Avian Influenza H5N1 -- Cambodia
Information received on 31 Jan 2017 from Dr Sen Sovann, OIE Delegate/Deputy Secretary General, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 25 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 27 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 12 May 2016
Manifestation of disease: Clinical disease
Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza
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Tuesday 31 January 2017
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (36): Germany, wildfowl, poultry, HPAI H5N5, spread
Avian Influenza -- Germany
H5N5, a new, highly pathogenic sub-type of bird flu, has been found on several turkey farms in northern Germany, adding to concerns of the spreading of new strains of avian influenza.
The Friedrich Loeffler Institute, Germany's national institute for animal health, discovered H5N5 on 21 Jan 2017 at 4 different locations, all owned by the same company, in Steinburg, in the state of Schleswig-Holstein. 1st, a farmer found a number of dead turkeys at a site housing 3400 birds. The virus then
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H5N5, a new, highly pathogenic sub-type of bird flu, has been found on several turkey farms in northern Germany, adding to concerns of the spreading of new strains of avian influenza.
The Friedrich Loeffler Institute, Germany's national institute for animal health, discovered H5N5 on 21 Jan 2017 at 4 different locations, all owned by the same company, in Steinburg, in the state of Schleswig-Holstein. 1st, a farmer found a number of dead turkeys at a site housing 3400 birds. The virus then
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths, avian - USA: (WA) seagulls, RFI
Undiagnosed -- United States
A mysterious ailment that has killed or paralyzed gulls around the Port of Tacoma this week is baffling wildlife biologists. About 50 gulls have been found dead or paralyzed from the neck down.
"We have never seen a situation like that," said state Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist Michelle Tirhi. "It was a mystery to our biologists and veterinarians."
Ill birds have been found in a seated position with only their heads moving. "One could walk up to them and pick them up," Tirhi
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A mysterious ailment that has killed or paralyzed gulls around the Port of Tacoma this week is baffling wildlife biologists. About 50 gulls have been found dead or paralyzed from the neck down.
"We have never seen a situation like that," said state Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist Michelle Tirhi. "It was a mystery to our biologists and veterinarians."
Ill birds have been found in a seated position with only their heads moving. "One could walk up to them and pick them up," Tirhi
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PRO/EDR> Poisoning, belladonna - USA: homeopathic teething product recall
Poisoning -- United States
The Food and Drug Administration urged parents [Fri 27 Jan 2017] to not use Hyland's homeopathic teething products containing belladonna, commonly known as deadly nightshade, a toxic substance.
Standard Homeopathic Co., the Los Angeles-based maker of Hyland's, discontinued its product 7 Oct [2016]. "We discontinued it because we are committed to our moms and our dads who choose to trust us to put medicines in their young infants' mouths, and we didn't want to put them in a place between the
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The Food and Drug Administration urged parents [Fri 27 Jan 2017] to not use Hyland's homeopathic teething products containing belladonna, commonly known as deadly nightshade, a toxic substance.
Standard Homeopathic Co., the Los Angeles-based maker of Hyland's, discontinued its product 7 Oct [2016]. "We discontinued it because we are committed to our moms and our dads who choose to trust us to put medicines in their young infants' mouths, and we didn't want to put them in a place between the
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PRO/EDR> Malaria - Namibia: (OT)
Malaria -- Namibia
Omuthiya, Oshikoto Region has reported 102 new malaria cases in the 1st 3 weeks of January 2017, a rise when compared to the 25 cases recorded in the same period in 2016. Fortunately no deaths were recorded from the disease.
The increase was as a result of pools of stagnant water due to recent good rains. It was reported last year [2016] that cases of malaria were exceptionally high in Ohangwena Region where about 430 cases and unconfirmed fatalities were recorded.
Oshana Region recorded
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Omuthiya, Oshikoto Region has reported 102 new malaria cases in the 1st 3 weeks of January 2017, a rise when compared to the 25 cases recorded in the same period in 2016. Fortunately no deaths were recorded from the disease.
The increase was as a result of pools of stagnant water due to recent good rains. It was reported last year [2016] that cases of malaria were exceptionally high in Ohangwena Region where about 430 cases and unconfirmed fatalities were recorded.
Oshana Region recorded
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Americas (11): Brazil (MG) link to deforestation susp.
Yellow Fever -- Brazil
[edited]
A yellow fever outbreak in Minas Gerais state has killed 38 in 2017, according to the latest epidemiological reports from the Minas Gerais Health Secretariat, released on [Tue 24 Jan 2017]. Other 45 deaths are being investigated.
A group of specialists from different Brazilian states is investigating the yellow fever outbreak and its association with the environmental degradation. They believe that if more information on the subject was provided, the sudden outbreak of the
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A yellow fever outbreak in Minas Gerais state has killed 38 in 2017, according to the latest epidemiological reports from the Minas Gerais Health Secretariat, released on [Tue 24 Jan 2017]. Other 45 deaths are being investigated.
A group of specialists from different Brazilian states is investigating the yellow fever outbreak and its association with the environmental degradation. They believe that if more information on the subject was provided, the sudden outbreak of the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (15): China (LN) H7N9, RFI
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- China
Liaoning recently reported 2 human H7N9 AIV cases, 2 cases are from Kangping county of Shenyang and Beipiao of Chaoyang city. Now both patients are in stable condition, no further information were provided by the authority yet.
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Liaoning recently reported 2 human H7N9 AIV cases, 2 cases are from Kangping county of Shenyang and Beipiao of Chaoyang city. Now both patients are in stable condition, no further information were provided by the authority yet.
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PRO/EDR> Leprosy - Pakistan: 2016
Leprosy -- Pakistan
Every year 400 to 500 new cases of leprosy are registered in Pakistan and it is likely that the same situation will continue for 2 more decades, said experts at a press conference held on Saturday at the Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre (MALC) on the eve of World Leprosy Day [30 January].
They underlined the need to create public awareness to minimise the burden of the disease. Speaking about the challenges being faced in tackling the disease, Dr Ruth Pfau, the MALC founder, said though
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Every year 400 to 500 new cases of leprosy are registered in Pakistan and it is likely that the same situation will continue for 2 more decades, said experts at a press conference held on Saturday at the Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre (MALC) on the eve of World Leprosy Day [30 January].
They underlined the need to create public awareness to minimise the burden of the disease. Speaking about the challenges being faced in tackling the disease, Dr Ruth Pfau, the MALC founder, said though
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Monday 30 January 2017
PRO/PL> Liberibacter, carrot - Israel: 1st rep
Other Plant Disease -- Israel
The NPPO of Israel recently informed EPPO of the first report of 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' (the potato haplotypes are listed in the EPPO A1 List) on its territory.
'Ca. L. solanacearum' was detected in commercial fields of carrot (_Daucus carota_ cvs 'Nairobi', 'Maestro', 'Dordogne') in Northern and Southern Israel. The pathogen was identified in symptomatic carrot plants by both classical and real-time PCR assays. In addition, sequencing confirmed the identity of 'Ca. L.
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The NPPO of Israel recently informed EPPO of the first report of 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' (the potato haplotypes are listed in the EPPO A1 List) on its territory.
'Ca. L. solanacearum' was detected in commercial fields of carrot (_Daucus carota_ cvs 'Nairobi', 'Maestro', 'Dordogne') in Northern and Southern Israel. The pathogen was identified in symptomatic carrot plants by both classical and real-time PCR assays. In addition, sequencing confirmed the identity of 'Ca. L.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (35): Greece wildfowl HPAI H5N5 Macedonia poultry HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Greece
Information received on [and dated] 30 Jan 2017 from Msc Zoran Popovski, Director, Food and Veterinary Agency, Skopje, Former Yug. Rep. of Macedonia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype: H5N8
Nature of diagnosis: laboratory (basic and advanced)
This event
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Information received on [and dated] 30 Jan 2017 from Msc Zoran Popovski, Director, Food and Veterinary Agency, Skopje, Former Yug. Rep. of Macedonia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype: H5N8
Nature of diagnosis: laboratory (basic and advanced)
This event
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Burger link to German Salmonella outbreak
A burger has tested positive for Salmonella Stourbridge but no cases were reported in the same region as part of investigations into an outbreak which has killed two people.
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PRO/EDR> Dengue/DHF update (02): Asia, Pacific, rapid diagnosis
Dengue -- Sri Lanka
A diagnostic test kit able to detect low platelet counts in potential dengue victim's blood within minutes is now available the city's [Davao City, Mindanao] health centers this year [2017], City Health Officer Dr Josephine Villafuerte said in a press conference on [Thu 4 Jan 2017].
"If you go with traditional treatment, you will have to go to the hospital every day. Or if you get admitted, blood samples will be taken from you every day until such time that they detect a low platelet count
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A diagnostic test kit able to detect low platelet counts in potential dengue victim's blood within minutes is now available the city's [Davao City, Mindanao] health centers this year [2017], City Health Officer Dr Josephine Villafuerte said in a press conference on [Thu 4 Jan 2017].
"If you go with traditional treatment, you will have to go to the hospital every day. Or if you get admitted, blood samples will be taken from you every day until such time that they detect a low platelet count
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Sunday 29 January 2017
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Americas (10): Brazil
Yellow Fever -- Brazil
Minas Gerais, EspÃrito Santo, Bahia, São Paulo, Goiás and Mato Grosso do Sul have suspected cases of the disease. The Distrito Federal investigated and discarded 3 reported cases.
As of Thursday (26 [Jan 2017]), the Ministry of Health registered 550 suspected yellow fever cases. Of this total, 455 cases remain under investigation, 72 were confirmed and 23 discarded. Of the 105 reported deaths, 40 were confirmed and 65 remain under investigation. The cases were registered in Minas
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Minas Gerais, EspÃrito Santo, Bahia, São Paulo, Goiás and Mato Grosso do Sul have suspected cases of the disease. The Distrito Federal investigated and discarded 3 reported cases.
As of Thursday (26 [Jan 2017]), the Ministry of Health registered 550 suspected yellow fever cases. Of this total, 455 cases remain under investigation, 72 were confirmed and 23 discarded. Of the 105 reported deaths, 40 were confirmed and 65 remain under investigation. The cases were registered in Minas
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PRO/EDR> Mumps - USA (02)
Mumps -- United States
A case of mumps has been reported in an individual who participated in "The Clash XV", a wrestling tournament in Rochester, MN on 30-31 Dec 2016. Teams from 16 states participated in the event, and wrestlers from 4 states had direct contact with the case and will be notified separately. [A total of 600 individuals were potentially exposed].
The Minnesota Department of Health received notification from the Washington State Department of Health that a Washington resident who participated in
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A case of mumps has been reported in an individual who participated in "The Clash XV", a wrestling tournament in Rochester, MN on 30-31 Dec 2016. Teams from 16 states participated in the event, and wrestlers from 4 states had direct contact with the case and will be notified separately. [A total of 600 individuals were potentially exposed].
The Minnesota Department of Health received notification from the Washington State Department of Health that a Washington resident who participated in
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (05): India (BN) New Zealand ex Singapore, USA (NJ)
Measles -- India
Aiming at vaccinating a total of 14 lakh [1 400 000] schoolchildren against measles and rubella in Bengaluru Urban district, the state government is facing a daunting task to convince all the schools -- especially those affiliated to CBSE/ICSE Boards -- to be part of this ambitious vaccination programme.
The vaccination will be free of cost and in the form of a single injection administered by trained professionals of the health department.
However, while schools affiliated to the state
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Aiming at vaccinating a total of 14 lakh [1 400 000] schoolchildren against measles and rubella in Bengaluru Urban district, the state government is facing a daunting task to convince all the schools -- especially those affiliated to CBSE/ICSE Boards -- to be part of this ambitious vaccination programme.
The vaccination will be free of cost and in the form of a single injection administered by trained professionals of the health department.
However, while schools affiliated to the state
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (05): news, vaccine, funding, documentary films
Ebola -- Worldwide/Unknown
26 Jan 2017: Recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus vaccine elicits anti-Ebola seroconversion
[The Ebola virus outbreak of 2014 has prompted renewed interest in development of a vaccine that could be used for pre-exposure prophylaxis. This study tested the use of a rVSV [recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus] live attenuated recombinant virus vaccine that was genetically engineered to replace the VSV glycoprotein with that of the Zaire strain of Ebola virus (ZEBOV). The results of 2
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26 Jan 2017: Recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus vaccine elicits anti-Ebola seroconversion
[The Ebola virus outbreak of 2014 has prompted renewed interest in development of a vaccine that could be used for pre-exposure prophylaxis. This study tested the use of a rVSV [recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus] live attenuated recombinant virus vaccine that was genetically engineered to replace the VSV glycoprotein with that of the Zaire strain of Ebola virus (ZEBOV). The results of 2
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths, aye-aye lemurs - USA: (NC) primate facility
Undiagnosed -- United States
A 2-month investigation into the sudden deaths of four aye-ayes at the Duke Lemur Center has left just one plausible explanation -- avocados. Lemur Center officials believe that a natural toxin found in avocados the animals ate the previous day, set off damage to their heart muscles, resulting in death within 36 hours on 25 -26 Oct 2016. A 5th animal fell ill, but is now recovering.
Avocado leaves, pits, skin and possibly the fruit contain a toxin called persin that the plant produces as a
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A 2-month investigation into the sudden deaths of four aye-ayes at the Duke Lemur Center has left just one plausible explanation -- avocados. Lemur Center officials believe that a natural toxin found in avocados the animals ate the previous day, set off damage to their heart muscles, resulting in death within 36 hours on 25 -26 Oct 2016. A 5th animal fell ill, but is now recovering.
Avocado leaves, pits, skin and possibly the fruit contain a toxin called persin that the plant produces as a
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PRO/AH/EDR> Peste des petits ruminants - Mongolia (02): saiga antelope, update
Peste des petits ruminants -- Mongolia
The international pledge to eradicate a devastating livestock disease affecting mostly sheep and goats has taken on new urgency in the wake of a mass die-off of a rare Mongolian antelope.
Some 900 saiga antelopes (_Saiga tatarica mongolica_) -- almost 10 percent of the sub-species' population -- have been found dead in Mongolia's western Khovd province. Samples taken from carcasses indicated the animals were positive for peste des petits ruminants (PPR), a highly fatal viral disease with
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The international pledge to eradicate a devastating livestock disease affecting mostly sheep and goats has taken on new urgency in the wake of a mass die-off of a rare Mongolian antelope.
Some 900 saiga antelopes (_Saiga tatarica mongolica_) -- almost 10 percent of the sub-species' population -- have been found dead in Mongolia's western Khovd province. Samples taken from carcasses indicated the animals were positive for peste des petits ruminants (PPR), a highly fatal viral disease with
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PRO/EDR> Antibiotic resistance - China: colistin, MCR-1 clin. Enterobacteriaceae isolates
Antimicrobial resistance -- China
Two studies [1,2] today [27 Jan 2017] in The Lancet Infectious Diseases indicate that a gene that can confer resistance to the last-resort antibiotic colistin has spread widely in clinical settings in China.
The gene, known as _MCR-1_, was 1st identified in China in November 2015 in _Escherichia coli_ samples from pigs, pork products, and a handful of human cases. It has since been detected in more than 30 countries, including the United States. The emergence of the resistance gene was
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Two studies [1,2] today [27 Jan 2017] in The Lancet Infectious Diseases indicate that a gene that can confer resistance to the last-resort antibiotic colistin has spread widely in clinical settings in China.
The gene, known as _MCR-1_, was 1st identified in China in November 2015 in _Escherichia coli_ samples from pigs, pork products, and a handful of human cases. It has since been detected in more than 30 countries, including the United States. The emergence of the resistance gene was
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus - North America (08): USA (KY) equine
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
The following update was issued by KY State Veterinarian Rusty Ford on 26 Jan 2017:
Testing of samples collected on 25 Jan 2017 from horses in both barns has been completed and reported. The testing did identify a 2nd positive horse in the 1st barn, bringing the total EHV1 wild strain positive horses in that barn to 2. This most recent horse, a 3-year-old thoroughbred colt, was positive on nasal swab, negative on blood. The colt was moved from the barn to the secured isolation last night
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The following update was issued by KY State Veterinarian Rusty Ford on 26 Jan 2017:
Testing of samples collected on 25 Jan 2017 from horses in both barns has been completed and reported. The testing did identify a 2nd positive horse in the 1st barn, bringing the total EHV1 wild strain positive horses in that barn to 2. This most recent horse, a 3-year-old thoroughbred colt, was positive on nasal swab, negative on blood. The colt was moved from the barn to the secured isolation last night
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PRO/AH/EDR> Cassava poisoning - Venezuela
Poisoning -- Venezuela
Faced with a food basket that is increasingly unavailable, Venezuelans choose to substitute products for cheaper ones. Cassava has become the "solve" for many, but what they do not know is that eating a specific variety of this tuber, known as "bitter", can be deadly.
The most recent case is that of Victim A, 51, who died in the early hours of [Sa 21 Jan 2017], as a result of cyanide poisoning, a component of this food. He entered the General Hospital del Sur, Maracaibo, with malaise, but
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Faced with a food basket that is increasingly unavailable, Venezuelans choose to substitute products for cheaper ones. Cassava has become the "solve" for many, but what they do not know is that eating a specific variety of this tuber, known as "bitter", can be deadly.
The most recent case is that of Victim A, 51, who died in the early hours of [Sa 21 Jan 2017], as a result of cyanide poisoning, a component of this food. He entered the General Hospital del Sur, Maracaibo, with malaise, but
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Saturday 28 January 2017
PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus update - Americas (08): Chile, Argentina
Hantavirus -- Chile
From 1995 to date there have been 18 cases of hantavirus infections in the Valparaiso region, 14 of which were fatal and 3 of these occurred in the past year [2016] in Quillota province, one fatal; for this the call issued for cleanup and individual precautions.
Due to this, the Subchief of the Health SEREMI [local ministerial administrative unit], Mario Mendez, gave some advice to avoid infection in rural areas while camping or in agricultural activities.
"What we suggest is that
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From 1995 to date there have been 18 cases of hantavirus infections in the Valparaiso region, 14 of which were fatal and 3 of these occurred in the past year [2016] in Quillota province, one fatal; for this the call issued for cleanup and individual precautions.
Due to this, the Subchief of the Health SEREMI [local ministerial administrative unit], Mario Mendez, gave some advice to avoid infection in rural areas while camping or in agricultural activities.
"What we suggest is that
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Kazakhstan: (EK) bovine, susp, RFI
Foot and Mouth -- Kazakhstan
The fight against anthrax, brucellosis and foot and mouth disease should be carried out using modern standards and products. Then the effect will be higher. At the moment, we need special vehicles, equipped with a GPS-navigator for the transport and storage of drugs, as well as refrigeration equipment with temperature indicator and an audible signal to alert about irregularities in the drugs storage conditions - said Askar Zhakupbaev, the head of the regional veterinary management. The
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The fight against anthrax, brucellosis and foot and mouth disease should be carried out using modern standards and products. Then the effect will be higher. At the moment, we need special vehicles, equipped with a GPS-navigator for the transport and storage of drugs, as well as refrigeration equipment with temperature indicator and an audible signal to alert about irregularities in the drugs storage conditions - said Askar Zhakupbaev, the head of the regional veterinary management. The
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Mali: (GO) ovine, caprine, OIE
Rift Valley Fever -- Mali
Information received on [Fri 27 Jan 2017] from Dre Halimatou Kone Traore, Directrice Nationale, Services Veterinaires, Ministere de de l'Elevage et la Peche. Charge de l'Elevage, de la Peche et de la Securité Alimentaire, Bamako, Mali
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 24 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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Information received on [Fri 27 Jan 2017] from Dre Halimatou Kone Traore, Directrice Nationale, Services Veterinaires, Ministere de de l'Elevage et la Peche. Charge de l'Elevage, de la Peche et de la Securité Alimentaire, Bamako, Mali
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 24 Oct 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (14): China (HN, Qingdao) H7N9, CDC Travel Advisory
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- China
A human H7N9 case reported in Hengyang city of Hunan on [Thu 26 Jan.2017] The patient, 67-year-old male, surname [Y], resident of Hengdong county of Hengyang city, had contact history with poultry. He was in critical condition, all close contacts of the patient showed no symptoms of ILI such as fever or cough.
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[2] Qingdao case
Date: Thu 26 Jan 2017 23:15 PM
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A human H7N9 AIV
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A human H7N9 case reported in Hengyang city of Hunan on [Thu 26 Jan.2017] The patient, 67-year-old male, surname [Y], resident of Hengdong county of Hengyang city, had contact history with poultry. He was in critical condition, all close contacts of the patient showed no symptoms of ILI such as fever or cough.
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Date: Thu 26 Jan 2017 23:15 PM
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A human H7N9 AIV
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian cholera - USA: (WA) wild fowl
Avian Cholera -- United States
An outbreak of avian cholera has killed about 500 birds at the McNary National Wildlife Refuge near Burbank [Walla Walla County, WA] in the last week [16 - 22 Jan 2017].
The disease is not unusual in cold and wet weather, said Dan Haas of the Mid-Columbia River National Wildlife Refuge Complex. But he does not remember a previous outbreak at the McNary refuge.
Birds are particularly susceptible this year [2017] because the cold and snow have left them stressed, he said.
People are not
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An outbreak of avian cholera has killed about 500 birds at the McNary National Wildlife Refuge near Burbank [Walla Walla County, WA] in the last week [16 - 22 Jan 2017].
The disease is not unusual in cold and wet weather, said Dan Haas of the Mid-Columbia River National Wildlife Refuge Complex. But he does not remember a previous outbreak at the McNary refuge.
Birds are particularly susceptible this year [2017] because the cold and snow have left them stressed, he said.
People are not
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PRO/AH/EDR> Animal health situation, livestock - Kenya: Deterioration, drought-rel, alert
Foot and Mouth, Peste des petits ruminants -- Kenya
An outbreak of 4 dangerous livestock diseases now threatens thousands of animals in more than 10 counties already battling with drought.
National Drought Management Authority says animal markets in some of the counties have been closed to stop the spread.
They are the Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia [CCPP], Peste des Petits Ruminant [PPR]. contagious bovine pleuropneumonia [CBPP] and the foot-and-mouth disease [FMD].
The agency said the situation could worsen because farmers are
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An outbreak of 4 dangerous livestock diseases now threatens thousands of animals in more than 10 counties already battling with drought.
National Drought Management Authority says animal markets in some of the counties have been closed to stop the spread.
They are the Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia [CCPP], Peste des Petits Ruminant [PPR]. contagious bovine pleuropneumonia [CBPP] and the foot-and-mouth disease [FMD].
The agency said the situation could worsen because farmers are
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths, pelicans - USA: (FL)
Undiagnosed -- United States
Pelicans continue to get sick and die in St Petersburg [Pinellas county, Florida], but why is a still a mystery.
The latest report on pelicans found sick and dying around the city says dead birds continue to turn up but so far scientists still don't know what's killing them.
"To date we have confirmed reports of at least 70 dead or ill brown pelicans and at least one white pelican," said the report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in St. Petersburg.
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Pelicans continue to get sick and die in St Petersburg [Pinellas county, Florida], but why is a still a mystery.
The latest report on pelicans found sick and dying around the city says dead birds continue to turn up but so far scientists still don't know what's killing them.
"To date we have confirmed reports of at least 70 dead or ill brown pelicans and at least one white pelican," said the report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in St. Petersburg.
Reports about
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Friday 27 January 2017
PRO/EDR> Norovirus - Germany, UK (England)
Norovirus -- Germany
We found a new norovirus strain GII.P16-GII.2 in samples from sporadic AGE [acute gastroenteritis] and from norovirus outbreaks derived from 9 federal states of Germany. It was recently shown that the emergence of new GII.4 norovirus variants can result in an increasing number of reported norovirus infection [5]. This has already been observed in Germany in the season 2007-08 which was also characterized by an early rise and high total number of notified norovirus infections, with most of the
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We found a new norovirus strain GII.P16-GII.2 in samples from sporadic AGE [acute gastroenteritis] and from norovirus outbreaks derived from 9 federal states of Germany. It was recently shown that the emergence of new GII.4 norovirus variants can result in an increasing number of reported norovirus infection [5]. This has already been observed in Germany in the season 2007-08 which was also characterized by an early rise and high total number of notified norovirus infections, with most of the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (34): Cambodia (Thom) poultry, LPAI H7N3, 1st report, OIE
Avian Influenza -- Cambodia
Information received on [Fri 27 Jan 2017] 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: 12 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 23 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Low pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype:
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Information received on [Fri 27 Jan 2017] 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: 12 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 23 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Low pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype:
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (09): Saudi Arabia (MK) WHO
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
Between [Mon 2 and Sun 7 Jan 2017] the National IHR Focal Point of Saudi Arabia reported nine (9) additional cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) including two (2) fatal cases. Two (2) deaths among previously reported MERS cases (cases no. 7 and 8 in DON published on [Tue17 Jan 2017]) were also reported.
Detailed information concerning these cases can be found in a separate document [see link to MERS-CoV cases reported between [Mon 2 and Sun 7 Jan 2017], an excel spreadsheet
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Between [Mon 2 and Sun 7 Jan 2017] the National IHR Focal Point of Saudi Arabia reported nine (9) additional cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) including two (2) fatal cases. Two (2) deaths among previously reported MERS cases (cases no. 7 and 8 in DON published on [Tue17 Jan 2017]) were also reported.
Detailed information concerning these cases can be found in a separate document [see link to MERS-CoV cases reported between [Mon 2 and Sun 7 Jan 2017], an excel spreadsheet
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PRO/AH/EDR> Chronic wasting disease, cervid - USA (03): (TX) wild
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
Chronic wasting disease has been detected in a hunter harvested 1 1/2 -year-old white-tailed buck submitted for sampling within Surveillance Zone 3 in Medina County. This marks the 1st confirmed case of CWD in a free-ranging Texas whitetail. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) are taking steps to deploy an early detection and containment strategy designed to limit the spread of CWD from the affected area and better understand the
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Chronic wasting disease has been detected in a hunter harvested 1 1/2 -year-old white-tailed buck submitted for sampling within Surveillance Zone 3 in Medina County. This marks the 1st confirmed case of CWD in a free-ranging Texas whitetail. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) are taking steps to deploy an early detection and containment strategy designed to limit the spread of CWD from the affected area and better understand the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus - North America (07): USA (KY) equine
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
The Kentucky State Veterinarian's Office reported late [24 Jan 2017] that testing has confirmed additional equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) cases at Turfway Park, in Florence [Boone County], and Keeneland Race Course, in Lexington [Fayette County].
Testing was conducted after a mare previously stabled at Turfway Park tested positive for the wild strain of EHV-1 late last week [week of 16 Jan 2017].
At Turfway Park, ES "Rusty" Ford, equine programs manager for the State Veterinarian's Office,
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The Kentucky State Veterinarian's Office reported late [24 Jan 2017] that testing has confirmed additional equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) cases at Turfway Park, in Florence [Boone County], and Keeneland Race Course, in Lexington [Fayette County].
Testing was conducted after a mare previously stabled at Turfway Park tested positive for the wild strain of EHV-1 late last week [week of 16 Jan 2017].
At Turfway Park, ES "Rusty" Ford, equine programs manager for the State Veterinarian's Office,
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Thursday 26 January 2017
PRO/AH/EDR> Sea lice, salmon - UK (Scotland), Norway, Canada
Pests -- United Kingdom
Lox lovers and sashimi devotees, prepare to shell out this year. According to the Nasdaq Salmon Index, salmon prices are at historic highs--and it's all because of one tiny, nefarious little creature.
The culprit behind the rising price of salmon is about the size of an aspirin: a parasite known as the sea louse, or salmon louse. Acute outbreaks in Scotland and Norway this year have eaten into the global supply of farmed Atlantic salmon. Norway, the planet's biggest salmon producer,
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Lox lovers and sashimi devotees, prepare to shell out this year. According to the Nasdaq Salmon Index, salmon prices are at historic highs--and it's all because of one tiny, nefarious little creature.
The culprit behind the rising price of salmon is about the size of an aspirin: a parasite known as the sea louse, or salmon louse. Acute outbreaks in Scotland and Norway this year have eaten into the global supply of farmed Atlantic salmon. Norway, the planet's biggest salmon producer,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed disease - Australia: (SA) bovine
Undiagnosed -- Australia
New research strategy offers hope to pastoralists battling mystery cattle disease in southern Flinders Ranges
South Australia's peak livestock body wants more research funding to help solve mysterious cattle deaths that have left pastoralists and vets baffled for more than a century.
About 30 pastoralists from the Hawker and Craddock region have met with Livestock SA and PIRSA [Primary Industries and Regions SA] vets to discuss a strategy to tackle the unexplained stock deaths.
Termed
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New research strategy offers hope to pastoralists battling mystery cattle disease in southern Flinders Ranges
South Australia's peak livestock body wants more research funding to help solve mysterious cattle deaths that have left pastoralists and vets baffled for more than a century.
About 30 pastoralists from the Hawker and Craddock region have met with Livestock SA and PIRSA [Primary Industries and Regions SA] vets to discuss a strategy to tackle the unexplained stock deaths.
Termed
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Americas (09): Brazil
Yellow Fever -- Brazil
The Ministry of Health stated tonight [Mon 23 Jan 2017] that Bahia state has 7 reported yellow fever cases [suspected, locally acquired or imported? - Mod.RNA]. Of these, 1 was confirmed [where? Teixeira de Fretas? Sylvatic? - Mod.RNA], 1 was discarded and the other 5 are under investigation.
Currently, the Bahia state Secretariat of Health [SESAB] stated that there are just 3 suspected cases of the disease registered in the city of Teixeira de Freitas that is located in the south of the
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The Ministry of Health stated tonight [Mon 23 Jan 2017] that Bahia state has 7 reported yellow fever cases [suspected, locally acquired or imported? - Mod.RNA]. Of these, 1 was confirmed [where? Teixeira de Fretas? Sylvatic? - Mod.RNA], 1 was discarded and the other 5 are under investigation.
Currently, the Bahia state Secretariat of Health [SESAB] stated that there are just 3 suspected cases of the disease registered in the city of Teixeira de Freitas that is located in the south of the
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (03): WHO global update
Influenza -- Worldwide/Unknown
Summary
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Influenza activity in the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere continued to increase, with many countries especially in East Asia and Europe having passed their seasonal threshold early in comparison with previous years. Worldwide, influenza A(H3N2) virus was predominant. The majority of influenza viruses characterized so far was similar antigenically to the reference viruses contained in vaccines for use in the 2016-2017 northern hemisphere influenza season. All tested
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Summary
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Influenza activity in the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere continued to increase, with many countries especially in East Asia and Europe having passed their seasonal threshold early in comparison with previous years. Worldwide, influenza A(H3N2) virus was predominant. The majority of influenza viruses characterized so far was similar antigenically to the reference viruses contained in vaccines for use in the 2016-2017 northern hemisphere influenza season. All tested
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (13): WHO, human-animal interface
Avian Influenza -- Worldwide/Unknown
- New infections: Since the previous update, new human infections with influenza A(H7N2), A(H7N9) and A(H9N2) viruses were reported.
- Risk assessment: The overall public health risk from currently known influenza viruses at the human-animal interface has not changed, and the likelihood of sustained human-to-human transmission of these viruses remains low. Further human infections with viruses of animal origin are expected.
- IHR compliance: All human infections caused by a new influenza
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- New infections: Since the previous update, new human infections with influenza A(H7N2), A(H7N9) and A(H9N2) viruses were reported.
- Risk assessment: The overall public health risk from currently known influenza viruses at the human-animal interface has not changed, and the likelihood of sustained human-to-human transmission of these viruses remains low. Further human infections with viruses of animal origin are expected.
- IHR compliance: All human infections caused by a new influenza
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Recalls: Insects, allergens and production issues
Food recalls have been notified by USA, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Finland, Australia, Norway, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Hungary and Denmark.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Sheep pox & goat pox - Greece: (AI) ovine, caprine, OIE, RFI
Sheep/Goat Pox -- Greece
Information received on [and dated] 24 Jan 2017 from Mr Spiros Doudounakis, Director, Animal Health Directorate, Directorate General of Veterinary Services/Animal Health Directorate, Ministry of Rural Development and Food, Athens, Greece
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 7 Dec 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 30 Dec 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: March 2015
Manifestation of
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Information received on [and dated] 24 Jan 2017 from Mr Spiros Doudounakis, Director, Animal Health Directorate, Directorate General of Veterinary Services/Animal Health Directorate, Ministry of Rural Development and Food, Athens, Greece
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 7 Dec 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 30 Dec 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: March 2015
Manifestation of
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Wednesday 25 January 2017
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (33): Germany, poultry, LPAI H5N3, OIE
Avian Influenza -- Germany
Information received on 24 Jan 2017 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: 22 Dec 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2014
Manifestation
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Information received on 24 Jan 2017 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: 22 Dec 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2014
Manifestation
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (08): Saudi Arabia (MK, RI)
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
As of 14:00 [2:00 pm] today [25 Jan 2017], there have been a total of:
1542 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
641 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.6 per cent],
894 recoveries, and
8 currently active cases.
Since the last ProMED-mail update [23 Jan 2017], there have been a total of:
2 newly confirmed cases,
0 newly reported fatality, and
3 newly reported recoveries.
Information on newly reported cases (2 cases)
Date: 25 Jan 2017 (1 case)
1- A
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As of 14:00 [2:00 pm] today [25 Jan 2017], there have been a total of:
1542 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
641 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.6 per cent],
894 recoveries, and
8 currently active cases.
Since the last ProMED-mail update [23 Jan 2017], there have been a total of:
2 newly confirmed cases,
0 newly reported fatality, and
3 newly reported recoveries.
Information on newly reported cases (2 cases)
Date: 25 Jan 2017 (1 case)
1- A
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis E - Chad (02): (SA)
Hepatitis E -- Chad
From 1 Sep 2016 until 13 Jan 2017, a total of 693 cases including 11 deaths of acute jaundice syndrome (AJS) have been reported from Am Timan, Chad.
Of the 50 patients with AJS who were hospitalized, 48 were tested for hepatitis E using the Hepatitis E virus rapid diagnostic test (HEV RDT) and 27 (56.3 per cent ) tested positive. In total, at the end of epidemiological week 2 [9 to 15 Jan 2017], a total of 126 HEV RDT have been performed, of them 57 (45.2 per cent ) were positive, while 69
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From 1 Sep 2016 until 13 Jan 2017, a total of 693 cases including 11 deaths of acute jaundice syndrome (AJS) have been reported from Am Timan, Chad.
Of the 50 patients with AJS who were hospitalized, 48 were tested for hepatitis E using the Hepatitis E virus rapid diagnostic test (HEV RDT) and 27 (56.3 per cent ) tested positive. In total, at the end of epidemiological week 2 [9 to 15 Jan 2017], a total of 126 HEV RDT have been performed, of them 57 (45.2 per cent ) were positive, while 69
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (32): Germany, wildfowl, poultry HPAI H5N5, new strain, OIE
Avian Influenza -- Germany
Information received on [and dated] 24 Jan 2017 from Dr. Karin Schwabenbauer, Ministerial Dirigentin and Chief Veterinary Officer , Directorate of Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft (BMEL), Bonn, Germany
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 23 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 23 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: highly pathogenic
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Information received on [and dated] 24 Jan 2017 from Dr. Karin Schwabenbauer, Ministerial Dirigentin and Chief Veterinary Officer , Directorate of Animal Health, Animal Welfare, Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft (BMEL), Bonn, Germany
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 23 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 23 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: highly pathogenic
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (31): Europe, Asia, HPAI H5N8, poultry, wildfowl, spread
Avian Influenza -- Worldwide/Unknown
Further reports of H5N8 avian flu outbreaks have been sent to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) from a number of European countries in the past week [week 16 to 22 Jan 2017].
France detailed 6 new cases in wild birds in the past week [week 16 to 22 Jan 2017], and also 34 separate outbreaks in poultry. Many of the poultry farm outbreaks were found through clinical symptoms, but others were detected as part of France's prevention measures, which involves pre-emptive culling of
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Further reports of H5N8 avian flu outbreaks have been sent to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) from a number of European countries in the past week [week 16 to 22 Jan 2017].
France detailed 6 new cases in wild birds in the past week [week 16 to 22 Jan 2017], and also 34 separate outbreaks in poultry. Many of the poultry farm outbreaks were found through clinical symptoms, but others were detected as part of France's prevention measures, which involves pre-emptive culling of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Australia: (TS) endangered parrot
P. aeruginosa -- Australia
For the 2nd time in a year there has been a spate of deaths in the critically endangered orange-bellied parrot population at a captive breeding centre in Hobart [Tasmania].
A common bacteria variety has killed up to 16 birds in the past month from a population of 136 at the Taroona facility.
In January last year [2016], rats got in and killed 14 parrots, which was described as "deeply disturbing" by the then federal environment minister Greg Hunt.
In 2013, a cat breached a perimeter
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For the 2nd time in a year there has been a spate of deaths in the critically endangered orange-bellied parrot population at a captive breeding centre in Hobart [Tasmania].
A common bacteria variety has killed up to 16 birds in the past month from a population of 136 at the Taroona facility.
In January last year [2016], rats got in and killed 14 parrots, which was described as "deeply disturbing" by the then federal environment minister Greg Hunt.
In 2013, a cat breached a perimeter
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (12): China (HE,HN) H7N9, WHO on alert
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- China
Luohe [Henan province] reported an imported human H7N9 AIV [avian influenza virus] case on [23 Jan 2017]. The patient, a 59-year-old male, resident of Wuyang county of Luohe city, worked in a restaurant in Wuhan city. He had fever and cough on [14 Jan 2017] and returned to Luohe from Wuhan on [20 Jan 2017], admitted into Luohe central hospital for treatment and died on 23 Jan[2017]. All 44 close contacts showed no symptoms so far.
Yongcheng [Henan province] CDC found the associated hospital
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Luohe [Henan province] reported an imported human H7N9 AIV [avian influenza virus] case on [23 Jan 2017]. The patient, a 59-year-old male, resident of Wuyang county of Luohe city, worked in a restaurant in Wuhan city. He had fever and cough on [14 Jan 2017] and returned to Luohe from Wuhan on [20 Jan 2017], admitted into Luohe central hospital for treatment and died on 23 Jan[2017]. All 44 close contacts showed no symptoms so far.
Yongcheng [Henan province] CDC found the associated hospital
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PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (04): Asia (Yemen)
Cholera -- Yemen
Key figures
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- As of 11 Jan 2017, 15 658 suspected cholera cases have been reported in 156 districts.
- A total of 180 out of 841 cases have tested positive for _Vibrio cholera_, serotype Ogawa.
- Overall, the epidemic curve shows a declining trend from week 51 [18 to 24 Dec 2016] onwards, while the attack rate remains high in some high risk districts.
- Health response is underway through 26 Diarrhea Treatment Centres (DTC) in 24 districts; while WASH [Water, Sanitation and
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Key figures
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- As of 11 Jan 2017, 15 658 suspected cholera cases have been reported in 156 districts.
- A total of 180 out of 841 cases have tested positive for _Vibrio cholera_, serotype Ogawa.
- Overall, the epidemic curve shows a declining trend from week 51 [18 to 24 Dec 2016] onwards, while the attack rate remains high in some high risk districts.
- Health response is underway through 26 Diarrhea Treatment Centres (DTC) in 24 districts; while WASH [Water, Sanitation and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (06): Asia (India) canine, bovine, human exp. cow milk susp
Rabies -- India
As many as 80 persons in Aurangabad district [Maharashtra] took ill after consuming milk of the cows bitten by rabies infected dog, said an officer.
"The incident came to light on Saturday evening [21 Jan 2017] when many people complained of vomitting and nausea. They are being treated and none of them is serious," said Vishwambhar Gawande, resident district collector of Aurangabad.
"We have found 2 cows whose milk had been consumed by people who fell sick later. Officers from health and
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As many as 80 persons in Aurangabad district [Maharashtra] took ill after consuming milk of the cows bitten by rabies infected dog, said an officer.
"The incident came to light on Saturday evening [21 Jan 2017] when many people complained of vomitting and nausea. They are being treated and none of them is serious," said Vishwambhar Gawande, resident district collector of Aurangabad.
"We have found 2 cows whose milk had been consumed by people who fell sick later. Officers from health and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese yew plant poisoning - USA (ID): pronghorn antelope
Poisoning -- United States
Just 2 weeks ago, a group of 8 elk died in the Boise foothills after feeding on Japanese yew plants. This week, a herd of 50 pronghorn antelope [_Antilocapra americana_] have been found dead in the town of Payette, victims of the same toxic shrub.
The pronghorn were reported to Fish and Game staff early Tuesday afternoon, 17 Jan 2017; conservation officers located the 50 animals in one large scattered group later that day. The cause of death was not immediately evident, and 4 of the
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Just 2 weeks ago, a group of 8 elk died in the Boise foothills after feeding on Japanese yew plants. This week, a herd of 50 pronghorn antelope [_Antilocapra americana_] have been found dead in the town of Payette, victims of the same toxic shrub.
The pronghorn were reported to Fish and Game staff early Tuesday afternoon, 17 Jan 2017; conservation officers located the 50 animals in one large scattered group later that day. The cause of death was not immediately evident, and 4 of the
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Tuesday 24 January 2017
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Indonesia (02): (JT) laboratory results awaited
Anthrax -- Indonesia
Health Ministry spokesman Oscar Primadi said that an investigation into anthrax cases among humans in Kulon Progo is underway. "Dr. Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta, is still conducting more detailed tests to find out whether anthrax bacteria were found in the victim who died on [Fri 6 Jan 2017] that would require verification from the Health R&D lab," Oscar added in a written statement received by Tempo on [Sun 22 Jan 2017].
He has dismissed the reports doing rounds on social media that 15
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Health Ministry spokesman Oscar Primadi said that an investigation into anthrax cases among humans in Kulon Progo is underway. "Dr. Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta, is still conducting more detailed tests to find out whether anthrax bacteria were found in the victim who died on [Fri 6 Jan 2017] that would require verification from the Health R&D lab," Oscar added in a written statement received by Tempo on [Sun 22 Jan 2017].
He has dismissed the reports doing rounds on social media that 15
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PRO/AH/EDR> BSE, bovine - Ireland (02): (GY) atypical L-type, OIE
BSE -- Ireland
Information received on 24 Jan 2017 from Dr Martin Blake, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Agriculture House, Dublin, Ireland
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 13 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 25 Jun 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: BSE prion [atypical
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Information received on 24 Jan 2017 from Dr Martin Blake, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Agriculture House, Dublin, Ireland
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 13 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 25 Jun 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: BSE prion [atypical
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Zambia (04): (WE) bovine, OIE
Anthrax -- Zambia
Information received on [and dated] 22 Jan 2017 from Dr Yona Sinkala, Director, Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Lusaka, Zambia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 12 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Nov 2016
Report date: 22 Jan 2017
Date submitted to OIE: 22 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 31 Mar 2016
Manifestation of disease:
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Information received on [and dated] 22 Jan 2017 from Dr Yona Sinkala, Director, Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Lusaka, Zambia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 12 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Nov 2016
Report date: 22 Jan 2017
Date submitted to OIE: 22 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 31 Mar 2016
Manifestation of disease:
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Europe (03): Ukraine, domestic, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Ukraine
Information received on [and dated] 22 Jan 2017 from Dr Olga Shevchenko, Head of Directorate for International Cooperation, 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: 18 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 19 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: first occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal
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Information received on [and dated] 22 Jan 2017 from Dr Olga Shevchenko, Head of Directorate for International Cooperation, 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: 18 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 19 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: first occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal
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PRO/AH/EDR> Aujeszky's disease - Germany: wild boar
Other Animal Disease -- Germany
Pseudorabies has been detected in Germany again. The deadly virus mainly affects pigs, but is also dangerous for dogs. So far cases have been reported in Rhineland-Palatinate, Thuringia, and Bavaria, as the disease is notifiable. In Thuringia, a hunting dog had to be euthanized as he had bitten an infected wild boar. The Landesjagdverband NRW (hunters organisation of North Rhine-Westphalia) has issued a warning, as dogs being walked in forests can become infected with the pathogen.
The
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Pseudorabies has been detected in Germany again. The deadly virus mainly affects pigs, but is also dangerous for dogs. So far cases have been reported in Rhineland-Palatinate, Thuringia, and Bavaria, as the disease is notifiable. In Thuringia, a hunting dog had to be euthanized as he had bitten an infected wild boar. The Landesjagdverband NRW (hunters organisation of North Rhine-Westphalia) has issued a warning, as dogs being walked in forests can become infected with the pathogen.
The
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (11): Uganda, H5 susp, NOT
Avian Influenza -- Uganda
The Government last week [week of 16 Jan 2017] confirmed the outbreak of bird flu on some parts of Lake Victoria shores.
The cases of death of wild birds, the white-winged black terns at Lutembe Bay that had persisted for about 2 weeks, were first reported to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries on [2 Jan 2017].
On [13 Jan 12017], another report came from Masaka where domestic ducks and chickens had died at Kachanga village in Bukibanga parish and Bukakata
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The Government last week [week of 16 Jan 2017] confirmed the outbreak of bird flu on some parts of Lake Victoria shores.
The cases of death of wild birds, the white-winged black terns at Lutembe Bay that had persisted for about 2 weeks, were first reported to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries on [2 Jan 2017].
On [13 Jan 12017], another report came from Masaka where domestic ducks and chickens had died at Kachanga village in Bukibanga parish and Bukakata
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (30): Italy (VN) poultry, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Italy
Information received on [and dated] 23 Jan 2017 from Prof Dr Romano Marabelli, Chief Veterinary Officer, Secretary General, Ministry of Health, Rome, Italy
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 17 Jan 2015
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza [HPAI] virus
Serotype: H5N8
Nature of diagnosis:
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Information received on [and dated] 23 Jan 2017 from Prof Dr Romano Marabelli, Chief Veterinary Officer, Secretary General, Ministry of Health, Rome, Italy
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 17 Jan 2015
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza [HPAI] virus
Serotype: H5N8
Nature of diagnosis:
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Monday 23 January 2017
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (29): Bangladesh, crow, poultry, HPAI H5N1, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- Bangladesh
Information received on [and dated] 21 Jan 2017 from Dr H.B.M Golam Mahmud, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Director, Livestock Research Institute, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 15 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 4 Apr 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal
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Information received on [and dated] 21 Jan 2017 from Dr H.B.M Golam Mahmud, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Director, Livestock Research Institute, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 15 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 4 Apr 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - USA (MI)
Bovine TB -- United States
A large dairy herd in Alpena County and a large beef herd in Montmorency County have become the latest found by the state to be infected with a disease that could potentially harm humans and wipe out farms: bovine tuberculosis.
The potentially devastating disease -- which also is a potential public health issue and has cost Michigan and the federal government more than USD 100 million to fight since the late 1990s -- is persisting in the wild deer herd in northeast Lower Michigan and
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A large dairy herd in Alpena County and a large beef herd in Montmorency County have become the latest found by the state to be infected with a disease that could potentially harm humans and wipe out farms: bovine tuberculosis.
The potentially devastating disease -- which also is a potential public health issue and has cost Michigan and the federal government more than USD 100 million to fight since the late 1990s -- is persisting in the wild deer herd in northeast Lower Michigan and
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (07): Saudi Arabia
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
As of 13:00 [1:00 pm] today [23 Jan 2017], there have been a total of:
1540 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
641 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.6 per cent],
891 recoveries, and
8 currently active cases.
Since the last ProMED-mail update [18 Jan 2017], there have been a total of:
3 newly confirmed cases,
1 newly reported fatality, and
1 newly reported recovery.
Information on newly reported cases (3 cases)
Date: 23 Jan 2017 (1 case)
1- A
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As of 13:00 [1:00 pm] today [23 Jan 2017], there have been a total of:
1540 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
641 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.6 per cent],
891 recoveries, and
8 currently active cases.
Since the last ProMED-mail update [18 Jan 2017], there have been a total of:
3 newly confirmed cases,
1 newly reported fatality, and
1 newly reported recovery.
Information on newly reported cases (3 cases)
Date: 23 Jan 2017 (1 case)
1- A
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (28): Iran, poultry, H5N8, spread
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Iran
About 2 months after a bird flu outbreak hit Iran's poultry farms, the Society of Day-Old Chicken Producers is warning that the situation might lead to a "catastrophe," urging President Hassan Rouhani to call for emergency measures.
"The president should step in and issue a strict order to contain the outbreak," Mostafa Seyyed Mostafavi, an SDOCP advisor, was quoted as saying by the Iranian Agriculture News Agency.
"The government should have immediately provided all the financial
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About 2 months after a bird flu outbreak hit Iran's poultry farms, the Society of Day-Old Chicken Producers is warning that the situation might lead to a "catastrophe," urging President Hassan Rouhani to call for emergency measures.
"The president should step in and issue a strict order to contain the outbreak," Mostafa Seyyed Mostafavi, an SDOCP advisor, was quoted as saying by the Iranian Agriculture News Agency.
"The government should have immediately provided all the financial
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine Herpesvirus - North America (06): USA (KY) equine
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
The Kentucky Office of State Veterinarian has placed an order of quarantine on a barn on the Turfway Park backstretch after a horse from that barn tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus Type-1 (EHV-1) "wild strain".
The horse, a 3-year-old Thoroughbred filly, had been stabled in the Turfway barn from [Sun 30 Oct 2016], through [Thu 19 Jan 2017]. The sample, a nasal swab, was collected as the filly was being moved to a private facility to prepare for breeding in 2017. The filly is currently
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The Kentucky Office of State Veterinarian has placed an order of quarantine on a barn on the Turfway Park backstretch after a horse from that barn tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus Type-1 (EHV-1) "wild strain".
The horse, a 3-year-old Thoroughbred filly, had been stabled in the Turfway barn from [Sun 30 Oct 2016], through [Thu 19 Jan 2017]. The sample, a nasal swab, was collected as the filly was being moved to a private facility to prepare for breeding in 2017. The filly is currently
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (04): Research
Ebola -- Worldwide/Unknown
16 Jan 2017 West Africa: Vision impairment and eye diseases continue to be concerns for Ebola survivors
[The acute outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) has subsided in West Africa, but the medical community continues to learn about long-term complications for survivors -- including the potential for blinding eye disease. One particular condition of concern is uveitis, according to research published in the December 2016 issue of _Ophthalmology_ by physicians from the Emory Eye Center and
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16 Jan 2017 West Africa: Vision impairment and eye diseases continue to be concerns for Ebola survivors
[The acute outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) has subsided in West Africa, but the medical community continues to learn about long-term complications for survivors -- including the potential for blinding eye disease. One particular condition of concern is uveitis, according to research published in the December 2016 issue of _Ophthalmology_ by physicians from the Emory Eye Center and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Americas (08): Brazil (MG, ES)
Yellow Fever -- Brazil
Brazilian authorities say they've now confirmed 47 cases of yellow fever, and 25 deaths. The Health Ministry also says it's investigating more than 160 other suspected cases of the mosquito-borne disease.
The outbreak is centered in the east-central state of Minas Gerais, whose governor declared a 180-state of emergency this month after an initial report of 8 deaths.
The government says it's sent 2 million extra doses of vaccine against the disease to Minas Gerais. And it says hundreds
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Brazilian authorities say they've now confirmed 47 cases of yellow fever, and 25 deaths. The Health Ministry also says it's investigating more than 160 other suspected cases of the mosquito-borne disease.
The outbreak is centered in the east-central state of Minas Gerais, whose governor declared a 180-state of emergency this month after an initial report of 8 deaths.
The government says it's sent 2 million extra doses of vaccine against the disease to Minas Gerais. And it says hundreds
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Zambia (03): (WE)
Anthrax -- Zambia
The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has partnered with the Ministry of Health to address the outbreak of anthrax in [Zambia's] Western Province. And 67 people are reported to be ill out of which 2 are suspected to have died from anthrax from November 2016 to [17 Jan 2017].
Minister of Health Chitalu Chilufya has since warned residents in the province to desist from consuming meat from cattle that died from suspected anthrax. Dr Chilufya says anthrax can claim dozens of lives if no
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The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has partnered with the Ministry of Health to address the outbreak of anthrax in [Zambia's] Western Province. And 67 people are reported to be ill out of which 2 are suspected to have died from anthrax from November 2016 to [17 Jan 2017].
Minister of Health Chitalu Chilufya has since warned residents in the province to desist from consuming meat from cattle that died from suspected anthrax. Dr Chilufya says anthrax can claim dozens of lives if no
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (10): Indonesia (LA) RFI
Avian Influenza -- Indonesia
[A 10-year-old] resident in Sukarame district, Bandar Lampung city, Lampung province, tested positive for avian flu and had to receive intensive care at Dr H Abdul Moeloek general hospital in Lampung.
"I can confirm that a resident in Sukarame district tested positive for avian flu and is now receiving medical treatment," said Head of Banda Lampung Health Agency Dr Edwin Rusli in Bandar Lampung on [Sat 21 Jan 2017].
He added the resident is still in intensive care in a special isolation
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[A 10-year-old] resident in Sukarame district, Bandar Lampung city, Lampung province, tested positive for avian flu and had to receive intensive care at Dr H Abdul Moeloek general hospital in Lampung.
"I can confirm that a resident in Sukarame district tested positive for avian flu and is now receiving medical treatment," said Head of Banda Lampung Health Agency Dr Edwin Rusli in Bandar Lampung on [Sat 21 Jan 2017].
He added the resident is still in intensive care in a special isolation
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus update - Americas (07): USA (IL,WI) Seoul virus, comment
Hantavirus -- United States
It might be too late now for relevant application in the Illinois and Wisconsin SEOV-induced HFRS [hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome] cases, but a simple urine dipstick test at hospital admission, or shortly thereafter, might be decisive in the decision-making strategy of the attending physician. A case without massive initial proteinuria [the presence of an excess of serum proteins in the urine] is probably not a HFRS case. In our experience, and particularly that in Finland (the country
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It might be too late now for relevant application in the Illinois and Wisconsin SEOV-induced HFRS [hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome] cases, but a simple urine dipstick test at hospital admission, or shortly thereafter, might be decisive in the decision-making strategy of the attending physician. A case without massive initial proteinuria [the presence of an excess of serum proteins in the urine] is probably not a HFRS case. In our experience, and particularly that in Finland (the country
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (04): Australia (VI, NS), USA (CA), Netherlands
Measles -- Australia
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Since the early 1990s, the Netherlands has experienced several large measles epidemics, in 1992-94, 1999-2000, and in 2013-14. These outbreaks mainly affected orthodox Protestants, a geographically clustered population with overall lower measles-mumps-rubella 1st dose (MMR-1) vaccination coverage (60 percent) than the rest of the country (greater than 95 percent). In the 2013-14 epidemic described here, which occurred between 27 May 2013 and 12 Mar 2014, 2700 cases were
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Abstract
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Since the early 1990s, the Netherlands has experienced several large measles epidemics, in 1992-94, 1999-2000, and in 2013-14. These outbreaks mainly affected orthodox Protestants, a geographically clustered population with overall lower measles-mumps-rubella 1st dose (MMR-1) vaccination coverage (60 percent) than the rest of the country (greater than 95 percent). In the 2013-14 epidemic described here, which occurred between 27 May 2013 and 12 Mar 2014, 2700 cases were
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PRO/PL> Blast disease, wheat - Bangladesh: (KH)
Other Plant Disease -- Bangladesh
A year after its 1st outbreak [ProMED-mail post http://bit.ly/23iPX78], wheat blast has reemerged [in Meherpur district, Khulna Division], this time quite early in the season, causing fears of production loss of the country's 2nd most important cereal.
Agricultural University (BSMRAU), applying a molecular diagnostic tool, has confirmed that blast has resurfaced. The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) said blast attacked in mid-February last year [2016], but
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A year after its 1st outbreak [ProMED-mail post http://bit.ly/23iPX78], wheat blast has reemerged [in Meherpur district, Khulna Division], this time quite early in the season, causing fears of production loss of the country's 2nd most important cereal.
Agricultural University (BSMRAU), applying a molecular diagnostic tool, has confirmed that blast has resurfaced. The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) said blast attacked in mid-February last year [2016], but
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus update - Americas (06): Argentina (RN)
Hantavirus -- Argentina
A 24-year-old man is admitted to intensive care for a possible case of [a] hantavirus [infection]. 3 months ago he had come to Bariloche [RÃo Negro province] to work.
According to information given to Bariloche Opina by the Director of the Zonal Hospital, Mercedes Iberó, the patient was admitted in the past few hours with all compatible symptoms of [a] hantavirus [infection].
Nevertheless, the results of the samples sent to the Malbrán Institute in Buenos Aires are still awaited to
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A 24-year-old man is admitted to intensive care for a possible case of [a] hantavirus [infection]. 3 months ago he had come to Bariloche [RÃo Negro province] to work.
According to information given to Bariloche Opina by the Director of the Zonal Hospital, Mercedes Iberó, the patient was admitted in the past few hours with all compatible symptoms of [a] hantavirus [infection].
Nevertheless, the results of the samples sent to the Malbrán Institute in Buenos Aires are still awaited to
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PHE: Campylobacter at lowest level since 2008
Campylobacter in England and Wales fell in 2015, according to Public Health England (PHE).
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Sunday 22 January 2017
PRO/EDR> Botulism - Armenia: homemade canned food
Botulism -- Armenia
A botulism outbreak that has struck 2 villages in Armenia has sickened 2 people, according to the Armenian press. The source of the infections has been linked to homemade canned marinade.
Less than a day after consuming the marinade, the victims presented with symptoms of botulism. They were taken to the hospital, where they are being treated. One is in serious condition, according to the report.
Food borne botulism is a severe intoxication caused by eating the pre-formed toxin present
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A botulism outbreak that has struck 2 villages in Armenia has sickened 2 people, according to the Armenian press. The source of the infections has been linked to homemade canned marinade.
Less than a day after consuming the marinade, the victims presented with symptoms of botulism. They were taken to the hospital, where they are being treated. One is in serious condition, according to the report.
Food borne botulism is a severe intoxication caused by eating the pre-formed toxin present
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PRO/AH/EDR> Plague - Madagascar (02): 2nd cluster
Plague -- Madagascar
Even for Madagascar, this is no ordinary bubonic plague outbreak. The African nation has the world's highest incidence of the bacterial infection that earned the grim name "The Black Death" after it killed an estimated 50 million people in the 14th century. The rat- and flea-borne illness hits the island nation every year from about December to April.
But 2017 is different, says the WHO's Dr. Eric Bertherat. This latest outbreak has popped up in a completely new area. The mountainous area
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Even for Madagascar, this is no ordinary bubonic plague outbreak. The African nation has the world's highest incidence of the bacterial infection that earned the grim name "The Black Death" after it killed an estimated 50 million people in the 14th century. The rat- and flea-borne illness hits the island nation every year from about December to April.
But 2017 is different, says the WHO's Dr. Eric Bertherat. This latest outbreak has popped up in a completely new area. The mountainous area
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (09): Uganda, H5 susp, RFI
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- Uganda
A total of 20 patients in Bussi and Butembe islands on Lake Victoria are being monitored by health specialists after presenting symptoms of the deadly bird flu. The ministry of health has [obtained samples from them and taken them] to the Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe for further investigations.
Bird flu [in domestic and wild birds] was confirmed in Uganda this week following a mass death of birds at Lutembe beach in Entebbe and ducks in Masaka.
[byline: Charles Kizindo
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A total of 20 patients in Bussi and Butembe islands on Lake Victoria are being monitored by health specialists after presenting symptoms of the deadly bird flu. The ministry of health has [obtained samples from them and taken them] to the Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe for further investigations.
Bird flu [in domestic and wild birds] was confirmed in Uganda this week following a mass death of birds at Lutembe beach in Entebbe and ducks in Masaka.
[byline: Charles Kizindo
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (03): Nigeria (RI)
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
A fresh case of Lassa fever, a disease [virus] transmitted by rodents, has been confirmed by officials in Port Harcourt, Nigeria's oil hub and capital of Rivers State, indicating that the disease has spread to the country's south east region. Rivers State commissioner for health Theophilus Odagme told reporters on [Wed 18 Jan 2017] that a patient who was recently diagnosed has been expertly managed at a private hospital and discharged.
The oil-rich Nigerian state is collaborating with the
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A fresh case of Lassa fever, a disease [virus] transmitted by rodents, has been confirmed by officials in Port Harcourt, Nigeria's oil hub and capital of Rivers State, indicating that the disease has spread to the country's south east region. Rivers State commissioner for health Theophilus Odagme told reporters on [Wed 18 Jan 2017] that a patient who was recently diagnosed has been expertly managed at a private hospital and discharged.
The oil-rich Nigerian state is collaborating with the
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PRO/AH> Chronic wasting disease, cervid - USA (02): (MN) captive
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
The Minnesota Board of Animal Health on [Fri 20 Jan 2017] confirmed chronic wasting disease [CWD] on a Meeker County farm near Dassel.
Positive CWD samples came from a 2 year old female white-tailed deer that died on the farm. In accordance with state law, tissue samples were collected from the carcass and submitted for CWD testing. Farmed deer, age 12 months or older, are required to be tested for CWD if they die or are slaughtered. Samples are tested at the University of Minnesota
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The Minnesota Board of Animal Health on [Fri 20 Jan 2017] confirmed chronic wasting disease [CWD] on a Meeker County farm near Dassel.
Positive CWD samples came from a 2 year old female white-tailed deer that died on the farm. In accordance with state law, tissue samples were collected from the carcass and submitted for CWD testing. Farmed deer, age 12 months or older, are required to be tested for CWD if they die or are slaughtered. Samples are tested at the University of Minnesota
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus update - Americas (05): USA (IL,WI) Seoul virus
Hantavirus -- United States
Federal health officials said [Fri 20 Jan 2017] that 8 people who worked at several rat-breeding facilities in Illinois and Wisconsin have been infected with a virus not commonly found in the United States. This is the 1st known outbreak of Seoul virus associated with pet rats in the United States, although there have been several outbreaks in wild rats, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Seoul virus is a member of the Hantavirus family of rodentborne
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Federal health officials said [Fri 20 Jan 2017] that 8 people who worked at several rat-breeding facilities in Illinois and Wisconsin have been infected with a virus not commonly found in the United States. This is the 1st known outbreak of Seoul virus associated with pet rats in the United States, although there have been several outbreaks in wild rats, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Seoul virus is a member of the Hantavirus family of rodentborne
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Indonesia: (JT) bovine, human, susp
Anthrax -- Indonesia
Dozens of people at Purwosari, Yogyakarta, were infected by anthrax virus after consuming anthrax infested beef. Regional secretary of Kulon Progo, Astungkara, stated that medical team had already taken samples from the beef that was kept in a refrigerator and owned by the local [sic].
"The lab result shows that there is an anthrax indication. [Presumably based on a stained gram stain of a smear. - Mod.MHJ] The incident took place in Purwosari Village, Girimulyo; specifically at 3 locations
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Dozens of people at Purwosari, Yogyakarta, were infected by anthrax virus after consuming anthrax infested beef. Regional secretary of Kulon Progo, Astungkara, stated that medical team had already taken samples from the beef that was kept in a refrigerator and owned by the local [sic].
"The lab result shows that there is an anthrax indication. [Presumably based on a stained gram stain of a smear. - Mod.MHJ] The incident took place in Purwosari Village, Girimulyo; specifically at 3 locations
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (08): China (HN) H7N9, fatal
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- China
Beijing, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The number of people infected with H7N9 avian influenza in humans in central China''s Hunan province [has risen] to 13 this year as two new cases were detected, according to local authorities. According to the Hunan provincial disease control and prevention center, five people [have] died from the disease.
The last two patients, diagnosed on Thursday, are a 57 year old man from the Xinhua district and a 75 year old man from Chenzhou City.
The younger one,
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Beijing, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The number of people infected with H7N9 avian influenza in humans in central China''s Hunan province [has risen] to 13 this year as two new cases were detected, according to local authorities. According to the Hunan provincial disease control and prevention center, five people [have] died from the disease.
The last two patients, diagnosed on Thursday, are a 57 year old man from the Xinhua district and a 75 year old man from Chenzhou City.
The younger one,
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Saturday 21 January 2017
PRO/AH> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease - Sweden: (SN Lan) mountain hare, OIE
Hemorrhagic Fever -- Sweden
Information received on [Fri 20 Jan 2017] 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 (final report)
Date of start of the event: 15 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Jan 2017
Date event resolved: 17 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: listed disease in an unusual host species.
Causal agent:
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Information received on [Fri 20 Jan 2017] 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 (final report)
Date of start of the event: 15 Nov 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Jan 2017
Date event resolved: 17 Nov 2016
Reason for notification: listed disease in an unusual host species.
Causal agent:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (27): Kazakhstan (MG) wildfowl, HPAI H5, OIE, RFI
Avian Influenza -- Kazakhstan
Information received on 20 Jan 2017 Dr Samat Tyulegenov, director general, RSE "National Reference Center for Veterinary", Ministry of Agriculture, ASTANA, Kazakhstan
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 16 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 19 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic influenza A virus
Serotype: H5
Nature of diagnosis: laboratory (advanced)
This event pertains to
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Information received on 20 Jan 2017 Dr Samat Tyulegenov, director general, RSE "National Reference Center for Veterinary", Ministry of Agriculture, ASTANA, Kazakhstan
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 16 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 19 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic influenza A virus
Serotype: H5
Nature of diagnosis: laboratory (advanced)
This event pertains to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Americas (07): Brazil, PAHO/WHO
Yellow Fever -- Brazil
Marapoama, a city in north east Sao Paulo, is another to register a monkey dead of yellow fever. According to the municipal health authorities, tests confirmed that a monkey found dead last month [December 2016] had the disease.
The monkey was found dead in a place near an urban area. Since December [2016], residents of the region where the monkey was, have been undergoing vaccination. At the beginning of this month [January 2017] another animal was found dead in a stream but in this case
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Marapoama, a city in north east Sao Paulo, is another to register a monkey dead of yellow fever. According to the municipal health authorities, tests confirmed that a monkey found dead last month [December 2016] had the disease.
The monkey was found dead in a place near an urban area. Since December [2016], residents of the region where the monkey was, have been undergoing vaccination. At the beginning of this month [January 2017] another animal was found dead in a stream but in this case
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PRO/EDR> Syphilis - Japan: rising incidence, women, 2016
Syphilis -- Japan
The number of newly diagnosed cases of syphilis in Japan totaled 4518 in 2016, exceeding 4000 for the 1st time since 1974, according to data compiled by the National Institute of Infectious Diseases by [Tue 17 Jan 2017].
The sexually transmitted infection is on the rise particularly among women in their 20s, the institute said. According to analysis of new infections reported over the 1st 11 months last year [2015], nearly one-third of the patients were women, with women in their 20s
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The number of newly diagnosed cases of syphilis in Japan totaled 4518 in 2016, exceeding 4000 for the 1st time since 1974, according to data compiled by the National Institute of Infectious Diseases by [Tue 17 Jan 2017].
The sexually transmitted infection is on the rise particularly among women in their 20s, the institute said. According to analysis of new infections reported over the 1st 11 months last year [2015], nearly one-third of the patients were women, with women in their 20s
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - USA: (FL)
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) has reported that animal health officials have reported a case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a horse from Jefferson County, Florida.
"The 6 year old quarter horse mare was a recent rescue and had unknown vaccine history and been transported to Wakulla County days before clinical signs began on 28 Dec 2016," the EDCC said. "The mare was euthanized due to a poor prognosis. This was the 4th confirmed EEE case in Jefferson County and case
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The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) has reported that animal health officials have reported a case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a horse from Jefferson County, Florida.
"The 6 year old quarter horse mare was a recent rescue and had unknown vaccine history and been transported to Wakulla County days before clinical signs began on 28 Dec 2016," the EDCC said. "The mare was euthanized due to a poor prognosis. This was the 4th confirmed EEE case in Jefferson County and case
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Friday 20 January 2017
Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs appears to have ended – Dutch agencies
An EU-wide Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs appears to be over, according to Dutch authorities.
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Norovirus outbreak reported in France
Several cases of Norovirus (NoV) have been reported from eating oysters from a site in the South of France.
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PRO/AH> Bluetongue vector - Canada: (ON) culicoides
Bluetongue -- Canada
Livestock disease insect has been discovered in Ontario. It was a disease incursion in September 2015 that injected fear in the farming industry and resulted in lost revenue. That's when a potentially devastating sheep livestock disease was confirmed to have entered the province. A farm animal in Chatham-Kent [municipality in Ontario] tested positive for the bluetongue virus -- a preventative response that followed, cost farmers millions of dollars.
"They found a sero-positive cow, and it
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Livestock disease insect has been discovered in Ontario. It was a disease incursion in September 2015 that injected fear in the farming industry and resulted in lost revenue. That's when a potentially devastating sheep livestock disease was confirmed to have entered the province. A farm animal in Chatham-Kent [municipality in Ontario] tested positive for the bluetongue virus -- a preventative response that followed, cost farmers millions of dollars.
"They found a sero-positive cow, and it
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PRO/PL> Fusarium wilt, sweet potato - Philippines: (BG)
Other Plant Disease -- Philippines
Benguet State University [and partners have] documented the infestation of fusarium wilt on sweet potatoes. Since 2012, an 'attack' [has] escalated to the present day wiping out this crop.
Distribution of clean planting materials from Northern Phil Rootcrops Research and training Center (NPRCRTC) is an attempt to provide [an] initial solution. [A] continuing project will [per]form a systematic survey and document the spread and magnitude of infestation in the region.
[byline: Benguet
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Benguet State University [and partners have] documented the infestation of fusarium wilt on sweet potatoes. Since 2012, an 'attack' [has] escalated to the present day wiping out this crop.
Distribution of clean planting materials from Northern Phil Rootcrops Research and training Center (NPRCRTC) is an attempt to provide [an] initial solution. [A] continuing project will [per]form a systematic survey and document the spread and magnitude of infestation in the region.
[byline: Benguet
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PRO/EDR> Chikungunya (05): Pakistan (SD)
Chikungunya -- Pakistan
9 cases of chikungunya virus were discovered in Karachi [Sindh province] on Tuesday [17 Jan 2017]. Patients have been admitted in Saudabad hospital for treatment, reported 24 News.
According to reports, chikungunya virus was 1st diagnosed in a patient 2 months ago [November 2016] and since then, the disease has spread in certain parts of the city. Blood samples of 11 patients were sent to the Islamabad National Institute of Health earlier. 11 results came positive while 2 came
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9 cases of chikungunya virus were discovered in Karachi [Sindh province] on Tuesday [17 Jan 2017]. Patients have been admitted in Saudabad hospital for treatment, reported 24 News.
According to reports, chikungunya virus was 1st diagnosed in a patient 2 months ago [November 2016] and since then, the disease has spread in certain parts of the city. Blood samples of 11 patients were sent to the Islamabad National Institute of Health earlier. 11 results came positive while 2 came
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (26): India (Gujarat) HPAI H5N1, poultry, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- India
Information received on [and dated] 19 Jan 2017 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: 31 Dec 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 2 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: Sep 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic
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Information received on [and dated] 19 Jan 2017 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: 31 Dec 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 2 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: Sep 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic
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PRO/PL> Soybean cyst nematode - USA: (IA), resistance breaking strains
Other Plant Disease -- United States
Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) isn't a new problem; but as this year's [2016] Iowa State University [ISU] SCN-resistant soybean variety trials show, nematodes are reproducing at heightened levels throughout the state in varieties with the commonest source of genetic resistance. Trials evaluate how well soybean varieties limit reproduction of the worms.
Greg Tylka, ISU, said farms lost yield to SCN in 2016, but in dryer years it could be 5 times worse. [There are] 2 main sources of genetic
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Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) isn't a new problem; but as this year's [2016] Iowa State University [ISU] SCN-resistant soybean variety trials show, nematodes are reproducing at heightened levels throughout the state in varieties with the commonest source of genetic resistance. Trials evaluate how well soybean varieties limit reproduction of the worms.
Greg Tylka, ISU, said farms lost yield to SCN in 2016, but in dryer years it could be 5 times worse. [There are] 2 main sources of genetic
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PRO/PL> Asian greening, citrus - China: (southern)
Other Plant Disease -- China
In China, citrus greening disease, in recent years, has gradually spread and [new] cases have been discovered in southern [counties]. At present, the most serious outbreaks are in the subtropical to tropical areas.
Most of the citrus producing regions are in the area of the outbreak, which has caused a serious threat to the citrus industry - leading to a 50 per cent reduction of output and to the destruction of some areas. Planting areas [for] sugar orange, navel orange [and others] have
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In China, citrus greening disease, in recent years, has gradually spread and [new] cases have been discovered in southern [counties]. At present, the most serious outbreaks are in the subtropical to tropical areas.
Most of the citrus producing regions are in the area of the outbreak, which has caused a serious threat to the citrus industry - leading to a 50 per cent reduction of output and to the destruction of some areas. Planting areas [for] sugar orange, navel orange [and others] have
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PRO/PL> Brown rot, potato - Chile: (AR,LR)
Other Plant Disease -- Chile
The bacterial wilt disease detected in potato crops in the south of the country has set off the alarm among producers. It is currently limited to the regions of La Araucania and Los Rios. Since it spreads easily, producers fear it will reach the region of Los Lagos.
Luis Miquel, Chile Potato Consortium, said that people were concerned about this disease because it was different from other well-known diseases. The [spread] of the bacterial wilt involves water, so researchers should focus and
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The bacterial wilt disease detected in potato crops in the south of the country has set off the alarm among producers. It is currently limited to the regions of La Araucania and Los Rios. Since it spreads easily, producers fear it will reach the region of Los Lagos.
Luis Miquel, Chile Potato Consortium, said that people were concerned about this disease because it was different from other well-known diseases. The [spread] of the bacterial wilt involves water, so researchers should focus and
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Thursday 19 January 2017
Recalls: Benzoic acid, foreign bodies and pathogens
Food recalls have been notified by Canada, USA, England, Jersey, Hong Kong, Sweden, Australia, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Hungary and Denmark.
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PRO/AH> Equine infectious anemia - Germany: (Bayern) OIE
Equine Infectious Anemia -- Germany
Information received on [and dated] 18 Jan 2017 from Dr Karin Schwabenbauer, ministerial [director] 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: 2 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: Nov
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Information received on [and dated] 18 Jan 2017 from Dr Karin Schwabenbauer, ministerial [director] 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: 2 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: Nov
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PRO/AH> Die-off, whale - USA: (FL) strandings
Animal Die-off -- United States
As many as 81 false killer whales have died after stranding themselves off the South Florida coast. The United States' National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA] announced the grim news on [Mon 16 Sep 2017] afternoon.
NOAA initially reported that 95 false killer whales were stranded in South Florida. Then on [Mon 16 Sep 2017] afternoon, NOAA Fish Southeast tweeted that 81 whales had died and also said the whales were at a remote location off of Hog Key in the Everglades. One
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As many as 81 false killer whales have died after stranding themselves off the South Florida coast. The United States' National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA] announced the grim news on [Mon 16 Sep 2017] afternoon.
NOAA initially reported that 95 false killer whales were stranded in South Florida. Then on [Mon 16 Sep 2017] afternoon, NOAA Fish Southeast tweeted that 81 whales had died and also said the whales were at a remote location off of Hog Key in the Everglades. One
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PRO/EDR> Haff disease - Brazil: (CE) susp, RFI
Malaria -- Brazil
The secretary of health of the state of Ceará in north eastern Brazil announced receiving reports of 3 suspected cases of "black urine disease" last week [week 9 to 15 Jan 2017]. The cases are being investigated by state and municipal health officials and samples were collected for laboratory testing, according to a Rede News 360 report (computer translated).
The 3 suspected cases presented with symptoms like those seen in Bahia state last month [December 2016]: muscular pain (mainly in
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The secretary of health of the state of Ceará in north eastern Brazil announced receiving reports of 3 suspected cases of "black urine disease" last week [week 9 to 15 Jan 2017]. The cases are being investigated by state and municipal health officials and samples were collected for laboratory testing, according to a Rede News 360 report (computer translated).
The 3 suspected cases presented with symptoms like those seen in Bahia state last month [December 2016]: muscular pain (mainly in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (25): Greece (PW) poultry, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Greece
Information received on [and dated] 17 Jan 2017 from Mr Spiros Doudounakis, director, Animal Health Directorate, Directorate General of Veterinary Services / Animal Health Directorate, Ministry of Rural Development and Food, Athens, Greece
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 7 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza [HPAI]
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Information received on [and dated] 17 Jan 2017 from Mr Spiros Doudounakis, director, Animal Health Directorate, Directorate General of Veterinary Services / Animal Health Directorate, Ministry of Rural Development and Food, Athens, Greece
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 7 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza [HPAI]
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus update - Americas (04): Chile (BI) fatal
Hantavirus -- Chile
A 69 year old man died this [Tue 17 Jan 2017] from [a] hantavirus [infection] in Lebu province, Biobio region as the 1st fatal case caused by this virus so far in 2017. According to the details from the Biobio Health SEREMI [Secretaria Regional Ministerial de Salud; local ministerial administrative unit], the fatal case was infected 20 days ago while collecting colihue [a bamboo native to the Valdivian rainforests, humid temperate forests of Chile. - Mod.TY] when he went into thick
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A 69 year old man died this [Tue 17 Jan 2017] from [a] hantavirus [infection] in Lebu province, Biobio region as the 1st fatal case caused by this virus so far in 2017. According to the details from the Biobio Health SEREMI [Secretaria Regional Ministerial de Salud; local ministerial administrative unit], the fatal case was infected 20 days ago while collecting colihue [a bamboo native to the Valdivian rainforests, humid temperate forests of Chile. - Mod.TY] when he went into thick
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Americas (06): Brazil (MG,ES)
Yellow Fever -- Brazil
The cases of yellow fever in Minas Gerais continue to increase. The new total announced by the state Secretariat of Health (Secretaria de Estado de Saúde de Minas Gerais (SES-MG)) this [Tue 17 Jan 2017] shows an increase of 13 per cent in the number of deaths in relation to the bulletin issued on [Mon 16 Jan 2017]. Now, there are investigations of 53 deaths, with a total of 22 laboratory tests giving a preliminary diagnosis of the disease.
The number of suspected cases also increased, from
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The cases of yellow fever in Minas Gerais continue to increase. The new total announced by the state Secretariat of Health (Secretaria de Estado de Saúde de Minas Gerais (SES-MG)) this [Tue 17 Jan 2017] shows an increase of 13 per cent in the number of deaths in relation to the bulletin issued on [Mon 16 Jan 2017]. Now, there are investigations of 53 deaths, with a total of 22 laboratory tests giving a preliminary diagnosis of the disease.
The number of suspected cases also increased, from
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PRO/AH> Chronic wasting disease, cervid - USA: (PA) captive
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced today [Fri 13 Jan 2016] that a captive deer has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Pennsylvania. This is the 1st new case in a captive deer farm since 2014.
The 4 year old white-tailed deer was harvested from a hunting preserve in Franklin County in November 2016. Samples from this deer tested positive for the disease at the Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory in Harrisburg. The test results were confirmed by the National
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The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced today [Fri 13 Jan 2016] that a captive deer has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Pennsylvania. This is the 1st new case in a captive deer farm since 2014.
The 4 year old white-tailed deer was harvested from a hunting preserve in Franklin County in November 2016. Samples from this deer tested positive for the disease at the Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory in Harrisburg. The test results were confirmed by the National
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (24): China (HU), captive swans, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- China
Information received on [and dated] 18 Jan 2017 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: 1 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic influenza A
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Information received on [and dated] 18 Jan 2017 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: 1 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic influenza A
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (23): India (GJ) wildfowl, H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- India
Information received on 17 Jan 2017 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 Dec 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Dec 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic influenza A
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Information received on 17 Jan 2017 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 Dec 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Dec 2016
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic influenza A
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PRO/AH> Peste des petits ruminants - Mongolia: (HD) Mongolian saiga, OIE
Peste des petits ruminants -- Mongolia
Information received on [and dated] 18 Jan 2017 from Dr Battsengel Dambadarjaa, chief veterinary officer, Veterinary and Animal Breeding Service, Ministry for Food and Agriculture, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 Dec 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 3 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease in the country
Date of previous occurrence: 15 Nov 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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Information received on [and dated] 18 Jan 2017 from Dr Battsengel Dambadarjaa, chief veterinary officer, Veterinary and Animal Breeding Service, Ministry for Food and Agriculture, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 Dec 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 3 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease in the country
Date of previous occurrence: 15 Nov 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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PRO/AH/EDR> BSE, bovine - Ireland: (GY) atypical
BSE -- Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed that it has identified a case of atypical BSE [bovine spongiform encephalopathy] in an 18 year old cow through its surveillance of fallen animals (died on farm) at knackeries. It is understood that the case has been identified in a cow in County Galway.
The animal tested positive on a screening test carried out at a Department approved, accredited private laboratory over the weekend and was then subject to follow-up
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The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed that it has identified a case of atypical BSE [bovine spongiform encephalopathy] in an 18 year old cow through its surveillance of fallen animals (died on farm) at knackeries. It is understood that the case has been identified in a cow in County Galway.
The animal tested positive on a screening test carried out at a Department approved, accredited private laboratory over the weekend and was then subject to follow-up
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (06): Saudi Arabia, WHO
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
Between 16 and 31 Dec 2016, the National IHR Focal Point of Saudi Arabia reported 15 additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 2 fatal cases. Five deaths among previously reported MERS cases were also reported.
Details of the cases
1. A 49 year old male national living in Khurmah city, Taif Region. He developed symptoms on 25 Dec 2016 and was admitted to hospital on 29 Dec 2016. The patient, who has comorbidities, tested positive for MERS-CoV on 30 Dec 2016. He
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Between 16 and 31 Dec 2016, the National IHR Focal Point of Saudi Arabia reported 15 additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 2 fatal cases. Five deaths among previously reported MERS cases were also reported.
Details of the cases
1. A 49 year old male national living in Khurmah city, Taif Region. He developed symptoms on 25 Dec 2016 and was admitted to hospital on 29 Dec 2016. The patient, who has comorbidities, tested positive for MERS-CoV on 30 Dec 2016. He
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Wednesday 18 January 2017
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (22): India, HPAI H5N1
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- India
As many as 159 birds, mostly guinea fowl, kept at an animal care centre in Memnagar area in the heart of the city, have been culled after some of them, brought here recently, were found to be infected with avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu.
"A team of Animal Husbandry department culled 159 birds, mostly guinea fowls and some ducks, at the rescue centre in Memnagar area. Culling was done after samples of some guinea fowls tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza virus," said an
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As many as 159 birds, mostly guinea fowl, kept at an animal care centre in Memnagar area in the heart of the city, have been culled after some of them, brought here recently, were found to be infected with avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu.
"A team of Animal Husbandry department culled 159 birds, mostly guinea fowls and some ducks, at the rescue centre in Memnagar area. Culling was done after samples of some guinea fowls tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza virus," said an
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (21): Slovakia (PV) poultry, HPAI H5, RFI
Avian Influenza -- Slovakia
In the Podhrabina neighbourhood of the village of Chmelov in the Presov district, another outbreak of the avian flu (HPAI, the H5 sub-type) was confirmed; a 2nd confirmed case in a small private breeding farm producing eggs and meat for its own consumption, spokesperson of the Agriculture Ministry, Michal Feik, informed. The breed was placed behind the house, in a fenced place which was, however, not secured against wild birds.
The illness started on [Fri 6 Jan 2017], with diarrhea. The 1st
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In the Podhrabina neighbourhood of the village of Chmelov in the Presov district, another outbreak of the avian flu (HPAI, the H5 sub-type) was confirmed; a 2nd confirmed case in a small private breeding farm producing eggs and meat for its own consumption, spokesperson of the Agriculture Ministry, Michal Feik, informed. The breed was placed behind the house, in a fenced place which was, however, not secured against wild birds.
The illness started on [Fri 6 Jan 2017], with diarrhea. The 1st
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (07): China, Macau, H7N9
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- China
On [Thu 5 Jan 2017], a human case of infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) was reported from the Department of Health, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR). The case is a 62 year old man with underlying illnesses, who travelled to Zengcheng, Guangzhou on [Thu 15 Dec 2016]. He developed influenza-like symptoms on [Sun 1 Jan 2017] while he was in Guangzhou. He was admitted to a hospital in Dongguan on [Mon 2 Jan 2017] and returned to Hong Kong SAR on [Tue 3 Jan 2017], where he was
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On [Thu 5 Jan 2017], a human case of infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) was reported from the Department of Health, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR). The case is a 62 year old man with underlying illnesses, who travelled to Zengcheng, Guangzhou on [Thu 15 Dec 2016]. He developed influenza-like symptoms on [Sun 1 Jan 2017] while he was in Guangzhou. He was admitted to a hospital in Dongguan on [Mon 2 Jan 2017] and returned to Hong Kong SAR on [Tue 3 Jan 2017], where he was
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (20): N Korea (PY) poultry, susp, RFI
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- North Korea
An outbreak of avian influenza (AI) has been confirmed in Sunchon, South Pyongan Province [map at ]. Due to the discovery, Ungok Ranch has reportedly been placed on emergency alert for preventive measures.
Although the state-run Rodong Sinmun newspaper previously ran a story [Thu 29 Dec 2016] about the risks associated with AI and preventative countermeasures, there was no mention of an outbreak within North Korea at the time.
"In mid-December [2016], there was an outbreak of diarrhea
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An outbreak of avian influenza (AI) has been confirmed in Sunchon, South Pyongan Province [map at ]. Due to the discovery, Ungok Ranch has reportedly been placed on emergency alert for preventive measures.
Although the state-run Rodong Sinmun newspaper previously ran a story [Thu 29 Dec 2016] about the risks associated with AI and preventative countermeasures, there was no mention of an outbreak within North Korea at the time.
"In mid-December [2016], there was an outbreak of diarrhea
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (02): Nigeria (NA)
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
The Nasarawa state government has confirmed the re-emergence of Lassa fever disease in the state in north-central Nigeria. The state's commissioner for health, Dr Daniel Iya, confirmed the death of 4 people during an interview with Channels Television.
Dr Iya further disclosed that the state had recorded 16 suspected cases while 36 people, who had contact with the deceased, were being followed up. He noted that all the cases were from Lafia, the state's capital, and that the government had
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The Nasarawa state government has confirmed the re-emergence of Lassa fever disease in the state in north-central Nigeria. The state's commissioner for health, Dr Daniel Iya, confirmed the death of 4 people during an interview with Channels Television.
Dr Iya further disclosed that the state had recorded 16 suspected cases while 36 people, who had contact with the deceased, were being followed up. He noted that all the cases were from Lafia, the state's capital, and that the government had
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus update - Europe (01): Switzerland ex South America
Hantavirus -- Switzerland
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Americas (05): Brazil (MG)
Yellow Fever -- Brazil
Brazil public health officials are concerned that a small yellow fever outbreak in Minas Gerais State in south eastern Brazil might cause a larger epidemic. The outbreak has already infected about 110 people and caused 30 deaths as of Friday [13 Jan 2017]. Minas Gerais is an area with low vaccination rates for yellow fever. It is also adjacent to the populous state of Sau Paulo.
Yellow fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic disease with symptoms including fever, nausea, chills, muscle pain,
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Brazil public health officials are concerned that a small yellow fever outbreak in Minas Gerais State in south eastern Brazil might cause a larger epidemic. The outbreak has already infected about 110 people and caused 30 deaths as of Friday [13 Jan 2017]. Minas Gerais is an area with low vaccination rates for yellow fever. It is also adjacent to the populous state of Sau Paulo.
Yellow fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic disease with symptoms including fever, nausea, chills, muscle pain,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (19): Uganda, HPAI H5, 1st rep, comment
Avian Influenza -- Uganda
"Except for the H5 confirmation, the N subtype has not yet been determined.
"The National Task Force for Outbreaks sitting today [17 Jan 2017] in Kampala and chaired by the acting director general of health services has activated the Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC). It has been agreed to maintain [a designation of the virus] as HPAI at this moment, [although] the N classification has not been determined.
"So far, no human transmission has been reported up to today [17
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"Except for the H5 confirmation, the N subtype has not yet been determined.
"The National Task Force for Outbreaks sitting today [17 Jan 2017] in Kampala and chaired by the acting director general of health services has activated the Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC). It has been agreed to maintain [a designation of the virus] as HPAI at this moment, [although] the N classification has not been determined.
"So far, no human transmission has been reported up to today [17
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (18): China (SA) swan, HPAI H5N8
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- China
Since mid-December [2016], dead swans have been observed in Ruicheng County [located in the Yuncheng prefecture of Shanxi province in China. See map at ].
The accumulated number of recorded dead swans became, as of 21 Dec 2016, 20. On 30 Dec 2016, the National Avian Influenza Reference Laboratory identified HPAI H5N8 virus in a dead swan, of which samples were received from Shanxi.
At present, the veterinary department of Shanxi Province has been following the wild bird situation in
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Since mid-December [2016], dead swans have been observed in Ruicheng County [located in the Yuncheng prefecture of Shanxi province in China. See map at ].
The accumulated number of recorded dead swans became, as of 21 Dec 2016, 20. On 30 Dec 2016, the National Avian Influenza Reference Laboratory identified HPAI H5N8 virus in a dead swan, of which samples were received from Shanxi.
At present, the veterinary department of Shanxi Province has been following the wild bird situation in
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Tuesday 17 January 2017
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (17): Uganda, poultry, wild birds, HPAI H5, 1st report, OIE, RFI
Avian Influenza -- Uganda
Information received [and submitted] on 16 Jan 2017 from Dr Nicholas Kauta, director Animal Resources, Department of Livestock Health and Entomology, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Entebbe, Uganda
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 2 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: first occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: highly pathogenic influenza A virus
Serotype:
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Information received [and submitted] on 16 Jan 2017 from Dr Nicholas Kauta, director Animal Resources, Department of Livestock Health and Entomology, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Entebbe, Uganda
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 2 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: first occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: highly pathogenic influenza A virus
Serotype:
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PRO/EDR> Zika virus (01): Americas, Asia, Africa, research
Zika virus -- Worldwide/Unknown
Since epidemiological week (EW) 44 of 2016 [29 Oct-4 Nov 2016], no additional countries or territories of the Americas have confirmed autochthonous, vectorborne transmission of Zika virus disease. To date, 48 countries and territories in the Americas (1) have confirmed autochthonous, vectorborne transmission of Zika virus disease since 2015 (figure 1). In addition, 5 countries in the Americas have reported sexually transmitted Zika cases (2).
Figure 1. [available at the source URL above]
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Since epidemiological week (EW) 44 of 2016 [29 Oct-4 Nov 2016], no additional countries or territories of the Americas have confirmed autochthonous, vectorborne transmission of Zika virus disease. To date, 48 countries and territories in the Americas (1) have confirmed autochthonous, vectorborne transmission of Zika virus disease since 2015 (figure 1). In addition, 5 countries in the Americas have reported sexually transmitted Zika cases (2).
Figure 1. [available at the source URL above]
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (16): Europe, HPAI H5, H5N8, wildfowl
Avian Influenza -- Slovakia
After 3 cases of bird flu have been reported in Slovakia recently, 2 more are confirmed. These have been located near Komárno [Nitra region], close to the 3rd source of avian influenza of H5 sub-type in wild birds, the SITA newswire wrote. After a chicken breeding farm in Dúbravka [Bratislava] and cases in Bratislava and the Košice zoo, this is the 3rd source, the Agriculture Ministry informed the SITA newswire.
On [9 Jan 2017], 2 dead swans were reported to the Regional Veterinary and
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After 3 cases of bird flu have been reported in Slovakia recently, 2 more are confirmed. These have been located near Komárno [Nitra region], close to the 3rd source of avian influenza of H5 sub-type in wild birds, the SITA newswire wrote. After a chicken breeding farm in Dúbravka [Bratislava] and cases in Bratislava and the Košice zoo, this is the 3rd source, the Agriculture Ministry informed the SITA newswire.
On [9 Jan 2017], 2 dead swans were reported to the Regional Veterinary and
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PRO/PL> Fungal root rots, sugar beet - UK: (East Anglia)
Other Plant Disease -- United Kingdom
Root rots identified in recently lifted sugar beet, primarily on sandy East Anglian soils, have caused 'significant delivery issues', according to the British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO). BBRO has received an increase in samples affected by root rots, mostly caused by fusarium and rhizoctonia.
Unusually high temperatures during late summer [2016] are suspected to have fuelled disease development, according to BBRO's Mark Stevens. "The disease would have been in the soil and because
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Root rots identified in recently lifted sugar beet, primarily on sandy East Anglian soils, have caused 'significant delivery issues', according to the British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO). BBRO has received an increase in samples affected by root rots, mostly caused by fusarium and rhizoctonia.
Unusually high temperatures during late summer [2016] are suspected to have fuelled disease development, according to BBRO's Mark Stevens. "The disease would have been in the soil and because
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (15): Russia (KD) swan, HPAI H5, OIE
Avian Influenza -- Russia
Information received on 16 Jan 2017 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: 1 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 4 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2016
Causal agent: highly pathogenic influenza A virus
Serotype: H5
Nature of diagnosis:
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Information received on 16 Jan 2017 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: 1 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 4 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2016
Causal agent: highly pathogenic influenza A virus
Serotype: H5
Nature of diagnosis:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus update - Asia (03): Taiwan
Hantavirus -- China
On 11 Jan 2017, the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (Taiwan CDC) announced one new case of hantavirus hemorrhagic fever.
As the Chinese New Year holiday is fast approaching, the public is reminded to check inside and outside the house for gaps or holes that allow rodents to enter the home and remove food sources as well as items that provide shelter for rodents. Restaurants, hotels, eateries, markets, food factories and households are urged to maintain good environmental hygiene and
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On 11 Jan 2017, the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (Taiwan CDC) announced one new case of hantavirus hemorrhagic fever.
As the Chinese New Year holiday is fast approaching, the public is reminded to check inside and outside the house for gaps or holes that allow rodents to enter the home and remove food sources as well as items that provide shelter for rodents. Restaurants, hotels, eateries, markets, food factories and households are urged to maintain good environmental hygiene and
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PRO/AH> African swine fever - Europe (02): Latvia (KM) domestic
African Swine Fever -- Latvia
The Food and Veterinary Service has established an outbreak of African swine fever [ASF] in a farm in Krimulda County (central Latvia), which is the 1st case of ASF established in a domestic pig farm this year [2017].
The outbreak was established at the Rukus farmstead, which currently has 5023 pigs. As the Food and Veterinary Service [FVS] informed BNS, the pigs at the farm are currently being liquidated [euthanised], and an investigation is under way to find out how the infection
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The Food and Veterinary Service has established an outbreak of African swine fever [ASF] in a farm in Krimulda County (central Latvia), which is the 1st case of ASF established in a domestic pig farm this year [2017].
The outbreak was established at the Rukus farmstead, which currently has 5023 pigs. As the Food and Veterinary Service [FVS] informed BNS, the pigs at the farm are currently being liquidated [euthanised], and an investigation is under way to find out how the infection
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Monday 16 January 2017
PRO> Hepatitis E - France (02): comment
Hepatitis E -- France
The case report of a severe infection with hepatitis E traced to a platelet transfusion is the kind of unusually severe infection which is the consequence of a hitherto unsuspected genetic immune defect. The high viral titers are consistent [with] such an event in this patient. With appropriate specimens and current methodologies, it is frequently possible to demonstrate such a mutation from the analysis of a single patient (1).
1. Casanova JL, Conley ME, Seligman SJ, Abel L, Notarangelo
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The case report of a severe infection with hepatitis E traced to a platelet transfusion is the kind of unusually severe infection which is the consequence of a hitherto unsuspected genetic immune defect. The high viral titers are consistent [with] such an event in this patient. With appropriate specimens and current methodologies, it is frequently possible to demonstrate such a mutation from the analysis of a single patient (1).
1. Casanova JL, Conley ME, Seligman SJ, Abel L, Notarangelo
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PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - Canada: O121
E. coli -- Canada
There have been 12 cases of _E. coli_ O121 with a matching genetic fingerprint reported in 3 provinces: British Columbia (4), Saskatchewan (4), and Newfoundland and Labrador (4). The illness onset dates range from November to December 2016. A total of 4 individuals have been hospitalized. These individuals have recovered or are recovering. The investigation into the source of the outbreak is ongoing.
Two of the commonest ways to come into contact with _E. coli_ such as this one are by
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There have been 12 cases of _E. coli_ O121 with a matching genetic fingerprint reported in 3 provinces: British Columbia (4), Saskatchewan (4), and Newfoundland and Labrador (4). The illness onset dates range from November to December 2016. A total of 4 individuals have been hospitalized. These individuals have recovered or are recovering. The investigation into the source of the outbreak is ongoing.
Two of the commonest ways to come into contact with _E. coli_ such as this one are by
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PRO/EDR> Chikungunya (04): Pakistan (SD) spread
Chikungunya -- Pakistan
Chikungunya viral fever cases have also been reported from Lyari Town of Karachi for the last few weeks. The National Institute of Health (NIH) Islamabad has confirmed the presence of Chikungunya virus in Lyari as 7 people tested positive out of 9 samples sent to the NIH.
Talking to PPI [Pakistan Press International], director [of] health services Dr Abdul Wahid Panhwar confirmed the presence of chikungunya viral fever in Lyari Town. He said that blood samples of 9 people had been sent to
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Chikungunya viral fever cases have also been reported from Lyari Town of Karachi for the last few weeks. The National Institute of Health (NIH) Islamabad has confirmed the presence of Chikungunya virus in Lyari as 7 people tested positive out of 9 samples sent to the NIH.
Talking to PPI [Pakistan Press International], director [of] health services Dr Abdul Wahid Panhwar confirmed the presence of chikungunya viral fever in Lyari Town. He said that blood samples of 9 people had been sent to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (05): Americas (Brazil) vampire bat, human exp
Rabies -- Brazil
A South American species of hairy-legged vampire bat that was thought to feed only on birds has been caught feeding on human blood for the 1st time, prompting concerns about disease transmission in the country if the bats become rabid. Scientists studying bat poo found in 3 out of 15 samples from the bats, living in the Caatinga dry forests of north east Brazil, there were traces of DNA from human blood, according to a study published in the journal Acta Chiropterologica.
The bat species
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A South American species of hairy-legged vampire bat that was thought to feed only on birds has been caught feeding on human blood for the 1st time, prompting concerns about disease transmission in the country if the bats become rabid. Scientists studying bat poo found in 3 out of 15 samples from the bats, living in the Caatinga dry forests of north east Brazil, there were traces of DNA from human blood, according to a study published in the journal Acta Chiropterologica.
The bat species
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (02): WHO global update, national reports
Influenza -- Turkey
Summary
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Influenza activity in the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere continued to increase, with many countries especially in Europe and East Asia passing their seasonal threshold early in comparison with previous years. Worldwide, influenza A(H3N2) virus was predominant. The majority of influenza viruses characterized so far is similar antigenically to the reference viruses representing vaccine components for 2016-2017 influenza season. The majority of recently circulating
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Summary
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Influenza activity in the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere continued to increase, with many countries especially in Europe and East Asia passing their seasonal threshold early in comparison with previous years. Worldwide, influenza A(H3N2) virus was predominant. The majority of influenza viruses characterized so far is similar antigenically to the reference viruses representing vaccine components for 2016-2017 influenza season. The majority of recently circulating
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PRO/AH> Lumpy skin disease, bovine - Europe: prevention, FAO
Lumpy Skin Disease -- Worldwide/Unknown
Since entering Turkey in 2013, followed by Russia and Greece more recently, a dangerous cattle virus has spread throughout the Balkans and now threatens to move further into Europe. To stop its progress and increase preparedness, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations [FAO] is concentrating its efforts and technical capacities on 2 regional projects aimed at prevention and control of the virus.
In most cases the lumpy skin disease virus is transmitted by insects. Lumpy
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Since entering Turkey in 2013, followed by Russia and Greece more recently, a dangerous cattle virus has spread throughout the Balkans and now threatens to move further into Europe. To stop its progress and increase preparedness, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations [FAO] is concentrating its efforts and technical capacities on 2 regional projects aimed at prevention and control of the virus.
In most cases the lumpy skin disease virus is transmitted by insects. Lumpy
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Canada investigating source of E. coli outbreak
Canadian officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli O121 which has sickened 12 people.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (06): China (HE,HU) H7N9
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- China
A 36 year old man died after contracting H7N9 bird flu, said health authorities in central China's Henan province, on Saturday [14 Jan 2017].
The man, identified as [Z], died on [Wed 11 Jan 2017], the Henan provincial health and family planning commission said in a statement. He is from Yongcheng city, but had worked in Zhejiang province as a roast-duck vendor. On [Sun 25 Dec. 2016], he had fever and coughing. He returned to Yongcheng on [Mon 2 Jan 2017] and went to see a doctor in Xuzhou
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A 36 year old man died after contracting H7N9 bird flu, said health authorities in central China's Henan province, on Saturday [14 Jan 2017].
The man, identified as [Z], died on [Wed 11 Jan 2017], the Henan provincial health and family planning commission said in a statement. He is from Yongcheng city, but had worked in Zhejiang province as a roast-duck vendor. On [Sun 25 Dec. 2016], he had fever and coughing. He returned to Yongcheng on [Mon 2 Jan 2017] and went to see a doctor in Xuzhou
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Sunday 15 January 2017
PRO/PL> Clubroot, oilseed rape - Canada: (ON)
Other Plant Disease -- Canada
Ontario has its 1st case of clubroot disease in canola, and further testing has confirmed it in canola across the province. Meghan Moran, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) [said]: "Treat it with respect, and really focus on reducing spread to other fields."
Clubroot has been found in Ontario in cole crops, but this is the 1st time it has been diagnosed in canola. The oilseed is grown in northern Ontario; vegetable crops are not grown on a large scale in the
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Ontario has its 1st case of clubroot disease in canola, and further testing has confirmed it in canola across the province. Meghan Moran, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) [said]: "Treat it with respect, and really focus on reducing spread to other fields."
Clubroot has been found in Ontario in cole crops, but this is the 1st time it has been diagnosed in canola. The oilseed is grown in northern Ontario; vegetable crops are not grown on a large scale in the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (03): news, research
Ebola -- Worldwide/Unknown
11 Jan 2017. 1st baby born with congenital Ebola survives infection
A new study published today [11 Jan 2017] in The Journal of Infectious Diseases details how doctors working for Doctors Without Borders saved the life of a baby born with congenital Ebola virus. The baby was born in Guinea and had no symptoms of Ebola virus 20 days after her birth.
The baby was diagnosed immediately after birth, and doctors treated her with a novel combination of 3 treatments: monoclonal antibodies
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11 Jan 2017. 1st baby born with congenital Ebola survives infection
A new study published today [11 Jan 2017] in The Journal of Infectious Diseases details how doctors working for Doctors Without Borders saved the life of a baby born with congenital Ebola virus. The baby was born in Guinea and had no symptoms of Ebola virus 20 days after her birth.
The baby was diagnosed immediately after birth, and doctors treated her with a novel combination of 3 treatments: monoclonal antibodies
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine infectious anemia - USA: (IL)
Equine Infectious Anemia -- United States
The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported on 13 Jan 2017 that equine infectious anemia (EIA) was confirmed in Illinois in late 2016.
"The Illinois State Veterinarian's Office received positive EIA test results from a horse stabled in Northeast Illinois in mid-November 2016," the EDCC said. "Prior to the results being returned, the horse was removed from the premises and has been lost to follow-up. USDA Investigative and Enforcement Services is involved in the case.
"The
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The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported on 13 Jan 2017 that equine infectious anemia (EIA) was confirmed in Illinois in late 2016.
"The Illinois State Veterinarian's Office received positive EIA test results from a horse stabled in Northeast Illinois in mid-November 2016," the EDCC said. "Prior to the results being returned, the horse was removed from the premises and has been lost to follow-up. USDA Investigative and Enforcement Services is involved in the case.
"The
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PRO/PL> Late blight, potato - Bangladesh: (RS)
Other Plant Disease -- Bangladesh
Potato farmers of [Bogra] district [Rajshahi division] are worried due to attack of massive late blight disease. The present weather condition is seriously harmful for the potato fields.
According to the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE), the farmers are cultivating potato in over 67 115 hectares of land this [2016/17] season. [They] said, "We have been advising farmers to use proper medicine to get rid of the disease."
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[Potato late
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Potato farmers of [Bogra] district [Rajshahi division] are worried due to attack of massive late blight disease. The present weather condition is seriously harmful for the potato fields.
According to the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE), the farmers are cultivating potato in over 67 115 hectares of land this [2016/17] season. [They] said, "We have been advising farmers to use proper medicine to get rid of the disease."
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[Potato late
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hepatitis E - France: platelet transfusion-related
Hepatitis E -- France
In developed countries, hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection usually results from consumption of contaminated meat or water and causes acute liver disease. Hepatitis E illness is usually self-limiting, and severe, prolonged infections are unusual except in immunocompromised patients. We describe HEV infection in a previously healthy man in France who received massive transfusions of blood, plasma, and platelets after a traumatic skiing accident.
At hospital admission, the patient was in
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In developed countries, hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection usually results from consumption of contaminated meat or water and causes acute liver disease. Hepatitis E illness is usually self-limiting, and severe, prolonged infections are unusual except in immunocompromised patients. We describe HEV infection in a previously healthy man in France who received massive transfusions of blood, plasma, and platelets after a traumatic skiing accident.
At hospital admission, the patient was in
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PRO/EDR> E. coli gastroenteritis - USA: (MS) restaurant, EPEC, EAEC
Gastroenteritis -- United States
A Gulfport, MS restaurant remains closed as state officials investigate an outbreak of _E. coli_ infections among people who ate there during the last 2 weeks of 2016. Captain Al's Steak and Seafood Restaurant was closed by public health officials on 4 Jan 2017 after more than 50 people reported becoming ill, according to a health advisory from the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) [see below].
"Molecular testing at the Mississippi Public Health Laboratory has indicated that the
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A Gulfport, MS restaurant remains closed as state officials investigate an outbreak of _E. coli_ infections among people who ate there during the last 2 weeks of 2016. Captain Al's Steak and Seafood Restaurant was closed by public health officials on 4 Jan 2017 after more than 50 people reported becoming ill, according to a health advisory from the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) [see below].
"Molecular testing at the Mississippi Public Health Laboratory has indicated that the
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PRO> Bacillus cereus foodborne illness - Taiwan: (TP)
Foodborne Illness -- China
Four mass food poisoning cases reported at Taipei schools and universities last week were confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as likely to be _Bacillus cereus_ contamination. Nearly 500 students from Affiliated Experimental Elementary School of National Chengchi University, Taipei Municipal Minghu Junior High School, Tianmu Elementary School, and Long Men Junior High School reportedly had diarrhea on Fri 13 Jan 2017.
The Department of Health said lunches provided to the 4
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Four mass food poisoning cases reported at Taipei schools and universities last week were confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as likely to be _Bacillus cereus_ contamination. Nearly 500 students from Affiliated Experimental Elementary School of National Chengchi University, Taipei Municipal Minghu Junior High School, Tianmu Elementary School, and Long Men Junior High School reportedly had diarrhea on Fri 13 Jan 2017.
The Department of Health said lunches provided to the 4
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus update- Americas (03): Chile (LG), susp
Hantavirus -- Chile
The Los Lagos region has registered 2 possible cases of hantavirus [infections] recently, 1 in Muermos and the other in Futaleufú.
The 1st [case] concerns a 34-year-old agricultural female worker who was in the intensive care unit of the Puerto Montt hospital on mechanically assisted respiration. Due to her serious condition, she was transported yesterday [Wed 11 Jan 2017] by helicopter to Concepción.
The 2nd suspected case is a 3-year-old boy who was taken to the emergency health
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The Los Lagos region has registered 2 possible cases of hantavirus [infections] recently, 1 in Muermos and the other in Futaleufú.
The 1st [case] concerns a 34-year-old agricultural female worker who was in the intensive care unit of the Puerto Montt hospital on mechanically assisted respiration. Due to her serious condition, she was transported yesterday [Wed 11 Jan 2017] by helicopter to Concepción.
The 2nd suspected case is a 3-year-old boy who was taken to the emergency health
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Saturday 14 January 2017
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (05): Saudi Arabia (NJ, SH, RI), RFI
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
As of 13:00 [1:00 PM] today [14 Jan 2017], there have been a total of:
1537 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
640 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.6 percent],
886 recoveries, and
11 currently active cases [including 1 asymptomatic household contact].
Since the last ProMED-mail update [10 Jan 2016], there have been a total of:
4 newly confirmed cases,
1 newly reported fatality, and
1 newly reported recovery.
Information on newly reported cases (4
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As of 13:00 [1:00 PM] today [14 Jan 2017], there have been a total of:
1537 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
640 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.6 percent],
886 recoveries, and
11 currently active cases [including 1 asymptomatic household contact].
Since the last ProMED-mail update [10 Jan 2016], there have been a total of:
4 newly confirmed cases,
1 newly reported fatality, and
1 newly reported recovery.
Information on newly reported cases (4
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Americas (04): Brazil (MG)
Yellow Fever -- Brazil
The governor of the Minas Gerais State in southeastern Brazil declared a public health emergency on Friday [13 Jan 2017] over an outbreak of yellow fever that appears to have killed at least 10 people so far and led to reports of more than 100 suspected cases of the disease.
The state authorities said Friday they were investigating 133 suspected cases of yellow fever, of which 20 were considered probable, pending further testing. They said they were also looking into reports of 38 deaths,
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The governor of the Minas Gerais State in southeastern Brazil declared a public health emergency on Friday [13 Jan 2017] over an outbreak of yellow fever that appears to have killed at least 10 people so far and led to reports of more than 100 suspected cases of the disease.
The state authorities said Friday they were investigating 133 suspected cases of yellow fever, of which 20 were considered probable, pending further testing. They said they were also looking into reports of 38 deaths,
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - Germany: (Berlin) MSM
Hepatitis A -- Germany
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine papillomatosis - Kenya: (BA)
Other Animal Disease -- Kenya
Farmers in Mogotio [Baringo County] have appealed for government intervention following a strange skin disease that hit their cattle.
The disease is causing lesions on the animals' skin and also affecting the eyes, mouth and respiratory tract.
Emanuel Chakinin, a veterinary officer from Elsama Ravine, described the condition as lumpy skin disease [but see comment].
The vet, who has been operating on animals affected by the disease, urged farmers to report the cases early to save
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Farmers in Mogotio [Baringo County] have appealed for government intervention following a strange skin disease that hit their cattle.
The disease is causing lesions on the animals' skin and also affecting the eyes, mouth and respiratory tract.
Emanuel Chakinin, a veterinary officer from Elsama Ravine, described the condition as lumpy skin disease [but see comment].
The vet, who has been operating on animals affected by the disease, urged farmers to report the cases early to save
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PRO/EDR> Erythema infectiosum - UK: (England)
Parvovirus -- United Kingdom
Youngsters at primary school in North Somerset [England] are being kept away from class following an outbreak of the virus 'slapped cheek'. The infection, which is also known as fifth disease or erythema infectiosum, normally occurs in children between 4 and 12 years old and causes a red rash, usually on both cheeks, which makes them look like they have been slapped.
A number of children at Yeo Moor Primary School in Clevedon have been kept away from lessons following outbreaks over the
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Youngsters at primary school in North Somerset [England] are being kept away from class following an outbreak of the virus 'slapped cheek'. The infection, which is also known as fifth disease or erythema infectiosum, normally occurs in children between 4 and 12 years old and causes a red rash, usually on both cheeks, which makes them look like they have been slapped.
A number of children at Yeo Moor Primary School in Clevedon have been kept away from lessons following outbreaks over the
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PRO/AH/EDR> African horse sickness - South Africa: (NC) susp., RFI
African Horse Sickness -- South Africa
A quarantine notice on horses has been issued by the Northern Cape Department of Agriculture after a suspected case of African Horse Sickness [AHS] was reported at Kuruman [Kalahary region].
The quarantine restricts movement of horses and donkeys within a 30 kilometer radius around the town.
Department spokesperson Thebe says unvaccinated animals could cause an outbreak of the disease. Thebe says: "We need to advise them that they need to keep their horses indoors until the sun comes out
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A quarantine notice on horses has been issued by the Northern Cape Department of Agriculture after a suspected case of African Horse Sickness [AHS] was reported at Kuruman [Kalahary region].
The quarantine restricts movement of horses and donkeys within a 30 kilometer radius around the town.
Department spokesperson Thebe says unvaccinated animals could cause an outbreak of the disease. Thebe says: "We need to advise them that they need to keep their horses indoors until the sun comes out
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PRO/AH/EDR> Diphyllobothrium nihonkaiense, salmon - USA: (AK)
Diphyllobothriasis -- United States
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The Japanese broad tapeworm, aka Diphyllobothrium nihonkaiense, is usually only found in fish from Asia's Pacific coasts, CNN reports, but per a study in the CDC's [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] Emerging Infectious Diseases journal, wild salmon netted in Alaska were also plagued by the parasite.
Researchers now say that could mean salmon caught anywhere off North America's Pacific coasts could be affected, though the health effects aren't generally serious. The
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The Japanese broad tapeworm, aka Diphyllobothrium nihonkaiense, is usually only found in fish from Asia's Pacific coasts, CNN reports, but per a study in the CDC's [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] Emerging Infectious Diseases journal, wild salmon netted in Alaska were also plagued by the parasite.
Researchers now say that could mean salmon caught anywhere off North America's Pacific coasts could be affected, though the health effects aren't generally serious. The
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis, mucocutaneous - Honduras
Leishmaniasis -- Honduras
Douglass Preston and his crew of explorers and archaeologists planned for 3 years to visit an ancient lost city. They set out to adventure to the ruins of Ciudad Blanca, also known as the "City of the Monkey God" nestled deeply in the jungle of Mosquitia in Honduras and Nicaragua.
The ruins have been dated between 1000 and 1500 AD and were thought to be filled with exciting ancient artefacts. The city's possible existence has tempted adventure seekers since the 1500s to go search for the
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Douglass Preston and his crew of explorers and archaeologists planned for 3 years to visit an ancient lost city. They set out to adventure to the ruins of Ciudad Blanca, also known as the "City of the Monkey God" nestled deeply in the jungle of Mosquitia in Honduras and Nicaragua.
The ruins have been dated between 1000 and 1500 AD and were thought to be filled with exciting ancient artefacts. The city's possible existence has tempted adventure seekers since the 1500s to go search for the
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PRO/AH> Hantavirus - Asia (02): overview commentary
Hantavirus -- Worldwide/Unknown
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Americas (03): Brazil (MG)
Yellow Fever -- Brazil
At least 30 people have died in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais over the past week due to yellow fever, while the total number of suspected cases has risen to 110, health authorities confirmed Thursday [12 Jan 2017].
According to the state's Secretariat of Health, among the 30 dead, 10 have been proven to be caused by the disease, while all the others tested positive for yellow fever.
The outbreak seemed to be getting worse as the number of cases has risen from 48 to 110 over the
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At least 30 people have died in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais over the past week due to yellow fever, while the total number of suspected cases has risen to 110, health authorities confirmed Thursday [12 Jan 2017].
According to the state's Secretariat of Health, among the 30 dead, 10 have been proven to be caused by the disease, while all the others tested positive for yellow fever.
The outbreak seemed to be getting worse as the number of cases has risen from 48 to 110 over the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus update: USA, UK (England)
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
Kentucky animal health authorities have confirmed additional cases of neurologic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) in horses currently or previously residing at the quarantined facility in Oldham County. Additionally, a horse residing on a different Oldham County facility tested positive for non-neuropathogenic EHV-1.
In the initial Oldham County case, all the horses on the property were tested for EHV after 4 horses residing there tested positive for neurologic EHV.
"Results of testing for
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Kentucky animal health authorities have confirmed additional cases of neurologic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) in horses currently or previously residing at the quarantined facility in Oldham County. Additionally, a horse residing on a different Oldham County facility tested positive for non-neuropathogenic EHV-1.
In the initial Oldham County case, all the horses on the property were tested for EHV after 4 horses residing there tested positive for neurologic EHV.
"Results of testing for
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PRO/EDR> Carfentanil overdose - USA (PA): fatality, alert
Poisoning -- United States
A person in the Beaver Falls area who died from a drug overdose in November (2016) tested positive on Thursday [12 Jan 2017] for carfentanil, a powerful opioid that is 100 times stronger than fentanyl and 10 000 times stronger than morphine. It is the 1st confirmed case involving the elephant tranquilizer in the county, said Beaver County Coroner David Gabauer.
When using the tranquilizer on animals, zoo officials work in pairs and are completely covered in protective gear. Because people
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A person in the Beaver Falls area who died from a drug overdose in November (2016) tested positive on Thursday [12 Jan 2017] for carfentanil, a powerful opioid that is 100 times stronger than fentanyl and 10 000 times stronger than morphine. It is the 1st confirmed case involving the elephant tranquilizer in the county, said Beaver County Coroner David Gabauer.
When using the tranquilizer on animals, zoo officials work in pairs and are completely covered in protective gear. Because people
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Friday 13 January 2017
PRO/AH/EDR> Hoof disease, cervid - USA: (KS)
Other Animal Disease -- United States
Wildlife experts are trying to determine whether Kansas' deer population is contracting an unusual type of contagious foot disease at a higher than average rate.
The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism is working with the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study lab at the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine. The question is whether the condition is foot rot and why it appears to be more prevalent, the Topeka Capital-Journal () reported.
Counties
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Wildlife experts are trying to determine whether Kansas' deer population is contracting an unusual type of contagious foot disease at a higher than average rate.
The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism is working with the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study lab at the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine. The question is whether the condition is foot rot and why it appears to be more prevalent, the Topeka Capital-Journal () reported.
Counties
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PRO/AH/EDR> White nose syndrome, bats - North America: evidence of resistance
White nose syndrome -- Worldwide/Unknown
Some bat populations in North America appear to have developed resistance to the deadly fungal disease known as white-nose syndrome. Researchers from the University of New Hampshire [UNH] analyzed infection data and population trends of the little brown bat in the eastern United States and found that persisting populations long exposed to the disease had much lower fungal infection levels at the end of winter than bat populations that were still declining and only recently exposed.
The
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Some bat populations in North America appear to have developed resistance to the deadly fungal disease known as white-nose syndrome. Researchers from the University of New Hampshire [UNH] analyzed infection data and population trends of the little brown bat in the eastern United States and found that persisting populations long exposed to the disease had much lower fungal infection levels at the end of winter than bat populations that were still declining and only recently exposed.
The
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (14): Ukraine, Slovakia, poultry, captive/wild bird HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Ukraine
Information received on [and dated] on 12 Jan 2017 from Dr Olga Shevchenko, head of Directorate for International Cooperation, 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: 3 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 4 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease
Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza [HPAI]
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Information received on [and dated] on 12 Jan 2017 from Dr Olga Shevchenko, head of Directorate for International Cooperation, 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: 3 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 4 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease
Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza [HPAI]
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PRO/EDR> Lymphogranuloma venereum - Australia: (NS) increased, MSM, Sydney, 2016
LGV -- Australia
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)
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A marked and sustained increase in lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) cases was observed in 2016. A total of 52 LGV cases were notified to NSW [New South Wales] Health from 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2016 (Figure 1 -- [figures available at the source URL above]). This was more than 3 times the number of cases reported in the previous year (2015) and is the highest annual number of cases notified to NSW Health since 2010 (Figure 1). NSW Health
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Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)
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A marked and sustained increase in lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) cases was observed in 2016. A total of 52 LGV cases were notified to NSW [New South Wales] Health from 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2016 (Figure 1 -- [figures available at the source URL above]). This was more than 3 times the number of cases reported in the previous year (2015) and is the highest annual number of cases notified to NSW Health since 2010 (Figure 1). NSW Health
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PRO/EDR> Adenovirus - UK: (BI)
Adenovirus -- United Kingdom
The hacking cough which is sweeping Birmingham has been linked to the adenovirus behind pneumonia and meningitis. The virus has led to thousands across the region suffering from a nasty cough -- and it can't be treated with antibiotics.
While it is presently stumping many GPs, some experts have blamed the adenovirus -- which can infect the airways and the intestinal tract -- for the outbreak.
The adenovirus is often linked to pneumonia and meningitis, according to clinical pharmacology
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The hacking cough which is sweeping Birmingham has been linked to the adenovirus behind pneumonia and meningitis. The virus has led to thousands across the region suffering from a nasty cough -- and it can't be treated with antibiotics.
While it is presently stumping many GPs, some experts have blamed the adenovirus -- which can infect the airways and the intestinal tract -- for the outbreak.
The adenovirus is often linked to pneumonia and meningitis, according to clinical pharmacology
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Europe (01): Ukraine (LH) porcine, domestic, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Ukraine
Information received on [and dated] 11 Jan 2017 from Dr Olga Shevchenko, Head of Directorate for International Cooperation, 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: 5 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 7 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 8 Apr 2014
Manifestation of
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Information received on [and dated] 11 Jan 2017 from Dr Olga Shevchenko, Head of Directorate for International Cooperation, 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: 5 Jan 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 7 Jan 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 8 Apr 2014
Manifestation of
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