Yellow Fever -- Brazil
Another 2 cities in the northeastern region of Sao Paulo [state; SP] confirmed that yellow fever was the cause of death of monkeys found in the rural areas of the 2 municipalities. Residents and authorities of Severínia (SP) and Cajobi (SP) are on alert, and preventive actions are now being carried out in the cities.
Severinia Epidemiological Surveillance awaits the results for the other animal that was found dead in the same locality on 3 Nov 2016 in a forest known as Matinha do Rubão,
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Wednesday 30 November 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis - USA (03): (MT): bovine
Brucellosis -- United States
Two bulls on a Beaverhead County ranch have tested positive for brucellosis.
The Department of Livestock says the bulls were euthanized, and all other animals on the ranch have tested negative for exposure to the bacteria that causes cattle to abort.
The ranch is within Montana's brucellosis Designated Surveillance Area (DSA). The infected bulls were identified during a voluntary whole-herd test, and the ranch has been placed under quarantine.
State Veterinarian Dr. Marty Zaluski said
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Two bulls on a Beaverhead County ranch have tested positive for brucellosis.
The Department of Livestock says the bulls were euthanized, and all other animals on the ranch have tested negative for exposure to the bacteria that causes cattle to abort.
The ranch is within Montana's brucellosis Designated Surveillance Area (DSA). The infected bulls were identified during a voluntary whole-herd test, and the ranch has been placed under quarantine.
State Veterinarian Dr. Marty Zaluski said
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (122): Ukraine (KS) poultry, HPAI H5, OIE
Avian Influenza -- Ukraine
Information received on [and dated] on 30 Nov 2016 from Dr Olga Shevchenko, head of Directorate for International Cooperation, State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Kiev, Ukraine
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 14 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 30 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 24 Jul 2006
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza
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Information received on [and dated] on 30 Nov 2016 from Dr Olga Shevchenko, head of Directorate for International Cooperation, State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Kiev, Ukraine
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 14 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 30 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 24 Jul 2006
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza
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PRO/AH> Foot & mouth disease - China (03): (XJ) st O, bovine, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- China
Information received on [and dated] 30 Nov 2016 from Dr Zhang Zhongqui, director general, China Animal Disease Control Centre, Veterinary Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China (People's Rep of)
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 22 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2013
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: foot
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Information received on [and dated] 30 Nov 2016 from Dr Zhang Zhongqui, director general, China Animal Disease Control Centre, Veterinary Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China (People's Rep of)
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 22 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2013
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: foot
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (121): Egypt (DT) coot, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Egypt
Information received on [and dated] 30 Nov 2016 from Dr Ibrahim Mahrous Saleh Mohamed, chairman, General Organization for Veterinary Services (GOVS), Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Cairo, Egypt
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 24 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 26 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza [HPAI] virus
Serotype:
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Information received on [and dated] 30 Nov 2016 from Dr Ibrahim Mahrous Saleh Mohamed, chairman, General Organization for Veterinary Services (GOVS), Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Cairo, Egypt
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 24 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 26 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza [HPAI] virus
Serotype:
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PRO/PL> Liberibacter, carrot - Sweden: (HA)
Other Plant Disease -- Sweden
The NPPO of Sweden recently provided EPPO with details about 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' (the potato haplotypes are listed in EPPO A1 List) on its territory (EPPO RS 2012/119). 'Ca. L. solanacearum' was 1st found in 2011 in commercial fields of carrots (_Daucus carota_) in the county of Halland (Southern Sweden). 33 ha of carrot fields were investigated, and approximately 70 per cent of this area showed symptoms of 'Ca. L. solanacearum'. In these fields, the disease incidence ranged
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The NPPO of Sweden recently provided EPPO with details about 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' (the potato haplotypes are listed in EPPO A1 List) on its territory (EPPO RS 2012/119). 'Ca. L. solanacearum' was 1st found in 2011 in commercial fields of carrots (_Daucus carota_) in the county of Halland (Southern Sweden). 33 ha of carrot fields were investigated, and approximately 70 per cent of this area showed symptoms of 'Ca. L. solanacearum'. In these fields, the disease incidence ranged
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Niger (06): (TH) WHO, RFI
Rift Valley Fever -- Niger
On 30 Aug [2016], the Ministry of Health in Niger notified WHO of unexplained deaths among humans, along with deaths in livestock in the Tahoua region of Niger. On 23 Sep [2016], human and animal specimens were tested at the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) and were reported positive for Rift Valley fever (RVF) virus by PCR and for specific IgM antibodies confirming the 1st outbreak of RVF in Niger. Initially the outbreak was centered in the north west of the country in areas bordering Mali, in
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On 30 Aug [2016], the Ministry of Health in Niger notified WHO of unexplained deaths among humans, along with deaths in livestock in the Tahoua region of Niger. On 23 Sep [2016], human and animal specimens were tested at the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) and were reported positive for Rift Valley fever (RVF) virus by PCR and for specific IgM antibodies confirming the 1st outbreak of RVF in Niger. Initially the outbreak was centered in the north west of the country in areas bordering Mali, in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza - Romania (120): HPAI H5N8, swan
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Romania
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A dead wild swan found in south eastern Romania earlier this month was found to be infected with H5N8 bird flu that has hit several countries in Europe, the country's veterinary and food safety agency (ANSVSA) said on Monday [28 Nov 2016]. Officials have imposed two areas of veterinary sanitary restrictions around the area, a 3-km protection area and a 10-km monitoring area, neither of which include
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A dead wild swan found in south eastern Romania earlier this month was found to be infected with H5N8 bird flu that has hit several countries in Europe, the country's veterinary and food safety agency (ANSVSA) said on Monday [28 Nov 2016]. Officials have imposed two areas of veterinary sanitary restrictions around the area, a 3-km protection area and a 10-km monitoring area, neither of which include
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Heidelberg - USA: multidrug resistance, cattle contact
Salmonella -- United States
California / 1
Iowa / 1
Idaho / 1
Minnesota / 2
Missouri / 1
Oklahoma / 1
South Dakota / 2
Wisconsin / 12
Among 19 people about whom information is available, illnesses started on dates ranging from 11 Jan 2016 to 24 Oct 2016. Ill people range in age from less than 1 year to 72, with a median age of 21. 62 per cent of ill people are female. Among 19 ill people with available information, 8 (42 per cent) reported being hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
WGS showed that
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California / 1
Iowa / 1
Idaho / 1
Minnesota / 2
Missouri / 1
Oklahoma / 1
South Dakota / 2
Wisconsin / 12
Among 19 people about whom information is available, illnesses started on dates ranging from 11 Jan 2016 to 24 Oct 2016. Ill people range in age from less than 1 year to 72, with a median age of 21. 62 per cent of ill people are female. Among 19 ill people with available information, 8 (42 per cent) reported being hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
WGS showed that
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis and other - India (34): (OR)
Japanese Encephalitis -- India
The death toll due to Japanese encephalitis (JE) in Malkangiri district [Odisha] climbed to 119 on Saturday morning [26 Nov 2016]. Children between the ages of 1 and 15 will be given JE vaccination across the 4 districts in the state.
Though the date of vaccination has not been decided yet, the state government plans to vaccinate 26 lakh [2.6 million] children in 4 districts, including Malkangiri.
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The death toll due to Japanese encephalitis (JE) in Malkangiri district [Odisha] climbed to 119 on Saturday morning [26 Nov 2016]. Children between the ages of 1 and 15 will be given JE vaccination across the 4 districts in the state.
Though the date of vaccination has not been decided yet, the state government plans to vaccinate 26 lakh [2.6 million] children in 4 districts, including Malkangiri.
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PRO/EDR> Non-TB mycobacteria - Canada: (NS) nosocomial, heater-cooler, M. chimaera
Hospital-Related Infection, Mycobacteria, non-TB -- Canada
More than 4000 Atlantic Canadians who underwent heart surgery at 2 Halifax [Nova Scotia] hospitals are being warned they may have been exposed to a rare bacterial infection from contaminated medical equipment. The province's 2 health authorities said [Mon 28 Nov 2016] the QEII [Queen Elizabeth II] Health Sciences Centre and the IWK Health Centre have found a link between a device used to heat and cool blood during cardiac surgeries to a bacterial infection caused by non-tuberculous
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More than 4000 Atlantic Canadians who underwent heart surgery at 2 Halifax [Nova Scotia] hospitals are being warned they may have been exposed to a rare bacterial infection from contaminated medical equipment. The province's 2 health authorities said [Mon 28 Nov 2016] the QEII [Queen Elizabeth II] Health Sciences Centre and the IWK Health Centre have found a link between a device used to heat and cool blood during cardiac surgeries to a bacterial infection caused by non-tuberculous
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PRO/EDR> Streptococcus, group A - USA: (AK) fatal, new strain, homeless native men, RFI
Strep -- United States
The Alaska section of epidemiology reported on Tuesday morning [29 Nov 2016] that an additional death in Fairbanks was not originally included in its data. The story has been updated to reflect 4 deaths due to group A streptococcal infection, instead of 3, as previously reported.
A new strain of group A streptococcus [GAS or _Streptococcus pyogenes_] bacteria first identified in Fairbanks [Alaska] in early 2016 has caused an outbreak in Anchorage [Alaska], mainly among the homeless
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The Alaska section of epidemiology reported on Tuesday morning [29 Nov 2016] that an additional death in Fairbanks was not originally included in its data. The story has been updated to reflect 4 deaths due to group A streptococcal infection, instead of 3, as previously reported.
A new strain of group A streptococcus [GAS or _Streptococcus pyogenes_] bacteria first identified in Fairbanks [Alaska] in early 2016 has caused an outbreak in Anchorage [Alaska], mainly among the homeless
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (119): Romania (CT) wildfowl, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Romania
Information received on [and dated] on 29 Nov 2016 from Dr Marius Grigore, director, head of Animal Health Department, General Sanitary Veterinary Directorate, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority, Bucharest, Romania
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 23 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 24 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza
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Information received on [and dated] on 29 Nov 2016 from Dr Marius Grigore, director, head of Animal Health Department, General Sanitary Veterinary Directorate, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority, Bucharest, Romania
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 23 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 24 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (118): Japan (AO,NI) poultry, HPAI H5, OIE
Avian Influenza -- Japan
Information received on [and dated] 29 Nov 2016 from Dr Kazuo Ito, director, International Animal Health Affairs Office, Animal Health Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Tokyo, Japan
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 28 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 17 Feb
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Information received on [and dated] 29 Nov 2016 from Dr Kazuo Ito, director, International Animal Health Affairs Office, Animal Health Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Tokyo, Japan
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 28 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 17 Feb
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (115): Oman, RFI
MERS -- Oman
A new case of the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) -- also known as [MERS-coronavirus] -- has been found in a 67 year old Omani national, the Ministry of Health said.
The patient was suffering from an acute respiratory infection and has been cured after treatment in a local [Muscat] government hospital, the ministry stated on Tuesday [29 Nov 2016].
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A new case of the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) -- also known as [MERS-coronavirus] -- has been found in a 67 year old Omani national, the Ministry of Health said.
The patient was suffering from an acute respiratory infection and has been cured after treatment in a local [Muscat] government hospital, the ministry stated on Tuesday [29 Nov 2016].
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[This is the 8th laboratory confirmed case of MERS-CoV infection reported by Oman since September
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PRO/AH/EDR> Coral reef kill - Australia: Great Barrier, global warming susp
Other Animal Disease -- Australia
The burning of fossil fuels has caused the largest die-off of coral ever recorded on the Great Barrier Reef, Australian scientists say. Two thirds of all coral in the northern third of the reef is dead after a mass bleaching event earlier this year [2016], new dive surveys show. Leading reef expert Professor Terry Hughes says warmer waters caused by human-induced climate change have cooked corals in the north, which had been the most pristine part of the World Heritage-listed ecosystem.
The
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The burning of fossil fuels has caused the largest die-off of coral ever recorded on the Great Barrier Reef, Australian scientists say. Two thirds of all coral in the northern third of the reef is dead after a mass bleaching event earlier this year [2016], new dive surveys show. Leading reef expert Professor Terry Hughes says warmer waters caused by human-induced climate change have cooked corals in the north, which had been the most pristine part of the World Heritage-listed ecosystem.
The
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Tuesday 29 November 2016
PRO/EDR> Gastroenteritis - USA: (CA) elderly, fatal, RFI
Gastroenteritis -- United States
A total of 3 people have died and 5 were hospitalized after eating at a community Thanksgiving dinner in Northern California, officials said on Mon [28 Nov 2016}. The 8 people who fell ill attended a dinner Thu [24 Nov 2016] at an American Legion Hall in Antioch, said Marilyn Underwood, director of environmental health for Contra Costa County Health Services. The 8 people were described as elderly and all lived in the same residential facility, according to Dr Louise McNitt, the director of
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A total of 3 people have died and 5 were hospitalized after eating at a community Thanksgiving dinner in Northern California, officials said on Mon [28 Nov 2016}. The 8 people who fell ill attended a dinner Thu [24 Nov 2016] at an American Legion Hall in Antioch, said Marilyn Underwood, director of environmental health for Contra Costa County Health Services. The 8 people were described as elderly and all lived in the same residential facility, according to Dr Louise McNitt, the director of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Tanzania (04): (AS) wildlife, livestock, OIE
Anthrax -- Tanzania
Information received on [and dated] 29 Nov 2016 from Dr Abdu A Hayghaimo, director, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Nov 2016
Report date: 29 Nov 2016
Date submitted to OIE: 29 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: June 2016
Manifestation of
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Information received on [and dated] 29 Nov 2016 from Dr Abdu A Hayghaimo, director, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Nov 2016
Report date: 29 Nov 2016
Date submitted to OIE: 29 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: June 2016
Manifestation of
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PRO/AH> Foot & mouth disease - Russia (13): (ZB) st O, bovine, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Russia
Information received on [and dated] 29 Nov 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: 22 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 26 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 28 May 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: foot and
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Information received on [and dated] 29 Nov 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: 22 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 26 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 28 May 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: foot and
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PRO/AH> Foot & mouth disease - Russia (12): (VL) bovine, st Asia1, lab studies
Foot and Mouth -- Russia
A FMD outbreak due to serotype Asia 1 occurred on 16 Oct 2016 on a mixed species farm of cattle, goat, sheep, and pigs in Vyshmanovo, Sobinsky, Vladimirskaya Oblast. Clinical cases were observed only in cattle. The FGBI-ARRIAH, OIE Reference Laboratory, rapidly confirmed the diagnosis on [19 Oct 2016], examining bovine samples using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), antigen (Ag) detection ELISA and complement fixation test.
The summary of animals involved and
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A FMD outbreak due to serotype Asia 1 occurred on 16 Oct 2016 on a mixed species farm of cattle, goat, sheep, and pigs in Vyshmanovo, Sobinsky, Vladimirskaya Oblast. Clinical cases were observed only in cattle. The FGBI-ARRIAH, OIE Reference Laboratory, rapidly confirmed the diagnosis on [19 Oct 2016], examining bovine samples using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), antigen (Ag) detection ELISA and complement fixation test.
The summary of animals involved and
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (114): Saudi Arabia, new cases, WHO
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
Between 3 and 10 Nov 2016 the National IHR Focal Point of Saudi Arabia reported 6 additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). 2 deaths among previously reported MERS cases were also reported.
Details of the cases
1 - a 68 year old male national living in Alkharj city, Riyadh Region. He developed symptoms on 1 Nov 2016 and was admitted to hospital on 8 Nov 2016. The patient, who has comorbidities, tested positive for MERS-CoV on 9 Nov 2016. Investigation of history of
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Between 3 and 10 Nov 2016 the National IHR Focal Point of Saudi Arabia reported 6 additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). 2 deaths among previously reported MERS cases were also reported.
Details of the cases
1 - a 68 year old male national living in Alkharj city, Riyadh Region. He developed symptoms on 1 Nov 2016 and was admitted to hospital on 8 Nov 2016. The patient, who has comorbidities, tested positive for MERS-CoV on 9 Nov 2016. Investigation of history of
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (47): Canada (YT), Reunion, WHO global update
Influenza -- Région d'outre-mer de Réunion, France
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2016 seasonal influenza in Reunion in the southern hemisphere was dominated by influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 (possibly genogroup 6B.1). An estimated 100 500 patients with acute respiratory infection (ARI) consulted a physician (cumulative attack rate 11.9 per cent). 66 laboratory-confirmed cases (65.7/100 000 ARI consultations) were hospitalised in an intensive care unit, the highest number since 2009. Impact on intensive care units was major. Correlation between severe cases was
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2016 seasonal influenza in Reunion in the southern hemisphere was dominated by influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 (possibly genogroup 6B.1). An estimated 100 500 patients with acute respiratory infection (ARI) consulted a physician (cumulative attack rate 11.9 per cent). 66 laboratory-confirmed cases (65.7/100 000 ARI consultations) were hospitalised in an intensive care unit, the highest number since 2009. Impact on intensive care units was major. Correlation between severe cases was
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PRO/PL> Asian greening, citrus - Nepal: (KS)
Other Plant Disease -- Nepal
Of late, diseases like "citrus greening" and "root decaying" have hit orange orchards in the region, forcing farmers to quit their profession. According to the District Agriculture Office: "Citrus greening has been the most destructive of the diseases. Almost all orchards have been hit hard by citrus greening," said the [Kaski] District Orange Producer Association. "Even large orchards are empty."
According to a District Agriculture Official, factors like low quality saplings and improper
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Of late, diseases like "citrus greening" and "root decaying" have hit orange orchards in the region, forcing farmers to quit their profession. According to the District Agriculture Office: "Citrus greening has been the most destructive of the diseases. Almost all orchards have been hit hard by citrus greening," said the [Kaski] District Orange Producer Association. "Even large orchards are empty."
According to a District Agriculture Official, factors like low quality saplings and improper
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (117): Netherlands, poultry; France, wildfowl, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Netherlands
Information received on [and dated] 28 Nov 2016 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, chief veterinary officer, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Hague, Netherlands
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 25 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 26 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: April 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic influenza virus
Serotype:
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Information received on [and dated] 28 Nov 2016 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, chief veterinary officer, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Hague, Netherlands
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 25 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 26 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: April 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic influenza virus
Serotype:
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PRO/PL> Maize chlorotic mottle virus - Europe: 1st rep (Spain)
Other Plant Disease -- Spain
Maize lethal necrosis disease (MLND) is caused by the synergistic interaction between _Maize chlorotic mottle virus_ (MCMV) and _Maize dwarf mosaic virus_ (MDMV), _Sugarcane mosaic virus_ (SCMV) and _Wheat streak mosaic virus_ (WSMV). MLND is an economically devastating disease in the New World and an emerging disease in Africa and Asia. The rapid spread of MLND in these continents generated increasing concern in Spain. MLND has not been formally observed in Spain because _Maize rough dwarf
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Maize lethal necrosis disease (MLND) is caused by the synergistic interaction between _Maize chlorotic mottle virus_ (MCMV) and _Maize dwarf mosaic virus_ (MDMV), _Sugarcane mosaic virus_ (SCMV) and _Wheat streak mosaic virus_ (WSMV). MLND is an economically devastating disease in the New World and an emerging disease in Africa and Asia. The rapid spread of MLND in these continents generated increasing concern in Spain. MLND has not been formally observed in Spain because _Maize rough dwarf
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Monday 28 November 2016
Recalls: Metal, plastic and Listeria
Food recalls for this week have been notified by the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, Norway, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, USA, Iceland, Sweden, Croatia and Denmark.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths, bovine - Kenya: RFI
Undiagnosed -- Kenya
The Kenyan government has refuted reports of an outbreak of rinderpest disease in the country as well as a threat from neighboring Tanzania. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries cabinet secretary Willy Bett said Kenya has an active and passive surveillance program that ensures that there is no re-emergence of rinderpest in the country, while keeping a high level of alertness. "This surveillance program also ensures that other important trans-boundary animal diseases are controlled
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The Kenyan government has refuted reports of an outbreak of rinderpest disease in the country as well as a threat from neighboring Tanzania. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries cabinet secretary Willy Bett said Kenya has an active and passive surveillance program that ensures that there is no re-emergence of rinderpest in the country, while keeping a high level of alertness. "This surveillance program also ensures that other important trans-boundary animal diseases are controlled
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (116): Europe (Netherlands) poultry, HPAI H5N8
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Netherlands
About 190 000 ducks have been culled in the Netherlands as the authorities try to prevent the spread of bird flu across northern European countries. The slaughter involved 6 farms, following the discovery of a virus in the village of Biddinghuizen, some 70 km (43 miles) east of Amsterdam.
Officials said they were checking for bird flu at farms within 3 km [2 mi] of the original site and imposed a ban on transporting poultry products within a 10 km (6 mi) radius.
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About 190 000 ducks have been culled in the Netherlands as the authorities try to prevent the spread of bird flu across northern European countries. The slaughter involved 6 farms, following the discovery of a virus in the village of Biddinghuizen, some 70 km (43 miles) east of Amsterdam.
Officials said they were checking for bird flu at farms within 3 km [2 mi] of the original site and imposed a ban on transporting poultry products within a 10 km (6 mi) radius.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Mayaro virus disease - Brazil
Other Human Disease -- Brazil
In 2016, 5 cases of Mayaro virus [infection] were detected in patients residing in Amazonas [state]. The virus is transmitted by _Haemagogus janthinomys_, a forest mosquito native to the Amazon region, that causes a disease similar to chikungunya [virus infection]. Recent research discovered the possibility that the virus can also be transmitted by urban vectors such as _Aedes aegypti_.
According to the Fundação de Medicina Tropical [researcher] Dr Heitor Vieira Dourado (FMT-HVD), the 5
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In 2016, 5 cases of Mayaro virus [infection] were detected in patients residing in Amazonas [state]. The virus is transmitted by _Haemagogus janthinomys_, a forest mosquito native to the Amazon region, that causes a disease similar to chikungunya [virus infection]. Recent research discovered the possibility that the virus can also be transmitted by urban vectors such as _Aedes aegypti_.
According to the Fundação de Medicina Tropical [researcher] Dr Heitor Vieira Dourado (FMT-HVD), the 5
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lyme disease - UK (03): (Scotland) Outer Hebrides
Lyme Disease -- United Kingdom
The incidence of Lyme disease on Uist is far greater than that on neighbouring islands, according to figures gathered by BBC Gaelic News. [The Uists are a group of islands in the Outer Hebrides, an archipelago off the west coast of Scotland. The main islands of the Outer Hebrides include Lewis and Harris, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, and Barra. North Uist and South Uist are linked by causeways running via Benbecula and Grimsay. For a map of the Uist islands, see .]
Over the last 4
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The incidence of Lyme disease on Uist is far greater than that on neighbouring islands, according to figures gathered by BBC Gaelic News. [The Uists are a group of islands in the Outer Hebrides, an archipelago off the west coast of Scotland. The main islands of the Outer Hebrides include Lewis and Harris, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, and Barra. North Uist and South Uist are linked by causeways running via Benbecula and Grimsay. For a map of the Uist islands, see .]
Over the last 4
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PRO/AH> Sheep pox & goat pox - Israel (02): ovine, vaccination
Sheep/Goat Pox -- Israel
In the above posting, data on sheep pox [SP] vaccinations in Israel during recent years were presented. ProMED-mail requested information on Israel's sheep pox vaccination policy since 2013.
We received a response from an EpiCore Global Surveillance Project member who is gratefully acknowledged.
The said response, combined with additional information derived from the annual (Hebrew) reports of Israel's Veterinary Services & Animal Health (VSAH) and from the semi-annual reports to the
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In the above posting, data on sheep pox [SP] vaccinations in Israel during recent years were presented. ProMED-mail requested information on Israel's sheep pox vaccination policy since 2013.
We received a response from an EpiCore Global Surveillance Project member who is gratefully acknowledged.
The said response, combined with additional information derived from the annual (Hebrew) reports of Israel's Veterinary Services & Animal Health (VSAH) and from the semi-annual reports to the
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Sunday 27 November 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - Canada (09): (AB) Mexican strain
Bovine TB -- Canada
Brad Osadszuk, owner of the cow initially confirmed with bovine tuberculosis, and others were invited by the committee to brief members on the situation in south eastern Alberta, where 36 ranches are now in quarantine to contain spread of the illness.
Five more cattle infected with bovine tuberculosis have been found in south eastern Alberta since the 1st one was identified, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency [CFIA] confirmed on 18 Nov 2016. The 5 are from the same group as the 1st cow
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Brad Osadszuk, owner of the cow initially confirmed with bovine tuberculosis, and others were invited by the committee to brief members on the situation in south eastern Alberta, where 36 ranches are now in quarantine to contain spread of the illness.
Five more cattle infected with bovine tuberculosis have been found in south eastern Alberta since the 1st one was identified, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency [CFIA] confirmed on 18 Nov 2016. The 5 are from the same group as the 1st cow
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PRO/EDR> Ebola update (68): news, economy
Ebola -- Worldwide/Unknown
25 Nov 2016 Nigeria: firms in bid to secure Nigeria oil contracts
About 224 companies, hundreds of them indigenous Nigerian firms, are seeking to secure contracts for the sale and purchase of Nigerian crude oil grades on offer in 2017. [Nigeria's economy is heavily dependent on income from oil sales. The country is the largest African crude oil supplier to India; it annually exports 400 000 barrels per day to India valued at USD 10 billion annually. India is the largest purchaser of
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25 Nov 2016 Nigeria: firms in bid to secure Nigeria oil contracts
About 224 companies, hundreds of them indigenous Nigerian firms, are seeking to secure contracts for the sale and purchase of Nigerian crude oil grades on offer in 2017. [Nigeria's economy is heavily dependent on income from oil sales. The country is the largest African crude oil supplier to India; it annually exports 400 000 barrels per day to India valued at USD 10 billion annually. India is the largest purchaser of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (110): Angola, Congo DR, WHO
Yellow Fever -- DR Congo
In Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 4 months have passed without a single case of yellow fever related to the outbreak thanks to the joint response activities of national health authorities, local health workers, the World Health Organization [WHO] and partners.
"It is incredible that such a large and diverse group of partners have come together to protect people against yellow fever," said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO regional director for Africa. "I'm also proud of the
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In Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 4 months have passed without a single case of yellow fever related to the outbreak thanks to the joint response activities of national health authorities, local health workers, the World Health Organization [WHO] and partners.
"It is incredible that such a large and diverse group of partners have come together to protect people against yellow fever," said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO regional director for Africa. "I'm also proud of the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (115): Sweden HPAI H5, poultry; Finland HPAI H5N8, wildfowl, OIE
Avian Influenza, Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Sweden
Information received on [and dated] 24 Nov 2016 from Dr Ingrid Eilertz, chief veterinary officer director and head, Swedish Board of Agriculture Department for Animal Welfare and Health, Ministry for Rural Affairs, Jonkoping, Sweden.
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 21 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 23 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 5 Mar 2015
Manifestation of disease:
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Information received on [and dated] 24 Nov 2016 from Dr Ingrid Eilertz, chief veterinary officer director and head, Swedish Board of Agriculture Department for Animal Welfare and Health, Ministry for Rural Affairs, Jonkoping, Sweden.
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 21 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 23 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 5 Mar 2015
Manifestation of disease:
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Saturday 26 November 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Leprosy - USA (05): (TX)
Leprosy -- United States
Leprosy often evokes images of biblical times: colonies of infected patients quarantined and covered in sores [actually lepers were isolated, not quarantined; quarantine refers to separation of well people who have been exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become ill, and isolation refers to the separation of ill people who have a contagious disease from those who are healthy]. Seen as something exclusive to the past, the disease has largely faded into history, which is likely why
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Leprosy often evokes images of biblical times: colonies of infected patients quarantined and covered in sores [actually lepers were isolated, not quarantined; quarantine refers to separation of well people who have been exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become ill, and isolation refers to the separation of ill people who have a contagious disease from those who are healthy]. Seen as something exclusive to the past, the disease has largely faded into history, which is likely why
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PRO/AH> Foot & mouth disease - Russia (11): (ZB) bovine, susp, RFI
Foot and Mouth -- Russia
Cows with clinical signs of a disease, similar to those of foot and mouth disease [FMD], have been identified in 3 private farms in the Transbaikal [Zabaykalsky] Territory, said on Friday [25 Nov 2016] the press service of the regional Rosselkhoznadzor [Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance].
"To confirm the diagnosis, pathological samples taken from diseased animals have been sent to the [reference FMD center] of Rosselkhoznadzor, FGBI "ARRIAH" [Federal Centre for
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Cows with clinical signs of a disease, similar to those of foot and mouth disease [FMD], have been identified in 3 private farms in the Transbaikal [Zabaykalsky] Territory, said on Friday [25 Nov 2016] the press service of the regional Rosselkhoznadzor [Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance].
"To confirm the diagnosis, pathological samples taken from diseased animals have been sent to the [reference FMD center] of Rosselkhoznadzor, FGBI "ARRIAH" [Federal Centre for
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PRO/EDR> Mumps - USA (28): (OR,MO)
Mumps -- United States
An outbreak of mumps is hitting Marion County [Oregon], with 4 confirmed cases of the infection since the beginning of October [2016]. Marion County Health Department officials said they have 8 more suspected mumps cases reported since [3 Oct 2016], including 2 patients that are related to people with lab confirmation.
The people who contracted mumps didn't have vaccinations or the MMR [measles, mumps, rubella] booster shot. The age range of those people is 1 year old to 40 years old. These
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An outbreak of mumps is hitting Marion County [Oregon], with 4 confirmed cases of the infection since the beginning of October [2016]. Marion County Health Department officials said they have 8 more suspected mumps cases reported since [3 Oct 2016], including 2 patients that are related to people with lab confirmation.
The people who contracted mumps didn't have vaccinations or the MMR [measles, mumps, rubella] booster shot. The age range of those people is 1 year old to 40 years old. These
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (58): South Sudan, immunization
Measles -- South Sudan
Becker AD, Birger RB, Teillant A, et al. Estimating enhanced prevaccination measles transmission hotspots in the context of cross-scale dynamics. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2016. pii: 201604976. [Epub ahead of print]; ]
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[Evidence surrounding vaccination shows that preventing suffering and death from infectious diseases outweighs any adverse effects [1]. Immunization programs depend on public confidence to be effective. Safety concerns often follow a
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Becker AD, Birger RB, Teillant A, et al. Estimating enhanced prevaccination measles transmission hotspots in the context of cross-scale dynamics. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2016. pii: 201604976. [Epub ahead of print]; ]
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[Evidence surrounding vaccination shows that preventing suffering and death from infectious diseases outweighs any adverse effects [1]. Immunization programs depend on public confidence to be effective. Safety concerns often follow a
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leprosy, red squirrel - UK (04): comment
Leprosy -- United Kingdom
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (114): India (KA) poultry, H5N8, spread, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- India
Information received on [and dated] 25 Nov 2016 from Mr Devendra Chaudhry, secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, New Delhi, India
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 5 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 10 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: September 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly
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Information received on [and dated] 25 Nov 2016 from Mr Devendra Chaudhry, secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, New Delhi, India
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 5 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 10 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: September 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly
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PRO/AH/EDR> Toxic algae - Australia (02): (AC)
Algae -- Australia
Pet owners have been warned to keep their animals away from drinking or swimming in the water at Yerrabi Pond [Australian Capital Territory (ACT)] following a blue-green algal bloom. Blue-green algae can make pets very ill or even result in death.
While the Gungahlin waterway is open to rowing, fishing, boating, canoeing and other secondary-contact recreation, Access Canberra has asked the public to take precautions to avoid exposure, particularly to algal scum. People should avoid these
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Pet owners have been warned to keep their animals away from drinking or swimming in the water at Yerrabi Pond [Australian Capital Territory (ACT)] following a blue-green algal bloom. Blue-green algae can make pets very ill or even result in death.
While the Gungahlin waterway is open to rowing, fishing, boating, canoeing and other secondary-contact recreation, Access Canberra has asked the public to take precautions to avoid exposure, particularly to algal scum. People should avoid these
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PRO/AH/EDR> Toxic algae - Canada (02): (BC)
Algae -- Canada
The District of Saanich [Vancouver Island, British Columbia] is warning people about Prospect Lake after water samples tested positive for blue-green algae, a type of cyanobacteria. Residents and visitors are advised to avoid all contact with the water and, as a further precaution, pets should not be allowed to swim or wade in the water when the blue-green algae is visible. It is a known toxin producer and its blooms produce a colourful sheen that appears like pond scum to the human
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The District of Saanich [Vancouver Island, British Columbia] is warning people about Prospect Lake after water samples tested positive for blue-green algae, a type of cyanobacteria. Residents and visitors are advised to avoid all contact with the water and, as a further precaution, pets should not be allowed to swim or wade in the water when the blue-green algae is visible. It is a known toxin producer and its blooms produce a colourful sheen that appears like pond scum to the human
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PRO/AH/EDR> Surra, canine - Uruguay: (RV) 1st rep, OIE
Trypanosomiasis -- Uruguay
Information received on [and dated] 24 Nov 2016 from Dr Carlos A Correa Messuti [OIE delegate for Uruguay, International Affairs Unit, Directorate-General for Livestock Services (DGSG), Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP)], Montevideo, Uruguay
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 7 Sep 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Oct 2016
Date event resolved: 19 Sep 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a
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Information received on [and dated] 24 Nov 2016 from Dr Carlos A Correa Messuti [OIE delegate for Uruguay, International Affairs Unit, Directorate-General for Livestock Services (DGSG), Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP)], Montevideo, Uruguay
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 7 Sep 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Oct 2016
Date event resolved: 19 Sep 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a
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Friday 25 November 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (113): South Korea, HPAI H5N6, poultry, spread, control
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- South Korea
The government is issuing a 48-hour temporary nationwide "standstill" order this weekend [26-27 Nov 2016] banning the movement of poultry in an effort to prevent the spread of bird flu. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs came to the decision at a meeting [on Fri 25 Nov 2016] as the bird flu alert status was raised from "caution" to "alert". The 2-day standstill applies all day Saturday and Sunday [26 and 27 Nov 2016].
Some 89 000 poultry farms, slaughter houses, fodder
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The government is issuing a 48-hour temporary nationwide "standstill" order this weekend [26-27 Nov 2016] banning the movement of poultry in an effort to prevent the spread of bird flu. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs came to the decision at a meeting [on Fri 25 Nov 2016] as the bird flu alert status was raised from "caution" to "alert". The 2-day standstill applies all day Saturday and Sunday [26 and 27 Nov 2016].
Some 89 000 poultry farms, slaughter houses, fodder
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PRO/AH> Sheep pox & goat pox - Israel: (HD) ovine, OIE, RFI
Sheep/Goat Pox -- Israel
Information received on [and dated] 24 Nov 2016 from Dr Nadav Galon, director, Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Bet Dagan, Israel
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 19 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 24 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 30 Jul 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Sheep pox
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Information received on [and dated] 24 Nov 2016 from Dr Nadav Galon, director, Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Bet Dagan, Israel
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 19 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 24 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 30 Jul 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Sheep pox
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PRO/PL> Xylella, cherry - Spain: 1st rep (PM)
Xylella Fastidiosa -- Spain
A disease that poses a "very serious threat" to the European Union's olive industry has been recorded on the Spanish island of Mallorca for the first time. A movement ban covering 15 000 hectares has been imposed and measures have been taken to "contain and eradicate its spread".
Experts describe _Xylella fastidiosa_ as one of the "most dangerous pathogens worldwide". It was first recorded in the EU in 2013 [ProMED-mail post http://bit.ly/2ffg5Cj], and has since spread
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A disease that poses a "very serious threat" to the European Union's olive industry has been recorded on the Spanish island of Mallorca for the first time. A movement ban covering 15 000 hectares has been imposed and measures have been taken to "contain and eradicate its spread".
Experts describe _Xylella fastidiosa_ as one of the "most dangerous pathogens worldwide". It was first recorded in the EU in 2013 [ProMED-mail post http://bit.ly/2ffg5Cj], and has since spread
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Thursday 24 November 2016
PRO/AH> Foot & mouth disease - China (02): (JX) st O, porcine, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- China
Information received on [and dated] 23 Nov 2016 from Dr Zhang Zhongqui, director general, China Animal Disease Control Centre, Veterinary Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China (People's Rep of)
Summary
Report type: follow-up report No. 4
Date of start of the event: 18 Nov 2014
Date of confirmation of the event: 25 Nov 2014
Date submitted to OIE: 23 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 9 Jul 2014
Manifestation
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Information received on [and dated] 23 Nov 2016 from Dr Zhang Zhongqui, director general, China Animal Disease Control Centre, Veterinary Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China (People's Rep of)
Summary
Report type: follow-up report No. 4
Date of start of the event: 18 Nov 2014
Date of confirmation of the event: 25 Nov 2014
Date submitted to OIE: 23 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 9 Jul 2014
Manifestation
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Recalls: Metal, plastic and Listeria
Food recalls for this week have been notified by the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, Norway, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, USA, Iceland, Sweden, Croatia and Denmark.
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PRO/EDR> Syphilis, gonococcal disease, chlamydia - USA (05): (WA) rates up
Chlamydia, Syphilis, Gonorrhea -- United States
Year-to-date, the rates of gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia cases in Snohomish County are way up. This county saw the sharpest increase in sexually transmitted disease (STD) cases for these 3 STDs compared to King and Pierce counties. Researchers do not yet know why, or where, or among whom, STDs are more prevalent. A Snohomish Health District epidemiologist is expected to release a report this week with detailed data.
For syphilis cases in Snohomish County, health officials have seen a
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Year-to-date, the rates of gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia cases in Snohomish County are way up. This county saw the sharpest increase in sexually transmitted disease (STD) cases for these 3 STDs compared to King and Pierce counties. Researchers do not yet know why, or where, or among whom, STDs are more prevalent. A Snohomish Health District epidemiologist is expected to release a report this week with detailed data.
For syphilis cases in Snohomish County, health officials have seen a
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - USA (29): (NY) fatal, healthcare facility, more cases
Legionnaires' -- United States
The state's investigation into an outbreak of legionnaires' disease in the Saratoga Springs area [New York State] has expanded to 18 patients, up from 13 early this month.
A total of 11 of the patients had either stayed at or visited the Wesley Health Care Center during the period when they would have contracted the disease. Nursing home officials have identified 5 sources of water contaminated with the legionella bacteria that cause the pneumonia-like illness, and have taken action to
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The state's investigation into an outbreak of legionnaires' disease in the Saratoga Springs area [New York State] has expanded to 18 patients, up from 13 early this month.
A total of 11 of the patients had either stayed at or visited the Wesley Health Care Center during the period when they would have contracted the disease. Nursing home officials have identified 5 sources of water contaminated with the legionella bacteria that cause the pneumonia-like illness, and have taken action to
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PRO/EDR> Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae - Ireland: (LK) nosocomial, fatal, 2009-2015
Hospital-Related Infection -- Ireland
The superbug CRE [carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae] was a contributory factor in 3 deaths at University Hospital Limerick between 2009 and 2015, says the HSE [Health Service Executive]. HSE said that of the 92 cases of multi drug-resistant CRE detected in the Mid-West between 2009 and the end of May 2015, some 27 deaths had been recorded. A HSE spokesman said: "In 3 of these cases, CRE was found to be a contributing factor in their deaths. In the remainder, CRE detection was associated
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The superbug CRE [carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae] was a contributory factor in 3 deaths at University Hospital Limerick between 2009 and 2015, says the HSE [Health Service Executive]. HSE said that of the 92 cases of multi drug-resistant CRE detected in the Mid-West between 2009 and the end of May 2015, some 27 deaths had been recorded. A HSE spokesman said: "In 3 of these cases, CRE was found to be a contributing factor in their deaths. In the remainder, CRE detection was associated
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PRO/EDR> Leprosy - India (02): case finding
Leprosy -- India
As many as 31 666 "hidden" leprosy cases were detected in a door-to-door survey held in September and October [2016] across 20 states.
"This has been a massive exercise," Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry's deputy director general (leprosy) Anil Kumar told The Indian Express. "We identified 548 884 suspected leprosy cases and zeroed down to 31 666 persons detected with the disease. "This included 3755 paediatric cases. The highest number of children -- 494 -- with leprosy were
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As many as 31 666 "hidden" leprosy cases were detected in a door-to-door survey held in September and October [2016] across 20 states.
"This has been a massive exercise," Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry's deputy director general (leprosy) Anil Kumar told The Indian Express. "We identified 548 884 suspected leprosy cases and zeroed down to 31 666 persons detected with the disease. "This included 3755 paediatric cases. The highest number of children -- 494 -- with leprosy were
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (112): Sweden HPAI H5N8, wild bird; Russia HPAI H5, poultry, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Sweden
Information received on [and dated] 23 Nov 2016 from Dr Ingrid Eilertz, chief veterinary officer director and head, Swedish Board of Agriculture Department for Animal Welfare and Health, Ministry for Rural Affairs, Jonkoping, Sweden
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 14 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 23 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 5 Mar 2015
Manifestation of disease:
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Information received on [and dated] 23 Nov 2016 from Dr Ingrid Eilertz, chief veterinary officer director and head, Swedish Board of Agriculture Department for Animal Welfare and Health, Ministry for Rural Affairs, Jonkoping, Sweden
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 14 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 23 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 5 Mar 2015
Manifestation of disease:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Trypanosomiasis (Chagas disease) - Brazil: (PA) oral transmission susp
Chagas -- Brazil
Health officials in Pará state in northern Brazil are concerned about the number of Chagas disease cases seen this year [2016] as 2 fatalities were reported recently in the city of Barcarena, according to G1 report (computer translated). Between January and September 2016, 127 cases of the disease were registered in Pará.
The State Department of Public Health attributes much of the Chagas to the consumption of açaí palm contaminated by the vector of the parasite, the kissing bug. "We
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Health officials in Pará state in northern Brazil are concerned about the number of Chagas disease cases seen this year [2016] as 2 fatalities were reported recently in the city of Barcarena, according to G1 report (computer translated). Between January and September 2016, 127 cases of the disease were registered in Pará.
The State Department of Public Health attributes much of the Chagas to the consumption of açaí palm contaminated by the vector of the parasite, the kissing bug. "We
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis - USA: new guidelines, IDSA
Leishmaniasis -- United States
Driven by burgeoning ecotourism and military campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan, a parasitic infection called leishmaniasis is showing up in more US patients, often stumping doctors. Rapid diagnostic tests and innovative treatments are among the strategies to address leishmaniasis highlighted in new guidelines released by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) and published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases
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Driven by burgeoning ecotourism and military campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan, a parasitic infection called leishmaniasis is showing up in more US patients, often stumping doctors. Rapid diagnostic tests and innovative treatments are among the strategies to address leishmaniasis highlighted in new guidelines released by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) and published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (111): Germany (MV) poultry, LPAI H5N2, OIE
Avian Influenza -- Germany
Information received on [and dated] 23 Nov 2016 from Dr Karin Schwabenbauer, ministerial dirigentin and chief veterinary officer, Directorate of Animal Health, Animal Welfare, [Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection] (BMELV), Bonn, Germany.
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 18 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: Nov
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Information received on [and dated] 23 Nov 2016 from Dr Karin Schwabenbauer, ministerial dirigentin and chief veterinary officer, Directorate of Animal Health, Animal Welfare, [Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection] (BMELV), Bonn, Germany.
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 18 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: Nov
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PRO/AH> Leprosy, feline - Australia, Greece
Leprosy -- Australia
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus - Americas (30): (Oklahoma) equine
West Nile Virus -- United States
The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported one 22 Nov 2016 that Oklahoma has confirmed 2 additional cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in horses. The 1st, an unvaccinated yearling quarter horse colt from Woods County, showed severe neurologic signs and died within 24 hours. The 2nd, an unvaccinated adult quarter horse mare located in Atoka County, also showed severe neurologic signs; she was euthanized. The 2 new cases bring Oklahoma's total to 14 thus far in 2016.
West Nile is
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The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported one 22 Nov 2016 that Oklahoma has confirmed 2 additional cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in horses. The 1st, an unvaccinated yearling quarter horse colt from Woods County, showed severe neurologic signs and died within 24 hours. The 2nd, an unvaccinated adult quarter horse mare located in Atoka County, also showed severe neurologic signs; she was euthanized. The 2 new cases bring Oklahoma's total to 14 thus far in 2016.
West Nile is
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PRO/EDR> Zika virus (61): Americas, Asia, Pacific, research
Zika virus -- Worldwide/Unknown
Van der Linden V, Pessoa A, Dobyns W, et al. Description of 13 infants born during October 2015-January 2016 with congenital Zika virus infection without microcephaly at birth -- Brazil.
Included in this report are 13 infants with laboratory evidence of congenital Zika virus infection and normal head size (less than or equal to 2 standard deviations [SD] below the mean for sex and gestational age) at birth (during October 2015-January 2016). The infants were evaluated by multidisciplinary
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Van der Linden V, Pessoa A, Dobyns W, et al. Description of 13 infants born during October 2015-January 2016 with congenital Zika virus infection without microcephaly at birth -- Brazil.
Included in this report are 13 infants with laboratory evidence of congenital Zika virus infection and normal head size (less than or equal to 2 standard deviations [SD] below the mean for sex and gestational age) at birth (during October 2015-January 2016). The infants were evaluated by multidisciplinary
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Wednesday 23 November 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Enteritidis - USA (02): (AL) wedding, chicken
Salmonella -- United States
Officials from the Alabama Department of Public Health report that at least 99 people have been sickened by salmonella-tainted food served at a wedding in Colbert County. The Decatur Daily has reported that the wedding happened on 12 Nov 2016 in Sheffield. The number of people who required hospitalization has grown to 22, although most have been discharged according to a health department statement released today, 21 Nov 2016.
About 150 people attended the wedding. Indelible Catering of
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Officials from the Alabama Department of Public Health report that at least 99 people have been sickened by salmonella-tainted food served at a wedding in Colbert County. The Decatur Daily has reported that the wedding happened on 12 Nov 2016 in Sheffield. The number of people who required hospitalization has grown to 22, although most have been discharged according to a health department statement released today, 21 Nov 2016.
About 150 people attended the wedding. Indelible Catering of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (110): South Korea (CN,HB) poultry, HPAI H5N6, new strain, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- South Korea
Information received [and dated] 23 Nov 2016 from Dr Oh Soon-Min, director - chief veterinary officer, General Animal Health Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), SEJONG-SI, Korea (Rep of)
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 16 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 17 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian
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Information received [and dated] 23 Nov 2016 from Dr Oh Soon-Min, director - chief veterinary officer, General Animal Health Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), SEJONG-SI, Korea (Rep of)
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 16 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 17 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian
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PRO/EDR> Meningitis, meningococcal - USA (02): (OR) college, sg B, sg B vaccine
Meningitis - Neisseria -- United States
Two OSU [Oregon State University] students have been diagnosed with meningococcal disease strain [serogroup] B. Both cases involve Oregon State University students who are being treated for the disease at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, and both were reportedly in good condition on [Mon 21 Nov 2016].
Test results established the 1st case was strain [serogroup] B, but testing of the 2nd patient late last week [week of 14 Nov 2016] was inconclusive. Over the weekend
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Two OSU [Oregon State University] students have been diagnosed with meningococcal disease strain [serogroup] B. Both cases involve Oregon State University students who are being treated for the disease at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, and both were reportedly in good condition on [Mon 21 Nov 2016].
Test results established the 1st case was strain [serogroup] B, but testing of the 2nd patient late last week [week of 14 Nov 2016] was inconclusive. Over the weekend
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PRO/EDR> Mumps - USA (27): (NY)
Mumps -- United States
An outbreak of mumps that has affected more than a dozen people at the State University of New York [SUNY] at New Paltz has spread to the town's high school and could possibly reach even further, according to the school's latest health update. Since early October [2016], 16 people, including at least 8 members of the swim team at SUNY New Paltz and one athletic staff member, have come down with the mumps, a highly contagious viral disease. The [Ulster] county health department has an
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An outbreak of mumps that has affected more than a dozen people at the State University of New York [SUNY] at New Paltz has spread to the town's high school and could possibly reach even further, according to the school's latest health update. Since early October [2016], 16 people, including at least 8 members of the swim team at SUNY New Paltz and one athletic staff member, have come down with the mumps, a highly contagious viral disease. The [Ulster] county health department has an
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (57): Americas, Australia ex Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar
Measles -- Australia
The Caribbean and countries of the Americas are the 1st in the world to be declared free of local measles transmission. This historic announcement was recently made by the International Expert Committee for Documenting and Verifying Measles, Rubella, and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Elimination in the Americas at the 55th Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) [26-30 Sep 2106]. This means that children in the Caribbean are now less likely
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The Caribbean and countries of the Americas are the 1st in the world to be declared free of local measles transmission. This historic announcement was recently made by the International Expert Committee for Documenting and Verifying Measles, Rubella, and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Elimination in the Americas at the 55th Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) [26-30 Sep 2106]. This means that children in the Caribbean are now less likely
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tularemia - Germany (02): (RP) grape harvesters, RFI
Tularemia -- Germany
The local health department of Mainz-Bingen [Rhineland-Palatinate] is investigating a cluster of 6 serologically confirmed cases of tularemia among 30 mostly volunteering participants of a grape harvest, which took place at the beginning of October 2016. 3 to 8 days after the activity, the affected individuals suffered from high fevers, general malaise, and unilateral marked cervical lymphadenopathy suggesting an oropharyngeal route of infection. 3 of the 6 patients were briefly hospitalized.
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The local health department of Mainz-Bingen [Rhineland-Palatinate] is investigating a cluster of 6 serologically confirmed cases of tularemia among 30 mostly volunteering participants of a grape harvest, which took place at the beginning of October 2016. 3 to 8 days after the activity, the affected individuals suffered from high fevers, general malaise, and unilateral marked cervical lymphadenopathy suggesting an oropharyngeal route of infection. 3 of the 6 patients were briefly hospitalized.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (65): China (HN) H5N6
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- China
A Chinese woman farmer died after contracting H5N6 avian flu in central China's Hunan province, health authorities said today [Mon 21 Nov 2016].
The 47 year old farmer from Shaoyang City [Hunan] was admitted to a local hospital last Friday [18 Nov 2016], when her health condition became critical, but she died yesterday [Sun 20 Nov 2016], according to the Hunan provincial disease control center (CDC). [The woman] had contact with dead poultry before she fell ill. No human-to-human
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A Chinese woman farmer died after contracting H5N6 avian flu in central China's Hunan province, health authorities said today [Mon 21 Nov 2016].
The 47 year old farmer from Shaoyang City [Hunan] was admitted to a local hospital last Friday [18 Nov 2016], when her health condition became critical, but she died yesterday [Sun 20 Nov 2016], according to the Hunan provincial disease control center (CDC). [The woman] had contact with dead poultry before she fell ill. No human-to-human
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (109): Japan (AK) wild bird, HPAI H5N6, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- Japan
Information received [and dated] 22 Nov 2016 from Dr Kazuo Ito, director, International Animal Health Affairs Office, Animal Health Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Tokyo, Japan
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 15 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 17 Feb 2015
Manifestation
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Information received [and dated] 22 Nov 2016 from Dr Kazuo Ito, director, International Animal Health Affairs Office, Animal Health Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Tokyo, Japan
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 15 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 17 Feb 2015
Manifestation
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Tuesday 22 November 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies, animal, human (14): Africa, Asia, Europe
Rabies -- Worldwide/Unknown
After the last reported cases of rabies in a human in 1959 and a nonhuman animal in 1961, Taiwan was considered free from rabies. However, during 2012-2013, an outbreak occurred among ferret badgers in Taiwan. To examine the origin of this virus strain, we sequenced 3 complete genomes and acquired multiple rabies virus (RABV) nucleoprotein and glycoprotein sequences. Phylogeographic analyses demonstrated that the RABV affecting the Taiwan ferret badgers (RABV-TWFB) is a distinct lineage within
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After the last reported cases of rabies in a human in 1959 and a nonhuman animal in 1961, Taiwan was considered free from rabies. However, during 2012-2013, an outbreak occurred among ferret badgers in Taiwan. To examine the origin of this virus strain, we sequenced 3 complete genomes and acquired multiple rabies virus (RABV) nucleoprotein and glycoprotein sequences. Phylogeographic analyses demonstrated that the RABV affecting the Taiwan ferret badgers (RABV-TWFB) is a distinct lineage within
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (108): Japan, HPAI H5N6, wild bird
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- Japan
Japan's environment ministry has raised the bird flu alert to the maximum level after confirming the presence of the highly pathogenic H5N6 strain in some waters in the southern part of the archipelago and the virus in several dead birds.
This is the 1st time since 2014 that Tokyo has raised the alert to level 3 after detecting this contagious strain in a pond in Izumi in the Kagoshima prefecture, located on the southern island of Kyushu, a ministry spokesperson told EFE.
The bird flu
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Japan's environment ministry has raised the bird flu alert to the maximum level after confirming the presence of the highly pathogenic H5N6 strain in some waters in the southern part of the archipelago and the virus in several dead birds.
This is the 1st time since 2014 that Tokyo has raised the alert to level 3 after detecting this contagious strain in a pond in Izumi in the Kagoshima prefecture, located on the southern island of Kyushu, a ministry spokesperson told EFE.
The bird flu
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tularemia - Germany: (RP) grape harvesters, RFI
Tularemia -- Germany
Six human cases of Tularemia
The health authorities of the Mainz-Bingen district [Rhineland-Palatinate] are investigating several cases of human tularemia infection. The disease can be transmitted from animals; human to human transmission is not known. The disease can be efficiently treated but cases can be severe.
All 6 patients had been harvesting grapes at the beginning of October 2016 in the northern part of the district. A couple of days later high temperature combined with a
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Six human cases of Tularemia
The health authorities of the Mainz-Bingen district [Rhineland-Palatinate] are investigating several cases of human tularemia infection. The disease can be transmitted from animals; human to human transmission is not known. The disease can be efficiently treated but cases can be severe.
All 6 patients had been harvesting grapes at the beginning of October 2016 in the northern part of the district. A couple of days later high temperature combined with a
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PRO/EDR> Meningitis, meningococcal - Italy (07): (TC) fatal, sg C, more cases
Meningitis - Neisseria -- Italy
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Monday 21 November 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (107): Iran (TE) HPAI H5N8, poultry, new strain, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Iran
Information received on [and dated] 21 Nov 2016 from Dr Mehdi Khalaj, Head of IVO, Iran Veterinary Organization (IVO), Iran Veterinary Organization, Ministry of Jihad-e-Agriculture, Tehran, Iran
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 14 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 19 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: New strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype: H5N8
Nature of diagnosis:
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Information received on [and dated] 21 Nov 2016 from Dr Mehdi Khalaj, Head of IVO, Iran Veterinary Organization (IVO), Iran Veterinary Organization, Ministry of Jihad-e-Agriculture, Tehran, Iran
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 14 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 19 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: New strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype: H5N8
Nature of diagnosis:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue - Europe (24): Slovenia (PO, KP) ovine, bovine, st. 4, OIE
Bluetongue -- Slovenia
Information received on 21 Nov 2016 from Dr Janez Posedi, Director General, Administration of the Republic of Slovenia for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant Protection (AFSVSPP), Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 25 Aug 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 26 Aug 2016
Reason for notification: Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of the previous occurrence: 1 Dec
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Information received on 21 Nov 2016 from Dr Janez Posedi, Director General, Administration of the Republic of Slovenia for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant Protection (AFSVSPP), Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 25 Aug 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 26 Aug 2016
Reason for notification: Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of the previous occurrence: 1 Dec
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PRO/AH/EDR> African horse sickness - Swaziland: (HH) serotype not typed, OIE
African Horse Sickness -- Swaziland
Information received on 21 Nov 2016 from Dr Roland Xolani Dlamini, Director of Veterinary and Livestock Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Mbabane, Swaziland
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 3 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 13 Aug 2014
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: African horse sickness virus
Serotype: Not
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Information received on 21 Nov 2016 from Dr Roland Xolani Dlamini, Director of Veterinary and Livestock Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Mbabane, Swaziland
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 3 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 13 Aug 2014
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: African horse sickness virus
Serotype: Not
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (106): Europe, wild, poultry, HPAI H5N8, spread
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Worldwide/Unknown
The European Commission today [21 Nov 2016] urged EU member states to "remain vigilant and enforce bio-security measures," following outbreaks of bird flu in poultry and wild birds across Europe.
The announcement comes after several international markets placed import restrictions on German poultry following an outbreak of bird flu in the country reported last week.
However, a commission spokesman for health, food safety, environment, maritime affairs and fisheries told Just-Food that
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The European Commission today [21 Nov 2016] urged EU member states to "remain vigilant and enforce bio-security measures," following outbreaks of bird flu in poultry and wild birds across Europe.
The announcement comes after several international markets placed import restrictions on German poultry following an outbreak of bird flu in the country reported last week.
However, a commission spokesman for health, food safety, environment, maritime affairs and fisheries told Just-Food that
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Tanzania (03): (AS) antelope, livestock, human exposure
Anthrax -- Tanzania
Nearly 90 wildebeests and 15 gazelles [antelopes] have died in the wildlife corridor in Selela section of Monduli due to an outbreak of anthrax in the district. Monduli District [Arusha region] Commissioner Idd Kimanta has confirmed the epidemic, telling the Arusha regional Security Committee here that so far the number accounts for the carcasses that have been discovered, and it is believed that the damage is more severe.
"Chances are that more wildebeests could have been infected since
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Nearly 90 wildebeests and 15 gazelles [antelopes] have died in the wildlife corridor in Selela section of Monduli due to an outbreak of anthrax in the district. Monduli District [Arusha region] Commissioner Idd Kimanta has confirmed the epidemic, telling the Arusha regional Security Committee here that so far the number accounts for the carcasses that have been discovered, and it is believed that the damage is more severe.
"Chances are that more wildebeests could have been infected since
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PRO/EDR> Zika virus (60) - Americas, Asia, research, observations
Zika virus -- Worldwide/Unknown
To date, 48 countries and territories in the Americas have confirmed autochthonous, vector-borne transmission of Zika virus disease since 2015. In addition, 5 countries in the Americas have reported sexually transmitted Zika cases. Since the last Zika Epidemiological Update of 3 Nov 2016, Montserrat has confirmed vector-borne autochthonous transmission of Zika virus in the Americas (Figure 1).
[Countries included in map of Figure 1]
Anguilla; Antigua and Barbuda; Argentina; Aruba; the
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To date, 48 countries and territories in the Americas have confirmed autochthonous, vector-borne transmission of Zika virus disease since 2015. In addition, 5 countries in the Americas have reported sexually transmitted Zika cases. Since the last Zika Epidemiological Update of 3 Nov 2016, Montserrat has confirmed vector-borne autochthonous transmission of Zika virus in the Americas (Figure 1).
[Countries included in map of Figure 1]
Anguilla; Antigua and Barbuda; Argentina; Aruba; the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (105): Europe (Denmark) wild, poultry, HPAI H5N8
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Denmark
The 1st case of H5N8 bird flu has been detected at a poultry farm in Denmark, the country's environment and food ministry said on Mon [21 Nov 2016]. About 1-third of 30 ducks at a farm north of Copenhagen were killed by the same virus that had been found in Denmark in wild birds, it said.
A week ago, Danish authorities ordered farmers to keep flocks indoors after bird flu was found in wild birds.
Bird flu has been found in a number of countries across Europe over the last 2
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The 1st case of H5N8 bird flu has been detected at a poultry farm in Denmark, the country's environment and food ministry said on Mon [21 Nov 2016]. About 1-third of 30 ducks at a farm north of Copenhagen were killed by the same virus that had been found in Denmark in wild birds, it said.
A week ago, Danish authorities ordered farmers to keep flocks indoors after bird flu was found in wild birds.
Bird flu has been found in a number of countries across Europe over the last 2
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PRO/EDR> Non-TB mycobacteria: nosocomial, heater-cooler devices
Mycobacteria, non-TB -- Worldwide/Unknown
Abstract
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"An outbreak of invasive _Mycobacterium chimaera_ infections associated with heater-cooler devices (HCDs) has now affected patients in several countries on different continents. Clinical infections are characterized by delayed diagnosis, inadequate treatment response to antimicrobial agents, and poor prognosis. Outbreak investigators found _M. chimaera_ in HCD water circuits and air samples while HCDs were running, suggesting that transmission from the HCD to the surgical
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Abstract
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"An outbreak of invasive _Mycobacterium chimaera_ infections associated with heater-cooler devices (HCDs) has now affected patients in several countries on different continents. Clinical infections are characterized by delayed diagnosis, inadequate treatment response to antimicrobial agents, and poor prognosis. Outbreak investigators found _M. chimaera_ in HCD water circuits and air samples while HCDs were running, suggesting that transmission from the HCD to the surgical
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Niger (05): (TH)
Rift Valley Fever -- Niger
At least 32 people have died since late August [2016] in an epidemic of Rift Valley fever in the western Niger region of Tahoua, the country's health ministry said [Thu 17 Nov 2016].
A ministry statement read on national radio said 230 people had been infected with the fever-causing viral disease that mainly affects animals but also humans, "unfortunately including 32 deaths."
The mortality rate had fallen from 50 percent 3 months ago to 14 percent due to a government information
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At least 32 people have died since late August [2016] in an epidemic of Rift Valley fever in the western Niger region of Tahoua, the country's health ministry said [Thu 17 Nov 2016].
A ministry statement read on national radio said 230 people had been infected with the fever-causing viral disease that mainly affects animals but also humans, "unfortunately including 32 deaths."
The mortality rate had fallen from 50 percent 3 months ago to 14 percent due to a government information
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PRO/EDR> Diphtheria - Pakistan (02): (TA) fatal, FATA
Diphtheria -- Pakistan
Date: Fri 18 Nov 2016
Source: Pakistan Today [edited]
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An alarming increase has been noticed in diphtheria cases in the already troubled South and North Waziristan agencies [Federally Administered Tribal Areas]. Dozens of children have died of the highly contagious disease with no steps as yet being taken by the authorities to control the malady.
Around 30 children have died so far, while
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Date: Fri 18 Nov 2016
Source: Pakistan Today [edited]
http://bit.ly/2fi4U78
An alarming increase has been noticed in diphtheria cases in the already troubled South and North Waziristan agencies [Federally Administered Tribal Areas]. Dozens of children have died of the highly contagious disease with no steps as yet being taken by the authorities to control the malady.
Around 30 children have died so far, while
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Sunday 20 November 2016
PRO/EDR> Syphilis - USA (14): (AL) increased cases, RFI
Syphilis -- United States
The Alabama Department of Public Health has issued a health advisory to inform the public of a rise in syphilis cases in north Alabama. Health officials have discovered 54 cases in Madison County so far this year [2016]. That's more than a 90 percent increase over the number of cases of primary and secondary syphilis that were seen in 2015.
"Most sexually transmitted disease cases continue to go undiagnosed and untreated," Assistant State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said. "We are
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The Alabama Department of Public Health has issued a health advisory to inform the public of a rise in syphilis cases in north Alabama. Health officials have discovered 54 cases in Madison County so far this year [2016]. That's more than a 90 percent increase over the number of cases of primary and secondary syphilis that were seen in 2015.
"Most sexually transmitted disease cases continue to go undiagnosed and untreated," Assistant State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said. "We are
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Russia (10): (VL) bovine, st. Asia 1, resolved, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Russia
Information received on 18 Nov 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. 2 (Final report)
Date of start of the event: 16 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 19 Oct 2016
Report date: 18 Nov 2016
Date submitted to OIE: 18 Nov 2016
Date event resolved: 17 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: New strain of a listed disease in the
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Information received on 18 Nov 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. 2 (Final report)
Date of start of the event: 16 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 19 Oct 2016
Report date: 18 Nov 2016
Date submitted to OIE: 18 Nov 2016
Date event resolved: 17 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: New strain of a listed disease in the
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PRO/EDR> Syphilis - USA (13): (WA) intravenous illicit drug use
Syphilis -- United States
Syphilis is surging in Pierce County. When Madeline Meisburger warns her clients at the needle exchange about syphilis, many don't know much about the disease except that it was the downfall of a legendary gangster. "I've had a lot of people say, "Oh that's the one that makes you crazy," or they'll say "Is that what Al Capone had?," said Meisburger, a community outreach worker with the Point Defiance AIDS Project. "I'll say yes, but they had very late stages of syphilis, and I always tell them
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Syphilis is surging in Pierce County. When Madeline Meisburger warns her clients at the needle exchange about syphilis, many don't know much about the disease except that it was the downfall of a legendary gangster. "I've had a lot of people say, "Oh that's the one that makes you crazy," or they'll say "Is that what Al Capone had?," said Meisburger, a community outreach worker with the Point Defiance AIDS Project. "I'll say yes, but they had very late stages of syphilis, and I always tell them
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (67): news, research, funding
Ebola -- Worldwide/Unknown
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PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis - Israel (07): camel milk, unpasteurized, human infection
Brucellosis -- Israel
A 70-year-old woman, resident of Northern Israel, was admitted to the Bnei Zion Medical Center (BZMC, Haifa) following the consumption of unpasteurized camel's milk.
The Director of the Clinic for Infectious Diseases and Travel Medicine at BZMC, Dr. Alona Paz, said: "She came to us with fever and weakness, and after a series of tests, the Brucella bacterium was discovered in her blood. The source of infection is camel's milk, which the patient used to drink during the last 2 months, 2 cups
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A 70-year-old woman, resident of Northern Israel, was admitted to the Bnei Zion Medical Center (BZMC, Haifa) following the consumption of unpasteurized camel's milk.
The Director of the Clinic for Infectious Diseases and Travel Medicine at BZMC, Dr. Alona Paz, said: "She came to us with fever and weakness, and after a series of tests, the Brucella bacterium was discovered in her blood. The source of infection is camel's milk, which the patient used to drink during the last 2 months, 2 cups
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PRO/EDR> Tuberculosis - USA: (OK) high school
Tuberculosis -- United States
A 2nd tuberculosis case has been confirmed at Jenks High School [Tulsa, Oklahoma].
In an email to Jenks school parents on Thursday morning [17 Nov 2016], the district says the student is no longer attending school and is receiving treatment. The district says students who attend class or rode the bus with the affected student will be getting a letter from the Tulsa Health Department offering a free tuberculosis test [tuberculin skin test or interferon gold?].
Parents are advised if their
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A 2nd tuberculosis case has been confirmed at Jenks High School [Tulsa, Oklahoma].
In an email to Jenks school parents on Thursday morning [17 Nov 2016], the district says the student is no longer attending school and is receiving treatment. The district says students who attend class or rode the bus with the affected student will be getting a letter from the Tulsa Health Department offering a free tuberculosis test [tuberculin skin test or interferon gold?].
Parents are advised if their
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PRO/ALL> New in IJID (06): November 2016
Antimicrobial resistance -- Worldwide/Unknown
Cannabidiol: a potential treatment for post Ebola syndrome?
Sandra E. Reznik, Eliot L. Gardner, Charles R. Ashby Jr
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 52, November 2016,74-76
DOI:
Original Reports
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Immune cell activation and cytokine release after stimulation of whole blood with pneumococcal C-polysaccharide and capsular polysaccharides
Marianne Sundberg-Kövamees, Johan Grunewald, Jan Wahlström
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume
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Cannabidiol: a potential treatment for post Ebola syndrome?
Sandra E. Reznik, Eliot L. Gardner, Charles R. Ashby Jr
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 52, November 2016,74-76
DOI:
Original Reports
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Immune cell activation and cytokine release after stimulation of whole blood with pneumococcal C-polysaccharide and capsular polysaccharides
Marianne Sundberg-Kövamees, Johan Grunewald, Jan Wahlström
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - USA (28): (NY) apartment complex
Legionnaires' -- United States
A 5th case of Legionnaire's disease has been confirmed in Plattsburgh [New York State, USA]. The Clinton County Health Department is collecting more samples to try to identify the source of the _Legionella_ bacteria that caused the man to become sick with pneumonia.
All 5 people who developed Legionnaire's disease live at an apartment complex in the city's West End, and everyone at that site has been notified.
New water samples have been taken from locations in and around the area where
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A 5th case of Legionnaire's disease has been confirmed in Plattsburgh [New York State, USA]. The Clinton County Health Department is collecting more samples to try to identify the source of the _Legionella_ bacteria that caused the man to become sick with pneumonia.
All 5 people who developed Legionnaire's disease live at an apartment complex in the city's West End, and everyone at that site has been notified.
New water samples have been taken from locations in and around the area where
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Saturday 19 November 2016
PRO/EDR> Plant toxicity - India: (BR) children
Poisoning -- India
Altogether 30 children of Balsota Middle School under Banke Bazar police station area of the district [Gaya district, Bihar state] fell ill on Friday [18 Nov 2016] after eating a local forest fruit. Soon after eating the forest fruit, children started vomiting and some of them, as per reports reaching the district headquarters even lost consciousness and their condition became serious.
The children were immediately rushed to the Sherghati sub-divisional hospital.
Confirming the incident
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Altogether 30 children of Balsota Middle School under Banke Bazar police station area of the district [Gaya district, Bihar state] fell ill on Friday [18 Nov 2016] after eating a local forest fruit. Soon after eating the forest fruit, children started vomiting and some of them, as per reports reaching the district headquarters even lost consciousness and their condition became serious.
The children were immediately rushed to the Sherghati sub-divisional hospital.
Confirming the incident
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis and other - India (33): (OR)
Japanese Encephalitis, Encephalitis -- India
The authorities in Malkangiri district [Odisha state] are finding it difficult to arrest the outbreak of Japanese encephalitis (JE) and the mystery disease, which the administration is suspecting to be acute encephalitis syndrome (AES), even as droves of children are being rushed to the hospitals and wails of anguish from relatives of victims fill the district headquarters hospital every day.
Two separate expert teams have investigated the mysterious deaths, ministers, secretaries of
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The authorities in Malkangiri district [Odisha state] are finding it difficult to arrest the outbreak of Japanese encephalitis (JE) and the mystery disease, which the administration is suspecting to be acute encephalitis syndrome (AES), even as droves of children are being rushed to the hospitals and wails of anguish from relatives of victims fill the district headquarters hospital every day.
Two separate expert teams have investigated the mysterious deaths, ministers, secretaries of
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PRO/AH/EDR> St. Louis encephalitis virus - USA (05): (CA)
St. Louis Encephalitis -- United States
Kern County [California] Health officials confirm the 1st St. Louis encephalitis-associated death in the area this year [2016]. They say the resident had pre-existing health conditions.
"This is a tragic reminder that serious diseases can be transmitted by mosquitoes," says Matt Constantine, Director of Kern County Public Health Services in a news release. "We strongly encourage residents to protect themselves and family members from mosquitoes."
St. Louis encephalitis virus (SLEV) is
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Kern County [California] Health officials confirm the 1st St. Louis encephalitis-associated death in the area this year [2016]. They say the resident had pre-existing health conditions.
"This is a tragic reminder that serious diseases can be transmitted by mosquitoes," says Matt Constantine, Director of Kern County Public Health Services in a news release. "We strongly encourage residents to protect themselves and family members from mosquitoes."
St. Louis encephalitis virus (SLEV) is
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (104): Europe (Germany) wild, poultry, HPAI H5N8, genotyping
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Germany
Highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected in tufted ducks found dead in the North and South of Germany in early November 2016.
Molecular analyses identified the virus as a member of the group B of H5N8 viruses (Gochang-like) of the Southeast Asian goose/Guangdong lineage, which is different from the H5N8 viruses observed in winter 2014/2015 in the North of Germany. The outbreak is ongoing and numerous dead wild birds (initially mainly diving duck species), positive for HPAIV H5N8, were
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected in tufted ducks found dead in the North and South of Germany in early November 2016.
Molecular analyses identified the virus as a member of the group B of H5N8 viruses (Gochang-like) of the Southeast Asian goose/Guangdong lineage, which is different from the H5N8 viruses observed in winter 2014/2015 in the North of Germany. The outbreak is ongoing and numerous dead wild birds (initially mainly diving duck species), positive for HPAIV H5N8, were
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PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis - Croatia: (KA) melitensis, ovine, OIE
Brucellosis -- Croatia
Information received on [and dated] 18 Nov 2016 from Dr Tomislav Kis, Assistant to Minister, Veterinary and Food Safety Directorate, Ministry of Agriculture, Zagreb, Croatia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 28 Nov 2014
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical infection
Causal agent: _Brucella
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Information received on [and dated] 18 Nov 2016 from Dr Tomislav Kis, Assistant to Minister, Veterinary and Food Safety Directorate, Ministry of Agriculture, Zagreb, Croatia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 28 Nov 2014
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical infection
Causal agent: _Brucella
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PRO/AH/EDR> Chronic wasting disease, cervid - USA (18): (AR) elk, correction
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (103): South Korea (CN,HB) poultry, wild, HPAI H5N6, 1st case
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- South Korea
South Korea has confirmed the country's 1st outbreaks of the highly pathogenic H5N6 bird flu virus and has ramped up quarantine measures in response, agriculture ministry officials said on Friday [18 Nov 2016].
The outbreaks occurred at 2 poultry farms in the central and southern parts of the country after the ministry reported last week that the H5N6 strain of the virus had been found in the faeces of migratory birds. Cases of human infection from the H5N6 virus have previously been
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South Korea has confirmed the country's 1st outbreaks of the highly pathogenic H5N6 bird flu virus and has ramped up quarantine measures in response, agriculture ministry officials said on Friday [18 Nov 2016].
The outbreaks occurred at 2 poultry farms in the central and southern parts of the country after the ministry reported last week that the H5N6 strain of the virus had been found in the faeces of migratory birds. Cases of human infection from the H5N6 virus have previously been
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PRO/AH/EDR> Staph. aureus - USA: (NC) livestock-associated, farm workers
Staph -- United States
1. Nadimpalli M, Stewart JR, Pierce E, Pisanic N, et al: Livestock-associated, antibiotic-resistant _Staphylococcus aureus_ nasal carriage and recent skin and soft tissue Infection among industrial hog operation workers. PLOS One. Published: 16 Nov 2016. .]
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1. Nadimpalli M, Stewart JR, Pierce E, Pisanic N, et al: Livestock-associated, antibiotic-resistant _Staphylococcus aureus_ nasal carriage and recent skin and soft tissue Infection among industrial hog operation workers. PLOS One. Published: 16 Nov 2016. .]
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[The following is the abstract and introduction from the study referenced in the news report above:
Abstract
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - Canada (08): (AB) Mexican strain
Bovine TB -- Canada
While new to Canada, the strain of tuberculosis bacteria which infected the Alberta cow at the centre of a bovine TB probe has been seen before in Mexico.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency [CFIA] on [Wed 16 Nov 2016] reported the strain of _Mycobacterium bovis_ found in a southeastern Alberta cow is "closely related" to a strain originating from cattle in central Mexico in 1997.
While the index herd is the only one so far to turn up an infected cow, federal quarantines are in place on
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While new to Canada, the strain of tuberculosis bacteria which infected the Alberta cow at the centre of a bovine TB probe has been seen before in Mexico.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency [CFIA] on [Wed 16 Nov 2016] reported the strain of _Mycobacterium bovis_ found in a southeastern Alberta cow is "closely related" to a strain originating from cattle in central Mexico in 1997.
While the index herd is the only one so far to turn up an infected cow, federal quarantines are in place on
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PRO/EDR> Syphilis, gonococcal dis., HIV - Australia: (AC) increased incid & testing, 2015
HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, Gonorrhea -- Australia
A leading sexual health group says a focus on regular testing and destigmatisation is behind a steady increase in diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections in the ACT [Australian Capital Territory]. Notifications of HIV, syphilis, and gonorrhea all increased in the territory between 2006 and 2015.
A particularly sharp increase was recorded for gonorrhea, rising from 8.1 instances per 100 000 people in 2006 to 32.6 per 100 000 by 2015. Syphilis notifications went up from 4.2 per 100 000
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A leading sexual health group says a focus on regular testing and destigmatisation is behind a steady increase in diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections in the ACT [Australian Capital Territory]. Notifications of HIV, syphilis, and gonorrhea all increased in the territory between 2006 and 2015.
A particularly sharp increase was recorded for gonorrhea, rising from 8.1 instances per 100 000 people in 2006 to 32.6 per 100 000 by 2015. Syphilis notifications went up from 4.2 per 100 000
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PRO/EDR> Undiagnosed illness - India (07): (GJ) fatal, RFI
Undiagnosed -- India
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PRO/EDR> Mumps - USA (26): universities, schools
Mumps -- United States
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an outbreak of mumps associated with local colleges. Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, first identified a case with symptom onset on 27 Sep 2016 and transmission continues with new cases identified this week [week of 14 Nov 2016]. Bowdoin College identified a case with symptom onset on 31 Oct 2016 in an individual with an epi-link to Bates College. Bowdoin then identified subsequent cases.
Both colleges are on Thanksgiving
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The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an outbreak of mumps associated with local colleges. Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, first identified a case with symptom onset on 27 Sep 2016 and transmission continues with new cases identified this week [week of 14 Nov 2016]. Bowdoin College identified a case with symptom onset on 31 Oct 2016 in an individual with an epi-link to Bates College. Bowdoin then identified subsequent cases.
Both colleges are on Thanksgiving
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PRO/AH/EDR> Kyasanur Forest disease - India (15): (GA)
Kyasanur Forest Disease -- India
The directorate of health services (DHS) is expecting more cases of Kyasanur [Forest] disease (KFD), also known as monkey disease, in December [2016], despite its vaccination programme commencing full swing from [Sat 1 Oct 2016]. Betodkar said many do not report to take the balance vaccine doses after the initial 2 doses even though the DHS has issued cards on which the date for reporting for the next vaccine dose is mentioned. The KFD vaccination programme includes 8 doses spread over 5 years
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The directorate of health services (DHS) is expecting more cases of Kyasanur [Forest] disease (KFD), also known as monkey disease, in December [2016], despite its vaccination programme commencing full swing from [Sat 1 Oct 2016]. Betodkar said many do not report to take the balance vaccine doses after the initial 2 doses even though the DHS has issued cards on which the date for reporting for the next vaccine dose is mentioned. The KFD vaccination programme includes 8 doses spread over 5 years
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Friday 18 November 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Scrub typhus - Nepal (10): (CT) fatal, more cases
Scrub Typhus -- Nepal
A 35-year-old woman of Bharatpur Sub-Metropolitan City-22 in Chitwan district died of scrub typhus during treatment at the Narayani Community Hospital in Chitwan district during the last week of the Nepali month Kartik. [Kartik is the 7th month in Nepalese calendar, corresponding to 18 Oct-16 Nov.] With this, the death toll due to this bacterial disease in Kartik has reached 4.
Chitwan district alone has witnessed 401 cases of scrub typhus in the last 7 months. A total of 15 persons have
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A 35-year-old woman of Bharatpur Sub-Metropolitan City-22 in Chitwan district died of scrub typhus during treatment at the Narayani Community Hospital in Chitwan district during the last week of the Nepali month Kartik. [Kartik is the 7th month in Nepalese calendar, corresponding to 18 Oct-16 Nov.] With this, the death toll due to this bacterial disease in Kartik has reached 4.
Chitwan district alone has witnessed 401 cases of scrub typhus in the last 7 months. A total of 15 persons have
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PRO/EDR> Meningitis, meningococcal - Australia (04): (SA) sg B and W
Meningitis - Neisseria -- Australia
More meningococcal cases are being reported in Australia nowadays following which the South Australian [SA] Health Ministry has requested for a new vaccine to fight the disease.
SA Health confirmed 3 meningococcal cases on Tuesday [15 Nov 2016]. Two men, aged 18 and 29, were admitted to an Adelaide hospital along with a 71-year-old woman as they were diagnosed with rare W-strain.
The unrelated trio is stable now but it alarmed the SA government and incited it to come up with a new
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More meningococcal cases are being reported in Australia nowadays following which the South Australian [SA] Health Ministry has requested for a new vaccine to fight the disease.
SA Health confirmed 3 meningococcal cases on Tuesday [15 Nov 2016]. Two men, aged 18 and 29, were admitted to an Adelaide hospital along with a 71-year-old woman as they were diagnosed with rare W-strain.
The unrelated trio is stable now but it alarmed the SA government and incited it to come up with a new
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (113): Saudi Arabia (RI,HS,SH) new cases
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
As of 13:00 [1:00 PM] today [18 Nov 2016], there have been a total of:
1484 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
617 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.6 per cent],
854 recoveries, and
13 currently active cases.
In the past 24 hours there have been a total of:
3 newly confirmed cases
0 newly reported fatalities, and
0 newly reported recoveries.
Information on newly reported cases (3):
1- A 29-year-old Saudi male, non-healthcare worker from Alzulfi
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As of 13:00 [1:00 PM] today [18 Nov 2016], there have been a total of:
1484 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
617 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.6 per cent],
854 recoveries, and
13 currently active cases.
In the past 24 hours there have been a total of:
3 newly confirmed cases
0 newly reported fatalities, and
0 newly reported recoveries.
Information on newly reported cases (3):
1- A 29-year-old Saudi male, non-healthcare worker from Alzulfi
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PRO/EDR> Pertussis - Australia (04): (NT)
Whooping Cough -- Australia
There has been a spike in whooping cough (pertussis) cases in the Top End, prompting the Northern Territory's Department of Health to extend its alert. Official figures show infection rates for the potentially fatal disease doubled since 2015, with 165 cases confirmed in the state since January 2016. Almost 90 percent of those infected have been in the Palmerston and Darwin areas.
Dr Rosalind Webby from the NT Centre for Disease Control said while the rise was not connected to a drop in
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There has been a spike in whooping cough (pertussis) cases in the Top End, prompting the Northern Territory's Department of Health to extend its alert. Official figures show infection rates for the potentially fatal disease doubled since 2015, with 165 cases confirmed in the state since January 2016. Almost 90 percent of those infected have been in the Palmerston and Darwin areas.
Dr Rosalind Webby from the NT Centre for Disease Control said while the rise was not connected to a drop in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease, bovine - Kazakhstan (04): Continuing, OIE, RFI
Lumpy Skin Disease -- Kazakhstan
Information received on [and dated] 17 Nov 2016 from Dr Samat Tyulegenov, Director General, RSE "National Reference Center for Veterinary", Ministry of Agriculture, Astana, Kazakhstan
Summary
Report type: follow-up report no. 10
Date of start of the event: 7 Jul 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Jul 2016
Report date: 17 Nov 2016
Date submitted to OIE: 17 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal
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Information received on [and dated] 17 Nov 2016 from Dr Samat Tyulegenov, Director General, RSE "National Reference Center for Veterinary", Ministry of Agriculture, Astana, Kazakhstan
Summary
Report type: follow-up report no. 10
Date of start of the event: 7 Jul 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Jul 2016
Report date: 17 Nov 2016
Date submitted to OIE: 17 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis C - USA (13): (MA,KY) injection drug use
Hepatitis C -- United States
New data obtained by FOX25 revealed the heroin epidemic is leading to a new public health problem in Massachusetts. The number of hepatitis C cases is skyrocketing and it is having a big impact on recovering addicts, their families, and the state.
A recovering heroin addict, now battling hepatitis C, said that his new battle is a life changing consequence of the state's heroin crisis. "Just because you get clean doesn't mean everything goes back to the way it is. It's not all rainbows and
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New data obtained by FOX25 revealed the heroin epidemic is leading to a new public health problem in Massachusetts. The number of hepatitis C cases is skyrocketing and it is having a big impact on recovering addicts, their families, and the state.
A recovering heroin addict, now battling hepatitis C, said that his new battle is a life changing consequence of the state's heroin crisis. "Just because you get clean doesn't mean everything goes back to the way it is. It's not all rainbows and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Die-off, fish - USA (03): (NY) oxygen depletion susp
Animal Die-off -- United States
Imagine waking up on a Monday morning and seeing an entire stretch of the Shinnecock Canal on Long Island [New York] filled to the brim with dead and dying fish. I'm talking thousands and thousands of fish corpses, all pilled on top of each other, stretching down the canal from wall to wall.
That's what New York locals are dealing with right now, as scientists investigate the unprecedented die-off of bunker fish that's been nicknamed the 'fishpoclypse'.
"Unbelievable scene -- tonnes and
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Imagine waking up on a Monday morning and seeing an entire stretch of the Shinnecock Canal on Long Island [New York] filled to the brim with dead and dying fish. I'm talking thousands and thousands of fish corpses, all pilled on top of each other, stretching down the canal from wall to wall.
That's what New York locals are dealing with right now, as scientists investigate the unprecedented die-off of bunker fish that's been nicknamed the 'fishpoclypse'.
"Unbelievable scene -- tonnes and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis - USA (16): (HI) seaweed, expanded recall
Salmonella -- United States
Another 3 [US] states and a city in Japan may have tainted seaweed from Hawaii, according to the FDA on [Mon 14 Nov 2016]. Marine Agrifuture, LLC. of Kahuku, Hawaii, is recalling its Kahuku Ogo, Robusta Ogo, and Kahuku Sea Asparagus because they have the potential to be contaminated with _Salmonella_, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail, or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.
The recalled seaweed were distributed
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Another 3 [US] states and a city in Japan may have tainted seaweed from Hawaii, according to the FDA on [Mon 14 Nov 2016]. Marine Agrifuture, LLC. of Kahuku, Hawaii, is recalling its Kahuku Ogo, Robusta Ogo, and Kahuku Sea Asparagus because they have the potential to be contaminated with _Salmonella_, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail, or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.
The recalled seaweed were distributed
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (29): (TN,FL) equine
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
Hard to believe we're still worried about this so late in the year, but the Tennessee State Veterinarian is warning horse owners to protect their animals against mosquito-borne equine encephalitis.
Dr Charlie Hatcher says horses are also vulnerable to West Nile virus. Cases of both have been seen this year [2016] in West Tennessee.
What should you watch for? Hatcher says be on the lookout for "Lethargy...wobbling and circling, and in some severe cases a horse could get down and be unable
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Hard to believe we're still worried about this so late in the year, but the Tennessee State Veterinarian is warning horse owners to protect their animals against mosquito-borne equine encephalitis.
Dr Charlie Hatcher says horses are also vulnerable to West Nile virus. Cases of both have been seen this year [2016] in West Tennessee.
What should you watch for? Hatcher says be on the lookout for "Lethargy...wobbling and circling, and in some severe cases a horse could get down and be unable
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PRO/AH/EDR> Epizootic hemorrhagic disease - USA (03): (SD) deer hunting license return
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease -- United States
An outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in South Dakota has caused a voluntary return and refund process for deer hunting licenses in areas impacted by the disease.
EHD is a blood-borne disease impacting deer, elk, bighorn sheep, and pronghorn, according to Andy Lindbloom, senior big game biologist for the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (SDGFP). It is a viral disease spread by biting gnats, which are also called midges or no-see-ums, in the late summer months. EHD causes fever
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An outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in South Dakota has caused a voluntary return and refund process for deer hunting licenses in areas impacted by the disease.
EHD is a blood-borne disease impacting deer, elk, bighorn sheep, and pronghorn, according to Andy Lindbloom, senior big game biologist for the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (SDGFP). It is a viral disease spread by biting gnats, which are also called midges or no-see-ums, in the late summer months. EHD causes fever
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PRO/AH/EDR> Chronic wasting disease, cervid - USA (17): (AR) elk
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) says one elk taken so far in the fall hunting season has tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
The commission said [Wed 16 Nov 2016], that 52 elk have been harvested during the season and the elk that tested positive is a bull that was taken on private land in southwestern Searcy County.
Elk program coordinator Wes Wright said more than 90 elk have been tested since February [2016] when the 1st confirmed case of chronic wasting disease
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The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) says one elk taken so far in the fall hunting season has tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
The commission said [Wed 16 Nov 2016], that 52 elk have been harvested during the season and the elk that tested positive is a bull that was taken on private land in southwestern Searcy County.
Elk program coordinator Wes Wright said more than 90 elk have been tested since February [2016] when the 1st confirmed case of chronic wasting disease
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PRO/AH/EDR> Mushroom poisoning - USA: (CA) canine, fatal, alert
Poisoning -- United States
One of the world's deadliest mushrooms is sprouting in the San Francisco area, CBS SF Bay Area reported.
They look good, smell good, and reportedly taste good -- but officials are warning pet owners to keep away from the mushrooms, known as the death cap.
[RN] never guessed that a hike with his dog, last month [OCTOBER 2016] in the Bay Area's Briones Regional Park would be the canine's last. "As far as I knew, everything was normal that day. It wasn't until afterwards that I realized it
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One of the world's deadliest mushrooms is sprouting in the San Francisco area, CBS SF Bay Area reported.
They look good, smell good, and reportedly taste good -- but officials are warning pet owners to keep away from the mushrooms, known as the death cap.
[RN] never guessed that a hike with his dog, last month [OCTOBER 2016] in the Bay Area's Briones Regional Park would be the canine's last. "As far as I knew, everything was normal that day. It wasn't until afterwards that I realized it
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PRO/AH/EDR> Fowl cholera - USA: (VT) turkey
Cholera -- United States
Thousands of turkeys have reportedly died at a Vermont farm due to a bacterial disease that affects domestic and wild birds.
WCAX-TV reports a farm, in Orwell, usually raises and processes 30 000 turkeys each year. But only about half that number will make it to the market this year [2016].
The owner says he thinks a fox carrying the bacteria -- fowl cholera --sneaked into one of the barns, killing some turkeys and infecting the rest.
The die-off was reported to state officials, who
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Thousands of turkeys have reportedly died at a Vermont farm due to a bacterial disease that affects domestic and wild birds.
WCAX-TV reports a farm, in Orwell, usually raises and processes 30 000 turkeys each year. But only about half that number will make it to the market this year [2016].
The owner says he thinks a fox carrying the bacteria -- fowl cholera --sneaked into one of the barns, killing some turkeys and infecting the rest.
The die-off was reported to state officials, who
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (112): Saudi Arabia (SH,RI) new cases
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
As of 13:00 [1:00 PM] today [17 Nov 2016], there have been a total of:
1481 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
617 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.7 per cent],
854 recoveries, and
10 currently active cases.
Since the last ProMED-mail update (15 Nov 2016) there have been a total of:
2 newly confirmed cases
0 newly reported fatalities, and
0 newly reported recoveries.
Information on newly reported cases (2):
Thu 17 Nov 2016
1- A 29-year-old
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As of 13:00 [1:00 PM] today [17 Nov 2016], there have been a total of:
1481 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
617 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.7 per cent],
854 recoveries, and
10 currently active cases.
Since the last ProMED-mail update (15 Nov 2016) there have been a total of:
2 newly confirmed cases
0 newly reported fatalities, and
0 newly reported recoveries.
Information on newly reported cases (2):
Thu 17 Nov 2016
1- A 29-year-old
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PRO/AH/EDR> Campylobacteriosis - New Zealand (03): (HB) waterborne
Campylobacter -- New Zealand
1. Rees JH, Soudain SE, Gregson NA, Hughes RAC: _Campylobacter jejuni_ infection and Guillain-Barré syndrome. N Engl J Med 1995; 333(21): 1374-9; available at .
2. Allos BN, Lippy FT, Carlsen A, Washburn RG, Blaser MJ: _Campylobacter jejuni_ strains from patients with Guillian-Barré syndrome. Emerg Infect Dis 1998; 4(2): 263-8; available at .
3. Yuki N, Susuki K, Koga M, et al: Carbohydrate mimicry between human ganglioside GM1 and _Campylobacter jejuni_ lipooligosaccharide causes
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1. Rees JH, Soudain SE, Gregson NA, Hughes RAC: _Campylobacter jejuni_ infection and Guillain-Barré syndrome. N Engl J Med 1995; 333(21): 1374-9; available at .
2. Allos BN, Lippy FT, Carlsen A, Washburn RG, Blaser MJ: _Campylobacter jejuni_ strains from patients with Guillian-Barré syndrome. Emerg Infect Dis 1998; 4(2): 263-8; available at .
3. Yuki N, Susuki K, Koga M, et al: Carbohydrate mimicry between human ganglioside GM1 and _Campylobacter jejuni_ lipooligosaccharide causes
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Thursday 17 November 2016
PRO/EDR> Acute flaccid myelitis - North America (08): USA (AZ,WA) RFI
Other Human Disease -- United States
Two children hospitalized for over 3 months.
Local [Navajo County, Arizona] health officials are investigating the possible cause of 2 cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a rare, non-contagious disease that mimics polio and is striking children nationwide.
The condition attacks the nervous system, specifically the spinal cord, ultimately causing paralysis. Symptoms include sudden weakness in one or more arms or legs, along with loss of muscle tone and decreased or absent reflexes.
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Two children hospitalized for over 3 months.
Local [Navajo County, Arizona] health officials are investigating the possible cause of 2 cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a rare, non-contagious disease that mimics polio and is striking children nationwide.
The condition attacks the nervous system, specifically the spinal cord, ultimately causing paralysis. Symptoms include sudden weakness in one or more arms or legs, along with loss of muscle tone and decreased or absent reflexes.
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PRO/PL> Stripe, stem & leaf rusts, wheat - Ethiopia
Other Plant Disease -- Ethiopia
An outbreak of wheat rust in critical wheat-growing regions is threatening recent crop production gains, following a long period of drought. In late August [2016], surveys first spotted rust in Oromia and southern regions, [it] has since spread to Amhara and Tigray. As of October [2016], the disease has been detected in nearly 2200 communities and on close to 300 000 hectares of land across the country.
Although yellow rust is by far the most widespread identified, stem and leaf rust have
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An outbreak of wheat rust in critical wheat-growing regions is threatening recent crop production gains, following a long period of drought. In late August [2016], surveys first spotted rust in Oromia and southern regions, [it] has since spread to Amhara and Tigray. As of October [2016], the disease has been detected in nearly 2200 communities and on close to 300 000 hectares of land across the country.
Although yellow rust is by far the most widespread identified, stem and leaf rust have
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PRO/AH/EDR> Peste des petits ruminants - Tunisia (02): (ME)
Peste des petits ruminants -- Tunisia
The results of analyses carried out in small ruminants (sheep and goats) in the governorate of Médenine are positive for PPR [peste des petits ruminants] and negative for foot-and-mouth disease, said the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries, in a statement issued on Tuesday [15 Nov 2016], following the detection of 160 cases and the death of 35 others in the Souihel-dhouiher area of Zarzis district.
The provincial veterinary services carried out ring vaccinations of 7819
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The results of analyses carried out in small ruminants (sheep and goats) in the governorate of Médenine are positive for PPR [peste des petits ruminants] and negative for foot-and-mouth disease, said the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries, in a statement issued on Tuesday [15 Nov 2016], following the detection of 160 cases and the death of 35 others in the Souihel-dhouiher area of Zarzis district.
The provincial veterinary services carried out ring vaccinations of 7819
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - Canada (07): (AB) Mexican strain
Bovine TB -- Canada
While new to Canada, the strain of tuberculosis bacteria which infected the Alberta cow at the centre of a bovine TB probe has been seen before in Mexico. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency reported the strain of _Mycobacterium bovis_ found in a southeastern Alberta cow is "closely related" to a strain originating from cattle in central Mexico in 1997.
The _M. bovis_ pathogen from the infected cow is not the same as any strains previously detected in Canadian domestic animals, wildlife or
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While new to Canada, the strain of tuberculosis bacteria which infected the Alberta cow at the centre of a bovine TB probe has been seen before in Mexico. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency reported the strain of _Mycobacterium bovis_ found in a southeastern Alberta cow is "closely related" to a strain originating from cattle in central Mexico in 1997.
The _M. bovis_ pathogen from the infected cow is not the same as any strains previously detected in Canadian domestic animals, wildlife or
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Russia (09): (VL) bovine, st Asia 1, resolved, RFI
Foot and Mouth -- Russia
The quarantine measures in the Vladimir region, imposed in response to the foot-and-mouth disease [FMD] outbreak, have been removed, according to the news agency RIA Novosti, citing Vladimir Nagorny, Head of Rosselkhoznadzor for Vladimir.
The measures have been applied since 20 Oct 2016, when the outbreak was 1st confirmed. FMD-susceptible animals were separated and culled. It was decided to vaccinate all animals in the region. Nagorno told RIA Novosti that the last animal was euthanized on
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The quarantine measures in the Vladimir region, imposed in response to the foot-and-mouth disease [FMD] outbreak, have been removed, according to the news agency RIA Novosti, citing Vladimir Nagorny, Head of Rosselkhoznadzor for Vladimir.
The measures have been applied since 20 Oct 2016, when the outbreak was 1st confirmed. FMD-susceptible animals were separated and culled. It was decided to vaccinate all animals in the region. Nagorno told RIA Novosti that the last animal was euthanized on
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tularemia - USA (17): (OK) rabbit
Tularemia -- United States
Two jackrabbits have been confirmed as infected with tularemia at Altus Air Force Base [Oklahoma]. Another case was reported in the Blanchard area [Oklahoma]. Tularemia is naturally occurring and commonly referred to as "rabbit fever." Although, tularemia is common in rabbits, hares, muskrats and beavers.
Small-game hunters should be aware and stay on the lookout for cases of tularemia. Infected rabbits may behave in unusual ways or seem to be lethargic.
Use safe handling practices and
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Two jackrabbits have been confirmed as infected with tularemia at Altus Air Force Base [Oklahoma]. Another case was reported in the Blanchard area [Oklahoma]. Tularemia is naturally occurring and commonly referred to as "rabbit fever." Although, tularemia is common in rabbits, hares, muskrats and beavers.
Small-game hunters should be aware and stay on the lookout for cases of tularemia. Infected rabbits may behave in unusual ways or seem to be lethargic.
Use safe handling practices and
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus - Europe (07): (Germany) mosquitoes
West Nile Virus -- Germany
West Nile virus (WNV), a Flavivirus with an avian primary host, is already widespread in Europe and might also pose an infection risk to Germany, should competent mosquito vectors be present. Therefore, we analysed the ability of WNV to infect German _Culex_ mosquitoes with special emphasis on field collected specimens of _Culex torrentium_ and _Culex pipiens_ biotype _pipiens_. We collected egg rafts of _Culex_ mosquitoes over 2 subsequent seasons at 2 geographically distinct sampling areas
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West Nile virus (WNV), a Flavivirus with an avian primary host, is already widespread in Europe and might also pose an infection risk to Germany, should competent mosquito vectors be present. Therefore, we analysed the ability of WNV to infect German _Culex_ mosquitoes with special emphasis on field collected specimens of _Culex torrentium_ and _Culex pipiens_ biotype _pipiens_. We collected egg rafts of _Culex_ mosquitoes over 2 subsequent seasons at 2 geographically distinct sampling areas
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PRO/EDR> Fungal infection, contaminated drug - USA: (NYC) single oncology clinic
Other Human Disease -- United States
On 24 May 2016, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene notified CDC of 2 cases of _Exophiala dermatitidis_ bloodstream infections among patients with malignancies who had received care from a single physician at an outpatient oncology facility (clinic A). Review of 1 Jan 2016 - 31 May 2016 microbiology records identified _E. dermatitidis_ bloodstream infections in 2 additional patients who also had received care at clinic A. All 4 patients had implanted vascular access ports
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On 24 May 2016, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene notified CDC of 2 cases of _Exophiala dermatitidis_ bloodstream infections among patients with malignancies who had received care from a single physician at an outpatient oncology facility (clinic A). Review of 1 Jan 2016 - 31 May 2016 microbiology records identified _E. dermatitidis_ bloodstream infections in 2 additional patients who also had received care at clinic A. All 4 patients had implanted vascular access ports
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PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness - France: (BF) prisoners
Foodborne Illness -- France
Some 100 detainees from the Dijon prison were probably the victims of food poisoning. Analyzes are under way to determine the cause of the problem. The health treatment center at the Dijon prison had to face an influx of patients on the evening of [Sat 12 Nov 2016]. All complained of stomach aches.
A dish of fish served with mayonnaise could be the cause of this poisoning which affected about 100 detainees out of approximately 260, indicates Thierry Cordelette, regional secretary of the
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Some 100 detainees from the Dijon prison were probably the victims of food poisoning. Analyzes are under way to determine the cause of the problem. The health treatment center at the Dijon prison had to face an influx of patients on the evening of [Sat 12 Nov 2016]. All complained of stomach aches.
A dish of fish served with mayonnaise could be the cause of this poisoning which affected about 100 detainees out of approximately 260, indicates Thierry Cordelette, regional secretary of the
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - USA (27): (OH) RFI
Legionnaires' -- United States
An outbreak of legionnaires' disease has left one person dead and sickened 10 others in Lake County [Ohio].
County health officials have given the cooling towers at Consolidated Precision Products [CPP] in Eastlake the all clear. Last month [October 2016], they were inspected after one person who works there and one each at 2 neighboring companies came down with legionnaires' disease. One of them, a 54-year old Cuyahoga County man, died.
"We were notified in early October [2016] of 3
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An outbreak of legionnaires' disease has left one person dead and sickened 10 others in Lake County [Ohio].
County health officials have given the cooling towers at Consolidated Precision Products [CPP] in Eastlake the all clear. Last month [October 2016], they were inspected after one person who works there and one each at 2 neighboring companies came down with legionnaires' disease. One of them, a 54-year old Cuyahoga County man, died.
"We were notified in early October [2016] of 3
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Recalls: Listeria in ice cream and scorpion in exotic fruit
Food recalls and alerts so far in November have been notified by the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, Norway, Germany, Belgium, Czech Republic, Switzerland, USA, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, Iceland, Sweden and Denmark.
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PRO/EDR> Streptococcus, group A, scarlet fever - UK (09): (England)
Scarlet Fever -- United Kingdom
The number of reported cases of scarlet fever across the South West [region of England] has risen by more than 50 per cent in the last week.
A total of 20 cases were reported across the region, up from 13 in the previous week. The increase comes amid a worrying rise in reported cases of the bacterial infection, with the number of people in the UK contracting the illness at a 50 year high.
In Somerset [county], 3 people have been diagnosed with scarlet fever in the past week: 1 in South
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The number of reported cases of scarlet fever across the South West [region of England] has risen by more than 50 per cent in the last week.
A total of 20 cases were reported across the region, up from 13 in the previous week. The increase comes amid a worrying rise in reported cases of the bacterial infection, with the number of people in the UK contracting the illness at a 50 year high.
In Somerset [county], 3 people have been diagnosed with scarlet fever in the past week: 1 in South
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PRO/AH/EDR> Die-off, fish - USA (02): (NY) RFI
Animal Die-off -- United States
The Shinnecock Canal in Hampton Bays became the scene of a massive fish die-off Monday morning [14 Nov 2016], with tens of thousands of menhaden -- more commonly known as bunker -- clogging the water surface for hundreds of yards.
Authorities, including state Department of Environmental Conservation investigators, responded to the scene [Mon 14 Nov 2016].
[Byline: John Valenti, Mark Harrington]
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The Shinnecock Canal in Hampton Bays became the scene of a massive fish die-off Monday morning [14 Nov 2016], with tens of thousands of menhaden -- more commonly known as bunker -- clogging the water surface for hundreds of yards.
Authorities, including state Department of Environmental Conservation investigators, responded to the scene [Mon 14 Nov 2016].
[Byline: John Valenti, Mark Harrington]
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Wednesday 16 November 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Insecticide mislabeling - UK: permethrin, felines at risk, recall
Other Animal Disease -- United Kingdom
We wish to make wholesalers, veterinary surgeons, retailers, and pet owners aware that the Veterinary Medicines Directorate [VMD] has been notified that Bio-Tech Solutions Ltd has issued a recall of:
- Armitage Pet Care Flea and Tick Drops for Dogs 702 mg spot-on solution (Vm 20205/4003)
- Armitage Flea Drops for Cats and Kittens.
An unknown quantity of the Armitage Pet Care Flea and Tick Drops for Dogs containing permethrin has been distributed in packaging labelled Armitage Flea Drops
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We wish to make wholesalers, veterinary surgeons, retailers, and pet owners aware that the Veterinary Medicines Directorate [VMD] has been notified that Bio-Tech Solutions Ltd has issued a recall of:
- Armitage Pet Care Flea and Tick Drops for Dogs 702 mg spot-on solution (Vm 20205/4003)
- Armitage Flea Drops for Cats and Kittens.
An unknown quantity of the Armitage Pet Care Flea and Tick Drops for Dogs containing permethrin has been distributed in packaging labelled Armitage Flea Drops
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (46): WHO global update, seasonal
Influenza -- Worldwide/Unknown
Summary
- Influenza activity in temperate southern hemisphere countries is back at inter-seasonal levels. Influenza activity in the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere has not yet picked up and remained at inter-seasonal levels.
- In temperate South America, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity continue to decrease throughout the sub-region.
- In South Africa and Oceania, influenza virus activity is now at inter-seasonal levels.
- In African countries, few
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Summary
- Influenza activity in temperate southern hemisphere countries is back at inter-seasonal levels. Influenza activity in the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere has not yet picked up and remained at inter-seasonal levels.
- In temperate South America, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity continue to decrease throughout the sub-region.
- In South Africa and Oceania, influenza virus activity is now at inter-seasonal levels.
- In African countries, few
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis B - Uganda (03): (SE)
Hepatitis B -- Uganda
Foreign Affairs Minister, Sam Kutesa has asked the Health Ministry to rush to Sembabule to contain the hepatitis B outbreak in the district. Kutesa, the Mawogola North Constituency MP, said Sembabule should be listed among the districts hit by the hepatitis B outbreak for immediate redress.
The locals led by the Lugusulu LC3 chairman, Fred Karakure told Kutesa that the affected residents have failed to access health care to contain the outbreak. "Our people suffering with the hepatitis B
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Foreign Affairs Minister, Sam Kutesa has asked the Health Ministry to rush to Sembabule to contain the hepatitis B outbreak in the district. Kutesa, the Mawogola North Constituency MP, said Sembabule should be listed among the districts hit by the hepatitis B outbreak for immediate redress.
The locals led by the Lugusulu LC3 chairman, Fred Karakure told Kutesa that the affected residents have failed to access health care to contain the outbreak. "Our people suffering with the hepatitis B
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PRO/AH/EDR> Chemical contamination, drinking water - USA (02): (NY) perfluorooctane sulfonate
Poisoning -- United States
PFOS was found to be mildly irritating to the eyes and nonirritating to the skin of rabbits. Adverse signs of toxicity observed in rat studies included increases in liver enzymes, hepatic vacuolization, and hepatocellular hypertrophy, gastrointestinal effects, hematological abnormalities, weight loss, convulsions, and death. These effects were reported at doses of 2 mg/kg/day and above. PFOS has shown moderate acute toxicity by the oral route in rats. Mice pups were administered PFOS by one
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PFOS was found to be mildly irritating to the eyes and nonirritating to the skin of rabbits. Adverse signs of toxicity observed in rat studies included increases in liver enzymes, hepatic vacuolization, and hepatocellular hypertrophy, gastrointestinal effects, hematological abnormalities, weight loss, convulsions, and death. These effects were reported at doses of 2 mg/kg/day and above. PFOS has shown moderate acute toxicity by the oral route in rats. Mice pups were administered PFOS by one
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile Virus - Americas (29): USA (KY) equine
West Nile Virus -- United States
The University of Kentucky's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed a West Nile virus (WNV) diagnosis affecting a 12-year-old Palomino gelding in Powell County, Kentucky.
On 4 Nov 2016, the horse presented as lethargic and febrile (with a fever) and had a poor appetite, according to an Equine Disease Communication Center report. State animal health officials confirmed the WNV diagnosis on 11 Nov 2016.
This is the 7th equine case of WNV reported in Kentucky for 2016. None of the 7
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The University of Kentucky's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed a West Nile virus (WNV) diagnosis affecting a 12-year-old Palomino gelding in Powell County, Kentucky.
On 4 Nov 2016, the horse presented as lethargic and febrile (with a fever) and had a poor appetite, according to an Equine Disease Communication Center report. State animal health officials confirmed the WNV diagnosis on 11 Nov 2016.
This is the 7th equine case of WNV reported in Kentucky for 2016. None of the 7
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Tuesday 15 November 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (111): Saudi Arabia (RI, TB) new cases
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
As of 13:00 [1:00 PM] today [15 Nov 2016], there have been a total of:
1479 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
617 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.7 per cent],
854 recoveries, and
8 currently active cases.
Since the last ProMED-mail update (8 Nov 2016) there have been a total of:
4 newly confirmed cases
1 newly reported fatality, and
2 newly reported recoveries.
Information on newly reported cases (4):
Mon 14 Nov 2016
1 - A 58-year-old Saudi
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As of 13:00 [1:00 PM] today [15 Nov 2016], there have been a total of:
1479 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
617 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.7 per cent],
854 recoveries, and
8 currently active cases.
Since the last ProMED-mail update (8 Nov 2016) there have been a total of:
4 newly confirmed cases
1 newly reported fatality, and
2 newly reported recoveries.
Information on newly reported cases (4):
Mon 14 Nov 2016
1 - A 58-year-old Saudi
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PRO/AH/EDR> Staph aureus, MRSA - Norway: porcine, surveillance, control
MRSA -- Norway
MRSA bacteria have been detected in a fattening herd located in Haugalandet. Samples were taken from the farm as part of the Food Safety Authority's (FSA) monitoring and mapping programme. The National Veterinary Institute has now analysed the samples and confirmed that this is MRSA.
All MRSA variants can be transmitted between humans and animals. On farms where MRSA has been detected, animals are not allowed to be moved in or out of the farm without a special agreement from the FSA. The
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MRSA bacteria have been detected in a fattening herd located in Haugalandet. Samples were taken from the farm as part of the Food Safety Authority's (FSA) monitoring and mapping programme. The National Veterinary Institute has now analysed the samples and confirmed that this is MRSA.
All MRSA variants can be transmitted between humans and animals. On farms where MRSA has been detected, animals are not allowed to be moved in or out of the farm without a special agreement from the FSA. The
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths, bovine - Myanmar (02): (SH) NOT, RFI
Undiagnosed -- Myanmar
The above post cited a local media report of 11 Nov 2016, describing mortality in cattle showing clinical signs of "ulceration at mouth and foot regions, together with diarrhea which, reportedly, had been observed since 2 Sep 2016. About 80 animals would have died in 8 villages (i.e. Naungvat, Nantyein, Naunghan, Lonelan, Naungsai, Lonewai, Mangpai) in a 16-mile area around Kutkai township, Eastern Shan State .
On 15 Nov 2016, we have become aware of information from a reliable professional
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The above post cited a local media report of 11 Nov 2016, describing mortality in cattle showing clinical signs of "ulceration at mouth and foot regions, together with diarrhea which, reportedly, had been observed since 2 Sep 2016. About 80 animals would have died in 8 villages (i.e. Naungvat, Nantyein, Naunghan, Lonelan, Naungsai, Lonewai, Mangpai) in a 16-mile area around Kutkai township, Eastern Shan State .
On 15 Nov 2016, we have become aware of information from a reliable professional
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (102): Europe, wild birds, poultry, HPAI H5N8, spread, control
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Worldwide/Unknown
The German state of Schleswig-Holstein widened protection measures on Monday [14 Nov 2016] to protect against an outbreak of the H5N8 influenza virus among wild birds, which has spread to poultry.
All farms -- including smallholdings -- will be required to tighten biosecurity, with the use of protective clothing and footwear, and the widespread disinfection of all farm buildings and vehicles used to transport poultry.
Over the weekend, 30 000 chickens were culled as a precaution at a
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The German state of Schleswig-Holstein widened protection measures on Monday [14 Nov 2016] to protect against an outbreak of the H5N8 influenza virus among wild birds, which has spread to poultry.
All farms -- including smallholdings -- will be required to tighten biosecurity, with the use of protective clothing and footwear, and the widespread disinfection of all farm buildings and vehicles used to transport poultry.
Over the weekend, 30 000 chickens were culled as a precaution at a
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - USA (26): (NY) West Bronx
Legionnaires' -- United States
Health Department officials say 2 tenants of a Morris Heights building have tested positive for Legionnaires' disease.
Tenants at 1600 Sedgwick Ave. received a letter from the department alerting them to the positive results. The 2 cases were about 12 months apart from each other.
The Health Department held a meeting at the building Monday [14 Nov 2016] night regarding its water supply, which is now being tested for _Legionella_, the bacteria that cause the type of pneumonia known as
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Health Department officials say 2 tenants of a Morris Heights building have tested positive for Legionnaires' disease.
Tenants at 1600 Sedgwick Ave. received a letter from the department alerting them to the positive results. The 2 cases were about 12 months apart from each other.
The Health Department held a meeting at the building Monday [14 Nov 2016] night regarding its water supply, which is now being tested for _Legionella_, the bacteria that cause the type of pneumonia known as
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PRO/AH/EDR> Newcastle disease - Sweden: (SN) poultry, OIE
Newcastle Disease -- Sweden
Information received on [and dated] 12 Nov 2016 from Ingrid Eilertz, Chief Veterinary Officer Director and Head, Swedish Board of Agriculture Department for Animal Welfare and Health, Ministry for Rural Affairs, Jonkoping, Sweden
Summary:
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 10 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 Nov 2016
Report date: 12 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: July
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Information received on [and dated] 12 Nov 2016 from Ingrid Eilertz, Chief Veterinary Officer Director and Head, Swedish Board of Agriculture Department for Animal Welfare and Health, Ministry for Rural Affairs, Jonkoping, Sweden
Summary:
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 10 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 Nov 2016
Report date: 12 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: July
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PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (39): Africa, Asia
Cholera -- Republic of Congo
Yemen is at risk of a significant cholera outbreak with the number of suspected cases doubling within 12 days to over 4000, the World Health Organization said.
The outbreak in a country ravaged by a 20-month war that has killed thousands was declared by Yemen's Health Ministry on 6 Oct 2016. By 1 Nov 2016 there were 2070 suspected cases, rising to 4119 by Sun 13 Nov 2016. "The numbers of cholera cases in Yemen continue to increase, sparking concerns of a significant outbreak," the WHO said
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Yemen is at risk of a significant cholera outbreak with the number of suspected cases doubling within 12 days to over 4000, the World Health Organization said.
The outbreak in a country ravaged by a 20-month war that has killed thousands was declared by Yemen's Health Ministry on 6 Oct 2016. By 1 Nov 2016 there were 2070 suspected cases, rising to 4119 by Sun 13 Nov 2016. "The numbers of cholera cases in Yemen continue to increase, sparking concerns of a significant outbreak," the WHO said
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PRO/AH/EDR> Viral hemorrhagic septicemia, fish - Romania: (NT), first report, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Romania
Information received on [and dated] on 14 Nov 2016 from Dr. Marius Grigore, Director, Head of Unit Animal Health Department General Sanitary Veterinary Directorate, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority, Bucharest, Romania
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 7 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 2 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: First occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent:
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Information received on [and dated] on 14 Nov 2016 from Dr. Marius Grigore, Director, Head of Unit Animal Health Department General Sanitary Veterinary Directorate, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority, Bucharest, Romania
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 7 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 2 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: First occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Porcine reprod. & resp. syndrome - Cambodia: (TA) OIE
Blue Ear -- Cambodia
Information received on [and dated] 14 Nov 2016 from Dr Sen Sovann, OIE Delegate/Deputy Secretary General , Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries , Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 10 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 6 Oct 2015
Manifestation of disease:
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Information received on [and dated] 14 Nov 2016 from Dr Sen Sovann, OIE Delegate/Deputy Secretary General , Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries , Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 10 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 6 Oct 2015
Manifestation of disease:
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PRO/EDR> Diphtheria - Nepal: (RM) adult, shift in age distribution
Diphtheria -- Nepal
1. Tomaszunas-Blaszczyk J, Galazka A: Why do adults contract diphtheria? Euro Surveill. 1997; 2(8): pii=127; available at .
--
Dr Sher Bahadur Pun, MD, PhD
Clinical Research Unit,
Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital,
Kathmandu, Nepal
[ProMED-mail thanks Dr Sher Bahadur Pun for his continued contributions.
Diphtheria occurs worldwide, but is now uncommon in developed countries. From 1980 through 2011, 55 cases of diphtheria were reported in the United States, an
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1. Tomaszunas-Blaszczyk J, Galazka A: Why do adults contract diphtheria? Euro Surveill. 1997; 2(8): pii=127; available at .
--
Dr Sher Bahadur Pun, MD, PhD
Clinical Research Unit,
Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital,
Kathmandu, Nepal
[ProMED-mail thanks Dr Sher Bahadur Pun for his continued contributions.
Diphtheria occurs worldwide, but is now uncommon in developed countries. From 1980 through 2011, 55 cases of diphtheria were reported in the United States, an
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus - Americas (28): USA
West Nile Virus -- United States
A new study suggests that the death toll from the mosquito-borne West Nile virus might be much greater than thought because its effects may often kill people months or years after infection.
"We are hoping our research findings will help encourage a push to develop a vaccine that can help prevent disease and premature death," said study co-author Dr Kristy Murray, an associate professor with National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. "At this time, the
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A new study suggests that the death toll from the mosquito-borne West Nile virus might be much greater than thought because its effects may often kill people months or years after infection.
"We are hoping our research findings will help encourage a push to develop a vaccine that can help prevent disease and premature death," said study co-author Dr Kristy Murray, an associate professor with National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. "At this time, the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (66): news, research, funding, economy
Ebola -- Worldwide/Unknown
14 Nov 2016: Efficacy of convalescent plasma in relation to dose of Ebola virus antibodies
[Citation:
Van Griensven J, Edwards T, Baize S: Efficacy of convalescent plasma in relation to dose of Ebola virus antibodies. N Engl J Med 2016; doi: 10.1056/NEJMc1609116
Letter to the editor [edited]:
We previously reported the results of a nonrandomized, controlled trial that compared survival among patients with Ebola virus (EBOV) disease who were treated with convalescent plasma with survival
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14 Nov 2016: Efficacy of convalescent plasma in relation to dose of Ebola virus antibodies
[Citation:
Van Griensven J, Edwards T, Baize S: Efficacy of convalescent plasma in relation to dose of Ebola virus antibodies. N Engl J Med 2016; doi: 10.1056/NEJMc1609116
Letter to the editor [edited]:
We previously reported the results of a nonrandomized, controlled trial that compared survival among patients with Ebola virus (EBOV) disease who were treated with convalescent plasma with survival
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies - Americas (41): Belize, bovine, increase, OIE
Rabies -- Belize
Information received on [and dated] 11 Nov 2016 from Dr Miguel Angel DePaz, Chief Veterinary Officer, Animal Health Department, Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA), Central Farm, Belize
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 19 Jan 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 5 Feb 2016
Report date: 11 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: unexpected change in the distribution or increase in morbidity or mortality of a listed disease
Summary
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Information received on [and dated] 11 Nov 2016 from Dr Miguel Angel DePaz, Chief Veterinary Officer, Animal Health Department, Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA), Central Farm, Belize
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 19 Jan 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 5 Feb 2016
Report date: 11 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: unexpected change in the distribution or increase in morbidity or mortality of a listed disease
Summary
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E. coli O157 outbreak linked to minced meat in Sweden
E. coli O157 has sickened 20 people in Sweden with a link to minced meat, according to authorities.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Saudi Arabia: (RI) st A, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Saudi Arabia
Information received on [and dated] 14 Nov 2016 from Dr Mohammed Alblowi, Director General, Diagnostic Veterinary Laboratories, Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Riyadh , Saudi Arabia.
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 14 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Oct 2016
Report date: 14 Nov 2016
Date submitted to OIE: 14 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 15 Nov
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Information received on [and dated] 14 Nov 2016 from Dr Mohammed Alblowi, Director General, Diagnostic Veterinary Laboratories, Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Riyadh , Saudi Arabia.
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 14 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Oct 2016
Report date: 14 Nov 2016
Date submitted to OIE: 14 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 15 Nov
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PRO/EDR> Burkholderia cepacia - USA (05): fatal, IV saline flushes, recall, more cases
Burkholderia cepacia -- United States
The number of _Burkholderia cepacia_ bloodstream infections associated with contaminated prefilled saline flush syringes has increased by more than 100 in the past month, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
On [9 Oct 2016], this site reported at least 36 potential cases of _B. cepacia_ linked to Nurse Assist I.V. Flush Syringes in 4 states. One month later, the CDC has reported 149 cases in 5 states (Delaware-4, Maryland-12, New
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The number of _Burkholderia cepacia_ bloodstream infections associated with contaminated prefilled saline flush syringes has increased by more than 100 in the past month, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
On [9 Oct 2016], this site reported at least 36 potential cases of _B. cepacia_ linked to Nurse Assist I.V. Flush Syringes in 4 states. One month later, the CDC has reported 149 cases in 5 states (Delaware-4, Maryland-12, New
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Monday 14 November 2016
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (101): Europe, wild birds, poultry, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Austria
Information received on [and dated] 11 Nov 2016 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, Chief Veterinary Officer, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Hague, Netherlands
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 10 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype: H5N8
Nature of diagnosis:
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Information received on [and dated] 11 Nov 2016 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, Chief Veterinary Officer, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Hague, Netherlands
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 10 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype: H5N8
Nature of diagnosis:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - Canada (06): (AB, SK) singular genome
Bovine TB -- Canada
Spoligotyping was applied to 44 isolates of _Mycobacterium bovis_ obtained from the Canadian province of Manitoba. Isolates were obtained from submissions of elk (n = 16), deer (n = 1), and cattle (n = 27) tissues spanning the period of 1990 to early 2003. A total of 2 spoligotype profiles were obtained differing only in the reaction with oligonucleotide number 12. As many as 40 of the 44 isolates (90.9 percent) hybridized with oligonucleotide 12 (MB-1 type), while the remaining 4 of 44 (9.1
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Spoligotyping was applied to 44 isolates of _Mycobacterium bovis_ obtained from the Canadian province of Manitoba. Isolates were obtained from submissions of elk (n = 16), deer (n = 1), and cattle (n = 27) tissues spanning the period of 1990 to early 2003. A total of 2 spoligotype profiles were obtained differing only in the reaction with oligonucleotide number 12. As many as 40 of the 44 isolates (90.9 percent) hybridized with oligonucleotide 12 (MB-1 type), while the remaining 4 of 44 (9.1
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (100): Israel (HZ) poultry HPAI H5N8, new strain, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Israel
Information received on [and dated] 13 Nov 2016 from Dr Nadav Galon, Director, Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Bet Dagan, Israel
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 9 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 13 Nov 016
Reason for notification: New strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype: H5N8
Nature of diagnosis: clinical,
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Information received on [and dated] 13 Nov 2016 from Dr Nadav Galon, Director, Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Bet Dagan, Israel
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 9 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 13 Nov 016
Reason for notification: New strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype: H5N8
Nature of diagnosis: clinical,
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FSS releases info on E. coli O157 outbreak linked to Errington Cheese
Errington Cheese has dropped a judicial review against Food Standards Scotland (FSS) but it can still not sell product.
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