Pests -- South Africa
When a meat-loving Pietermaritzburg woman took a bite of a steak and kidney pie, it caused her body to react in a life-threatening way. But what RM, 31, didn't know is that she had developed a rare allergy which would prevent her from eating meat again.
After suffering several anaphylactic shocks from ingesting meat, she was diagnosed with alpha-gal in August [2016]. RM is the 1st known case in KwaZulu-Natal [KZN]. The allergy was identified in America in 2009 and was discovered to be
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Monday 31 October 2016
PRO/PL> Septoria, wheat - Australia: emerging strains
Other Plant Disease -- Australia
For the 1st time since 2001, significant levels of septoria tritici blotch (STB) [have been identified] in commercial wheat crops in New South Wales. Andrew Milgate, [NSW Department of Primary Industries] (DPI) said: "The severity of infection is concerning. STB has become a significant foliar disease in regions of Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. Re-emergence of STB in NSW poses a threat in high rainfall areas."
Dr Milgate said changes in virulence to variety resistance and the
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For the 1st time since 2001, significant levels of septoria tritici blotch (STB) [have been identified] in commercial wheat crops in New South Wales. Andrew Milgate, [NSW Department of Primary Industries] (DPI) said: "The severity of infection is concerning. STB has become a significant foliar disease in regions of Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. Re-emergence of STB in NSW poses a threat in high rainfall areas."
Dr Milgate said changes in virulence to variety resistance and the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - Canada (02): (AB) herds quarantined
Bovine TB -- Canada
At least 30 ranches in southeast Alberta are under quarantine after the discovery of a single case of bovine tuberculosis [TB], leaving producers unable to sell their animals and fearful their income for the year may evaporate. "It's just plain bad," said Alberta Beef Producers chair Bob Lowe, who met with many of the affected producers in Brooks on Thu [27 Oct 2016] evening. "You go out there and talk to those guys, and it's absolutely devastating. And they can't get any answers -- they don't
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At least 30 ranches in southeast Alberta are under quarantine after the discovery of a single case of bovine tuberculosis [TB], leaving producers unable to sell their animals and fearful their income for the year may evaporate. "It's just plain bad," said Alberta Beef Producers chair Bob Lowe, who met with many of the affected producers in Brooks on Thu [27 Oct 2016] evening. "You go out there and talk to those guys, and it's absolutely devastating. And they can't get any answers -- they don't
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease - Australia (03): RHDV1 K5, rabbit control
Other Animal Disease -- Australia
A new virus aimed at wiping out the wild rabbit population will be trialled across Victoria next year [2017].
A naturally occurring Korean variant of the rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus -- known as RHDV1 K5 -- will be released at 418 sites across Australia where rabbit populations have demonstrated resistance to the existing strains.
The strain is expected to affect up to 40 per cent of wild rabbits in colder and wetter climates.
Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce said Australia had
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A new virus aimed at wiping out the wild rabbit population will be trialled across Victoria next year [2017].
A naturally occurring Korean variant of the rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus -- known as RHDV1 K5 -- will be released at 418 sites across Australia where rabbit populations have demonstrated resistance to the existing strains.
The strain is expected to affect up to 40 per cent of wild rabbits in colder and wetter climates.
Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce said Australia had
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PRO/EDR> Foodborne Illness - USA (05): (WY) rancid tortilla chips, 2015
Foodborne Illness -- United States
On 12 Oct 2015, a county health department notified the Wyoming Department of Health of an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness among residents and staff members at a local correctional facility. The majority of ill persons reported onset of symptoms within 1-3 hours after eating lunch served at the facility cafeteria at noon on [11 Oct 2015]. Residents and staff members reported that tortilla chips served at the lunch tasted and smelled like chemicals. The Wyoming Department of Health and
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On 12 Oct 2015, a county health department notified the Wyoming Department of Health of an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness among residents and staff members at a local correctional facility. The majority of ill persons reported onset of symptoms within 1-3 hours after eating lunch served at the facility cafeteria at noon on [11 Oct 2015]. Residents and staff members reported that tortilla chips served at the lunch tasted and smelled like chemicals. The Wyoming Department of Health and
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Sunday 30 October 2016
PRO/EDR> Acute flaccid myelitis - North America (05): USA
Other Human Disease -- United States
Eight children in Western Washington have been hospitalized this fall [2016] with acute neurologic illnesses, and health investigators are trying to determine whether the children are suffering from an extremely rare syndrome that causes varying degrees of paralysis similar to polio.
The children had a range of types and severity of symptoms, but all had a loss of strength or movement in one or more arms or legs. Doctors emphasized the syndrome is not contagious.
National health experts
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Eight children in Western Washington have been hospitalized this fall [2016] with acute neurologic illnesses, and health investigators are trying to determine whether the children are suffering from an extremely rare syndrome that causes varying degrees of paralysis similar to polio.
The children had a range of types and severity of symptoms, but all had a loss of strength or movement in one or more arms or legs. Doctors emphasized the syndrome is not contagious.
National health experts
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PRO/AH> Ebola update (64): news, research
Ebola -- Worldwide/Unknown
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PRO/EDR> Varicella: sudden hearing loss
Chicken Pox -- Worldwide/Unknown
Sudden Hearing Loss in an Adolescent Patient. When is it an emergency? By J Gurley, C Hill, S Haley, and C Bailey.
Hearing loss is common in all ages and has 3 main categories: conductive, sensorineural and mixed. The leading causes of conductive hearing loss are cerumen impaction, otitis media and otosclerosis. The main causes of sensorineural hearing loss include inherited disorders, noise exposure and presbycusis. (1) This adolescent case study focuses on diagnosis of a potentially
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Sudden Hearing Loss in an Adolescent Patient. When is it an emergency? By J Gurley, C Hill, S Haley, and C Bailey.
Hearing loss is common in all ages and has 3 main categories: conductive, sensorineural and mixed. The leading causes of conductive hearing loss are cerumen impaction, otitis media and otosclerosis. The main causes of sensorineural hearing loss include inherited disorders, noise exposure and presbycusis. (1) This adolescent case study focuses on diagnosis of a potentially
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (44): narcolepsy, vaccine associated
Vaccine Complication -- Worldwide/Unknown
A multinational retrospective analysis failed to confirm a possible association between pediatric narcolepsy and the AS03- and MF-59-adjuvanted monovalent pandemic H1N1 vaccines, according to authors of a poster presentation at IDWeek 2016.
However, geographic variation might have complicated efforts to assess such an association, and the study's statistical power for assessing risk after MF-59 vaccine was "limited," they cautioned.
"Overall, our results do not support an association
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A multinational retrospective analysis failed to confirm a possible association between pediatric narcolepsy and the AS03- and MF-59-adjuvanted monovalent pandemic H1N1 vaccines, according to authors of a poster presentation at IDWeek 2016.
However, geographic variation might have complicated efforts to assess such an association, and the study's statistical power for assessing risk after MF-59 vaccine was "limited," they cautioned.
"Overall, our results do not support an association
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PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis, canine - USA: (WI) canine
Brucellosis -- United States
Gregory's Gift of Hope Animal Shelter in New Richmond will remain quarantined until 1 Dec 2016 after an outbreak of canine brucellosis.
Canine brucellosis is a reproductive disease that affects dogs, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
Several animals from the rescue have been infected by the [bacterium], according to a press release from the organization. Gregory's said anyone who has adopted a dog between 15 Jun 2015 and 1 Sep 2016 should have the animal tested
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Gregory's Gift of Hope Animal Shelter in New Richmond will remain quarantined until 1 Dec 2016 after an outbreak of canine brucellosis.
Canine brucellosis is a reproductive disease that affects dogs, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
Several animals from the rescue have been infected by the [bacterium], according to a press release from the organization. Gregory's said anyone who has adopted a dog between 15 Jun 2015 and 1 Sep 2016 should have the animal tested
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PRO/AH/EDR> Mycobacterium bovis - UK: (England) ex S. Africa, animal-to-person transm., 2013
Bovine TB -- South Africa
"If this is it, what am I going to do with my remaining few months?" wondered the vet while lying in a hospital bed. He's one of more than 100 000 people who catch tuberculosis from animals each year, an issue the World Health Organization says has been ignored for decades. The brutal infection led to him losing nearly 7.5kg in weight as it settled in his chest.
[The vet] was testing stress levels in wildebeest near Kruger National Park in South Africa in 2013 when he thinks he was
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"If this is it, what am I going to do with my remaining few months?" wondered the vet while lying in a hospital bed. He's one of more than 100 000 people who catch tuberculosis from animals each year, an issue the World Health Organization says has been ignored for decades. The brutal infection led to him losing nearly 7.5kg in weight as it settled in his chest.
[The vet] was testing stress levels in wildebeest near Kruger National Park in South Africa in 2013 when he thinks he was
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (42): Sweden, vaccine efficacy study
Influenza -- Sweden
Abstract
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Real-world estimates of seasonal influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) are important for early detection of vaccine failure. We developed a method for evaluating real-time in-season vaccine effectiveness (IVE) and overall seasonal VE. In a retrospective, register-based, cohort study including all 2 million individuals in Stockholm County, Sweden, during the influenza seasons from 2011/12 to 2014/15, vaccination status was obtained from Stockholm's vaccine register. Main
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Abstract
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Real-world estimates of seasonal influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) are important for early detection of vaccine failure. We developed a method for evaluating real-time in-season vaccine effectiveness (IVE) and overall seasonal VE. In a retrospective, register-based, cohort study including all 2 million individuals in Stockholm County, Sweden, during the influenza seasons from 2011/12 to 2014/15, vaccination status was obtained from Stockholm's vaccine register. Main
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PRO/AH/EDR> Influenza (43): USA (OH) H3N2 variant outbreak
Influenza H3N2 -- United States
On 3 Aug 2016, the Ohio Department of Health Laboratory reported to CDC that a respiratory specimen collected on 28 Jul 2016 from a male aged 13 years who attended an agricultural fair in Ohio during 22-29 Jul 2016, and subsequently developed a respiratory illness, tested positive by real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) for influenza A(H3N2) variant* (H3N2v). The respiratory specimen was collected as part of routine influenza surveillance activities.
The next
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On 3 Aug 2016, the Ohio Department of Health Laboratory reported to CDC that a respiratory specimen collected on 28 Jul 2016 from a male aged 13 years who attended an agricultural fair in Ohio during 22-29 Jul 2016, and subsequently developed a respiratory illness, tested positive by real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) for influenza A(H3N2) variant* (H3N2v). The respiratory specimen was collected as part of routine influenza surveillance activities.
The next
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PRO/EDR> Hand, foot & mouth disease (02): USA (Northern Mariana Islands), Grenada
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease -- Northern Mariana Islands [United States]
Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. [CHCC] Chief Executive Officer Esther Muna says there have been 7 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) confirmed at the Commonwealth Health Center's emergency department in the past month, and 1 case at the hospital's Children's Clinic.
But there have been no cases identified since 20 Oct 2016, she said.
HFMD is a viral infection that can be spread through close personal contact, coughing or sneezing, contact with feces or sharing of straws, cups,
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Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. [CHCC] Chief Executive Officer Esther Muna says there have been 7 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) confirmed at the Commonwealth Health Center's emergency department in the past month, and 1 case at the hospital's Children's Clinic.
But there have been no cases identified since 20 Oct 2016, she said.
HFMD is a viral infection that can be spread through close personal contact, coughing or sneezing, contact with feces or sharing of straws, cups,
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Saturday 29 October 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis & other - India (28): (OR), human, porcine
Japanese Encephalitis -- India
Japanese encephalitis claims 2 more lives in Odisha, toll mounts to 72. The deceased has been identified as a boy in the Badali village in Korukonda. Earlier in the morning a 5-year-old boy died at Malkangiri district HQ hospital.
Health Minister Pradeep Amat and Secretary Arti Ahuja on Thursday [27 Oct 2016] visited some villages in Malkangiri district and took stock of the situation arising out of the deadly Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus there.
The district Collector and the CDMO
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Japanese encephalitis claims 2 more lives in Odisha, toll mounts to 72. The deceased has been identified as a boy in the Badali village in Korukonda. Earlier in the morning a 5-year-old boy died at Malkangiri district HQ hospital.
Health Minister Pradeep Amat and Secretary Arti Ahuja on Thursday [27 Oct 2016] visited some villages in Malkangiri district and took stock of the situation arising out of the deadly Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus there.
The district Collector and the CDMO
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (108): Saudi Arabia (QS, HS) new cases
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
As of 13:00 [1:00 PM] today [29 Oct 2016], there have been a total of:
1471 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
615 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.8 percent]
848 recoveries, and
8 currently active cases (including one asymptomatic case).
Since the last ProMED-mail update (24 Oct 2016) there have been a total of:
2 newly confirmed cases
1 newly reported fatality, and
2 newly reported recoveries.
Information on newly reported cases (2):
Sat 29 Oct
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As of 13:00 [1:00 PM] today [29 Oct 2016], there have been a total of:
1471 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
615 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.8 percent]
848 recoveries, and
8 currently active cases (including one asymptomatic case).
Since the last ProMED-mail update (24 Oct 2016) there have been a total of:
2 newly confirmed cases
1 newly reported fatality, and
2 newly reported recoveries.
Information on newly reported cases (2):
Sat 29 Oct
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PRO/AH/EDR> Peste des petits ruminants (02): FAO/OIE control/eradication campaign
Peste des petits ruminants -- Worldwide/Unknown
Since it was 1st identified in Côte d'Ivoire in 1942, PPR has spread to some 70 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia -- in September 2016, Mongolia reported its 1st-ever case of PPR. Over 80 percent of the world's sheep and goats are found in these regions, where many families rely heavily on products like goat milk, mutton and wool for their nutrition and livelihoods. FAO estimates some 300 million small-scale farming families worldwide depend on small ruminants for food and
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Since it was 1st identified in Côte d'Ivoire in 1942, PPR has spread to some 70 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia -- in September 2016, Mongolia reported its 1st-ever case of PPR. Over 80 percent of the world's sheep and goats are found in these regions, where many families rely heavily on products like goat milk, mutton and wool for their nutrition and livelihoods. FAO estimates some 300 million small-scale farming families worldwide depend on small ruminants for food and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (109): Angola, Congo DR, WHO
Yellow Fever -- Angola
Key updates
Angola epidemiological update (as of 20 Oct [2016]):
- The last confirmed case had symptom onset on 23 Jun [2016].
- Two new probable cases without a history of yellow fever vaccination were reported from Kwanza Sul province in the last week.
- Phase 2 of the vaccination campaign is ongoing, targeting more than 2 million people in 10 provinces.
Democratic Republic of the Congo epidemiological update (as of 26 Oct [2016]):
- The last confirmed non-sylvatic case had symptom
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Key updates
Angola epidemiological update (as of 20 Oct [2016]):
- The last confirmed case had symptom onset on 23 Jun [2016].
- Two new probable cases without a history of yellow fever vaccination were reported from Kwanza Sul province in the last week.
- Phase 2 of the vaccination campaign is ongoing, targeting more than 2 million people in 10 provinces.
Democratic Republic of the Congo epidemiological update (as of 26 Oct [2016]):
- The last confirmed non-sylvatic case had symptom
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (54): Australia ex Japan, Liberia, Romania, USA SSPE
Measles -- Japan
Health authorities have issued a warning for West Australians to be on alert for measles after a passenger flying from Tokyo to Perth, via Singapore, was diagnosed with the infection.
WA [West Australia] Health Medical Epidemiologist Dr Gary Dowse said the male passenger was infectious to other passengers after he had been holidaying in Japan.
Dr Dowse said the passenger could have also infected other people who came into contact with him at several other Perth locations.
The
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Health authorities have issued a warning for West Australians to be on alert for measles after a passenger flying from Tokyo to Perth, via Singapore, was diagnosed with the infection.
WA [West Australia] Health Medical Epidemiologist Dr Gary Dowse said the male passenger was infectious to other passengers after he had been holidaying in Japan.
Dr Dowse said the passenger could have also infected other people who came into contact with him at several other Perth locations.
The
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PRO/AH/EDR> Invasive mosquito - Canada (02): (ON)
Pests -- Canada
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit says a yellow fever mosquito [_Aedes aegypti_] was discovered in Windsor [Ontario]. The health unit announced the news Friday morning [28 Oct 2016] and said it will continue to monitor the situation.
This type of mosquito is thought to be responsible for the majority of human cases of the Zika virus worldwide.
The health unit's Dr. Gary Kirk believes it's the 1st in Canada, but said there is "no risk of the Zika virus."
Public health officials
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The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit says a yellow fever mosquito [_Aedes aegypti_] was discovered in Windsor [Ontario]. The health unit announced the news Friday morning [28 Oct 2016] and said it will continue to monitor the situation.
This type of mosquito is thought to be responsible for the majority of human cases of the Zika virus worldwide.
The health unit's Dr. Gary Kirk believes it's the 1st in Canada, but said there is "no risk of the Zika virus."
Public health officials
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PRO/EDR> Malaria (03): imported
Malaria -- Worldwide/Unknown
An international study [] led by the University of Southampton shows the UK and France experience the highest number of malaria cases imported from other countries. Research led by WorldPop, based at the University, examined and mapped the movement of the disease from endemic countries (those where malaria is regularly found in the population) to around 40 countries defined as being malaria-free or non-endemic (such as the UK).
Findings, published in the journal The Lancet Infectious
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An international study [] led by the University of Southampton shows the UK and France experience the highest number of malaria cases imported from other countries. Research led by WorldPop, based at the University, examined and mapped the movement of the disease from endemic countries (those where malaria is regularly found in the population) to around 40 countries defined as being malaria-free or non-endemic (such as the UK).
Findings, published in the journal The Lancet Infectious
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis, visceral - Brazil: (MG) children
Leishmaniasis -- Brazil
A 5-month-old baby died of leishmaniasis on Monday (24 Oct 2016) in the Municipal Hospital Governador Valadares. The child was hospitalized last weekend [22-23 Oct 2016?] and was undergoing treatment. This is the 1st death due to leishmaniasis in the city [Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais state] in 2016. In the same hospital, a 2-year-old was also hospitalized, diagnosed with visceral leishmaniasis.
According to the Municipality Office of Communication, this year [2016] there were 15
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A 5-month-old baby died of leishmaniasis on Monday (24 Oct 2016) in the Municipal Hospital Governador Valadares. The child was hospitalized last weekend [22-23 Oct 2016?] and was undergoing treatment. This is the 1st death due to leishmaniasis in the city [Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais state] in 2016. In the same hospital, a 2-year-old was also hospitalized, diagnosed with visceral leishmaniasis.
According to the Municipality Office of Communication, this year [2016] there were 15
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PRO/EDR> Ocular herpes: VR headsets, RFI
Herpes -- Worldwide/Unknown
A YouTuber causes a scare among virtual reality fans after posting an anonymous conversation that links an ocular herpes outbreak to those who have shared a VR [virtual reality] headset.
Virtual reality fans recently received some good news when it was announced that the PlayStation VR outsold every other console on the market in Japan during its 1st week. Virtual reality hasn't quite completely taken the games industry by storm, due in large part to the high price of entry associated with
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A YouTuber causes a scare among virtual reality fans after posting an anonymous conversation that links an ocular herpes outbreak to those who have shared a VR [virtual reality] headset.
Virtual reality fans recently received some good news when it was announced that the PlayStation VR outsold every other console on the market in Japan during its 1st week. Virtual reality hasn't quite completely taken the games industry by storm, due in large part to the high price of entry associated with
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Friday 28 October 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (86): Netherlands (NB) poultry, LPAI H5, OIE
Avian Influenza -- Netherlands
Information received on [and dated] 28 Oct 2016 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, Chief Veterinary Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, The Hague, Netherlands
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 26 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 27 Oct 2016
Reason for notification: Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 13 Aug 2015
Manifestation of disease:
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Information received on [and dated] 28 Oct 2016 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, Chief Veterinary Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, The Hague, Netherlands
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 26 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 27 Oct 2016
Reason for notification: Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 13 Aug 2015
Manifestation of disease:
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PRO/AH> Foot & mouth disease - Russia (06): (VL) bovine, st Asia 1, recall, intl. impact
Foot and Mouth -- Russia
"All activities applied in combating FMD in the Vladimir region should be transparent; comprehensive information should be provided in the country and abroad," President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with rice producers in Sochi. He also requested support for the victims [animal owners].
"You have good people working on the matter; I do not doubt their qualifications. The only thing that I would like to ask is that nothing be hidden; the work should be transparent, clear in our country.
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"All activities applied in combating FMD in the Vladimir region should be transparent; comprehensive information should be provided in the country and abroad," President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with rice producers in Sochi. He also requested support for the victims [animal owners].
"You have good people working on the matter; I do not doubt their qualifications. The only thing that I would like to ask is that nothing be hidden; the work should be transparent, clear in our country.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Zambia (02): (NR) bovine, st. pending, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Zambia
Information received on [and dated] 28 Oct 2016 Dr Yona Sinkala, Director, Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Lusaka, Zambia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 13 Oct 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2 Apr 2012
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: foot and mouth disease virus
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Information received on [and dated] 28 Oct 2016 Dr Yona Sinkala, Director, Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Lusaka, Zambia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 13 Oct 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2 Apr 2012
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: foot and mouth disease virus
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PRO> Syphilis - USA (12): evaluation, rapid point-of-care screening test
Syphilis -- United States
Matthias J, Dwiggins P, Totten Y, Blackmore C, Wilson C, Peterman TA.
In December 2014, the Food and Drug Administration granted the 1st-ever Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments waiver for a rapid treponemal syphilis screening test, Syphilis Health Check (SHC) (1). SHC is a new tool for public health programs to combat increasing syphilis rates, specifically among persons without a prior syphilis infection. SHC can be performed by nonlaboratorian health care personnel and results are
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Matthias J, Dwiggins P, Totten Y, Blackmore C, Wilson C, Peterman TA.
In December 2014, the Food and Drug Administration granted the 1st-ever Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments waiver for a rapid treponemal syphilis screening test, Syphilis Health Check (SHC) (1). SHC is a new tool for public health programs to combat increasing syphilis rates, specifically among persons without a prior syphilis infection. SHC can be performed by nonlaboratorian health care personnel and results are
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PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (35): Africa, Asia
Cholera -- Worldwide/Unknown
1. Guerrant RL, Carneiro-Filho BA, Dillingham RA. Cholera, diarrhea, and oral rehydration therapy: triumph and indictment. Clin Infect Dis. 2003; 37(3): 398-405; available at .
2. Gregorio GV, Gonzales ML, Dans LF, Martinez EG. Polymer-based oral rehydration solution for treating acute watery diarrhoea. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009; (2): CD006519. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006519.pub2; available at .
3. Gore SM, Fontaine O, Pierce NF. Impact of rice based oral rehydration solution on stool
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1. Guerrant RL, Carneiro-Filho BA, Dillingham RA. Cholera, diarrhea, and oral rehydration therapy: triumph and indictment. Clin Infect Dis. 2003; 37(3): 398-405; available at .
2. Gregorio GV, Gonzales ML, Dans LF, Martinez EG. Polymer-based oral rehydration solution for treating acute watery diarrhoea. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009; (2): CD006519. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006519.pub2; available at .
3. Gore SM, Fontaine O, Pierce NF. Impact of rice based oral rehydration solution on stool
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths, aye-aye lemurs - USA: (NC) primate facility, RFI
Undiagnosed -- United States
Four of the Duke Lemur Center's endangered aye-ayes have died from unknown causes, the University announced [Wed 26 Oct 2016].
A total of 2 females and 2 males -- ranging in age from 7 to 28 [years] -- succumbed to a mysterious ailment in rapid succession. The lemurs were named Morticia, Norman Bates, Merlin, and Angelique.
"We have experienced a tragedy," the Lemur Center's Director Anne Yoder said in the release. "The staff is devastated."
Tuesday afternoon [25 Oct 2016], 2 lemurs
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Four of the Duke Lemur Center's endangered aye-ayes have died from unknown causes, the University announced [Wed 26 Oct 2016].
A total of 2 females and 2 males -- ranging in age from 7 to 28 [years] -- succumbed to a mysterious ailment in rapid succession. The lemurs were named Morticia, Norman Bates, Merlin, and Angelique.
"We have experienced a tragedy," the Lemur Center's Director Anne Yoder said in the release. "The staff is devastated."
Tuesday afternoon [25 Oct 2016], 2 lemurs
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (85): India (KL) poultry, H5N8, 1st outbreak, RFI
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- India
A number of wild birds died in National Zoological Park and Deer Park, both situated in Delhi and Zoological Park, Gwalior [Madhya Pradesh] in the preceding 2 weeks. Domesticated bird deaths (ducks) were reported this week [week of 24 Oct 2016] from Alappuzha District of Kerala. In all these instances, samples tested at the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases, Bhopal were found positive for avian influenza A(H5N8).
On the public health risk of avian influenza A(H5N8), World
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A number of wild birds died in National Zoological Park and Deer Park, both situated in Delhi and Zoological Park, Gwalior [Madhya Pradesh] in the preceding 2 weeks. Domesticated bird deaths (ducks) were reported this week [week of 24 Oct 2016] from Alappuzha District of Kerala. In all these instances, samples tested at the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases, Bhopal were found positive for avian influenza A(H5N8).
On the public health risk of avian influenza A(H5N8), World
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PRO/EDR> Syphilis - USA (11): (OR) rising incidence, men & women
Syphilis -- United States
Syphilis, a dangerous sexually transmitted disease, is spreading at a troubling rate in Lane County, health officials said Thursday [27 Oct 2016]. The number of reported syphilis cases in Lane County spiked from 2014 to 2015. An even higher total is expected in 2016, prompting public health officials to make broader education efforts.
The number of cases more than doubled from 21 in 2014 to 59 in 2015, said Jason Davis, spokesman for Lane County Public Health. This year [2016], 41 cases
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Syphilis, a dangerous sexually transmitted disease, is spreading at a troubling rate in Lane County, health officials said Thursday [27 Oct 2016]. The number of reported syphilis cases in Lane County spiked from 2014 to 2015. An even higher total is expected in 2016, prompting public health officials to make broader education efforts.
The number of cases more than doubled from 21 in 2014 to 59 in 2015, said Jason Davis, spokesman for Lane County Public Health. This year [2016], 41 cases
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PRO/AH/EDR> Strangles, equine - USA (03): (FL)
Strangles -- United States
21st: 25 Oct 2016; Miami-Dade County
20th: 19 Sep 2016; Hillsborough County
19th: 16 Aug 2016; Volusia County
18th: 22 Jul 2016; Marion County
17th: 26 May 2016; Levy County
15th & 16th: 2 May 2016; Marion and Alachua Counties
13th & 14th: 26 Apr 2016; Broward and Miami-Dade Counties
12th: 16 Mar 2016; Okeechobee County
11th: 9 Mar 2016; Miami-Dade County
9th & 10th: 5 Mar 2016; St Lucie and Miami-Dade Counties
7th & 8th: 24 Feb 2016; Orange and Sumter Counties
6th: 22 Feb 2016;
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21st: 25 Oct 2016; Miami-Dade County
20th: 19 Sep 2016; Hillsborough County
19th: 16 Aug 2016; Volusia County
18th: 22 Jul 2016; Marion County
17th: 26 May 2016; Levy County
15th & 16th: 2 May 2016; Marion and Alachua Counties
13th & 14th: 26 Apr 2016; Broward and Miami-Dade Counties
12th: 16 Mar 2016; Okeechobee County
11th: 9 Mar 2016; Miami-Dade County
9th & 10th: 5 Mar 2016; St Lucie and Miami-Dade Counties
7th & 8th: 24 Feb 2016; Orange and Sumter Counties
6th: 22 Feb 2016;
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foodborne illness - Kenya: (BA) camel meat, fatal, RFI
Foodborne Illness -- Kenya
1. Assin A, Al-Tawfig JA, Al-Rabeeah AA, et al: Epidemiological, demographic, and clinical characteristics of 47 cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus disease from Saudi Arabia: a descriptive study. Lancet Infect Dis 2013;13:752-761
2. Beatty ME, Ashford DA, Griffin PM, Tauxe RV, Sobel J: Gastrointestinal anthrax: Review of the literature. Arch Intern Med 2003;163:2527-2531
3. Maddah G, Abdollahi A, Katebi, M: Gastrointestinal anthrax: clinical experience in 5 cases. Caspian
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1. Assin A, Al-Tawfig JA, Al-Rabeeah AA, et al: Epidemiological, demographic, and clinical characteristics of 47 cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus disease from Saudi Arabia: a descriptive study. Lancet Infect Dis 2013;13:752-761
2. Beatty ME, Ashford DA, Griffin PM, Tauxe RV, Sobel J: Gastrointestinal anthrax: Review of the literature. Arch Intern Med 2003;163:2527-2531
3. Maddah G, Abdollahi A, Katebi, M: Gastrointestinal anthrax: clinical experience in 5 cases. Caspian
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus - Americas (25): Panama (HE,CC) equine, 1st rep, OIE
West Nile Virus -- Panama
Information received on [and dated] 26 Oct 2016 from Dr Bredio Velasco Denvers, [National Director of Animal Health, Ministry of Agricultural Development], Panama city, Panama
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 23 Aug 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Oct 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: West Nile virus
Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratory (advanced)
This event pertains to
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Information received on [and dated] 26 Oct 2016 from Dr Bredio Velasco Denvers, [National Director of Animal Health, Ministry of Agricultural Development], Panama city, Panama
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 23 Aug 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Oct 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: West Nile virus
Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratory (advanced)
This event pertains to
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PRO/EDR> Respiratory syncytial virus - Thailand: Nakhon Ratchasima
Respiratory Syncytial Virus -- Thailand
1. Nair H, Nokes DJ, Gessner BD, et al: Global burden of acute lower respiratory infections due to respiratory syncytial virus in young children: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet. 2010; 375(9725): 1545-55; available at .
2. Hall CB, Weinberg GA, Iwane MK, et al: The burden of respiratory syncytial virus infection in young children. N Engl J Med 2009; 360(6): 588-98; .
3. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The Jordan Report: accelerated development of vaccines
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1. Nair H, Nokes DJ, Gessner BD, et al: Global burden of acute lower respiratory infections due to respiratory syncytial virus in young children: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet. 2010; 375(9725): 1545-55; available at .
2. Hall CB, Weinberg GA, Iwane MK, et al: The burden of respiratory syncytial virus infection in young children. N Engl J Med 2009; 360(6): 588-98; .
3. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The Jordan Report: accelerated development of vaccines
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Salmonella tainted eggs linked to child’s death in Croatia
At least one person has died from a multi-country outbreak of Salmonella with investigations pointing to eggs as the source.
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PRO> Schistosomiasis - Liberia (02): (GB) comment
Schistosomiasis -- Liberia
Praziquantel in acute schistosomiasis (so called katayama syndrome) is no proper treatment and will not relieve the symptoms.
Also the treatment with steroids is doubtful, but will reduce the acute symptoms in some patients.
Praziquantel treatment should be delayed until approximately 3 months after fresh water contact when the trematode has fully developed.
Education and praziquantel mass administration in affected areas is another option to discuss.
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Florian Steiner,
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Praziquantel in acute schistosomiasis (so called katayama syndrome) is no proper treatment and will not relieve the symptoms.
Also the treatment with steroids is doubtful, but will reduce the acute symptoms in some patients.
Praziquantel treatment should be delayed until approximately 3 months after fresh water contact when the trematode has fully developed.
Education and praziquantel mass administration in affected areas is another option to discuss.
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Florian Steiner,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leptospirosis - India (06): (KA) fatal
Leptospirosis -- India
[According to a Times of India report, 4 deaths seen recently in Pethri (2), Iruvathoor, and Kundapur, have been attributed to leptospirosis, causing fear among the population in the Coastal Karnataka city [district] of Udupi.]
Health officials are currently trying to ease the tension among the public by creating awareness programs about the bacterial disease. Leptospirosis is caused by a corkscrew-shaped bacterium called _Leptospira interrogans_, is often referred to as "rat fever" due to
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[According to a Times of India report, 4 deaths seen recently in Pethri (2), Iruvathoor, and Kundapur, have been attributed to leptospirosis, causing fear among the population in the Coastal Karnataka city [district] of Udupi.]
Health officials are currently trying to ease the tension among the public by creating awareness programs about the bacterial disease. Leptospirosis is caused by a corkscrew-shaped bacterium called _Leptospira interrogans_, is often referred to as "rat fever" due to
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PRO/EDR> Undiagnosed illness - Philippines: (Oriental Mindoro) respiratory, fatal, RFI
Undiagnosed -- Philippines
To date, 12 Mangyan natives have died from an unknown respiratory disease that swept across 2 highland villages in nearby Baco municipality [Oriental Mindoro province, Mimaropa region] over the weekend [22-23 Oct 2016], a tribal leader said.
"Our brother Mangyans have already abandoned their homes and moved to safer grounds for fear that they may also be afflicted by the mysterious disease," said Alejandro Pablo, 67, an Alangan Mangyan tribal leader.
Pablo said 12 natives, including 3
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To date, 12 Mangyan natives have died from an unknown respiratory disease that swept across 2 highland villages in nearby Baco municipality [Oriental Mindoro province, Mimaropa region] over the weekend [22-23 Oct 2016], a tribal leader said.
"Our brother Mangyans have already abandoned their homes and moved to safer grounds for fear that they may also be afflicted by the mysterious disease," said Alejandro Pablo, 67, an Alangan Mangyan tribal leader.
Pablo said 12 natives, including 3
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PRO/PL> Root nematodes, rice - Cambodia: (southern)
Other Plant Disease -- Cambodia
Jon Eisenback and Paulo Viera, Virginia Polytechnic Institute [USA], conducted nematode surveys on rice in the south of [Cambodia]. They found that the rice fields they surveyed showed a significant loss of production caused by the rice root nematode.
"Every root we looked at had lesions," Eisenback said. The culprit was a parasitic nematode called _Hirschmanniella mucronata_. "Rice roots should be creamy white. These were speckled with brown and orange lesions."
He expects that these
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Jon Eisenback and Paulo Viera, Virginia Polytechnic Institute [USA], conducted nematode surveys on rice in the south of [Cambodia]. They found that the rice fields they surveyed showed a significant loss of production caused by the rice root nematode.
"Every root we looked at had lesions," Eisenback said. The culprit was a parasitic nematode called _Hirschmanniella mucronata_. "Rice roots should be creamy white. These were speckled with brown and orange lesions."
He expects that these
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Thursday 27 October 2016
PRO/ALL> Obituary: John Payne (Jack) Woodall, Co-founder of ProMED-mail
Chronic/Non-Infectious Disease -- Worldwide/Unknown
Jack was truly larger than life. I'll sorely miss his infectious humo(u)r, his insight, his dedication, and his generosity of spirit. Jack was a great inspiration, and remains one of my true heroes. His many contributions to science and to our lives will long be remembered and continue to inspire future generations.
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Charlie Calisher
Center for Infection and Immunity
Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
State University
Fort Collins, CO,
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Jack was truly larger than life. I'll sorely miss his infectious humo(u)r, his insight, his dedication, and his generosity of spirit. Jack was a great inspiration, and remains one of my true heroes. His many contributions to science and to our lives will long be remembered and continue to inspire future generations.
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Charlie Calisher
Center for Infection and Immunity
Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
State University
Fort Collins, CO,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies - Kazakhstan: (SK) canine, OIE
Rabies -- Worldwide/Unknown
Information received on [and dated] on 27 Oct 2016 from Dr Samat Tyulegenov, Director General, RSE "National Reference Center for Veterinary", Ministry of Agriculture, Astana, Kazakhstan
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Start date: 14 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Oct 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: March 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Lyssavirus
Serotype:
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Information received on [and dated] on 27 Oct 2016 from Dr Samat Tyulegenov, Director General, RSE "National Reference Center for Veterinary", Ministry of Agriculture, Astana, Kazakhstan
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Start date: 14 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Oct 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: March 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Lyssavirus
Serotype:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Russia (05): (VL) bovine, OIE, vacc source susp, RFI
Foot and Mouth -- Russia
Information received on 27 Oct 2016 from Dr Evgeny Nepoklonov, Deputy Head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: Follow-up report No. 1
Date of start of the event: 16 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 19 Oct 2016
Report date: 27 Oct 2016
Date submitted to OIE: 27 Oct 2016
Reason for notification: New strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Foot-and-mouth disease
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Information received on 27 Oct 2016 from Dr Evgeny Nepoklonov, Deputy Head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: Follow-up report No. 1
Date of start of the event: 16 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 19 Oct 2016
Report date: 27 Oct 2016
Date submitted to OIE: 27 Oct 2016
Reason for notification: New strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Foot-and-mouth disease
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PRO/AH/EDR> New World screwworm - USA (11): (FL) cervid, fly controls
Myiasis -- United States
Finally, good news for the endangered Key deer: The number of deer found to be infected with New World screwworm on Big Pine Key and No Name Key is slowly going down, along with the number of those having to be euthanized. Kevin Lowry, chief public information officer with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the National Key Deer Refuge, said even though the parasitic screwworm larvae have caused the deaths of 114 Key deer, none had to be euthanized Tuesday [25 Oct 2016].
He said
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Finally, good news for the endangered Key deer: The number of deer found to be infected with New World screwworm on Big Pine Key and No Name Key is slowly going down, along with the number of those having to be euthanized. Kevin Lowry, chief public information officer with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the National Key Deer Refuge, said even though the parasitic screwworm larvae have caused the deaths of 114 Key deer, none had to be euthanized Tuesday [25 Oct 2016].
He said
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile Virus - Americas (24): USA (OK) equine
West Nile Virus -- United States
The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported on 25 Oct [2016] [to] the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture 4 additional West Nile virus (WNV) cases in horses in that state.
The EDCC report said the following equids tested positive for the virus:
- An unvaccinated 8-year-old pony gelding located in Choctaw County showed severe neurologic signs, including leg paralysis, and was euthanized.
- An unvaccinated yearling Quarter Horse filly from Payne County was showed moderate
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The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported on 25 Oct [2016] [to] the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture 4 additional West Nile virus (WNV) cases in horses in that state.
The EDCC report said the following equids tested positive for the virus:
- An unvaccinated 8-year-old pony gelding located in Choctaw County showed severe neurologic signs, including leg paralysis, and was euthanized.
- An unvaccinated yearling Quarter Horse filly from Payne County was showed moderate
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PRO/EDR> Syphilis, gonococcal disease, chlamydia - USA: (CA), 2015 CDC national report
Chlamydia, Syphilis, Gonorrhea -- United States
County / Chlamydia / Gonorrhea / Syphilis
Fresno / 608.2 / 180 / 27.3
Los Angeles / 506.6 / 172.8 / 15.6
Monterey / 410.2 / 70 / 8.3
Sacramento / 565.8 / 192.8 / 15
San Luis Obispo / 392.2 / 61.2 / 3.6
Santa Barbara / 514.8 / 75.4 / 9
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California / 486.1 / 138.9 / 12.5
[Byline: Barbara Anderson]
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[2] 2015 CDC National Report
Date: 19 Oct 2016
Source: CDC Sexually
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County / Chlamydia / Gonorrhea / Syphilis
Fresno / 608.2 / 180 / 27.3
Los Angeles / 506.6 / 172.8 / 15.6
Monterey / 410.2 / 70 / 8.3
Sacramento / 565.8 / 192.8 / 15
San Luis Obispo / 392.2 / 61.2 / 3.6
Santa Barbara / 514.8 / 75.4 / 9
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California / 486.1 / 138.9 / 12.5
[Byline: Barbara Anderson]
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[2] 2015 CDC National Report
Date: 19 Oct 2016
Source: CDC Sexually
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PRO/AH/EDR> Epizootic hemorrhagic disease - USA (02): (SD) cervid
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease -- United States
South Dakota deer hunters beware: epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) has been confirmed in 17 counties with another 21 counties reporting nearly 1200 dead white-tailed deer most likely infected by the same disease. This is troubling news and greatly impacts not only this year's [2016] season, but possibly future seasons, too.
According to The Capital Journal, due to the level of the outbreak, South Dakota Game, Fish, & Parks (SDGFP) officials will not distribute any leftover antlerless
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South Dakota deer hunters beware: epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) has been confirmed in 17 counties with another 21 counties reporting nearly 1200 dead white-tailed deer most likely infected by the same disease. This is troubling news and greatly impacts not only this year's [2016] season, but possibly future seasons, too.
According to The Capital Journal, due to the level of the outbreak, South Dakota Game, Fish, & Parks (SDGFP) officials will not distribute any leftover antlerless
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PRO/EDR> Mumps - USA (23): universities
Mumps -- United States
San Diego County [California] health officials have reported another local university with a student confirmed positive for mumps. A San Diego State University (SDSU) student was recently confirmed positive for the viral infection after exposure to another student who had been ill and likely also had mumps.
The 2 students are housemates living off campus and were up-to-date with mumps vaccinations. The students were not hospitalized and have recovered.
It is not known where the 1st
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San Diego County [California] health officials have reported another local university with a student confirmed positive for mumps. A San Diego State University (SDSU) student was recently confirmed positive for the viral infection after exposure to another student who had been ill and likely also had mumps.
The 2 students are housemates living off campus and were up-to-date with mumps vaccinations. The students were not hospitalized and have recovered.
It is not known where the 1st
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Wednesday 26 October 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Russia (04): (VL) bovine, st Asia1, trade, pub health,RFI
Foot and Mouth -- Russia
The company Wimm-Bill-Dann [WBD] (owned by PepsiCo), one of the leading manufacturers of dairy products in the Russian Federation, withdrew from the market all dairy products distributed by its holding company Opole, Interfax noted from the Communications Director of WBD, Marina Zibareva. According to her, it was done on the recommendation of Rospotrebnadzor, which said: remove dairy products, which has been produced by the Opole [milk processing plant] between 1 and 19 Oct 2016. This is due
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The company Wimm-Bill-Dann [WBD] (owned by PepsiCo), one of the leading manufacturers of dairy products in the Russian Federation, withdrew from the market all dairy products distributed by its holding company Opole, Interfax noted from the Communications Director of WBD, Marina Zibareva. According to her, it was done on the recommendation of Rospotrebnadzor, which said: remove dairy products, which has been produced by the Opole [milk processing plant] between 1 and 19 Oct 2016. This is due
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile Virus - Americas (23): USA (FL) equine
West Nile Virus -- United States
A donkey residing in Palm Beach County, Florida, is recovering after contracting West Nile virus (WNV), the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported on [25 Oct 2016]. "The donkey had no vaccine history and was imported from a Louisiana auction into Florida on 16 Oct [2016] with no clinical signs," the EDCC said. "Clinical signs began on 18 Oct [2016] and currently the donkey is recovering... Given the travel history and incubation period for WNV, the donkey most likely did not
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A donkey residing in Palm Beach County, Florida, is recovering after contracting West Nile virus (WNV), the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported on [25 Oct 2016]. "The donkey had no vaccine history and was imported from a Louisiana auction into Florida on 16 Oct [2016] with no clinical signs," the EDCC said. "Clinical signs began on 18 Oct [2016] and currently the donkey is recovering... Given the travel history and incubation period for WNV, the donkey most likely did not
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PRO/EDR> Schistosomiasis - Liberia: (GB)
Schistosomiasis -- Liberia
1.- Saladin B, Saladin K, Holzer B, Dennis E, Hanson A and Degrémont A. A pilot control trial of schistosomiasis in central Liberia by mass chemotherapy of target populations, combined with focal application of molluscicide. Acta Trop. 1983; 40(3):271-95, PMID: 6138977, abstract available at .
2.- Kazura JW, Neill M, Peters PA and Dennis E.. Swamp rice farming: possible effects on endemicity of schistosomiasis mansoni and haematobia in a population in Liberia. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 1985;
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1.- Saladin B, Saladin K, Holzer B, Dennis E, Hanson A and Degrémont A. A pilot control trial of schistosomiasis in central Liberia by mass chemotherapy of target populations, combined with focal application of molluscicide. Acta Trop. 1983; 40(3):271-95, PMID: 6138977, abstract available at .
2.- Kazura JW, Neill M, Peters PA and Dennis E.. Swamp rice farming: possible effects on endemicity of schistosomiasis mansoni and haematobia in a population in Liberia. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 1985;
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PRO/AH> Hendra virus, bat - Australia: (QL) biting fly research
Nipah/Hendra Virus -- Australia
Summary
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Hendra virus (HeV) causes potentially fatal respiratory and/or neurological disease in both horses and humans. Although Australian flying-foxes of the genus _Pteropus_ have been identified as reservoir hosts, the precise mechanism of HeV transmission has yet to be elucidated. To date, there has been limited investigation into the role of haematophagous insects as vectors of HeV. This mode of transmission is particularly relevant because Australian flying-foxes host the
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Summary
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Hendra virus (HeV) causes potentially fatal respiratory and/or neurological disease in both horses and humans. Although Australian flying-foxes of the genus _Pteropus_ have been identified as reservoir hosts, the precise mechanism of HeV transmission has yet to be elucidated. To date, there has been limited investigation into the role of haematophagous insects as vectors of HeV. This mode of transmission is particularly relevant because Australian flying-foxes host the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foodborne illness - Madagascar: (AN) turtle meat, fatal
Foodborne Illness -- Madagascar
The death toll mounts after the massive food poisoning, including those from Mahambo Fenerive East who were victims last week [17-23 Oct 2016].
The final toll released by the gendarmerie reported 5 dead and 22 people admitted to hospital. 3 infants aged 4, 7, and 15 months respectively were the first to die after the intoxication. According to the doctor's explanation breastfeeding would have been fatal. Their mothers have, however, survived.
After these 3 deaths, another 2 people,
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The death toll mounts after the massive food poisoning, including those from Mahambo Fenerive East who were victims last week [17-23 Oct 2016].
The final toll released by the gendarmerie reported 5 dead and 22 people admitted to hospital. 3 infants aged 4, 7, and 15 months respectively were the first to die after the intoxication. According to the doctor's explanation breastfeeding would have been fatal. Their mothers have, however, survived.
After these 3 deaths, another 2 people,
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PRO/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Enteritidis - EU: Polish eggs
Salmonella -- China
It's unclear how many members of the European Union received eggs from Poland that have been implicated in an ongoing salmonellosis outbreak that began in July 2015 and has sickened almost 150 people.
Belgium, France, and Germany received some of the eggs, according to information filed with the European Commission's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF). As many as 10 countries may have received the eggs, according to reports from Radio Poland.
Croatia and the Netherlands filed
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It's unclear how many members of the European Union received eggs from Poland that have been implicated in an ongoing salmonellosis outbreak that began in July 2015 and has sickened almost 150 people.
Belgium, France, and Germany received some of the eggs, according to information filed with the European Commission's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF). As many as 10 countries may have received the eggs, according to reports from Radio Poland.
Croatia and the Netherlands filed
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PRO/EDR> Vaccination: cost of not vaccinating
Vaccine Complication -- United States
Before the middle of the last century, diseases like whooping cough, polio, measles, _Haemophilus influenza_, and rubella struck hundreds of thousands of infants, children and adults in the U.S. Thousands died every year from them. As vaccines were developed and became widely used, rates of these diseases declined until today most of them are nearly gone from our country.
- Nearly everyone in the U.S. got measles before there was a vaccine, and hundreds died from it each year. Today, most
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Before the middle of the last century, diseases like whooping cough, polio, measles, _Haemophilus influenza_, and rubella struck hundreds of thousands of infants, children and adults in the U.S. Thousands died every year from them. As vaccines were developed and became widely used, rates of these diseases declined until today most of them are nearly gone from our country.
- Nearly everyone in the U.S. got measles before there was a vaccine, and hundreds died from it each year. Today, most
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (39): Nigeria
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
Numbers of cases in states reported / confirmed / deaths
Adamawa 1 / 0 / 1
Akwa Ibom 3 / 1 / 1
Anambra 1 / 1/ / 1
Bauchi 31 / 4 / 5
Benue 3 / 0 / 0
Delta 1 / 1 / 1
Ebonyi 12 / 3 / 4
Edo 337 / 21 / 7
Ekiti 10 / 1 / 0
FCT [Federal Capital Territory] 20 / 2 / 0
Gombe 13 / 1 / 0
Kaduna 23 / 3 / 3
Kano 20 / 1 / 9
Katsina 12 / 0 / 1
Kebbi 6 / 0 / 0
Kogi 12 / 2 / 2
Lagos 8 / 3 / 1
Nasarawa 49 / 10 / 14
Niger 60 / 0 / 19
Ogun 10 / 2 / 0
Ondo 86/ 13 / 12
Osun 1 / 1 / 1
Oyo 12 / 0
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Numbers of cases in states reported / confirmed / deaths
Adamawa 1 / 0 / 1
Akwa Ibom 3 / 1 / 1
Anambra 1 / 1/ / 1
Bauchi 31 / 4 / 5
Benue 3 / 0 / 0
Delta 1 / 1 / 1
Ebonyi 12 / 3 / 4
Edo 337 / 21 / 7
Ekiti 10 / 1 / 0
FCT [Federal Capital Territory] 20 / 2 / 0
Gombe 13 / 1 / 0
Kaduna 23 / 3 / 3
Kano 20 / 1 / 9
Katsina 12 / 0 / 1
Kebbi 6 / 0 / 0
Kogi 12 / 2 / 2
Lagos 8 / 3 / 1
Nasarawa 49 / 10 / 14
Niger 60 / 0 / 19
Ogun 10 / 2 / 0
Ondo 86/ 13 / 12
Osun 1 / 1 / 1
Oyo 12 / 0
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis & other - India (27): (OR)
Japanese Encephalitis -- India
Even as Japanese encephalitis (JE) is haunting the [Odisha] State administration for the last more than a month and kids affected with the disease continue to die, a Central team that visited Malkangiri district to take stock of the situation, on [Mon 24 Oct 2016], said the prevalence rate of the deadly virus is steadily coming down.
Joint director of National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) Dr Kalpana Baruah, who led the 6-member team, said the disease has been brought
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Even as Japanese encephalitis (JE) is haunting the [Odisha] State administration for the last more than a month and kids affected with the disease continue to die, a Central team that visited Malkangiri district to take stock of the situation, on [Mon 24 Oct 2016], said the prevalence rate of the deadly virus is steadily coming down.
Joint director of National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) Dr Kalpana Baruah, who led the 6-member team, said the disease has been brought
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Tuesday 25 October 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (84): South Africa (WC) ostrich, LPAI H7N2, OIE
Avian Influenza -- South Africa
Information received on [and dated] 25 Oct 2016 from Dr Bothle Michael Modisane, Chief Director, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Animal Production and Health, Pretoria, South Africa
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 10 Jul 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 26 Sep 2016
Reason for notification: Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2016
Manifestation of disease: Sub-clinical infection
Causal agent:
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Information received on [and dated] 25 Oct 2016 from Dr Bothle Michael Modisane, Chief Director, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Animal Production and Health, Pretoria, South Africa
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 10 Jul 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 26 Sep 2016
Reason for notification: Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2016
Manifestation of disease: Sub-clinical infection
Causal agent:
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PRO/AH> New World screwworm - USA (10): (FL, GA) expanded controls
Myiasis -- United States
- An Animal Health Check Point at Mile Marker 106 in Key Largo. This animal health checkpoint is a crucial part of ensuring animal health and protecting Florida from the spread of this pest. All animals are briefly checked to ensure they do not have screwworm. Early detection of screwworms can be successfully treated in pets and livestock. As of Tuesday [18 Oct 2016], 883 animals had been checked and none were found to have screwworms.
- The release of sterile flies, a scientifically proven
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- An Animal Health Check Point at Mile Marker 106 in Key Largo. This animal health checkpoint is a crucial part of ensuring animal health and protecting Florida from the spread of this pest. All animals are briefly checked to ensure they do not have screwworm. Early detection of screwworms can be successfully treated in pets and livestock. As of Tuesday [18 Oct 2016], 883 animals had been checked and none were found to have screwworms.
- The release of sterile flies, a scientifically proven
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PRO> New World screwworm - USA (10): (FL, GA) expanded controls
Myiasis -- United States
- An Animal Health Check Point at Mile Marker 106 in Key Largo. This animal health checkpoint is a crucial part of ensuring animal health and protecting Florida from the spread of this pest. All animals are briefly checked to ensure they do not have screwworm. Early detection of screwworms can be successfully treated in pets and livestock. As of Tuesday [18 Oct 2016], 883 animals had been checked and none were found to have screwworms.
- The release of sterile flies, a scientifically proven
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- An Animal Health Check Point at Mile Marker 106 in Key Largo. This animal health checkpoint is a crucial part of ensuring animal health and protecting Florida from the spread of this pest. All animals are briefly checked to ensure they do not have screwworm. Early detection of screwworms can be successfully treated in pets and livestock. As of Tuesday [18 Oct 2016], 883 animals had been checked and none were found to have screwworms.
- The release of sterile flies, a scientifically proven
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PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (34): Asia (Yemen)
-- Yemen
In a follow-up to a report last week on the cholera outbreak in Yemen, the Ministry of Public Health and Population in Yemen has confirmed additional cases of cholera and cholera-related deaths in the country.
As of today, 23 Oct 2016, a total of 644 suspected cases of cholera, including 3 deaths, have been reported. 31 cases have been laboratory-confirmed so far. Among the deaths, 2 occurred in Sana'a and 1 death occurred in Aden governorate. Acute watery diarrheal diseases are endemic in
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In a follow-up to a report last week on the cholera outbreak in Yemen, the Ministry of Public Health and Population in Yemen has confirmed additional cases of cholera and cholera-related deaths in the country.
As of today, 23 Oct 2016, a total of 644 suspected cases of cholera, including 3 deaths, have been reported. 31 cases have been laboratory-confirmed so far. Among the deaths, 2 occurred in Sana'a and 1 death occurred in Aden governorate. Acute watery diarrheal diseases are endemic in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Australian Bat Lyssavirus - Australia: (NSW) flying fox, alert
Rabies -- Australia
Every year at this time, New South Wales (NSW) Health issues a warning about the risk of Lyssavirus as the bat breeding season begins in the region. Health officials warn people not to approach or handle injured bats and flying foxes to avoid exposure to the potentially fatal Australian Bat lyssavirus, which is closely related to the rabies virus.
So far this year, more than 400 NSW residents have been given rabies post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) following high-risk exposures to potentially
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Every year at this time, New South Wales (NSW) Health issues a warning about the risk of Lyssavirus as the bat breeding season begins in the region. Health officials warn people not to approach or handle injured bats and flying foxes to avoid exposure to the potentially fatal Australian Bat lyssavirus, which is closely related to the rabies virus.
So far this year, more than 400 NSW residents have been given rabies post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) following high-risk exposures to potentially
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (41): WHO global update, seasonal
Influenza -- Worldwide/Unknown
Summary
Influenza activity decreased in Oceania, South Africa, and temperate South America. Influenza activity in the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere remained at inter-seasonal levels.
- In temperate South America, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity decreased throughout most of the sub-region. In Chile, influenza-like illness (ILI) and laboratory confirmed influenza detections decreased but remained elevated with A(H3N2) viruses predominant followed by
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Summary
Influenza activity decreased in Oceania, South Africa, and temperate South America. Influenza activity in the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere remained at inter-seasonal levels.
- In temperate South America, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity decreased throughout most of the sub-region. In Chile, influenza-like illness (ILI) and laboratory confirmed influenza detections decreased but remained elevated with A(H3N2) viruses predominant followed by
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PRO/EDR> Botulism - UK: (Scotland) wound, drug-related
Botulism -- United Kingdom
A drug user is receiving treatment for suspected botulism in Aberdeen [Scotland]. NHS [National Health Service] Grampian's Health Protection Team is investigating the case, which involved a person injecting drugs. Spores of the botulism bacillus can sometimes contaminate heroin. If injected, it can grow and cause wound infections. The bacterium produces a toxin, which causes a block of nerve transmission resulting in muscular paralysis. NHS Grampian said botulism cases were
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A drug user is receiving treatment for suspected botulism in Aberdeen [Scotland]. NHS [National Health Service] Grampian's Health Protection Team is investigating the case, which involved a person injecting drugs. Spores of the botulism bacillus can sometimes contaminate heroin. If injected, it can grow and cause wound infections. The bacterium produces a toxin, which causes a block of nerve transmission resulting in muscular paralysis. NHS Grampian said botulism cases were
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tick-borne encephalitis virus - USA (02): (MA) Powassan virus
Powassan virus -- United States
A recent study showed that some deer ticks on Cape Cod are carrying the Powassan virus, which can be transmitted to humans. While a Powassan infection is potentially serious, in most cases people with infected with Powassan never show any symptoms, according to an expert in infectious diseases.
"It's not a reason for people to be extremely worried," said Patrick J. Cahill, MD, a physician in the infectious disease clinical service departments at Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital.
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A recent study showed that some deer ticks on Cape Cod are carrying the Powassan virus, which can be transmitted to humans. While a Powassan infection is potentially serious, in most cases people with infected with Powassan never show any symptoms, according to an expert in infectious diseases.
"It's not a reason for people to be extremely worried," said Patrick J. Cahill, MD, a physician in the infectious disease clinical service departments at Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Aujeszky's disease - Papua New Guinea: (SA) swine, 1st rep, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Papua New Guinea
Information received on [and dated] 24 Oct 2016 from M Nime Kapo, General Manager, Technical Services, National Agriculture Quarantine & Inspection Authority, National Agriculture Quarantine & Inspection Authority, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 2 May 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Jul 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Causal agent: Aujeszky's disease virus
Nature of
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Information received on [and dated] 24 Oct 2016 from M Nime Kapo, General Manager, Technical Services, National Agriculture Quarantine & Inspection Authority, National Agriculture Quarantine & Inspection Authority, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 2 May 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Jul 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Causal agent: Aujeszky's disease virus
Nature of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (84): Bhutan (CK) backyard poultry, HPAI H5N1, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- Bhutan
Information received on [and dated] 24 Oct 2016 from Dr Tashi Samdup, Director General, Department of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Thimphu, Bhutan
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 10 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Oct 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: November 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza
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Information received on [and dated] 24 Oct 2016 from Dr Tashi Samdup, Director General, Department of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Thimphu, Bhutan
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 10 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Oct 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: November 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza
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Multi-country Salmonella outbreak with link to Polish egg farm
Seven countries have reported 112 confirmed and 148 probable cases of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to eggs since May.
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Monday 24 October 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Contaminated marijuana - USA: (OR) pesticide
Poisoning -- United States
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a health alert regarding marijuana products that may have been tainted with high levels of a pesticide and sold to about 130 people in the McMinnville area.
The alert concerns dried flower marijuana that New Leaf, a medical marijuana dispensary located at 3325 NE Riverside Drive in McMinnville, sold under the strain names Dr. Jack, batch number G6J0051-02, and Marion Berry, batch number G6J0051-01.
The products were sold to about 130
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The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a health alert regarding marijuana products that may have been tainted with high levels of a pesticide and sold to about 130 people in the McMinnville area.
The alert concerns dried flower marijuana that New Leaf, a medical marijuana dispensary located at 3325 NE Riverside Drive in McMinnville, sold under the strain names Dr. Jack, batch number G6J0051-02, and Marion Berry, batch number G6J0051-01.
The products were sold to about 130
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - USA (23): (MI) more cases
Legionnaires' -- United States
Two new cases of Legionnaires' disease have been reported in Genesee County, [Michigan] bringing the yearly total in that county to 14 cases, according to the health department.
Officials did not provide further information about the 2 cases, which are being investigated by the health department and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention along with the previous infections.
Legionnaires' disease is caused by _Legionella_ bacteria, which are found in warm, fresh water and can cause
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Two new cases of Legionnaires' disease have been reported in Genesee County, [Michigan] bringing the yearly total in that county to 14 cases, according to the health department.
Officials did not provide further information about the 2 cases, which are being investigated by the health department and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention along with the previous infections.
Legionnaires' disease is caused by _Legionella_ bacteria, which are found in warm, fresh water and can cause
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PRO/AH> New World screwworm - USA (09): (FL) cervid, prophylaxis & treatment
Myiasis -- United States
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (83): Delhi, H5N8, birds
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- India
Fears of bird flu spreading beyond the Delhi zoo grew on Thursday [20 Oct 2016], with the government confirming that at least 10 birds were found dead in the city over the past 48 hours. These included 5 at the deer park in south Delhi's Hauz Khas, which has been closed to visitors.
Two more birds also died at the zoo, which has been shut since Tuesday [18 Oct 2016] following confirmation of 3 H5N8, or avian flu, deaths. Samples of 6-7 other birds that died earlier have been sent for
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Fears of bird flu spreading beyond the Delhi zoo grew on Thursday [20 Oct 2016], with the government confirming that at least 10 birds were found dead in the city over the past 48 hours. These included 5 at the deer park in south Delhi's Hauz Khas, which has been closed to visitors.
Two more birds also died at the zoo, which has been shut since Tuesday [18 Oct 2016] following confirmation of 3 H5N8, or avian flu, deaths. Samples of 6-7 other birds that died earlier have been sent for
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PRO/EDR> Meningitis, meningococcal - Italy (05): (TC) fatal, sg C, more cases
Meningitis - Neisseria -- Italy
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PRO/EDR> Hand, foot & mouth disease - USA (11): (WI) school
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease -- United States
At least 10 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) have been confirmed at Homestead High School in Mequon in the past 2 weeks.
An email was sent to parents on Fri [21 Oct 2016] alerting them to the viral infection, which can be spread through sharing things like straws and cups.
Symptoms usually begin with a fever, poor appetite and a sore throat. A few days later, painful sores may develop in the mouth. That's followed by a skin rash on different parts of the body, according to
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At least 10 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) have been confirmed at Homestead High School in Mequon in the past 2 weeks.
An email was sent to parents on Fri [21 Oct 2016] alerting them to the viral infection, which can be spread through sharing things like straws and cups.
Symptoms usually begin with a fever, poor appetite and a sore throat. A few days later, painful sores may develop in the mouth. That's followed by a skin rash on different parts of the body, according to
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PRO/EDR> Varicella - Peru: (AN, LL) additional death
Chicken Pox -- Peru
A 6-year-old boy from the city of Huaraz (Ancash region) who presented with a chickenpox infection died this morning [20 Oct 2016] at the Beacon of Lima Hospital in Victoria where he was transferred due to the infection.
According to the management of the Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen Hospital, the child was admitted on 18 Oct [2016] with a chickenpox infection that was detected at the Victor Ramos Guardia Hospital in the city of Huaraz and was transferred to the capital. The patient received
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A 6-year-old boy from the city of Huaraz (Ancash region) who presented with a chickenpox infection died this morning [20 Oct 2016] at the Beacon of Lima Hospital in Victoria where he was transferred due to the infection.
According to the management of the Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen Hospital, the child was admitted on 18 Oct [2016] with a chickenpox infection that was detected at the Victor Ramos Guardia Hospital in the city of Huaraz and was transferred to the capital. The patient received
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (107): Saudi Arabia (SH), new case
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
As of 13:00 [1:00 PM] today [24 Oct 2016], there have been a total of:
1469 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
614 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.8 percent]
846 recoveries, and
9 currently active cases (including one asymptomatic case).
Since the last ProMED-mail update (23 Oct 2016) there has been a total of:
1 newly confirmed case
0 newly reported fatalities, and
1 newly reported recovery.
Information on newly reported case (1):
Mon 24 Oct 2016
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As of 13:00 [1:00 PM] today [24 Oct 2016], there have been a total of:
1469 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
614 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.8 percent]
846 recoveries, and
9 currently active cases (including one asymptomatic case).
Since the last ProMED-mail update (23 Oct 2016) there has been a total of:
1 newly confirmed case
0 newly reported fatalities, and
1 newly reported recovery.
Information on newly reported case (1):
Mon 24 Oct 2016
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PRO/ALL> New in IJID (05): October 2016
Other Human Disease -- Worldwide/Unknown
A Global Antimicrobial Conservation Fund for Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Mendelson M, Dar OA, Hoffman SJ, et al. Int J Infect Dis. 2016 Sep 16;51:70-72. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2016.09.016, PMID: 27647658.
What is the Research Agenda in Ventilator-associated Pneumonia?
Rello J and Bunsow E. Int J Infect Dis. 2016 Sep 21. pii: S1201-9712(16)31176-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2016.09.019, PMID: 27664931.
The ever changing landscape of Zika virus infection. Learning on the fly
Jaime R.
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A Global Antimicrobial Conservation Fund for Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Mendelson M, Dar OA, Hoffman SJ, et al. Int J Infect Dis. 2016 Sep 16;51:70-72. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2016.09.016, PMID: 27647658.
What is the Research Agenda in Ventilator-associated Pneumonia?
Rello J and Bunsow E. Int J Infect Dis. 2016 Sep 21. pii: S1201-9712(16)31176-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2016.09.019, PMID: 27664931.
The ever changing landscape of Zika virus infection. Learning on the fly
Jaime R.
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PRO/EDR> Scabies - Spain: (AN) hospital acquired
Scabies -- Spain
At least 6 workers of the Juan Ramon Jimenez de Huelva hospital are affected by an outbreak of scabies, according to sources of the SATSE Nursing union. The first case was detected on Wednesday [19 Oct 2016] in a janitorial employee of the Nephrology department of this medical center and then 5 other cases have been diagnosed among nursing professionals.
The SATSE union argues that the source of this outbreak could be a patient who had gone undiagnosed with the disease. After recording 6
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At least 6 workers of the Juan Ramon Jimenez de Huelva hospital are affected by an outbreak of scabies, according to sources of the SATSE Nursing union. The first case was detected on Wednesday [19 Oct 2016] in a janitorial employee of the Nephrology department of this medical center and then 5 other cases have been diagnosed among nursing professionals.
The SATSE union argues that the source of this outbreak could be a patient who had gone undiagnosed with the disease. After recording 6
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus update - Asia (05): India (MH) comment
Hantavirus -- India
The fatal case of a 12-year-old boy from Colaba (part of Mumbai city, Maharashtra, India) is not the 1st ever case of hantavirus infection in Mumbai, as the health officials now stated. Reviewing literature and/or ProMED mailings in reverse chronological order, we found following reports from the Mumbai region:
1. Pooja R Murphy et al described recently (2016) a fatal case of IgM-confirmed acute hantavirus infection in a 30-year-old female, admitted at the Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai. She
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The fatal case of a 12-year-old boy from Colaba (part of Mumbai city, Maharashtra, India) is not the 1st ever case of hantavirus infection in Mumbai, as the health officials now stated. Reviewing literature and/or ProMED mailings in reverse chronological order, we found following reports from the Mumbai region:
1. Pooja R Murphy et al described recently (2016) a fatal case of IgM-confirmed acute hantavirus infection in a 30-year-old female, admitted at the Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai. She
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Zambia: (NR) bovine, suspected, RFI
Foot and Mouth -- Zambia
The Government [of Zambia] has imposed a ban on the movement of cattle and other clove-hoofed animals in and out of Mbala and Mpulungu districts because of an outbreak of a disease suspected to be foot and mouth disease.
Northern Province Livestock and Fisheries officer Joseph Chiti said there is need to contain the disease that has broken out in the 2 districts. "There is a suspension of the movement of cattle in Mbala and Mpulungu districts because of the disease," he said.
[Byline:
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The Government [of Zambia] has imposed a ban on the movement of cattle and other clove-hoofed animals in and out of Mbala and Mpulungu districts because of an outbreak of a disease suspected to be foot and mouth disease.
Northern Province Livestock and Fisheries officer Joseph Chiti said there is need to contain the disease that has broken out in the 2 districts. "There is a suspension of the movement of cattle in Mbala and Mpulungu districts because of the disease," he said.
[Byline:
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PRO/EDR> Vibrio vulnificus - USA (08): (MD) fatality
Vibrio vulnificus -- United States
Many people get some form of vibriosis every year, usually from eating raw or undercooked shellfish, according to the CDC. For most, the worst symptoms are diarrhea and vomiting. One man was one of the unlucky ones.
On 11 Sep 2016, he was in Ocean City, Maryland cleaning his crab pots as he and his wife prepared to return to their winter home in Phoenix [Arizona], according to the Daily Times of Salisbury, [Maryland]. But somewhere in the murky water lurked a potentially deadly bacterium,
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Many people get some form of vibriosis every year, usually from eating raw or undercooked shellfish, according to the CDC. For most, the worst symptoms are diarrhea and vomiting. One man was one of the unlucky ones.
On 11 Sep 2016, he was in Ocean City, Maryland cleaning his crab pots as he and his wife prepared to return to their winter home in Phoenix [Arizona], according to the Daily Times of Salisbury, [Maryland]. But somewhere in the murky water lurked a potentially deadly bacterium,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Invasive mosquito - USA (06): (IN)
Pests -- United States
While diseases spread by mosquitoes haven't been reported in Madison County [Indiana] yet this season [2016], mosquitoes that are able to carry the Zika and West Nile viruses have been identified in the county.
Only one _Aedes albopictus_ mosquito, also known as an Asian tiger mosquito, has been trapped in Madison County, said Steve Ford of the Madison County Health Department. He said this is one of 2 types of mosquitoes that can carry the Zika virus, but it doesn't mean the mosquito he
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While diseases spread by mosquitoes haven't been reported in Madison County [Indiana] yet this season [2016], mosquitoes that are able to carry the Zika and West Nile viruses have been identified in the county.
Only one _Aedes albopictus_ mosquito, also known as an Asian tiger mosquito, has been trapped in Madison County, said Steve Ford of the Madison County Health Department. He said this is one of 2 types of mosquitoes that can carry the Zika virus, but it doesn't mean the mosquito he
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis & other - India (26): (OR) RFI
Japanese Encephalitis -- India
The unofficial death toll due to Japanese encephalitis [JE] touched 68 with the death of a 4-year old girl at the Malkangiri district [Odisha] headquarters hospital late on [Fri 21 Oct 2016].
Akash Srivastava, the joint director (Epidemiology), National Centre for Disease Control, who is in Malkangiri, said the administration has taken many steps to contain the disease. The central team has also collected blood samples from several suspected JE affected children for laboratory tests, said
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The unofficial death toll due to Japanese encephalitis [JE] touched 68 with the death of a 4-year old girl at the Malkangiri district [Odisha] headquarters hospital late on [Fri 21 Oct 2016].
Akash Srivastava, the joint director (Epidemiology), National Centre for Disease Control, who is in Malkangiri, said the administration has taken many steps to contain the disease. The central team has also collected blood samples from several suspected JE affected children for laboratory tests, said
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Sunday 23 October 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Yersinia enterocolitica - UK: (Scotland) canine
Other Animal Disease -- United Kingdom
Lily, a 5-month-old boxer puppy from Dundee [has been found] harbouring _Yersinia enterocolitica_.
The owner said: "When the vet phoned, my 1st thought was that my puppy was going to die. Then I thought that I was going to be responsible for killing hundreds of thousands of people. It was a massive shock to say the least [see comment]. We had bought Lily, and she was passing very loose stools, so we took her to the vet. The 1st tests came back last week, and they said that she had
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Lily, a 5-month-old boxer puppy from Dundee [has been found] harbouring _Yersinia enterocolitica_.
The owner said: "When the vet phoned, my 1st thought was that my puppy was going to die. Then I thought that I was going to be responsible for killing hundreds of thousands of people. It was a massive shock to say the least [see comment]. We had bought Lily, and she was passing very loose stools, so we took her to the vet. The 1st tests came back last week, and they said that she had
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (63): news, research
Ebola -- Worldwide/Unknown
21 Oct 2016: The 2014 Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa highlights no evidence of rapid evolution or adaptation to humans.
[Citation.
Li X, Zai J, Liu H, Liu H, et al. (EPub 21 Dec 2016). The 2014 Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa highlights no evidence of rapid evolution or adaptation to humans. Sci Rep 2016 Oct 21;6:35822. Epub 21 Dec 2016 2
Abstract.
Following its immergence in December 2013, the recent Zaire Ebola virus (EBOV) outbreak in West Africa has spread and persisted
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21 Oct 2016: The 2014 Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa highlights no evidence of rapid evolution or adaptation to humans.
[Citation.
Li X, Zai J, Liu H, Liu H, et al. (EPub 21 Dec 2016). The 2014 Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa highlights no evidence of rapid evolution or adaptation to humans. Sci Rep 2016 Oct 21;6:35822. Epub 21 Dec 2016 2
Abstract.
Following its immergence in December 2013, the recent Zaire Ebola virus (EBOV) outbreak in West Africa has spread and persisted
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (106): Saudi Arabia (HS, SH) new cases
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
As of 13:00 [1:00 PM] today [23 Oct 2016], there have been a total of:
1468 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
614 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.8 percent]
845 recoveries, and
9 currently active cases (including one asymptomatic case).
Since the last ProMED-mail update (21 Oct 2016) there have been a total of:
2 newly confirmed cases
2 newly reported fatalities, and
0 newly reported recoveries.
Information on newly reported cases (2):
Sun 23 Oct
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As of 13:00 [1:00 PM] today [23 Oct 2016], there have been a total of:
1468 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
614 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.8 percent]
845 recoveries, and
9 currently active cases (including one asymptomatic case).
Since the last ProMED-mail update (21 Oct 2016) there have been a total of:
2 newly confirmed cases
2 newly reported fatalities, and
0 newly reported recoveries.
Information on newly reported cases (2):
Sun 23 Oct
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PRO/AH/EDR> Schmallenberg virus - Europe: Netherlands, Belgium, reemergence
Schmallenberg -- Netherlands
K Wernike, F Conraths, G Zanella, et al: Schmallenberg virus -- Two years of experiences. Prev Vet Med. 2014; 116(4): 423-34. doi: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2014.03.021; available at . - Mod.AS
ProMED HealthMaps:
Netherlands:
Belgium: ]
[See Also:
2014
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Schmallenberg virus - Europe (35): Netherlands, Germany, bovine, ovine http://bit.ly/2evgNMn
2013
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Schmallenberg virus - Europe (34): Greece, bovine, ovine, 1st rep, susp, RFI
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K Wernike, F Conraths, G Zanella, et al: Schmallenberg virus -- Two years of experiences. Prev Vet Med. 2014; 116(4): 423-34. doi: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2014.03.021; available at . - Mod.AS
ProMED HealthMaps:
Netherlands:
Belgium: ]
[See Also:
2014
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Schmallenberg virus - Europe (35): Netherlands, Germany, bovine, ovine http://bit.ly/2evgNMn
2013
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Schmallenberg virus - Europe (34): Greece, bovine, ovine, 1st rep, susp, RFI
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PRO/EDR> Zika virus (56): Americas, Asia, Pacific, Europe, research, observations
Zika virus -- Worldwide/Unknown
Hicham El Costa, Jordi Gouilly, Jean-Michel Mansuy, Qian Chen, Claude Levy, Géraldine Cartron, Francisco Veas, Reem Al-Daccak, Jacques Izopet & Nabila Jabrane-Ferrat. ZIKA virus reveals broad tissue and cell tropism during the 1st trimester of pregnancy.
Abstract
The outbreak of the Zika Virus (ZIKV) and its association with fetal abnormalities have raised worldwide concern. However, the cellular tropism and the mechanisms of ZIKV transmission to the fetus during early pregnancy are still
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Hicham El Costa, Jordi Gouilly, Jean-Michel Mansuy, Qian Chen, Claude Levy, Géraldine Cartron, Francisco Veas, Reem Al-Daccak, Jacques Izopet & Nabila Jabrane-Ferrat. ZIKA virus reveals broad tissue and cell tropism during the 1st trimester of pregnancy.
Abstract
The outbreak of the Zika Virus (ZIKV) and its association with fetal abnormalities have raised worldwide concern. However, the cellular tropism and the mechanisms of ZIKV transmission to the fetus during early pregnancy are still
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PRO/AH> St. Louis encephalitis virus - USA (04): (CA)
St. Louis Encephalitis -- United States
Mosquitoes recently found in La Quinta tested positive for Saint Louis encephalitis (SLE) [virus], the 1st such detection of the virus in the city, vector control officials said.
The samples were collected from a mosquito trap near the corner of Madison Street and Avenue 52, according to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District.
The latest detection brings the total number of SLE-positive mosquito samples in the Coachella Valley to 91 this year [2016], the highest number
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Mosquitoes recently found in La Quinta tested positive for Saint Louis encephalitis (SLE) [virus], the 1st such detection of the virus in the city, vector control officials said.
The samples were collected from a mosquito trap near the corner of Madison Street and Avenue 52, according to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District.
The latest detection brings the total number of SLE-positive mosquito samples in the Coachella Valley to 91 this year [2016], the highest number
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PRO/EDR> Poisoning, belladonna - USA: homeopathic teething product susp.
Poisoning -- United States
The FDA is investigating more than 400 reports of adverse events associated with homeopathic teething products in the last 6 years, Lyndsay Meyer of the FDA's Office of Media Affairs told Food Poisoning Bulletin. In addition, they are "aware of reports of 10 deaths during that period that reference homeopathic teething products, though the relationship of these deaths to the homeopathic teething products has not yet been determined and is currently under review," she stated.
Teething
On 9
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The FDA is investigating more than 400 reports of adverse events associated with homeopathic teething products in the last 6 years, Lyndsay Meyer of the FDA's Office of Media Affairs told Food Poisoning Bulletin. In addition, they are "aware of reports of 10 deaths during that period that reference homeopathic teething products, though the relationship of these deaths to the homeopathic teething products has not yet been determined and is currently under review," she stated.
Teething
On 9
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anaplasmosis - USA (02): (KY) bovine
Anaplasmosis -- United States
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (108): Angola, Congo DR, WHO
Yellow Fever -- Angola
KEY UPDATES
Angola epidemiological update (as of 13 Oct 2016):
- The last confirmed case had symptom onset on 23 Jun [2016].
- 45 probable cases were reported in the last 4 weeks.
- Phase 2 of the vaccination campaign is ongoing, targeting more than 2 million people in 10 provinces.
Democratic Republic of the Congo epidemiological update (as of 19 Oct [2016])
- The last confirmed non-sylvatic case had symptom onset on 12 Jul [2016].
- 16 probable cases remain under investigation (4 in
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KEY UPDATES
Angola epidemiological update (as of 13 Oct 2016):
- The last confirmed case had symptom onset on 23 Jun [2016].
- 45 probable cases were reported in the last 4 weeks.
- Phase 2 of the vaccination campaign is ongoing, targeting more than 2 million people in 10 provinces.
Democratic Republic of the Congo epidemiological update (as of 19 Oct [2016])
- The last confirmed non-sylvatic case had symptom onset on 12 Jul [2016].
- 16 probable cases remain under investigation (4 in
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Saturday 22 October 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (107): Uganda, fake cards
Yellow Fever -- Uganda
Health officials in Entebbe Municipality in Wakiso district have expressed worry over the increasing cases of fake yellow fever immunisation cards by travellers at the airport.
After the recent outbreak of yellow fever in Angola that claimed over 200 lives, followed by another outbreak in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo, the ministry of health issued guidelines requiring travellers to produce a valid immunisation certificate against the disease to be allowed exit and entry into
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Health officials in Entebbe Municipality in Wakiso district have expressed worry over the increasing cases of fake yellow fever immunisation cards by travellers at the airport.
After the recent outbreak of yellow fever in Angola that claimed over 200 lives, followed by another outbreak in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo, the ministry of health issued guidelines requiring travellers to produce a valid immunisation certificate against the disease to be allowed exit and entry into
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PRO/AH/EDR> New World screwworm - USA (08): (FL) cervid, pets, prophylaxis
Myiasis -- United States
It's not just the Key deer being ravaged by a flesh-eating worm in the Florida Keys. Pets are also starting to turn up with gruesome infections.
While wildlife managers have focused largely on the endangered herd and the 107 deer killed since August [2016], vets say they have treated at least 9 suspected cases in dogs, cats, rabbits, pigs and a tortoise. Two feral cats had to be euthanized, said Marathon Veterinary Hospital's Doug Mader. Those numbers are higher than the 3 reported by the
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It's not just the Key deer being ravaged by a flesh-eating worm in the Florida Keys. Pets are also starting to turn up with gruesome infections.
While wildlife managers have focused largely on the endangered herd and the 107 deer killed since August [2016], vets say they have treated at least 9 suspected cases in dogs, cats, rabbits, pigs and a tortoise. Two feral cats had to be euthanized, said Marathon Veterinary Hospital's Doug Mader. Those numbers are higher than the 3 reported by the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Toxic algae - USA (10): (KS, NJ)
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/EDR> CS gas discharge - UK: (England) illnesses
Poisoning -- United Kingdom
Officers are investigating a "chemical incident" that left dozens ill and closed the airport for several hours.
Police investigating a "chemical incident" at London City Airport have found suspected CS gas spray.
Paramedics treated 27 and took 2 people to hospital after the airport was closed and evacuated on Friday afternoon [21 Oct 2016].
About 500 people were told to leave the airport and travelers were told to expect "long delays".
Firefighters and police wearing protective
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Officers are investigating a "chemical incident" that left dozens ill and closed the airport for several hours.
Police investigating a "chemical incident" at London City Airport have found suspected CS gas spray.
Paramedics treated 27 and took 2 people to hospital after the airport was closed and evacuated on Friday afternoon [21 Oct 2016].
About 500 people were told to leave the airport and travelers were told to expect "long delays".
Firefighters and police wearing protective
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies - Americas (39): USA new rule, raccoon, bat, human exp.
Rabies -- United States
New rule relaxes Brunswick's rabies control measures [Readers please note: This is only a rule in North Carolina. - Mod.TG]
Brunswick County Commissioners adopted a new rule for management of animals exposed to rabies.
A new rule relating to management of animals exposed to the rabies virus has been adopted by the county.
The rule change puts new exposure management control measures in place that shortens the amount of time exposed animals spend in quarantine.
The previous rule
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New rule relaxes Brunswick's rabies control measures [Readers please note: This is only a rule in North Carolina. - Mod.TG]
Brunswick County Commissioners adopted a new rule for management of animals exposed to rabies.
A new rule relating to management of animals exposed to the rabies virus has been adopted by the county.
The rule change puts new exposure management control measures in place that shortens the amount of time exposed animals spend in quarantine.
The previous rule
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - USA (19): (MI) prepared food
Hepatitis A -- United States
The prepared foods section at Whole Foods' Detroit [Michigan] store on Mack Avenue is linked to 2 recent cases of hepatitis A, the Detroit health department announced today, 20 Oct 2016. The department is asking anyone who ate prepared foods at the store from 6-12 Oct 2016 to speak to a doctor and seek preventative treatment.
"While it remains unclear exactly how either of these individuals contracted hepatitis A, and we know that Whole Foods Market Detroit has a comprehensive food safety
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The prepared foods section at Whole Foods' Detroit [Michigan] store on Mack Avenue is linked to 2 recent cases of hepatitis A, the Detroit health department announced today, 20 Oct 2016. The department is asking anyone who ate prepared foods at the store from 6-12 Oct 2016 to speak to a doctor and seek preventative treatment.
"While it remains unclear exactly how either of these individuals contracted hepatitis A, and we know that Whole Foods Market Detroit has a comprehensive food safety
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Russia (03): (VL) bovine, st Asia 1, vacc, control, RFI
Foot and Mouth -- Russia
The NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) division of ZVO [Western Military District] has been put into operation for the eradication of the foot-and-mouth disease [FMD] outbreak in the Vladimir oblast.
On [Saturday], 22 Oct 2016, a group of soldiers arrived in the area of the territory Sobinsky agricultural plant "VKV" for the processing and incineration of animal carcasses.
The focus of the outbreak has been successfully isolated. According to TASS, the outbreak involves about 1000 cows
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The NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) division of ZVO [Western Military District] has been put into operation for the eradication of the foot-and-mouth disease [FMD] outbreak in the Vladimir oblast.
On [Saturday], 22 Oct 2016, a group of soldiers arrived in the area of the territory Sobinsky agricultural plant "VKV" for the processing and incineration of animal carcasses.
The focus of the outbreak has been successfully isolated. According to TASS, the outbreak involves about 1000 cows
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (53): Somalia, Australia, USA
Measles -- Somalia
20 children, most of them under the age of 5, have been admitted for treatment at Kismayo General Hospital in Lower Jubba region.
The disease has been spreading over the past 3 weeks in parts of Jubbaland state controlled by Al-Shabab.
Dr Abdullahi Ismael Dhi'is, head of the hospital's measles unit, told Radio Ergo that most of the children were brought from villages including Barsanguni, Koban, Bulo-gadud, Bulo-Haji, Kanjo-ron, Kamsuma and other villages under Kismayo and Jammame
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20 children, most of them under the age of 5, have been admitted for treatment at Kismayo General Hospital in Lower Jubba region.
The disease has been spreading over the past 3 weeks in parts of Jubbaland state controlled by Al-Shabab.
Dr Abdullahi Ismael Dhi'is, head of the hospital's measles unit, told Radio Ergo that most of the children were brought from villages including Barsanguni, Koban, Bulo-gadud, Bulo-Haji, Kanjo-ron, Kamsuma and other villages under Kismayo and Jammame
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - USA (22): (NY) healthcare facility, RFI
Legionnaires' -- United States
A local nursing home is warning the public after 4 people who were at the center developed legionnaires' disease. The 4 people with the disease all spent time at the Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs [New York]. 3 of them lived on the same floor; however, it is unknown if they caught the disease at the center. "It's not been identified that Wesley is the source," Wesley Community CEO Brian Nealon said.
The health care center was 1st alerted on 13 Oct [2016] by Saratoga Hospital.
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A local nursing home is warning the public after 4 people who were at the center developed legionnaires' disease. The 4 people with the disease all spent time at the Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs [New York]. 3 of them lived on the same floor; however, it is unknown if they caught the disease at the center. "It's not been identified that Wesley is the source," Wesley Community CEO Brian Nealon said.
The health care center was 1st alerted on 13 Oct [2016] by Saratoga Hospital.
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PRO/EDR> Adenovirus - China (02): (HK) respiratory disease, kindergarten
Adenovirus -- China
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the [Hong Kong] Department of Health is today [20 Oct 2016] investigating an outbreak of adenovirus upper respiratory tract infection at a kindergarten in Kowloon City, and appealed to members of the public to stay alert and maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene.
The outbreak involves 21 pupils, 14 boys and 7 girls aged from 3 to 6, who have developed upper respiratory tract infection (URI) symptoms including fever, cough, and sore
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the [Hong Kong] Department of Health is today [20 Oct 2016] investigating an outbreak of adenovirus upper respiratory tract infection at a kindergarten in Kowloon City, and appealed to members of the public to stay alert and maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene.
The outbreak involves 21 pupils, 14 boys and 7 girls aged from 3 to 6, who have developed upper respiratory tract infection (URI) symptoms including fever, cough, and sore
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PRO/EDR> Amebic meningoencephalitis, primary - China: (GD) 1st rep
Amoeba -- China
A man from Shenzhen province [Shenzhen is a city in Guangdong province], China has died from an infection with the "brain-eating amoeba", _Naegleria fowleri_ in early September [2016], according to a Chinese media account.
According to the report, the man contracted the lethal parasite after "bathing in water" at a scenic spot in the province with his family in August [2016].
In less than a week, the patient experienced symptoms including a headache, but attributed it to a cold. However,
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A man from Shenzhen province [Shenzhen is a city in Guangdong province], China has died from an infection with the "brain-eating amoeba", _Naegleria fowleri_ in early September [2016], according to a Chinese media account.
According to the report, the man contracted the lethal parasite after "bathing in water" at a scenic spot in the province with his family in August [2016].
In less than a week, the patient experienced symptoms including a headache, but attributed it to a cold. However,
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Friday 21 October 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease - Ireland: (WW,CE) RHDV 2 strain, new strain, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Ireland
Information received on 20 Oct 2016 from Dr Martin Blake, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Agriculture House, Dublin, Ireland
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 22 Sep 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 7 Oct 2016
Report date: 19 Oct 2016
Date submitted to OIE: 20 Oct 2016
Date event resolved: 13 Oct 2016
Reason for notification: New strain of a listed disease
Causal agent: Rabbit
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Information received on 20 Oct 2016 from Dr Martin Blake, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Agriculture House, Dublin, Ireland
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 22 Sep 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 7 Oct 2016
Report date: 19 Oct 2016
Date submitted to OIE: 20 Oct 2016
Date event resolved: 13 Oct 2016
Reason for notification: New strain of a listed disease
Causal agent: Rabbit
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PRO/AH/EDR> Sarcoptic mange, wombat - Australia: (TS)
Scabies -- Australia
A deadly disease sweeping through populations of wombats had the potential to rival the devastation caused by the devil facial tumour disease, an expert on the native marsupial says.
An outbreak of sarcoptic mange in the Narawntapu National Park [Tasmania] has killed all but a handful of wombats in the area since 2009.
University of Tasmania wildlife ecologist Scott Carver said it was not known what was causing the outbreak or how far the disease had spread, but it had the potential to
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A deadly disease sweeping through populations of wombats had the potential to rival the devastation caused by the devil facial tumour disease, an expert on the native marsupial says.
An outbreak of sarcoptic mange in the Narawntapu National Park [Tasmania] has killed all but a handful of wombats in the area since 2009.
University of Tasmania wildlife ecologist Scott Carver said it was not known what was causing the outbreak or how far the disease had spread, but it had the potential to
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PRO/EDR> Undiagnosed skin rash - South Africa: (NL) RFI
Rash -- South Africa
Many people are complaining about an itchy rash which is suspected to be related to the recent water issues the South Coast has been experiencing. People say the rash started just after the South Coast experienced a high salt content in its water during the drought. The rash starts with a small itchy bump, then later spreads all over the body. Residents say going to the clinic does not help as the only treatment that is given are allergy creams or Calamine lotion. The reason why many suspect
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Many people are complaining about an itchy rash which is suspected to be related to the recent water issues the South Coast has been experiencing. People say the rash started just after the South Coast experienced a high salt content in its water during the drought. The rash starts with a small itchy bump, then later spreads all over the body. Residents say going to the clinic does not help as the only treatment that is given are allergy creams or Calamine lotion. The reason why many suspect
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (105): Saudi Arabia (AS,SH,NJ) new cases, nosocomial
Hospital-Related Infection -- Saudi Arabia
As of 13:00 [1 PM] today [21 Oct 2016], there have been a total of:
1466 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
612 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.9 percent]
845 recoveries, and
9 currently active cases (including one asymptomatic case).
Since the last ProMED-mail update (18 Oct 2016) there have been a total of:
4 newly confirmed cases
0 newly reported fatalities, and
0 newly reported recoveries.
Information on newly reported cases (4):
Fri 21 Oct
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As of 13:00 [1 PM] today [21 Oct 2016], there have been a total of:
1466 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
612 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.9 percent]
845 recoveries, and
9 currently active cases (including one asymptomatic case).
Since the last ProMED-mail update (18 Oct 2016) there have been a total of:
4 newly confirmed cases
0 newly reported fatalities, and
0 newly reported recoveries.
Information on newly reported cases (4):
Fri 21 Oct
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (82): India, Delhi zoo, H5N8, NOT H5N1
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- India
The present AIV [avian influenza virus] outbreak in Delhi Zoo has been reported by ProMED as H5N1; that is incorrect. The type involved is H5N8 and further investigations are [ongoing].
--
Dr Diwakar D. Kulkarni, MVSc, PhD
Principal Scientist
ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases
OIE Reference Laboratory for Avian Influenza
Anandnagar, Bhopal
India
[ProMED-mail thanks Dr Diwakar D. Kulkarni for the correction. - Mod.ML
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The present AIV [avian influenza virus] outbreak in Delhi Zoo has been reported by ProMED as H5N1; that is incorrect. The type involved is H5N8 and further investigations are [ongoing].
--
Dr Diwakar D. Kulkarni, MVSc, PhD
Principal Scientist
ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases
OIE Reference Laboratory for Avian Influenza
Anandnagar, Bhopal
India
[ProMED-mail thanks Dr Diwakar D. Kulkarni for the correction. - Mod.ML
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis C - USA (12): (AK) injection drug use
Hepatitis C -- United States
Southeast Alaska has seen a nearly 500 percent increase in the rate of young adults with hepatitis C in the last 5 years. Hepatitis C is the most common chronic blood-borne infection in the USA. An estimated 3 and a half million people are infected in the USA.
For many years it was mainly reported in older generations, the Baby Boomers, infected with blood transfusions and organ transplants done before blood screening became widespread in 1992. The infection can also be spread by sharing
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Southeast Alaska has seen a nearly 500 percent increase in the rate of young adults with hepatitis C in the last 5 years. Hepatitis C is the most common chronic blood-borne infection in the USA. An estimated 3 and a half million people are infected in the USA.
For many years it was mainly reported in older generations, the Baby Boomers, infected with blood transfusions and organ transplants done before blood screening became widespread in 1992. The infection can also be spread by sharing
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PRO/EDR> Achromobacter - Germany: (BW) pseudobacteremia, nosocomial contamination,2014-15
Hospital-Related Infection -- Germany
_Achromobacter xylosoxidans_ (AX) is known for intrinsic resistance to disinfectants. Günther, et al. (2016) report [1] on how their laboratory routine surveillance system detected an unexpected rise in AX bloodstream infections in a 2200-bed hospital. An epidemiological investigation was conducted to find the source and disrupt further transmission.
Outbreak cases were defined as patients with at least one positive blood culture positive for AX from May 2014 to May 2015. Medical records
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_Achromobacter xylosoxidans_ (AX) is known for intrinsic resistance to disinfectants. Günther, et al. (2016) report [1] on how their laboratory routine surveillance system detected an unexpected rise in AX bloodstream infections in a 2200-bed hospital. An epidemiological investigation was conducted to find the source and disrupt further transmission.
Outbreak cases were defined as patients with at least one positive blood culture positive for AX from May 2014 to May 2015. Medical records
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PRO/EDR> Filariasis - Vanuatu, Cook Islands, Niue, Cambodia: elimination
Filariasis -- Cambodia
Vanuatu's director of public health says the elimination of filariasis in the country is the result of a 15-year strategy between international agencies, governments, NGOs and the private sector.
The WHO recently announced the mosquito-borne illness is no longer a public health problem for Vanuatu, the Cook Islands, Niue and Cambodia.
The debilitating illness is caused by parasitic worms that attack the lymphatic system and can result in elephantiasis, or 'big leg' as it's know in
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Vanuatu's director of public health says the elimination of filariasis in the country is the result of a 15-year strategy between international agencies, governments, NGOs and the private sector.
The WHO recently announced the mosquito-borne illness is no longer a public health problem for Vanuatu, the Cook Islands, Niue and Cambodia.
The debilitating illness is caused by parasitic worms that attack the lymphatic system and can result in elephantiasis, or 'big leg' as it's know in
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PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (33): Americas
Cholera -- Haiti
Between epidemiological week (EW) 1 and EW 38 [1 Jan-23 Sep] of 2016, a total of 29 630 cholera cases were reported in 4 countries of the Americas: the Dominican Republic (1069), Ecuador (1), Haiti (28 559), and Mexico (1). Of the total cases, 96.4 per cent were reported in Haiti. Table 1 shows the number of cholera cases reported in selected countries between 2010 and 2016.
In the Dominican Republic, a total of 1069 suspected cholera cases, including 18 related deaths (case fatality rate:
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Between epidemiological week (EW) 1 and EW 38 [1 Jan-23 Sep] of 2016, a total of 29 630 cholera cases were reported in 4 countries of the Americas: the Dominican Republic (1069), Ecuador (1), Haiti (28 559), and Mexico (1). Of the total cases, 96.4 per cent were reported in Haiti. Table 1 shows the number of cholera cases reported in selected countries between 2010 and 2016.
In the Dominican Republic, a total of 1069 suspected cholera cases, including 18 related deaths (case fatality rate:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Russia (16): (YN) reindeer, ecology
Anthrax -- Russia
Scientists are witnessing the theoretical turning into reality: infectious microbes emerging from a deep freeze.
This past summer [2016] anthrax killed a 12-year-old boy in a remote part of Siberia. At least 20 other people, also from the Yamal Peninsula, were diagnosed with the potentially deadly disease after approximately 100 suspected cases were hospitalized. Additionally, more than 2300 reindeer in the area died from the infection. The likely cause? Thawing permafrost. According to
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Scientists are witnessing the theoretical turning into reality: infectious microbes emerging from a deep freeze.
This past summer [2016] anthrax killed a 12-year-old boy in a remote part of Siberia. At least 20 other people, also from the Yamal Peninsula, were diagnosed with the potentially deadly disease after approximately 100 suspected cases were hospitalized. Additionally, more than 2300 reindeer in the area died from the infection. The likely cause? Thawing permafrost. According to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Panleukopenia virus, feline - USA: (MA)
Feline panleukopenia virus -- United States
An outbreak of a potentially deadly virus affecting cats has been detected in Mattapan, according to the Animal Rescue League of Boston [Massachusetts].
"The Animal Rescue League of Boston became aware of this outbreak after responding to reports of sick cats in the area around Walk Hill Street in Mattapan," the agency said in a statement released this afternoon [19 Oct 2016]. "In conducting a full investigation of the sick animals it was determined that they had contracted this potentially
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An outbreak of a potentially deadly virus affecting cats has been detected in Mattapan, according to the Animal Rescue League of Boston [Massachusetts].
"The Animal Rescue League of Boston became aware of this outbreak after responding to reports of sick cats in the area around Walk Hill Street in Mattapan," the agency said in a statement released this afternoon [19 Oct 2016]. "In conducting a full investigation of the sick animals it was determined that they had contracted this potentially
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Russia (02): (VL) bovine, st Asia 1, new strain, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Russia
Information received on [and dated] 20 Oct 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: 16 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 19 Oct 2016
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Foot and mouth disease virus
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Information received on [and dated] 20 Oct 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: 16 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 19 Oct 2016
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Foot and mouth disease virus
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Thursday 20 October 2016
PRO/PL> Early blight, potato - Sweden: (SN) strobilurin resistance
Other Plant Disease -- Sweden
A new study from SLU shows how a resistant mutant of _Alternaria solani_, the fungus causing early blight on potato, has arrived in southern Sweden, and how it has grown more resistant ever since. Early blight is common in Swedish potato farming.
Strobilurins are commonly used against the disease, but reports of a drop in efficacy have emerged from several countries. An acquired resistance against the fungicide is linked to mutation F129L in the gene for cytochrome b. It was 1st described
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A new study from SLU shows how a resistant mutant of _Alternaria solani_, the fungus causing early blight on potato, has arrived in southern Sweden, and how it has grown more resistant ever since. Early blight is common in Swedish potato farming.
Strobilurins are commonly used against the disease, but reports of a drop in efficacy have emerged from several countries. An acquired resistance against the fungicide is linked to mutation F129L in the gene for cytochrome b. It was 1st described
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PRO/PL> Potato spindle tuber viroid, seed & breeding lines - Poland, Netherlands ex UK
Other Plant Disease -- Poland
The NPPO of Poland recently informed EPPO of the confirmed report [see comment below] of _Potato spindle tuber viroid_ (_Pospiviroid_, PSTVd - EPPO A2 List) on its territory.
In 2016, PSTVd was detected in 2 lots of seed potatoes (_Solanum tuberosum_ cvs. 'Etola' and 'Denar') in 2 districts of Kujawsko-pomorskie province, and the infected areas were estimated at 2.8 ha and 5 ha, [respectively]. In both cases, the identity of the viroid was confirmed by molecular methods (RT-PCRs using
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The NPPO of Poland recently informed EPPO of the confirmed report [see comment below] of _Potato spindle tuber viroid_ (_Pospiviroid_, PSTVd - EPPO A2 List) on its territory.
In 2016, PSTVd was detected in 2 lots of seed potatoes (_Solanum tuberosum_ cvs. 'Etola' and 'Denar') in 2 districts of Kujawsko-pomorskie province, and the infected areas were estimated at 2.8 ha and 5 ha, [respectively]. In both cases, the identity of the viroid was confirmed by molecular methods (RT-PCRs using
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - Canada: (AB)
Bovine TB -- Canada
Bovine tuberculosis is a contagious and reportable disease in Canada. One case does not affect trade, but there could be repercussions if the disease is found to be more widespread.
An Alberta farm has been quarantined after a positive case of tuberculosis was detected in a cow shipped to the United States for slaughter.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency [CFIA] is investigating and the index herd will be tested, said Rob McNabb of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association.
"They detected
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Bovine tuberculosis is a contagious and reportable disease in Canada. One case does not affect trade, but there could be repercussions if the disease is found to be more widespread.
An Alberta farm has been quarantined after a positive case of tuberculosis was detected in a cow shipped to the United States for slaughter.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency [CFIA] is investigating and the index herd will be tested, said Rob McNabb of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association.
"They detected
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PRO/AH/EDR> New World screwworm - USA (07): (FL) cervid, prophylaxis & treatment
Myiasis -- United States
U.S. wildlife officials are taking the rare step of trying to inoculate Key deer against a ghastly screwworm threatening to wipe out the planet's last remaining herd.
Biologists at the National Key Deer Refuge [Florida] on Wednesday [19 Oct 2016] began feeding a prophylactic drug to deer on Cudjoe and Sugarloaf Keys, where no deer have yet been infected -- an intervention regularly used on livestock but rarely on wild herds and never before on key deer. The drug works by paralyzing and
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U.S. wildlife officials are taking the rare step of trying to inoculate Key deer against a ghastly screwworm threatening to wipe out the planet's last remaining herd.
Biologists at the National Key Deer Refuge [Florida] on Wednesday [19 Oct 2016] began feeding a prophylactic drug to deer on Cudjoe and Sugarloaf Keys, where no deer have yet been infected -- an intervention regularly used on livestock but rarely on wild herds and never before on key deer. The drug works by paralyzing and
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PRO/EDR> Hand, foot & mouth disease - Spain: (PM) Menorca hotel
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease -- Spain
A deadly virus at a 4-star hotel wrecked the holidays of Brit families at a popular tourist hotspot.
Up to 17 people have contacted lawyers after their Menorca holiday was cut short. [Menorca is one of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea.]
An outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease at the hotel forced some to return home early and others to seek urgent medical treatment.
The holidaymakers reported suffering painful spots and sores after the outbreak at their hotel at the
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A deadly virus at a 4-star hotel wrecked the holidays of Brit families at a popular tourist hotspot.
Up to 17 people have contacted lawyers after their Menorca holiday was cut short. [Menorca is one of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea.]
An outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease at the hotel forced some to return home early and others to seek urgent medical treatment.
The holidaymakers reported suffering painful spots and sores after the outbreak at their hotel at the
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PRO/EDR> Hand, foot & mouth disease - USA (10): (IL) University of Illinois
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease -- United States
University of Illinois officials say they've seen more than 60 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease among students since the beginning of the semester.
Dr. Robert Palinkas tells the (Champaign) News-Gazette the rate has slowed so the infections may have peaked.
Hand, foot and mouth disease causes painful sores in the mouth and on the hands and feet. It is caused by viruses and can spread through coughing, sneezing or kissing. An infected person can spread the virus to others by touching
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University of Illinois officials say they've seen more than 60 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease among students since the beginning of the semester.
Dr. Robert Palinkas tells the (Champaign) News-Gazette the rate has slowed so the infections may have peaked.
Hand, foot and mouth disease causes painful sores in the mouth and on the hands and feet. It is caused by viruses and can spread through coughing, sneezing or kissing. An infected person can spread the virus to others by touching
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PRO/AH/EDR> Antibiotic resistance (04): India, China, environmental pollution
Environmental -- India
Superbugs, the colloquial name for strains of bacteria which have become resistant to antibiotics, present one of the most significant global health threats of the 21st century. Every year, nearly 1 million people worldwide die from drug resistant infections. With that figure projected to climb to 10 million by mid-century, medical experts now put drug resistance in the same bracket as the HIV/AIDS crisis, and are calling for a coordinated response from the international community to address
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Superbugs, the colloquial name for strains of bacteria which have become resistant to antibiotics, present one of the most significant global health threats of the 21st century. Every year, nearly 1 million people worldwide die from drug resistant infections. With that figure projected to climb to 10 million by mid-century, medical experts now put drug resistance in the same bracket as the HIV/AIDS crisis, and are calling for a coordinated response from the international community to address
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, babesiosis - Canada: (MB)
Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis, Lyme Disease -- Canada
Winter is coming, but that doesn't mean you're out of the woods just yet as far as tick diseases are concerned.
Dr. Richard Rusk, Manitoba's Medical Officer of Health for Communicable Disease, is advising Manitobans to be mindful of the pests this fall. In the past 2 years, 15 cases of the emerging tick diseases anaplasmosis and babesiosis have been reported to Manitoba health, he said.
This year [2016] is only the 2nd year Manitoba Health has been tracking the number of cases of the
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Winter is coming, but that doesn't mean you're out of the woods just yet as far as tick diseases are concerned.
Dr. Richard Rusk, Manitoba's Medical Officer of Health for Communicable Disease, is advising Manitobans to be mindful of the pests this fall. In the past 2 years, 15 cases of the emerging tick diseases anaplasmosis and babesiosis have been reported to Manitoba health, he said.
This year [2016] is only the 2nd year Manitoba Health has been tracking the number of cases of the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Russia: (VL) bovine, st Asia 1
Foot and Mouth -- Russia
Suspicion of foot-and-mouth disease [FMD] infection on a cattle farm in the village Vyshmanovo, Vladimir oblast, initially appeared last Saturday [15 Oct 2016]. The fears of the experts have been confirmed yesterday [19 Oct 2016]. Rosselkhoznadzor [Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance] said that more than 100 cows have been found sick at an agricultural enterprise. According to the prevailing guidelines, it was decided to destroy all livestock on the farm and
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Suspicion of foot-and-mouth disease [FMD] infection on a cattle farm in the village Vyshmanovo, Vladimir oblast, initially appeared last Saturday [15 Oct 2016]. The fears of the experts have been confirmed yesterday [19 Oct 2016]. Rosselkhoznadzor [Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance] said that more than 100 cows have been found sick at an agricultural enterprise. According to the prevailing guidelines, it was decided to destroy all livestock on the farm and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus update - Asia (04): India (MH), RFI
Hantavirus -- India
A 12-year-old boy from Colaba [part of Mumbai city] died of the hantavirus infection on Saturday 15 Oct [2016]. This is the 1st ever case of the infection in Mumbai, said public health officials.
Hantavirus infection, known as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a lung infection caused by viruses found in the saliva, urine, and droppings of rodents. The illness is rare but has a high morbidity and mortality rate.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials confirmed that the
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A 12-year-old boy from Colaba [part of Mumbai city] died of the hantavirus infection on Saturday 15 Oct [2016]. This is the 1st ever case of the infection in Mumbai, said public health officials.
Hantavirus infection, known as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a lung infection caused by viruses found in the saliva, urine, and droppings of rodents. The illness is rare but has a high morbidity and mortality rate.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials confirmed that the
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PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (32): Africa
Cholera -- Zambia
1. Guerrant RL, Carneiro-Filho BA, Dillingham RA. Cholera, diarrhea, and oral rehydration therapy: triumph and indictment. Clin Infect Dis. 2003; 37(3): 398-405; available at .
2. Gregorio GV, Gonzales ML, Dans LF, Martinez EG. Polymer-based oral rehydration solution for treating acute watery diarrhoea. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009; (2): CD006519. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006519.pub2; available at .
3. Gore SM, Fontaine O, Pierce NF. Impact of rice based oral rehydration solution on stool
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1. Guerrant RL, Carneiro-Filho BA, Dillingham RA. Cholera, diarrhea, and oral rehydration therapy: triumph and indictment. Clin Infect Dis. 2003; 37(3): 398-405; available at .
2. Gregorio GV, Gonzales ML, Dans LF, Martinez EG. Polymer-based oral rehydration solution for treating acute watery diarrhoea. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009; (2): CD006519. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006519.pub2; available at .
3. Gore SM, Fontaine O, Pierce NF. Impact of rice based oral rehydration solution on stool
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Recalls: Ochratoxin A and breaking Kopparberg cider bottles
Food recalls and alerts for a week in October have been notified by the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Switzerland, USA, Sweden and Denmark.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern Equine Encephalitis - USA :(26) (SC, FL) equine
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
"Adult horses previously vaccinated against EEE/WEE: annual revaccination must be completed prior to vector season in the spring. In animals at high risk or with limited immunity, more frequent vaccination or appropriately timed vaccination is recommended in order to induce protective immunity during periods of likely exposure. In areas where mosquitoes are active year-round, many veterinarians elect to vaccinate horses at 6 month intervals to ensure uniform protection throughout the year,
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"Adult horses previously vaccinated against EEE/WEE: annual revaccination must be completed prior to vector season in the spring. In animals at high risk or with limited immunity, more frequent vaccination or appropriately timed vaccination is recommended in order to induce protective immunity during periods of likely exposure. In areas where mosquitoes are active year-round, many veterinarians elect to vaccinate horses at 6 month intervals to ensure uniform protection throughout the year,
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PRO/EDR> Mesothelioma - Australia: (AC)
Other Human Disease -- Australia
The respiratory tract is the most common site of asbestos exposure symptoms. Symptoms differ depending on the particular problem.
The main symptom of asbestosis is shortness of breath. Other symptoms may include:
- Persistent cough that produces mucus
- Chest tightness
- Chest pain
- Loss of appetite
- Dry, crackling sound in lungs while inhaling
Symptoms of lung cancer may include:
- Cough (including coughing up blood)
- Wheezing
- Unexplained weight loss
- Difficulty breathing
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The respiratory tract is the most common site of asbestos exposure symptoms. Symptoms differ depending on the particular problem.
The main symptom of asbestosis is shortness of breath. Other symptoms may include:
- Persistent cough that produces mucus
- Chest tightness
- Chest pain
- Loss of appetite
- Dry, crackling sound in lungs while inhaling
Symptoms of lung cancer may include:
- Cough (including coughing up blood)
- Wheezing
- Unexplained weight loss
- Difficulty breathing
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PRO/EDR> Shigellosis - China
Shigellosis -- China
More than 300 school children have been hospitalized since yesterday afternoon, 18 Oct 2016, but none face life-threatening illness, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
According to doctors, patient blood test reports showed high white blood cell levels, indicating infection. Experts said the discovery confirmed that the students were suffering from gastrointestinal diseases caused by shigellosis. "_Shigella sonnei_ bacteria can breed in food and water at a suboptimum temperature, which
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More than 300 school children have been hospitalized since yesterday afternoon, 18 Oct 2016, but none face life-threatening illness, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
According to doctors, patient blood test reports showed high white blood cell levels, indicating infection. Experts said the discovery confirmed that the students were suffering from gastrointestinal diseases caused by shigellosis. "_Shigella sonnei_ bacteria can breed in food and water at a suboptimum temperature, which
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (81): H5N1, India, Delhi zoo
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- India
The zoo in the Indian capital Delhi has been temporarily closed after at least 9 birds died of suspected bird flu. Zoo officials have said tests on 2 of the carcasses had confirmed H5N1 avian influenza. The other bodies have also been sent for testing.
The zoo curator said that the zoo was only shut as a precautionary measure and would reopen in a few days. Curator, Riaz Khan, told reporters that the casualties included ducks, pelicans and painted storks.
Delhi's zoo is one of the
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The zoo in the Indian capital Delhi has been temporarily closed after at least 9 birds died of suspected bird flu. Zoo officials have said tests on 2 of the carcasses had confirmed H5N1 avian influenza. The other bodies have also been sent for testing.
The zoo curator said that the zoo was only shut as a precautionary measure and would reopen in a few days. Curator, Riaz Khan, told reporters that the casualties included ducks, pelicans and painted storks.
Delhi's zoo is one of the
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PRO/EDR> Tularemia - USA (14): (TX)
Tularemia -- United States
The Wichita Falls Health Department is investigating how a man got a potentially deadly bacterial disease. A man in Wichita Falls was recently diagnosed with tularemia - also known as Rabbit Fever. Health officials say it's a rare bacterial infection for this area that comes from tick and deer fly bites, skin contact with infected animals like rabbits and rats, and ingesting contaminated water.
The Wichita Falls Health Department says they spoke to the man and got some background
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The Wichita Falls Health Department is investigating how a man got a potentially deadly bacterial disease. A man in Wichita Falls was recently diagnosed with tularemia - also known as Rabbit Fever. Health officials say it's a rare bacterial infection for this area that comes from tick and deer fly bites, skin contact with infected animals like rabbits and rats, and ingesting contaminated water.
The Wichita Falls Health Department says they spoke to the man and got some background
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis & other - India (25): (OR)
Japanese Encephalitis -- India
On [Mon 17 Oct 2016], 2 more children died of Japanese encephalitis [JE] at the [Malkangiri] district headquarters hospital, taking the total number of victims to 59.
The deceased were identified as a 2-year-old girl of Gorakhpalli village under Padia block and a 3-year-old girl of Pedawada village under Kalimela block. Though another 4-year-old girl also died at the hospital [Mon 17 Oct 2016], hospital sources claimed that to be a case of pneumonia.
Unofficial sources have pegged the
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On [Mon 17 Oct 2016], 2 more children died of Japanese encephalitis [JE] at the [Malkangiri] district headquarters hospital, taking the total number of victims to 59.
The deceased were identified as a 2-year-old girl of Gorakhpalli village under Padia block and a 3-year-old girl of Pedawada village under Kalimela block. Though another 4-year-old girl also died at the hospital [Mon 17 Oct 2016], hospital sources claimed that to be a case of pneumonia.
Unofficial sources have pegged the
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PRO/AH/EDR> New World screwworm, USA (06): (FL) cervid, spread, RFI
Myiasis -- United States
Following the 1st announcement on 3 Oct 2016 of the confirmation of New World screwworms in Big Pine Key, Florida, the United States Department of Agriculture and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today [18 Oct 2016] announced that the screwworm has also been detected on the keys listed below, which are all west of Big Pine and No Name keys and in close proximity. Additional detections are not unexpected, as enhanced surveillance efforts are underway.
- Big Torch Key:
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Following the 1st announcement on 3 Oct 2016 of the confirmation of New World screwworms in Big Pine Key, Florida, the United States Department of Agriculture and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today [18 Oct 2016] announced that the screwworm has also been detected on the keys listed below, which are all west of Big Pine and No Name keys and in close proximity. Additional detections are not unexpected, as enhanced surveillance efforts are underway.
- Big Torch Key:
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PRO/PL> Black scorch, date palm - United Arab Emirates
Other Plant Disease -- United Arab Emirates
Date palm (_Phoenix dactylifera_) is one of the most important plants grown for its edible fruit. Diseases are among the major factors affecting its growth and productivity.
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the causal agent of black scorch on date palm was found to be _Thielaviopsis punctulata_. The pathogen was isolated from all tissues of diseased trees. Depending on the severity of the infection, symptoms included tissue necrosis, wilting, neck bending, death of terminal buds, and
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Date palm (_Phoenix dactylifera_) is one of the most important plants grown for its edible fruit. Diseases are among the major factors affecting its growth and productivity.
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the causal agent of black scorch on date palm was found to be _Thielaviopsis punctulata_. The pathogen was isolated from all tissues of diseased trees. Depending on the severity of the infection, symptoms included tissue necrosis, wilting, neck bending, death of terminal buds, and
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PRO/EDR> Guillain-Barre syndrome - Costa Rica: (CA) influenza vaccine associated
Guillain Barre -- Costa Rica
Many things can cause GBS; about 2/3 of people who develop GBS symptoms do so several days or weeks after they have been sick with diarrhea or a respiratory illness. Infection with the bacterium _Campylobacter jejuni_ is one of the most common risk factors for GBS. People also can develop GBS after having the flu or other infections (such as cytomegalovirus and Epstein Barr virus). On very rare occasions, they may develop GBS in the days or weeks after getting a vaccination.
Who is at risk
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Many things can cause GBS; about 2/3 of people who develop GBS symptoms do so several days or weeks after they have been sick with diarrhea or a respiratory illness. Infection with the bacterium _Campylobacter jejuni_ is one of the most common risk factors for GBS. People also can develop GBS after having the flu or other infections (such as cytomegalovirus and Epstein Barr virus). On very rare occasions, they may develop GBS in the days or weeks after getting a vaccination.
Who is at risk
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Wednesday 19 October 2016
PRO/EDR> Zika virus (55) - Americas, Asia, Europe, research, observations
Zika virus -- Worldwide/Unknown
Zika, mainly transmitted by mosquito, was not known to cause birth defects until a large outbreak swept through northeastern states in Latin America's largest nation, setting off alarm worldwide. Numerous studies confirmed the link.
Up to 7 percent of the babies with microcephaly that Van der Linden and her team have treated were also born with arm and leg deformities that had not previously been linked to other causes of microcephaly, she said.
To complicate matters, there are babies
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Zika, mainly transmitted by mosquito, was not known to cause birth defects until a large outbreak swept through northeastern states in Latin America's largest nation, setting off alarm worldwide. Numerous studies confirmed the link.
Up to 7 percent of the babies with microcephaly that Van der Linden and her team have treated were also born with arm and leg deformities that had not previously been linked to other causes of microcephaly, she said.
To complicate matters, there are babies
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PRO/EDR> Pertussis - Sudan: (ND): corr
Whooping Cough -- Sudan
The AllAfrica/Radio Dabanga article cited on [17 Oct 2016; ] is unfortunately from October **2015** and it has likely been accidentally re-issued. The text, including case count, is almost exactly the same as before. Please see .
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Courtney Kansler
iJET International
Washington DC
USA
[ProMED-mail thanks Courtney Kansler for bringing this mistake to our attention. The report cited above, erroneously dated 2016, is likely the same as the one previously posted in 2015 in ProMED,
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The AllAfrica/Radio Dabanga article cited on [17 Oct 2016; ] is unfortunately from October **2015** and it has likely been accidentally re-issued. The text, including case count, is almost exactly the same as before. Please see .
--
Courtney Kansler
iJET International
Washington DC
USA
[ProMED-mail thanks Courtney Kansler for bringing this mistake to our attention. The report cited above, erroneously dated 2016, is likely the same as the one previously posted in 2015 in ProMED,
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PRO/EDR> Salmonellosis, serotype Javiana - (USA): (AZ) susp. frozen shrimp
Salmonella -- United States
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health has released a PDF report on their investigation into a _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Javiana outbreak that sickened at least 50 people in July and August 2016. There are 40 confirmed cases and 10 probable cases. A total of 33 (66 percent) of the cases reported eating at Restaurant A, with exposure dates from 16 Jul 2016 to 18 Aug 2016. As many as 40 other restaurants or fast food establishments were reportedly patronized by patients. Up to 3
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The Maricopa County Department of Public Health has released a PDF report on their investigation into a _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Javiana outbreak that sickened at least 50 people in July and August 2016. There are 40 confirmed cases and 10 probable cases. A total of 33 (66 percent) of the cases reported eating at Restaurant A, with exposure dates from 16 Jul 2016 to 18 Aug 2016. As many as 40 other restaurants or fast food establishments were reportedly patronized by patients. Up to 3
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PRO/EDR> Melioidosis - Viet Nam: (TH)
Melioidosis -- Vietnam
In late August 2016, a young man from Thanh Hoa province was diagnosed with melioidosis, a disease which can kill patients within 48 hours. The patient was 25 years old. On 11 Aug 2016, he was brought to Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi with severe sepsis and multiple organ dysfunction. Prior to that, he was hospitalized in Thanh Hoa province with fever and a swollen right knee. The fever did not come down after 11 days of treatment. He was later transferred to Bach Mai Hospital, one of the most
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In late August 2016, a young man from Thanh Hoa province was diagnosed with melioidosis, a disease which can kill patients within 48 hours. The patient was 25 years old. On 11 Aug 2016, he was brought to Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi with severe sepsis and multiple organ dysfunction. Prior to that, he was hospitalized in Thanh Hoa province with fever and a swollen right knee. The fever did not come down after 11 days of treatment. He was later transferred to Bach Mai Hospital, one of the most
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Italy (05): (SC) bovine
Anthrax -- Italy
The local press reports that 15 cows have died because of anthrax, on grazing land between Bronte and Randazzo, province of Catania, Sicily, Italy. In fact, the 1st warning came from the discovery of a dead cow seemingly killed by anthrax, at Contrada Saletto of Randazzo [see map at ].
Laboratory confirmation is pending.
The health authorities have delimited the contaminated area and have ordered strict preventive measures, as in the ordnance of Randazzo Mayor, at .
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Communicated
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The local press reports that 15 cows have died because of anthrax, on grazing land between Bronte and Randazzo, province of Catania, Sicily, Italy. In fact, the 1st warning came from the discovery of a dead cow seemingly killed by anthrax, at Contrada Saletto of Randazzo [see map at ].
Laboratory confirmation is pending.
The health authorities have delimited the contaminated area and have ordered strict preventive measures, as in the ordnance of Randazzo Mayor, at .
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Communicated
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PRO/EDR> Undiagnosed transmissible hallucinations - USA: (OR)
Undiagnosed -- United States
This week, an emergency room in the Pacific Northwest was briefly quarantined after 5 people -- including 2 police officers and a hospital worker -- experienced mysterious hallucinations from an unidentified illness believed to be spread by touch.
According to Oregon Live, the enigmatic incident began early Wednesday [12 Oct 2016?] morning when a 54-year-old caregiver in North Bend, Oregon called police to report 7-8 people "trying to take the roof off her vehicle." Police say they found
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This week, an emergency room in the Pacific Northwest was briefly quarantined after 5 people -- including 2 police officers and a hospital worker -- experienced mysterious hallucinations from an unidentified illness believed to be spread by touch.
According to Oregon Live, the enigmatic incident began early Wednesday [12 Oct 2016?] morning when a 54-year-old caregiver in North Bend, Oregon called police to report 7-8 people "trying to take the roof off her vehicle." Police say they found
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PRO/AH/EDR> Infectious salmon anemia - Canada (02): (NB)
Other Animal Disease -- Worldwide/Unknown
The 1st cases of infectious salmon anemia in 4 years have been recorded in fish farms in New Brunswick.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency identified 4 cases of infection in the Bay of Fundy [between the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia] since March 2016. The most recent dates back to [20 Sep 2016].
According to the provincial Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture, a single infected fish was found in all cases.
Susan Farquharson, of the Association of
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The 1st cases of infectious salmon anemia in 4 years have been recorded in fish farms in New Brunswick.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency identified 4 cases of infection in the Bay of Fundy [between the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia] since March 2016. The most recent dates back to [20 Sep 2016].
According to the provincial Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture, a single infected fish was found in all cases.
Susan Farquharson, of the Association of
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Tuesday 18 October 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (104): Saudi Arabia (RI,QS) new cases
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
As of 13:00 [1 PM] today [18 Oct 2016], there have been a total of:
1462 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
612 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.9 percent]
845 recoveries, and
5 currently active cases (including one asymptomatic case).
In the last 24 hours there have been a total of:
2 newly confirmed cases
1 newly reported fatality, and
1 newly reported recovery.
Information on newly reported cases (2):
1- A 72-year-old Saudi male, non-healthcare
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As of 13:00 [1 PM] today [18 Oct 2016], there have been a total of:
1462 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
612 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.9 percent]
845 recoveries, and
5 currently active cases (including one asymptomatic case).
In the last 24 hours there have been a total of:
2 newly confirmed cases
1 newly reported fatality, and
1 newly reported recovery.
Information on newly reported cases (2):
1- A 72-year-old Saudi male, non-healthcare
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease - Europe (26): Albania, bovine, spread, OIE
Lumpy Skin Disease -- Albania
Information received on 18 Oct 2016 from Dr Edi Fero, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Water Administration, Tirana, Albania
Summary
Report type: Follow-up report No. 6
Date of start of the event: 28 Jun 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 6 Jul 2016
Report date: 17 Oct 2016
Date submitted to OIE: 18 Oct 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Lumpy skin disease virus
Nature
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Information received on 18 Oct 2016 from Dr Edi Fero, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Water Administration, Tirana, Albania
Summary
Report type: Follow-up report No. 6
Date of start of the event: 28 Jun 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 6 Jul 2016
Report date: 17 Oct 2016
Date submitted to OIE: 18 Oct 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Lumpy skin disease virus
Nature
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PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness - Philippines (02): (ND)
Foodborne Illness -- Philippines
The Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) declared a "food and waterborne diseases outbreak" in Barangay Handumanan after 145 pupils of Handumanan Elementary School-I were brought to different hospitals in the city since Fri 14 Oct 2016, due to suspected food poisoning.
Dr. Grace Tan, head of the CHO Environmental Sanitation Division, said the situation is considered to be an outbreak because of the large number of cases. Of the 145 patients confined in various hospitals from 14 to 16 Oct 2016,
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The Bacolod City Health Office (CHO) declared a "food and waterborne diseases outbreak" in Barangay Handumanan after 145 pupils of Handumanan Elementary School-I were brought to different hospitals in the city since Fri 14 Oct 2016, due to suspected food poisoning.
Dr. Grace Tan, head of the CHO Environmental Sanitation Division, said the situation is considered to be an outbreak because of the large number of cases. Of the 145 patients confined in various hospitals from 14 to 16 Oct 2016,
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PRO/EDR> Pertussis - Canada (02): (NU)
Whooping Cough -- Canada
Nunavut's whooping cough (pertussis) outbreak has now spread throughout the territory, according to a public health advisory issued today 17 Oct 2016 by the territory's Department of Health. Earlier in October 2016, cases were confirmed in Igloolik. A total of 4 other communities in the Baffin region - Cape Dorset, Hall Beach, Pond Inlet and Iqaluit - had previously reported confirmed cases. The advisory says whooping cough is "a serious and active health concern."
Iqaluit pertussis cases
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Nunavut's whooping cough (pertussis) outbreak has now spread throughout the territory, according to a public health advisory issued today 17 Oct 2016 by the territory's Department of Health. Earlier in October 2016, cases were confirmed in Igloolik. A total of 4 other communities in the Baffin region - Cape Dorset, Hall Beach, Pond Inlet and Iqaluit - had previously reported confirmed cases. The advisory says whooping cough is "a serious and active health concern."
Iqaluit pertussis cases
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis C - USA (11): (AL) injection drug use
Hepatitis C -- United States
An alarming trend in local emergency rooms: ER doctors are seeing more cases of hepatitis C among drug users sharing needles. Emergency departments started screening patients 17 and older in 2015. Since that universal screening began, the ER at UAB (University of Alabama Birmingham) hospital started to see more cases among people who inject drugs.
"This is an alarming problem," said Dr. James Galbraith, an ER doctor at UAB. "There is a direct correlation between the hepatitis C cases we're
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An alarming trend in local emergency rooms: ER doctors are seeing more cases of hepatitis C among drug users sharing needles. Emergency departments started screening patients 17 and older in 2015. Since that universal screening began, the ER at UAB (University of Alabama Birmingham) hospital started to see more cases among people who inject drugs.
"This is an alarming problem," said Dr. James Galbraith, an ER doctor at UAB. "There is a direct correlation between the hepatitis C cases we're
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PRO/AH/EDR> Invasive mosquito - United Kingdom: (England) Kent
Tick-borne disease -- United Kingdom
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PRO/EDR> Acute flaccid myelitis - UK: human enterovirus D68 susp
Enterovirus 68 -- United Kingdom
Doctors said 2-year-old RJ may never walk again after falling ill with the virus in January [2016]. The toddler, who had symptoms of a chest infection, woke up one day unable to stand - and is now paralysed from the waist down.
His family says he was initially sent home from hospital when doctors were unable to find anything wrong. They later diagnosed EV-D68, and warned that [he] may be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life.
[Byline: Victoria Allen]
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Communicated
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Doctors said 2-year-old RJ may never walk again after falling ill with the virus in January [2016]. The toddler, who had symptoms of a chest infection, woke up one day unable to stand - and is now paralysed from the waist down.
His family says he was initially sent home from hospital when doctors were unable to find anything wrong. They later diagnosed EV-D68, and warned that [he] may be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life.
[Byline: Victoria Allen]
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Communicated
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PRO/PL> Black pod, cocoa - Cote d'Ivoire: (W,SW)
Other Plant Disease -- Cote d'Ivoire
Black pod disease due to heavy rain in Ivory Coast's western and south-western regions has damaged about 1/5 of the [national] cocoa crop. Ivory Coast [is] the world's top producer with over 1.5 million tonnes annually.
Farmers are not allowed to sell beans touched by rot, which damages the quality if it does not destroy them. "Right now we think (the disease) affects around 1/3 of the harvest in the west and southwest, but that could rise if the rain continues," said a cocoa buyer.
The
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Black pod disease due to heavy rain in Ivory Coast's western and south-western regions has damaged about 1/5 of the [national] cocoa crop. Ivory Coast [is] the world's top producer with over 1.5 million tonnes annually.
Farmers are not allowed to sell beans touched by rot, which damages the quality if it does not destroy them. "Right now we think (the disease) affects around 1/3 of the harvest in the west and southwest, but that could rise if the rain continues," said a cocoa buyer.
The
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Monday 17 October 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Mozambique: (GA) bovine, st. no typed, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Mozambique
Information received on [and dated] 17 Oct 2016 from Dr Americo Da Conceicao, national director, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Maputo, Mozambique.
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 30 Sep 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Oct 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 14 Jun 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: foot and mouth disease virus
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Information received on [and dated] 17 Oct 2016 from Dr Americo Da Conceicao, national director, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Maputo, Mozambique.
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 30 Sep 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Oct 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 14 Jun 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: foot and mouth disease virus
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (103): Saudi Arabia (SH, HA) new cases
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
As of 13:00 [1 PM] today [17 Oct 2016], there have been a total of:
1460 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
611 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.9 percent]
844 recoveries, and
5 currently active cases (including one asymptomatic case).
Since the last ProMED-mail update on Saudi Arabia [21 Sep 2016], there have been a total of:
3 newly confirmed cases
0 newly reported fatalities, and
1 newly reported recovery.
Information on newly reported cases
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As of 13:00 [1 PM] today [17 Oct 2016], there have been a total of:
1460 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
611 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.9 percent]
844 recoveries, and
5 currently active cases (including one asymptomatic case).
Since the last ProMED-mail update on Saudi Arabia [21 Sep 2016], there have been a total of:
3 newly confirmed cases
0 newly reported fatalities, and
1 newly reported recovery.
Information on newly reported cases
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PRO/EDR> Tetanus - Solvenia
Tetanus -- Slovenia
The vaccine-preventable disease, tetanus, has been considered eradicated among children in the Central European country of Slovenia for the past 20 years; health officials report a case in an unvaccinated child as reported in local media Fri, 14 Oct 2016.
The National Public Health Institute (NIJZ) says while the disease has been considered eradicated among children for the past 2 decades, a few cases are reported every year among the elderly, who grew up before systemic vaccination against
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The vaccine-preventable disease, tetanus, has been considered eradicated among children in the Central European country of Slovenia for the past 20 years; health officials report a case in an unvaccinated child as reported in local media Fri, 14 Oct 2016.
The National Public Health Institute (NIJZ) says while the disease has been considered eradicated among children for the past 2 decades, a few cases are reported every year among the elderly, who grew up before systemic vaccination against
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