chief medical officer Paddy Phillips says it compares with 7 meningococcal cases this time last year [2015] and a total of 30 throughout 2015.
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[South
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PRO/EDR> Meningitis, meningococcal - Europe: fatal, MSM, new sexually transmitted strain
Meningitis - Neisseria -- France
Taha M-K, Claus H, Lappann M, Veyrier FJ, Otto A, Becher D, et al.
Abstract
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Meningococci spread via respiratory droplets, whereas the closely related gonococci are transmitted sexually. Several outbreaks of invasive meningococcal disease have been reported in Europe and the United States among men who have sex with men (MSM). We recently identified an outbreak of serogroup C meningococcal disease among MSM in Germany and France. In this study, genomic and proteomic techniques
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Taha M-K, Claus H, Lappann M, Veyrier FJ, Otto A, Becher D, et al.
Abstract
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Meningococci spread via respiratory droplets, whereas the closely related gonococci are transmitted sexually. Several outbreaks of invasive meningococcal disease have been reported in Europe and the United States among men who have sex with men (MSM). We recently identified an outbreak of serogroup C meningococcal disease among MSM in Germany and France. In this study, genomic and proteomic techniques
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus - North America (18): USA (NY)
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) has reported that 3 horses in Erie County, New York [state], tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) last week.
"On 6 May 2016, 3 aged mares, all displaying neurologic signs, were confirmed positive for equine herpesvirus-1 on PCR," the EDCC reported. "Neurologic signs along with a positive EHV-1 PCR meets (New York's) case definition for equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM). Both EHV-1 and EHM are reportable in New York.
"All 3
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The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) has reported that 3 horses in Erie County, New York [state], tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) last week.
"On 6 May 2016, 3 aged mares, all displaying neurologic signs, were confirmed positive for equine herpesvirus-1 on PCR," the EDCC reported. "Neurologic signs along with a positive EHV-1 PCR meets (New York's) case definition for equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM). Both EHV-1 and EHM are reportable in New York.
"All 3
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (07): Nigeria cVDPV environmental sample, EpiCore responses
Polio -- Nigeria
The information [contained in the post] is correct. cVDPV 2 has been obtained from environmental surveillance in Borno state where I am based.
Borno is targetted with immunization activities to leave no child missed.
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EpiCore Surveillance Project member
Prof. Marycelin Baba
WHO Polio Lab
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[2]
Date: Thu 12 May 2016
Source: EpiCore Surveillance Project [edited]
The response to the environmental cVDPV2 outbreak in Borno state, northern Nigeria is proposed as
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The information [contained in the post] is correct. cVDPV 2 has been obtained from environmental surveillance in Borno state where I am based.
Borno is targetted with immunization activities to leave no child missed.
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EpiCore Surveillance Project member
Prof. Marycelin Baba
WHO Polio Lab
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Date: Thu 12 May 2016
Source: EpiCore Surveillance Project [edited]
The response to the environmental cVDPV2 outbreak in Borno state, northern Nigeria is proposed as
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Europe (03): Ukraine (KM) swine, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Ukraine
Information received on [and dated] 12 May 2016 from Dr Oleksandr Verzhykhovskiy, deputy head, State Veterinary and Phytosanitary Service of Ukraine, Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food, Kiev, Ukraine
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 10 May 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 May 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: African swine fever virus
Nature of
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Information received on [and dated] 12 May 2016 from Dr Oleksandr Verzhykhovskiy, deputy head, State Veterinary and Phytosanitary Service of Ukraine, Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food, Kiev, Ukraine
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 10 May 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 May 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: African swine fever virus
Nature of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed illness, pinniped - Bering Sea: ribbon seal, continues
Undiagnosed -- Worldwide/Unknown
Five years after a mysterious and sometimes fatal disease struck Arctic Alaska ringed seals, causing them to lose their fur or develop bleeding lesions, there are signs of the disorder or something similar to it among a different species of ice-dwelling seals.
Federal scientists who just completed a survey of ice seals in the Bering Sea found several ribbon seals with bald patches, including one that was almost completely bald.
Of the 10 ribbon seals found, sampled, and tagged during the
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Five years after a mysterious and sometimes fatal disease struck Arctic Alaska ringed seals, causing them to lose their fur or develop bleeding lesions, there are signs of the disorder or something similar to it among a different species of ice-dwelling seals.
Federal scientists who just completed a survey of ice seals in the Bering Sea found several ribbon seals with bald patches, including one that was almost completely bald.
Of the 10 ribbon seals found, sampled, and tagged during the
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PRO/EDR> Gastroenteritis - Canada: (AB)
Norovirus -- Canada
They fled from a wildfire hundreds of square kilometres in size. Now a growing number of evacuees from Fort McMurray [Alberta, Canada] are coping with a microscopic stomach bug.
An outbreak of suspected viral gastroenteritis has doubled to 105 cases as of [Tue 10 May 2016] from 40 to 50 a day earlier among people evacuated from harm's way as fires threatened Fort McMurray and other communities, said Dr Chris Sikora, Edmonton zone senior medical officer of health for Alberta Health
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They fled from a wildfire hundreds of square kilometres in size. Now a growing number of evacuees from Fort McMurray [Alberta, Canada] are coping with a microscopic stomach bug.
An outbreak of suspected viral gastroenteritis has doubled to 105 cases as of [Tue 10 May 2016] from 40 to 50 a day earlier among people evacuated from harm's way as fires threatened Fort McMurray and other communities, said Dr Chris Sikora, Edmonton zone senior medical officer of health for Alberta Health
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (15): Mongolia
Measles -- Mongolia
Mongolia launched a nationwide vaccination campaign on [Thu 12 May 2016] to combat a serious measles outbreak, targeting 18 to 30-year-olds.
According to the Mongolian Health Ministry, as of 6 May [2016], a total of 19 194 measles cases were recorded nationwide and 59 infants died of measles infection.
The ministry said most of the infected were students and infants.
United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) provided the current batch of measles vaccines for around 624 000
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Mongolia launched a nationwide vaccination campaign on [Thu 12 May 2016] to combat a serious measles outbreak, targeting 18 to 30-year-olds.
According to the Mongolian Health Ministry, as of 6 May [2016], a total of 19 194 measles cases were recorded nationwide and 59 infants died of measles infection.
The ministry said most of the infected were students and infants.
United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) provided the current batch of measles vaccines for around 624 000
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PRO/AH/EDR> Red tide - Chile (02): salmon
Algae -- Chile
A "red tide" outbreak is widening in southern Chile's fishing-rich waters, the government said on [Wed 11 May 2016], deepening what is already believed to be one of the country's worst environmental crises in recent years.
The red tide -- an algal bloom that turns the sea water red and makes seafood toxic -- is a common, naturally recurring phenomenon in southern Chile, but the extent of the current outbreak is unprecedented.
The southern region of Los Lagos has been affected in recent
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A "red tide" outbreak is widening in southern Chile's fishing-rich waters, the government said on [Wed 11 May 2016], deepening what is already believed to be one of the country's worst environmental crises in recent years.
The red tide -- an algal bloom that turns the sea water red and makes seafood toxic -- is a common, naturally recurring phenomenon in southern Chile, but the extent of the current outbreak is unprecedented.
The southern region of Los Lagos has been affected in recent
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PRO/EDR> Varicella - USA (02): (MI)
Chicken Pox -- United States
State health officials say they are seeing a large spike in the number of chickenpox [varicella] cases so far this year [2016], mostly in people who were not vaccinated.
There were about 239 cases statewide through April [2016], the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services [MDHHS] said in a Wednesday release, which works out to an about 57 percent increase in the number of cases over the same time period last year [2015].
Chickenpox is highly contagious, the health department
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State health officials say they are seeing a large spike in the number of chickenpox [varicella] cases so far this year [2016], mostly in people who were not vaccinated.
There were about 239 cases statewide through April [2016], the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services [MDHHS] said in a Wednesday release, which works out to an about 57 percent increase in the number of cases over the same time period last year [2015].
Chickenpox is highly contagious, the health department
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (42): India (KA) HPAI H5N1, poultry, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- India
Information received on 12 May 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: 1 May 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 7 May 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 27 Apr 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian
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Information received on 12 May 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: 1 May 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 7 May 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 27 Apr 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian
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PRO/EDR> Undiagnosed rash outbreak - Dominican Republic (02): (AL) comment
Rash -- Dominican Republic
On [10 May 2016], the local health authorities were notified by the [General Directorate of Epidemiology], of the occurrence of a likely outbreak characterized by skin lesions in a school community. The rapid response team began field research to determine the magnitude of the event, assess risk conditions, conduct active search, confirm the outbreak, and implement control measures.
Interviews with management and schoolteachers, pupils/affected girls and their parents were made. The center
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On [10 May 2016], the local health authorities were notified by the [General Directorate of Epidemiology], of the occurrence of a likely outbreak characterized by skin lesions in a school community. The rapid response team began field research to determine the magnitude of the event, assess risk conditions, conduct active search, confirm the outbreak, and implement control measures.
Interviews with management and schoolteachers, pupils/affected girls and their parents were made. The center
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hemorrhagic septicemia - Kazakhstan (02): (AT) bovine, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Kazakhstan
Information received on [and dated] 12 May 2016 from Dr Samat Tyulegenov, director general, RSE "National Reference Center for Veterinary", Ministry of Agriculture, Astana, Kazakhstan
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 27 Apr 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 6 May 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 5 Jun 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: _Pasteurella
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Information received on [and dated] 12 May 2016 from Dr Samat Tyulegenov, director general, RSE "National Reference Center for Veterinary", Ministry of Agriculture, Astana, Kazakhstan
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 27 Apr 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 6 May 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 5 Jun 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: _Pasteurella
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Thursday 12 May 2016
PRO/PL> Undiagnosed disease, cassava - Nigeria: (RI)
Undiagnosed -- Nigeria
Farmers in Rivers State are worried over the strange death of newly planted cassava crops.
They said most of the crops planted this year [2016] died few weeks after sprouting.
While some link the development to heat from the scorching sun, others believe the death is as a result of a strange disease.
Most of the cassava farmers have started replanting as a result of the disease. A farmer said, "The major implication of the replanting exercise is that one had spent more money to buy
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Farmers in Rivers State are worried over the strange death of newly planted cassava crops.
They said most of the crops planted this year [2016] died few weeks after sprouting.
While some link the development to heat from the scorching sun, others believe the death is as a result of a strange disease.
Most of the cassava farmers have started replanting as a result of the disease. A farmer said, "The major implication of the replanting exercise is that one had spent more money to buy
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Namibia: (OW) susp, denied
Foot and Mouth -- Namibia
Chief veterinary officer of the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) Dr Milton Maseke yesterday assured Namibians that the country is still foot-and-mouth disease [FMD] free.
He was reacting to media reports circulating about a new outbreak of FMD in Ohangwena Region, calling such claims false and devoid of any truth.
At an urgent media briefing yesterday [Wed 11 May 2016], Maseke dismissed the claims of Governor Usko Nghaamwa, who told Nampa that the re-appearance of the disease was
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Chief veterinary officer of the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) Dr Milton Maseke yesterday assured Namibians that the country is still foot-and-mouth disease [FMD] free.
He was reacting to media reports circulating about a new outbreak of FMD in Ohangwena Region, calling such claims false and devoid of any truth.
At an urgent media briefing yesterday [Wed 11 May 2016], Maseke dismissed the claims of Governor Usko Nghaamwa, who told Nampa that the re-appearance of the disease was
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PRO/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (54): Angola
Yellow Fever -- Angola
Coordinated effort is required to boost production and improve stewardship of yellow fever vaccine as mass vaccination campaigns get under way in southern Africa, especially as the risk of outbreaks spurred by travel and vector density remains a global concern, a top World Health Organization (WHO) official said today [10 May 2016].
Sylvie Briand, MD, PhD, MPH, director of the WHO's Department of Pandemic and Epidemic Diseases, said that, as of yesterday [9 May 2016], yellow fever totals in
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Coordinated effort is required to boost production and improve stewardship of yellow fever vaccine as mass vaccination campaigns get under way in southern Africa, especially as the risk of outbreaks spurred by travel and vector density remains a global concern, a top World Health Organization (WHO) official said today [10 May 2016].
Sylvie Briand, MD, PhD, MPH, director of the WHO's Department of Pandemic and Epidemic Diseases, said that, as of yesterday [9 May 2016], yellow fever totals in
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PRO/EDR> Malaria: Live Attenuated Vaccine Provides Protection
Malaria -- Worldwide/Unknown
Taken from the WHO webpage: There were about 214 million cases of malaria in 2015 and an estimated 438 000 deaths. Most deaths occur among children living in Africa where a child dies every minute from malaria. Country-level burden estimates available for 2015 show that an estimated 78 percent of malaria deaths occur in just 15 countries. Together, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria account for over 40 percent of the estimated total of malaria deaths globally.
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Taken from the WHO webpage: There were about 214 million cases of malaria in 2015 and an estimated 438 000 deaths. Most deaths occur among children living in Africa where a child dies every minute from malaria. Country-level burden estimates available for 2015 show that an estimated 78 percent of malaria deaths occur in just 15 countries. Together, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria account for over 40 percent of the estimated total of malaria deaths globally.
About Sanaria Inc.
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (06): Nigeria cVDPV environmental sample, global, RFI
Polio, Vaccine Complication -- Nigeria
Despite recording the 1st case of type 2 circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV2) in Maiduguri district of Borno province, Nigeria is on course towards being certified polio- free by the World Health Organisation (WHO) after July 2017.
And in response to this outbreak, Nigeria is planning to conduct the 1st ever campaign using monovalent oral polio vaccine type 2 even as the Director General of the WHO has authorized the vaccine release from the global stockpile. Sub-National
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Despite recording the 1st case of type 2 circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV2) in Maiduguri district of Borno province, Nigeria is on course towards being certified polio- free by the World Health Organisation (WHO) after July 2017.
And in response to this outbreak, Nigeria is planning to conduct the 1st ever campaign using monovalent oral polio vaccine type 2 even as the Director General of the WHO has authorized the vaccine release from the global stockpile. Sub-National
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (14): Sudan, South Sudan, USA (TN)
Measles -- Sudan
Between 1 Jan and 29 Apr 2016, out of 2546 suspected cases with fever and rash, 907 were confirmed as measles (465 confirmed by laboratory and 442 epidemiologically linked to lab confirmed cases), according to the Sudanese Ministry of Health (MoH).
According to the latest humanitarian bulletin by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), compared to the similar period of 2015, the numbers are considerably lower. During the same period of 2015, there were
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Between 1 Jan and 29 Apr 2016, out of 2546 suspected cases with fever and rash, 907 were confirmed as measles (465 confirmed by laboratory and 442 epidemiologically linked to lab confirmed cases), according to the Sudanese Ministry of Health (MoH).
According to the latest humanitarian bulletin by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), compared to the similar period of 2015, the numbers are considerably lower. During the same period of 2015, there were
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Wednesday 11 May 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Influenza, canine - USA (03): (IL)
Canine Influenza -- United States
Canine influenza (CI) has sickened "hundreds" of dogs in the Bloomington-Normal area in the past few days so veterinarians are urging dog owners to keep their pets away from other dogs and to call their vet if their dog shows signs. "The most important thing we should do is to keep our dogs at home until we have this (outbreak) under control," said Dr. Kirsten Pieper of the Animal Emergency Clinic of McLean County.
Though rarely fatal, CI is worrisome because few dogs have been exposed to
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Canine influenza (CI) has sickened "hundreds" of dogs in the Bloomington-Normal area in the past few days so veterinarians are urging dog owners to keep their pets away from other dogs and to call their vet if their dog shows signs. "The most important thing we should do is to keep our dogs at home until we have this (outbreak) under control," said Dr. Kirsten Pieper of the Animal Emergency Clinic of McLean County.
Though rarely fatal, CI is worrisome because few dogs have been exposed to
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://bit.ly/1WqUDJE
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