Avian Influenza H5N6 -- Vietnam
Officials in Vietnam's northern province of Quang Ninh have disposed of more than 2500 ducklings which were seized in a smuggled cargo from China, Vietnam News Agency said.
The ducklings, estimated to cost more than VND17 million (USD 750), were seized from a Vietnamese truck [Wed 29 Mar 2017] and the driver said they were taken in from China but failed to produce any legal transaction documents, the report cited market inspectors in Quang Ninh as saying.
The driver, who also owns the
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Friday 31 March 2017
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (18): Africa, animal reservoir, camels, 2015, research
MERS -- Ethiopia
Miguel E, Chevalier V, Ayelet G, et al.
Summary
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Understanding Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) transmission in dromedary camels is important, as they constitute a source of zoonotic infection to humans. To identify risk factors for MERS-CoV infection in camels bred in diverse conditions in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia and Morocco, blood samples and nasal swabs were sampled in February-March 2015. A relatively high MERS-CoV RNA rate was detected in Ethiopia (up to
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Miguel E, Chevalier V, Ayelet G, et al.
Summary
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Understanding Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) transmission in dromedary camels is important, as they constitute a source of zoonotic infection to humans. To identify risk factors for MERS-CoV infection in camels bred in diverse conditions in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia and Morocco, blood samples and nasal swabs were sampled in February-March 2015. A relatively high MERS-CoV RNA rate was detected in Ethiopia (up to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (39): China, H7N9
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- China
Zhoushan county of Hezhou city [Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region] reported a human H7N9 AIV [avian influenza virus infection] case [at] 20:25 on [25 Mar 2017]. The 69-year-old male patient, resident of Fengxiang town of Zhongshan county [Guangdong province], ate dead chicken raised by himself 10 days ago. Onset of fever (40.3 deg C/104.5 deg F), shivering, muscle pain on [21 Mar 2017]. Now in Hezhou People's Hospital for treatment and quarantining.
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Zhoushan county of Hezhou city [Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region] reported a human H7N9 AIV [avian influenza virus infection] case [at] 20:25 on [25 Mar 2017]. The 69-year-old male patient, resident of Fengxiang town of Zhongshan county [Guangdong province], ate dead chicken raised by himself 10 days ago. Onset of fever (40.3 deg C/104.5 deg F), shivering, muscle pain on [21 Mar 2017]. Now in Hezhou People's Hospital for treatment and quarantining.
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Dixie Dew shut as part of E. coli outbreak probe
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the registration of a manufacturer of soy nut butter linked to an outbreak of E. coli O157.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Algeria (02): (RE) bovine, st A, new strain, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Algeria
Information received on [and dated] 31 Mar 2017 from Dr Ahmed Chawky Karim Boughalem, [Director of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development], Alger, Algeria
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 24 Mar 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: foot-and-mouth disease virus
Serotype: A
Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratory
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Information received on [and dated] 31 Mar 2017 from Dr Ahmed Chawky Karim Boughalem, [Director of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development], Alger, Algeria
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 24 Mar 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: foot-and-mouth disease virus
Serotype: A
Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratory
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis, visceral - Egypt (02): (BH) prison inmate
Leishmaniasis -- Egypt
Several campaigns and prominent figures in Egypt are calling for the release from prison of a 21-year-old after he was diagnosed with the rare disease visceral leishmaniasis.
The patient's sister told Ahram Online on [Sun 26 Mar 2017] that the family wants a pardon for her brother, who is currently receiving treatment in Abassiya Fever Hospital and is not allowed family visits, so that he can be treated at a private hospital or abroad.
"The patient is suffering from severe
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Several campaigns and prominent figures in Egypt are calling for the release from prison of a 21-year-old after he was diagnosed with the rare disease visceral leishmaniasis.
The patient's sister told Ahram Online on [Sun 26 Mar 2017] that the family wants a pardon for her brother, who is currently receiving treatment in Abassiya Fever Hospital and is not allowed family visits, so that he can be treated at a private hospital or abroad.
"The patient is suffering from severe
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Recalls: Metal, glass and undeclared allergens
Food recalls have been made by USA, England, Ireland, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark.
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Thursday 30 March 2017
PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Algeria: (RE) bovine, susp, RFI
Foot and Mouth -- Algeria
According to knowledgeable sources, the Veterinary Services of the Directorate of Agriculture of the province of Relizane recorded 12 cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in cattle in a farm located in the area of Ouled Soued, Zemmoura district, province of Relizane.
Veterinary services ordered the slaughter of the affected animals, which showed symptoms of this deadly disease. Samples were taken and sent to Pasteur Institute in Algiers for confirmation. The cases were detected after
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According to knowledgeable sources, the Veterinary Services of the Directorate of Agriculture of the province of Relizane recorded 12 cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in cattle in a farm located in the area of Ouled Soued, Zemmoura district, province of Relizane.
Veterinary services ordered the slaughter of the affected animals, which showed symptoms of this deadly disease. Samples were taken and sent to Pasteur Institute in Algiers for confirmation. The cases were detected after
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PRO/AH/EDR> Infectious salmon anemia - Faroe Islands (02): (NO) st HPR-deleted, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Worldwide/Unknown
Information received on 29 Mar 2017 from Dr Birna Morkore, Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Department, The Faroese Food and Veterinary Authority, Torshavn, Faeroe Islands.
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 9 Mar 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 27 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 1 Aug 2014
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical infection
Causal agent: Infectious salmon
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Information received on 29 Mar 2017 from Dr Birna Morkore, Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Department, The Faroese Food and Veterinary Authority, Torshavn, Faeroe Islands.
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 9 Mar 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 27 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 1 Aug 2014
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical infection
Causal agent: Infectious salmon
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PRO/AH/EDR> Kyasanur Forest disease - India (06): (KA) new cases
Kyasanur Forest Disease -- India
Thirthahalli taluk [sub-district, Shimoga district, Karnataka] continues to remain in the grip of Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD), also known as monkey fever, as 4 positive cases among humans have been reported here in the past 5 days. With this, the total number of KFD positive cases reported in the taluk in 2017 has raised to 48. 4 persons have succumbed to the disease here during the same period.
All the fresh positive cases have been reported from Kudumallige Grama Panchayat limits that
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Thirthahalli taluk [sub-district, Shimoga district, Karnataka] continues to remain in the grip of Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD), also known as monkey fever, as 4 positive cases among humans have been reported here in the past 5 days. With this, the total number of KFD positive cases reported in the taluk in 2017 has raised to 48. 4 persons have succumbed to the disease here during the same period.
All the fresh positive cases have been reported from Kudumallige Grama Panchayat limits that
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths, avian - UK (Scotland) 2014: toxin found
Poisoning -- United Kingdom
The posting above refers to a number of wild birds, especially carrion birds that were found dead in early 2014. These 'undiagnosed deaths' have been confirmed to be due to illegal pesticide poisoning (tested by SASA, Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture). - Mod.TG]
In one of the most widely-publicised incidents of recent years, a large number of dead birds of prey were found on farmland on the Black Isle [a peninsula within Ross and Cromarty, in the Scottish Highlands] in March and
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The posting above refers to a number of wild birds, especially carrion birds that were found dead in early 2014. These 'undiagnosed deaths' have been confirmed to be due to illegal pesticide poisoning (tested by SASA, Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture). - Mod.TG]
In one of the most widely-publicised incidents of recent years, a large number of dead birds of prey were found on farmland on the Black Isle [a peninsula within Ross and Cromarty, in the Scottish Highlands] in March and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (16): Asia (Philippines) animal, human
Rabies -- Philippines
A rabies outbreak has been declared in the municipality of Cauayan [Negros Occidental] after 2 people died this month [March 2017] due to the deadly disease.
PD, 63, a resident of Barangay Tuyom, was bitten by his own dog last year [2016] and died on [20 Mar 2017].
Last [Mon 27 Mar 2017] BP, 65, a resident of Barangay Isio [Cauayan, Negros Occidental] also died in the hospital and tested positive for rabies. He was bitten by his own dog on 15 Jan 2017 but did not seek medical
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A rabies outbreak has been declared in the municipality of Cauayan [Negros Occidental] after 2 people died this month [March 2017] due to the deadly disease.
PD, 63, a resident of Barangay Tuyom, was bitten by his own dog last year [2016] and died on [20 Mar 2017].
Last [Mon 27 Mar 2017] BP, 65, a resident of Barangay Isio [Cauayan, Negros Occidental] also died in the hospital and tested positive for rabies. He was bitten by his own dog on 15 Jan 2017 but did not seek medical
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - USA (05): (MI) bovine
Bovine TB -- United States
The [Michigan] State Department of Agriculture says they are going to test more than 5000 Newaygo County steers and cows for Bovine Tuberculosis over the next 6 months. This comes a few weeks after a steer from a Newaygo County farm tested positive for bovine tuberculosis [TB]. [I hope they are testing all bovines that are test eligible, which may include bulls. - Mod.TG]
Scientists believe it came into contact with an infected cow from Northeast Lower Michigan, where the disease has been a
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The [Michigan] State Department of Agriculture says they are going to test more than 5000 Newaygo County steers and cows for Bovine Tuberculosis over the next 6 months. This comes a few weeks after a steer from a Newaygo County farm tested positive for bovine tuberculosis [TB]. [I hope they are testing all bovines that are test eligible, which may include bulls. - Mod.TG]
Scientists believe it came into contact with an infected cow from Northeast Lower Michigan, where the disease has been a
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PRO/EDR> Mumps update (14): Australia (QL), USA
Mumps -- Australia
A mumps virus outbreak in North West Queensland and Gulf country has prompted calls for residents to check their MMR (measles/mumps/rubella) vaccine status.
So far this year [2017], 20 lab-confirmed cases of mumps have been recorded in the region, most of whom are indigenous.
Mount Isa Public Health Unit Director Dr Steven Donohue said some of the cases are linked to a similar outbreak in the Northern Territory, where about 130 people have acquired the infection since July
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A mumps virus outbreak in North West Queensland and Gulf country has prompted calls for residents to check their MMR (measles/mumps/rubella) vaccine status.
So far this year [2017], 20 lab-confirmed cases of mumps have been recorded in the region, most of whom are indigenous.
Mount Isa Public Health Unit Director Dr Steven Donohue said some of the cases are linked to a similar outbreak in the Northern Territory, where about 130 people have acquired the infection since July
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lead poisoning - USA: (CA) children
Poisoning -- United States
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PRO/EDR> Syphilis - USA: (NC) increased incidence, ocular, HIV-coinfection
Syphilis -- United States
The number of patients with ocular syphilis (OS) is increasing, and OS may be more common in syphilis patients who have concurrent HIV than in those who don't, recent research from North Carolina suggests.
"Reports of primary, secondary, and early latent syphilis have increased in North Carolina in recent years. Between 2014 and 2015, early syphilis increased from 1137 cases to almost 1900 cases, representing a 64 percent increase in reported cases. We found ocular syphilis in all stages of
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The number of patients with ocular syphilis (OS) is increasing, and OS may be more common in syphilis patients who have concurrent HIV than in those who don't, recent research from North Carolina suggests.
"Reports of primary, secondary, and early latent syphilis have increased in North Carolina in recent years. Between 2014 and 2015, early syphilis increased from 1137 cases to almost 1900 cases, representing a 64 percent increase in reported cases. We found ocular syphilis in all stages of
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PRO/PL> Mosaic disease, cassava - Malawi
Other Plant Disease -- Malawi
Authorities have attributed low cassava production in most districts of [Malawi] to rapid spread of cassava mosaic disease.
The international organization CAVA (Cassava Adding Value in Africa) said the situation is worsening due to climate change. [They say] it is high time farmers adopt planting disease resistant varieties [and they] intensify promotion of 4 disease resistant cassava varieties.
[Byline: Hastings Jimani]
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[Cassava mosaic disease
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Authorities have attributed low cassava production in most districts of [Malawi] to rapid spread of cassava mosaic disease.
The international organization CAVA (Cassava Adding Value in Africa) said the situation is worsening due to climate change. [They say] it is high time farmers adopt planting disease resistant varieties [and they] intensify promotion of 4 disease resistant cassava varieties.
[Byline: Hastings Jimani]
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[Cassava mosaic disease
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Wednesday 29 March 2017
PRO/AH/EDR> Infectious salmon anemia - Faroe Islands: (HV)
Other Animal Disease -- Worldwide/Unknown
Bakkafrost today disclosed that its suspicions of pathogenic ISA [infectious salmon anemia] virus at one of its farms has now been confirmed.
The big Faroe Islands fish farmer said the problem was centred at the farming site A-73 Hvannasund Norour, which has been under increased surveillance since July last year [2016], when routine tests resulted in suspicion of fish being infected by ISA virus.
After the original alert, extensive tests were carried out with the purpose of confirming
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Bakkafrost today disclosed that its suspicions of pathogenic ISA [infectious salmon anemia] virus at one of its farms has now been confirmed.
The big Faroe Islands fish farmer said the problem was centred at the farming site A-73 Hvannasund Norour, which has been under increased surveillance since July last year [2016], when routine tests resulted in suspicion of fish being infected by ISA virus.
After the original alert, extensive tests were carried out with the purpose of confirming
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (15)
Measles -- Romania
Over 500 measles cases were reported for January 2017 in the WHO European Region. Measles continues to spread within and among European countries, with the potential to cause large outbreaks wherever immunization coverage has dropped below the necessary threshold of 95 percent.
"With steady progress towards elimination over the past 2 years, it is of particular concern that measles cases are climbing in Europe," says Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab, WHO Regional Director for Europe. "Today's travel
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Over 500 measles cases were reported for January 2017 in the WHO European Region. Measles continues to spread within and among European countries, with the potential to cause large outbreaks wherever immunization coverage has dropped below the necessary threshold of 95 percent.
"With steady progress towards elimination over the past 2 years, it is of particular concern that measles cases are climbing in Europe," says Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab, WHO Regional Director for Europe. "Today's travel
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Smucker Foods linked to E. coli O121 outbreak
E. coli O121 has sickened 25 people in Canada in an outbreak linked to flour.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease - Australia: (AC) wild, RHDV1 K5, new strain, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Australia
Information received on 28 Mar 2017 from Dr Mark Schipp, chief veterinary officer, Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, Australian Government, Canberra, Australia
Summary:
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 14 Mar 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Mar 2017
Report date: 27 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 1, strain K5 [RHDV1
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Information received on 28 Mar 2017 from Dr Mark Schipp, chief veterinary officer, Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, Australian Government, Canberra, Australia
Summary:
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 14 Mar 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Mar 2017
Report date: 27 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 1, strain K5 [RHDV1
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PRO/AH/EDR> Glanders, equine - India (02): (RJ)
Glanders -- India
The State government will euthanise 3 horses after they were found to be infected with the deadly disease glanders. The Animal husbandry department based on the sample reports on [Mon 27 Mar 2017] issued the orders.
A total of 240 serum samples of horses and animals from the family of equines were collected from across the state and sent to National Research Centre on Equines in Hisar. Out [of] them, 5 were found to be positive. By the time the government received the report, 2 horses were
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The State government will euthanise 3 horses after they were found to be infected with the deadly disease glanders. The Animal husbandry department based on the sample reports on [Mon 27 Mar 2017] issued the orders.
A total of 240 serum samples of horses and animals from the family of equines were collected from across the state and sent to National Research Centre on Equines in Hisar. Out [of] them, 5 were found to be positive. By the time the government received the report, 2 horses were
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PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - Canada (04): O121, flour
E. coli -- Canada
The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with federal and provincial public health partners to investigate an outbreak of _Escherichia coli_, called _E.coli_ O121 that has now been linked to Robin Hood All Purpose Flour, Original. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning advising Canadians of the recalled product that has been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
Canadians are advised not to use or eat any Robin
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The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with federal and provincial public health partners to investigate an outbreak of _Escherichia coli_, called _E.coli_ O121 that has now been linked to Robin Hood All Purpose Flour, Original. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food recall warning advising Canadians of the recalled product that has been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
Canadians are advised not to use or eat any Robin
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PRO/EDR> Meningitis, meningococcal - Cameroon: (Yaounde) fatal, sg W
Meningitis - Neisseria -- Cameroon
A meningitis outbreak that began earlier this month [March 2017] at the Yaounde Central Prison in Kondengui has grown to about [24] cases in a matter of about 4 weeks.
As of 24 Mar 2017, a total of 23 suspected/confirmed cases including 9 deaths (case fatality rate of 39 percent) have been reported. While majority of the affected people were prisoners, 5 suspected cases came from the surrounding community in the affected district.
Outbreak investigation conducted by the Ministry of
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A meningitis outbreak that began earlier this month [March 2017] at the Yaounde Central Prison in Kondengui has grown to about [24] cases in a matter of about 4 weeks.
As of 24 Mar 2017, a total of 23 suspected/confirmed cases including 9 deaths (case fatality rate of 39 percent) have been reported. While majority of the affected people were prisoners, 5 suspected cases came from the surrounding community in the affected district.
Outbreak investigation conducted by the Ministry of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue - Botswana: (KG) not typed, ovine, OIE
Bluetongue -- Botswana
Information received on [and dated] 28 Mar 2017 from Dr Letlhogile Modisa, Director, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Gaborone, Botswana
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 25 Jan 2017
Date of pre-confirmation of the event: 17 Mar 2017
Report date: 28 Mar 2017
Date submitted to OIE: 28 Mar 2017
Date event resolved: 21 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 4 Aug
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Information received on [and dated] 28 Mar 2017 from Dr Letlhogile Modisa, Director, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Gaborone, Botswana
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 25 Jan 2017
Date of pre-confirmation of the event: 17 Mar 2017
Report date: 28 Mar 2017
Date submitted to OIE: 28 Mar 2017
Date event resolved: 21 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 4 Aug
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Tuesday 28 March 2017
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (86): USA (GA) poultry, LPAI H7
Avian Influenza -- United States
A flock of chickens in a Chattooga County commercial farm has tested positive for a low-pathogenic strain of the avian flu, the state Department of Agriculture said Monday [27 Mar 2017].
It is the 1st confirmation of bird flu in commercial poultry in Georgia.
The entire flock was depopulated as a precaution, although Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black's office said no infected animals entered the food chain, and this strain of the avian flu does not threaten the food supply.
"Poultry
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A flock of chickens in a Chattooga County commercial farm has tested positive for a low-pathogenic strain of the avian flu, the state Department of Agriculture said Monday [27 Mar 2017].
It is the 1st confirmation of bird flu in commercial poultry in Georgia.
The entire flock was depopulated as a precaution, although Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black's office said no infected animals entered the food chain, and this strain of the avian flu does not threaten the food supply.
"Poultry
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PRO/AH/EDR> Toxic algae - UK: (England) warning
Algae -- United Kingdom
Dog owners are being advised not to let their animals jump into the lakes and ponds at Windsor Great Park after a toxic blue-green algae started to appear.
A spokesperson for Windsor Great Park said: "Blue-green algae is a toxic, but naturally occurring algae, which blooms in warm, dry weather. It presents a danger when ingested. Following the recent milder weather, Windsor Great Park has been affected by blue-green algae in Obelisk Pond (Englefield Green), Wick Pond (Egham) and, now also,
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Dog owners are being advised not to let their animals jump into the lakes and ponds at Windsor Great Park after a toxic blue-green algae started to appear.
A spokesperson for Windsor Great Park said: "Blue-green algae is a toxic, but naturally occurring algae, which blooms in warm, dry weather. It presents a danger when ingested. Following the recent milder weather, Windsor Great Park has been affected by blue-green algae in Obelisk Pond (Englefield Green), Wick Pond (Egham) and, now also,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leptospirosis - USA (04): (NJ) canine
Leptospirosis -- United States
Officials from Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners in Paramus are reassuring Bergen County pet owners that a disease that killed 3 and infected 2 dogs isn't as scary as it seems.
"It's just something people don't know about," [the practice manager] said of leptospirosis. "It's not something running rampant in human medicine, but it's common in veterinary medicine, and we see it often."
The 5 dogs were being treated by Blue Pearl for related signs when they were diagnosed, [she] said. They did
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Officials from Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners in Paramus are reassuring Bergen County pet owners that a disease that killed 3 and infected 2 dogs isn't as scary as it seems.
"It's just something people don't know about," [the practice manager] said of leptospirosis. "It's not something running rampant in human medicine, but it's common in veterinary medicine, and we see it often."
The 5 dogs were being treated by Blue Pearl for related signs when they were diagnosed, [she] said. They did
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease - Europe (02): Greece (PW) bovine, 1st 2017 outbreak, OIE
Lumpy Skin Disease -- Greece
Information received on 24 Mar 2017 from Mr Spiros Doudounakis, Director, Directorate General of Veterinary Services / Animal Health Directorare, Ministry of Rural Development and Food, ATHENS, Greece
Summary
Report type: Follow-up report No. 27
Date of start of the event: 18 Aug 2015
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Aug 2015
Report date: 24 Mar 2017
Date submitted to OIE: 24 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: Clinical
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Information received on 24 Mar 2017 from Mr Spiros Doudounakis, Director, Directorate General of Veterinary Services / Animal Health Directorare, Ministry of Rural Development and Food, ATHENS, Greece
Summary
Report type: Follow-up report No. 27
Date of start of the event: 18 Aug 2015
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Aug 2015
Report date: 24 Mar 2017
Date submitted to OIE: 24 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: Clinical
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (13): update
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
In Nigeria, the index case emerged on 16 Dec 2016 in Ogun state. Since then, the outbreak has remained active. During the week ending 19 Mar 2017, 15 suspected cases were reported, with 2 testing positive for Lassa fever. Between 16 Dec 2016 and 19 Mar 2017, a total of 283 suspected cases including 56 deaths (case fatality rate of 19.8 percent) have been reported. Of the suspected cases, 99 were confirmed by the Lagos University Teaching Hospital Lassa laboratory in Nigeria.
The cases have
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In Nigeria, the index case emerged on 16 Dec 2016 in Ogun state. Since then, the outbreak has remained active. During the week ending 19 Mar 2017, 15 suspected cases were reported, with 2 testing positive for Lassa fever. Between 16 Dec 2016 and 19 Mar 2017, a total of 283 suspected cases including 56 deaths (case fatality rate of 19.8 percent) have been reported. Of the suspected cases, 99 were confirmed by the Lagos University Teaching Hospital Lassa laboratory in Nigeria.
The cases have
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PRO/AH/EDR> Botulism, avian - New Zealand: (WK) waterfowl
Botulism -- New Zealand
Dozens of ducks continue to die in Tokoroa's [Waikato Division, North Island] Lake Moananui as visitors plead with the district council to do more to stop it from happening.
Since January [2017] the South Waikato District Council has received 17 notifications about dead and dying ducks at the lake but until late last month [February 2017], after a media report on the situation, no testing had been done to find the cause.
A woman who has been visiting the lake on her mobility scooter 3
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Dozens of ducks continue to die in Tokoroa's [Waikato Division, North Island] Lake Moananui as visitors plead with the district council to do more to stop it from happening.
Since January [2017] the South Waikato District Council has received 17 notifications about dead and dying ducks at the lake but until late last month [February 2017], after a media report on the situation, no testing had been done to find the cause.
A woman who has been visiting the lake on her mobility scooter 3
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (85): Europe, HPAI H5N8, poultry, international trade
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Worldwide/Unknown
Bird flu could lead to a 105 000-tonne fall in the amount of chicken meat exported from the European Union this year [2017], according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
It would be an 8.9 per cent decline in volumes, the biggest fall in 16 years.
Importers such as South Africa and the Philippines have placed restrictions on EU meat following various outbreaks of bird flu across the union.
Outbreaks have been reported across most EU countries. It has hit France, which has the
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Bird flu could lead to a 105 000-tonne fall in the amount of chicken meat exported from the European Union this year [2017], according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
It would be an 8.9 per cent decline in volumes, the biggest fall in 16 years.
Importers such as South Africa and the Philippines have placed restrictions on EU meat following various outbreaks of bird flu across the union.
Outbreaks have been reported across most EU countries. It has hit France, which has the
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - Japan: (HS) hot spring bath
Legionnaires' -- Japan
A man in his 50s has died from pneumonia from _Legionella pneumophila_ bacteria he contracted at a hot spring in Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture, the prefectural government revealed on [25 Mar 2017].
In addition to the man from eastern Hiroshima Prefecture, 39 people in their 30s to their 80s who were at the "Miharashi Onsen" hot spring have complained of pneumonia-like symptoms. Of those, 37 have been hospitalized, with 2 in serious condition. Normal operations at the hot spring have been
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A man in his 50s has died from pneumonia from _Legionella pneumophila_ bacteria he contracted at a hot spring in Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture, the prefectural government revealed on [25 Mar 2017].
In addition to the man from eastern Hiroshima Prefecture, 39 people in their 30s to their 80s who were at the "Miharashi Onsen" hot spring have complained of pneumonia-like symptoms. Of those, 37 have been hospitalized, with 2 in serious condition. Normal operations at the hot spring have been
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths, reptile - USA: (TN) snake, zoo
Undiagnosed -- United States
The herpetology team arrived at Zoo Knoxville expecting business as usual, but what they found was a baffling sight: dozens of reptiles on the brink of death.
The team immediately began evacuating the reptiles, giving them oxygen and checking for heartbeats with ultrasound. But, for 33 of the 52 reptiles housed in the building, it was too late.
Among those lost were 3 critically endangered species: the Louisiana pine snake, Catalina Island rattlesnake, and Aruba Island
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The herpetology team arrived at Zoo Knoxville expecting business as usual, but what they found was a baffling sight: dozens of reptiles on the brink of death.
The team immediately began evacuating the reptiles, giving them oxygen and checking for heartbeats with ultrasound. But, for 33 of the 52 reptiles housed in the building, it was too late.
Among those lost were 3 critically endangered species: the Louisiana pine snake, Catalina Island rattlesnake, and Aruba Island
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths, avian - Japan: (Tokyo) crow
Undiagnosed -- Japan
About 50 crows were found dead in a park in Tokyo on Friday afternoon [24 Mar 2017], police said Saturday.
According to police, a woman walking her dog in Johoku Chuo Park, which is located in both Nerima and Itabashi wards [Tokyo], went to the park administration office to report that she had seen a crow die after eating what looked like a piece of bread. Park officials subsequently found about 50 crows lying dead within 40 meters of each other in the park, Fuji TV reported.
No bread or
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About 50 crows were found dead in a park in Tokyo on Friday afternoon [24 Mar 2017], police said Saturday.
According to police, a woman walking her dog in Johoku Chuo Park, which is located in both Nerima and Itabashi wards [Tokyo], went to the park administration office to report that she had seen a crow die after eating what looked like a piece of bread. Park officials subsequently found about 50 crows lying dead within 40 meters of each other in the park, Fuji TV reported.
No bread or
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus - North America (13): USA (OR) equine
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
A horse with neurologic signs was diagnosed with equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in Marion County, Oregon, according to an Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) alert.
The horse began showing acute neurologic signs on [Sat 18 Mar 2017] and was immediately referred to Oregon State University-College of Veterinary Medicine (OSU-CVM). The diagnosis was made on [20 Mar 2017] by a positive test for both the EHV-1 [equine herpesvirus type 1] wild type and neurotropic genetic
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A horse with neurologic signs was diagnosed with equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in Marion County, Oregon, according to an Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) alert.
The horse began showing acute neurologic signs on [Sat 18 Mar 2017] and was immediately referred to Oregon State University-College of Veterinary Medicine (OSU-CVM). The diagnosis was made on [20 Mar 2017] by a positive test for both the EHV-1 [equine herpesvirus type 1] wild type and neurotropic genetic
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PRO/AH/EDR> Beef thyroid hormone, dog food - North America (02): recall
Not Yet Classified -- Worldwide/Unknown
Consumer complaints about sick pets have spurred nationwide recalls by WellPet LLC and Blue Buffalo Co. because of potentially excessive levels of beef thyroid hormone in their dog foods.
Each company -- WellPet LLC of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, and Blue Buffalo Co. of Wilton, Connecticut -- recalled specific production lots of one flavor of their canned dog food.
The recalled products are:
- WellPet's "Wellness 95 percent Beef Topper for Dogs" in 13.2-ounce cans with best-by dates of
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Consumer complaints about sick pets have spurred nationwide recalls by WellPet LLC and Blue Buffalo Co. because of potentially excessive levels of beef thyroid hormone in their dog foods.
Each company -- WellPet LLC of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, and Blue Buffalo Co. of Wilton, Connecticut -- recalled specific production lots of one flavor of their canned dog food.
The recalled products are:
- WellPet's "Wellness 95 percent Beef Topper for Dogs" in 13.2-ounce cans with best-by dates of
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Europe (08): Moldova, Russia, domestic swine, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Moldova
Information received on [and dated] 27 Mar 2017 from Mr Vsevolod Stamati, deputy director general, National Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Moldova, National Food Safety Agency, Chisinau, Moldova
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 23 Mar 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 27 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 28 Sep 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent:
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Information received on [and dated] 27 Mar 2017 from Mr Vsevolod Stamati, deputy director general, National Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Moldova, National Food Safety Agency, Chisinau, Moldova
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 23 Mar 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 27 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 28 Sep 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis, visceral - Egypt: (Cairo) RFI
Leishmaniasis -- Egypt
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Monday 27 March 2017
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (17): Saudi Arabia (RI)
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
As of 14:00 [2:00 PM] today [Mon 27 Mar 2017], there have been a total of:
1578 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
656 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.6 per cent],
907 recoveries, and
15 currently active cases.
[As previously mentioned, the numbers of deaths, recoveries and currently active cases come from my spreadsheet tallies and differ from those listed on the Saudi MOH website. - Mod.MPP]
Since the last ProMED-mail update [Wed 22 Mar 2017], there
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As of 14:00 [2:00 PM] today [Mon 27 Mar 2017], there have been a total of:
1578 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
656 deaths [reported case fatality rate 41.6 per cent],
907 recoveries, and
15 currently active cases.
[As previously mentioned, the numbers of deaths, recoveries and currently active cases come from my spreadsheet tallies and differ from those listed on the Saudi MOH website. - Mod.MPP]
Since the last ProMED-mail update [Wed 22 Mar 2017], there
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PRO/AH/EDR> Duck viral enteritis - USA: (OK) wild ducks
Plague -- United States
A woman has dug into her own pockets to get to the bottom of why so many ducks are dying at a Bethany pond. "They're all gone," said [the woman]. "Including what we lost in June [2016], we're up to 80. I decided to take 2 bodies to Oklahoma State University and have a necropsy done. They determined it was the duck plague."
A herpes virus wiped out the entire breed, and the disease could be passed on and carried by other birds. "It's not the bird flu. It's not going to affect people," [she]
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A woman has dug into her own pockets to get to the bottom of why so many ducks are dying at a Bethany pond. "They're all gone," said [the woman]. "Including what we lost in June [2016], we're up to 80. I decided to take 2 bodies to Oklahoma State University and have a necropsy done. They determined it was the duck plague."
A herpes virus wiped out the entire breed, and the disease could be passed on and carried by other birds. "It's not the bird flu. It's not going to affect people," [she]
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PRO/AH/EDR> Chikungunya (09): Asia (Pakistan)
Chikungunya -- Pakistan
Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral fever, has now taken over the coastal belt of Karachi after its first outbreak in Malir district last year [2016].
Thousands of patients have flocked to the hospitals but the Sindh health department and local government have been unable to provide relief to the victims. The Sindh government is still unable to test the suspected cases of Chikungunya virus, since it is still considering it a new and unknown disease. However, the 1st case was tested positive
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Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral fever, has now taken over the coastal belt of Karachi after its first outbreak in Malir district last year [2016].
Thousands of patients have flocked to the hospitals but the Sindh health department and local government have been unable to provide relief to the victims. The Sindh government is still unable to test the suspected cases of Chikungunya virus, since it is still considering it a new and unknown disease. However, the 1st case was tested positive
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (12): Nigeria
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
Since the onset of the Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria in December 2016, 247 suspected cases have been reported with 73 confirmed cases.
A total of 43 deaths have been recorded so far (37 in confirmed cases and 6 in probable cases). The case fatality rate for all cases is 21.5 percent and for all confirmed/probable cases is 54.4 percent, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
This has prompted the Nigerian House of Representatives to mandate its Committees on Health
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Since the onset of the Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria in December 2016, 247 suspected cases have been reported with 73 confirmed cases.
A total of 43 deaths have been recorded so far (37 in confirmed cases and 6 in probable cases). The case fatality rate for all cases is 21.5 percent and for all confirmed/probable cases is 54.4 percent, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
This has prompted the Nigerian House of Representatives to mandate its Committees on Health
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (38): China, H7N9
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- China
The China National Health and Family Planning Commission that 18 additional human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9), including 2 deaths, were recorded from 17-23 Mar 2017.
The 11 male and 7 female patients, aged from 37 to 86, had their onset [of illness] from [9-15 Mar 2017]. The cases were 5 cases from Guangxi, 4 cases in Hunan, 2 cases each from Hubei and Zhejiang, and one case each from Anhui, Fujian, Guizhou, Henan, and Jiangxi. Among them, 16 were known to have exposure to poultry or
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The China National Health and Family Planning Commission that 18 additional human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9), including 2 deaths, were recorded from 17-23 Mar 2017.
The 11 male and 7 female patients, aged from 37 to 86, had their onset [of illness] from [9-15 Mar 2017]. The cases were 5 cases from Guangxi, 4 cases in Hunan, 2 cases each from Hubei and Zhejiang, and one case each from Anhui, Fujian, Guizhou, Henan, and Jiangxi. Among them, 16 were known to have exposure to poultry or
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (15): Americas (USA, Canada)
Rabies -- United States
A domesticated cat that bit a woman in the Dawnville area Tuesday night [28 Feb 2017] has testified positive for rabies, the Whitfield County [Georgia] rabies control officer said [Fri 3 Mar 2017].
David Hedden said the incident happened on Mark Brown Road off of Mitchell Bridge Road. The woman is having to take rabies shots, he said. [This is the post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) series to prevent the rabies virus from killing her. - Mod.TG]
Hedden said officials are encouraging everyone
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A domesticated cat that bit a woman in the Dawnville area Tuesday night [28 Feb 2017] has testified positive for rabies, the Whitfield County [Georgia] rabies control officer said [Fri 3 Mar 2017].
David Hedden said the incident happened on Mark Brown Road off of Mitchell Bridge Road. The woman is having to take rabies shots, he said. [This is the post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) series to prevent the rabies virus from killing her. - Mod.TG]
Hedden said officials are encouraging everyone
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - India (04): (OR) human, livestock susp
Anthrax -- India
At least 3 tribals have been affected by anthrax in Koraput district [Odisha]. The affected persons of Kundra block were admitted to the District Headquarters Hospital on [Sat 25 Mar 2017]. They are of Keduguda village under the block. They had consumed rotten beef in the village a few days back.
While the villagers were initially admitted to Kundra Community Health Centre, they were shifted to Koraput Hospital on [Sat 25 Mar 2017] after their condition deteriorated.
2 weeks back, 5
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At least 3 tribals have been affected by anthrax in Koraput district [Odisha]. The affected persons of Kundra block were admitted to the District Headquarters Hospital on [Sat 25 Mar 2017]. They are of Keduguda village under the block. They had consumed rotten beef in the village a few days back.
While the villagers were initially admitted to Kundra Community Health Centre, they were shifted to Koraput Hospital on [Sat 25 Mar 2017] after their condition deteriorated.
2 weeks back, 5
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PRO/PL> Bacterial leaf blight, rice - Philippines: (NS)
Other Plant Disease -- Philippines
Damages have been incurred from widespread pest and disease infestation in Northern Samar and Eastern Samar provinces. The Department of Agriculture said there is 4000 hectares [9884 acres of] rice farms reportedly plagued by the destructive bacterial leaf blight (BLB) [and] brown plant hoppers.
The response team has validated 648 hectares [1601 acres] affecting 745 farmers. BLB has been causing havoc in Northern Samar while plant hoppers have been attacking Eastern Samar. "The DA is now
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Damages have been incurred from widespread pest and disease infestation in Northern Samar and Eastern Samar provinces. The Department of Agriculture said there is 4000 hectares [9884 acres of] rice farms reportedly plagued by the destructive bacterial leaf blight (BLB) [and] brown plant hoppers.
The response team has validated 648 hectares [1601 acres] affecting 745 farmers. BLB has been causing havoc in Northern Samar while plant hoppers have been attacking Eastern Samar. "The DA is now
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PRO/EDR> Varicella - India: (WB)
Chicken Pox -- India
This spring [2017], Kolkata has had a virus too many. While chicken pox is a seasonal visitor that keeps returning every February-March, this time, it has struck scores of Kolkatans -- including children -- a 2nd time, which is unusual. Experts say it could either be altered antigens that are making vaccines ineffective or a poor maintenance of the cold chain of vaccines that has been negating their preventive powers.
Around 20% of children below 8 years now suffer a 2nd attack of chicken
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This spring [2017], Kolkata has had a virus too many. While chicken pox is a seasonal visitor that keeps returning every February-March, this time, it has struck scores of Kolkatans -- including children -- a 2nd time, which is unusual. Experts say it could either be altered antigens that are making vaccines ineffective or a poor maintenance of the cold chain of vaccines that has been negating their preventive powers.
Around 20% of children below 8 years now suffer a 2nd attack of chicken
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PRO/EDR> Zika virus (05): Americas, Pacific, Asia, research, observations
Zika virus -- Worldwide/Unknown
Ying-Hen Hsieh (2017), Temporal patterns and geographic heterogeneity of Zika virus (ZIKV) outbreaks in French Polynesia and Central America.
Abstract
Background
Zika virus (ZIKV) transmission has been reported in 67 countries/territories in the Oceania region and the Americas since 2015, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare ZIKV as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in February 2016, due to its strong association with medical complications such as
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Ying-Hen Hsieh (2017), Temporal patterns and geographic heterogeneity of Zika virus (ZIKV) outbreaks in French Polynesia and Central America.
Abstract
Background
Zika virus (ZIKV) transmission has been reported in 67 countries/territories in the Oceania region and the Americas since 2015, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare ZIKV as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in February 2016, due to its strong association with medical complications such as
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (84): USA, poultry, LPAI H7N9, HPAI H7N9
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- United States
A flock of commercial poultry has tested positive for low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) at a northern Alabama farm.
The diagnosis was confirmed through Auburn University and the USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa.
State agriculture officials say the low pathogenic strain of bird flu does not pose a risk to the food supply, and no affected poultry have entered the food chain. The risk of human infection with avian influenza during poultry outbreaks is
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A flock of commercial poultry has tested positive for low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) at a northern Alabama farm.
The diagnosis was confirmed through Auburn University and the USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa.
State agriculture officials say the low pathogenic strain of bird flu does not pose a risk to the food supply, and no affected poultry have entered the food chain. The risk of human infection with avian influenza during poultry outbreaks is
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (12): news, research, vaccine
Ebola -- Worldwide/Unknown
16 Mar 2017: How do Ebola virus proteins released in exosomes affect the immune system?
[Cells infected by the deadly Ebola virus may release viral proteins such as VP40 packaged in exosomes, which, as new research indicates, can affect immune cells throughout the body, impairing their ability to combat the infection and to seek out and destroy hidden virus. The potential for exosomal VP40 to have a substantial impact on Ebola virus disease is examined in a [new] review article. The article
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16 Mar 2017: How do Ebola virus proteins released in exosomes affect the immune system?
[Cells infected by the deadly Ebola virus may release viral proteins such as VP40 packaged in exosomes, which, as new research indicates, can affect immune cells throughout the body, impairing their ability to combat the infection and to seek out and destroy hidden virus. The potential for exosomal VP40 to have a substantial impact on Ebola virus disease is examined in a [new] review article. The article
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Sunday 26 March 2017
PRO/EDR> Botulism - Romania: (BZ) canned food
Botulism -- Romania
The Departments of Public Health and Sanitary, Veterinary, and Food Safety of Buzau county have started an investigation after a man was diagnosed with botulism.
The patient, who became ill shortly after eating a can of beans with sausage bought from a grocery store, was transferred to Victor Babes National Institute.
According to epidemiologist Carmen Sparks from the Public Health Department (DSP), a Buzau man, aged 44 years, began to feel sick shortly after eating a can of beans with
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The Departments of Public Health and Sanitary, Veterinary, and Food Safety of Buzau county have started an investigation after a man was diagnosed with botulism.
The patient, who became ill shortly after eating a can of beans with sausage bought from a grocery store, was transferred to Victor Babes National Institute.
According to epidemiologist Carmen Sparks from the Public Health Department (DSP), a Buzau man, aged 44 years, began to feel sick shortly after eating a can of beans with
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Americas (34): Brazil
Yellow Fever -- Brazil
Campinas (in Sao Paulo) on this [Fri 24 March 2017] confirmed the deaths of 3 monkeys from yellow fever. According to the municipal Secretariat of Health, tests were done by the Instituto Adolfo Lutz indicating that the 3 animals that died on the Santa Lídia farm in the rural area of the Sousas district were victims of the disease.
According to the agency, with the confirmation, nearly 1000 [human] residents of the Sousas rural area will be vaccinated against yellow fever this weekend
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Campinas (in Sao Paulo) on this [Fri 24 March 2017] confirmed the deaths of 3 monkeys from yellow fever. According to the municipal Secretariat of Health, tests were done by the Instituto Adolfo Lutz indicating that the 3 animals that died on the Santa Lídia farm in the rural area of the Sousas district were victims of the disease.
According to the agency, with the confirmation, nearly 1000 [human] residents of the Sousas rural area will be vaccinated against yellow fever this weekend
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PRO/EDR> Mumps update (13): Portugal, Canada, USA, analysis
Mumps -- United States
At least four cases of mumps have been confirmed during the last week, and another is being investigated, in a small outbreak among university students aged 19-22, in Porto, Portugal. All patients had two doses of MMR vaccine.
Ongoing investigation seems to point to the index case being a toddler (age not specified) who is brother to one of the cases.
It is possible that more cases are still to appear, since the incubation period may go up to three weeks.
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At least four cases of mumps have been confirmed during the last week, and another is being investigated, in a small outbreak among university students aged 19-22, in Porto, Portugal. All patients had two doses of MMR vaccine.
Ongoing investigation seems to point to the index case being a toddler (age not specified) who is brother to one of the cases.
It is possible that more cases are still to appear, since the incubation period may go up to three weeks.
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Andre
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Saturday 25 March 2017
PRO/EDR> Meningitis, meningococcal - Nigeria (02): fatal, emergence sg C, WHO
Meningitis - Neisseria -- Nigeria
As of [Sun 19 Mar 2017] (epidemiological week 11), a total of 1407 suspected cases of meningitis and 211 deaths (case fatality rate: 15 percent) have been reported from 40 local government areas (LGAs) in 5 states of Nigeria since December 2016. Zamfara, Katsina and Sokoto account for 89 percent of these cases.
A total of 26 LGAs from all 5 states reported 361 cases in epidemiological week 11 alone. Up to 22 wards in 15 LGAs have crossed the epidemic threshold. Only 3 of these LGAs share
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As of [Sun 19 Mar 2017] (epidemiological week 11), a total of 1407 suspected cases of meningitis and 211 deaths (case fatality rate: 15 percent) have been reported from 40 local government areas (LGAs) in 5 states of Nigeria since December 2016. Zamfara, Katsina and Sokoto account for 89 percent of these cases.
A total of 26 LGAs from all 5 states reported 361 cases in epidemiological week 11 alone. Up to 22 wards in 15 LGAs have crossed the epidemic threshold. Only 3 of these LGAs share
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed rash - Cameroon (03): (EN) fatalities, commentary
Rash -- Cameroon
Concerning this outbreak, the analysis' results are still waiting. We think that this outbreak can be due to migration observed in the Far North of Cameroon. In central Africa (Central African Republic), we have also observed these same cases due to Monkey pox. Only the analysis' results of "Centre Pasteur du Cameroun" will help us know more about this outbreak.
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EpiCore Surveillance Project member
Romaric Ateugieu
University of Douala,
Douala, Cameroon
[Douala,
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Concerning this outbreak, the analysis' results are still waiting. We think that this outbreak can be due to migration observed in the Far North of Cameroon. In central Africa (Central African Republic), we have also observed these same cases due to Monkey pox. Only the analysis' results of "Centre Pasteur du Cameroun" will help us know more about this outbreak.
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Communicated by:
EpiCore Surveillance Project member
Romaric Ateugieu
University of Douala,
Douala, Cameroon
[Douala,
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PRO/EDR> Tetanus - Australia: (NSW) unimmunized child
Tetanus -- Australia
A northern New South Wales doctor says a 7-year-old child who is in a critical condition after being diagnosed with tetanus was not immunized. The girl was initially treated at Lismore, before being transferred to Brisbane's Lady Cilento Children's Hospital on [Wed 15 Mar 2017]. Tetanus is a potentially fatal disease which is transmitted by bacteria [l spores] in soil, and can enter the bloodstream through minor wounds.
Lismore pediatrician Chris Ingall, who treated the girl on [Tue 14 Mar
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A northern New South Wales doctor says a 7-year-old child who is in a critical condition after being diagnosed with tetanus was not immunized. The girl was initially treated at Lismore, before being transferred to Brisbane's Lady Cilento Children's Hospital on [Wed 15 Mar 2017]. Tetanus is a potentially fatal disease which is transmitted by bacteria [l spores] in soil, and can enter the bloodstream through minor wounds.
Lismore pediatrician Chris Ingall, who treated the girl on [Tue 14 Mar
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (14)
Measles -- Romania
The ongoing measles outbreak in Romania has infected 3446 people by 10 March this year [2017], killing 17 children, according to data from the National Institute of Public Health, cited by local Agerpres.
Up to 5 of the 17 children killed by this disease were from Arad county, 4 were from Timis county, 6 were from Dolj and Caras Severin counties, 1 from Satu Mare county, and 1 from Bucharest. Measles cases were registered in 37 of Romania's 41 counties.
In Dolj county, 175 cases of
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The ongoing measles outbreak in Romania has infected 3446 people by 10 March this year [2017], killing 17 children, according to data from the National Institute of Public Health, cited by local Agerpres.
Up to 5 of the 17 children killed by this disease were from Arad county, 4 were from Timis county, 6 were from Dolj and Caras Severin counties, 1 from Satu Mare county, and 1 from Bucharest. Measles cases were registered in 37 of Romania's 41 counties.
In Dolj county, 175 cases of
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PRO/EDR> Norovirus - Canada (02): (BC)
Norovirus -- Canada
The federal government has closed oyster farming at 7 diverse locations in southern BC [British Columbia] waters, and several other commercial growers have voluntarily stopped selling amidst the worst norovirus outbreak to ever hit the industry.
To date, a total of 304 illnesses have been reported in BC, Alberta, and Ontario from eating raw or undercooked oysters from the West Coast, said Darlene Winterburn, executive director of the Comox-based BC Shellfish Growers' Association.
While
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The federal government has closed oyster farming at 7 diverse locations in southern BC [British Columbia] waters, and several other commercial growers have voluntarily stopped selling amidst the worst norovirus outbreak to ever hit the industry.
To date, a total of 304 illnesses have been reported in BC, Alberta, and Ontario from eating raw or undercooked oysters from the West Coast, said Darlene Winterburn, executive director of the Comox-based BC Shellfish Growers' Association.
While
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (83): Belgium (LI) wildfowl, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Belgium
Information received on [and dated] 24 Mar 2017 from Dr Jean-François Heymans, Director, Animal Health and Safety of Products of Animal Origin, Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC), Bruxelles, Belgium
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Mar 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 23 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 1 Mar 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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Information received on [and dated] 24 Mar 2017 from Dr Jean-François Heymans, Director, Animal Health and Safety of Products of Animal Origin, Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC), Bruxelles, Belgium
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Mar 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 23 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 1 Mar 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (83): China (Hunan) HPAI H7N9, poultry, OIE
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- China
Information received on [and dated] 24 Mar 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: 19 Mar 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 24 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza
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Information received on [and dated] 24 Mar 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: 19 Mar 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 24 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza
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PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis - USA (02): (NY) human, swine 2016
Brucellosis -- United States
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Friday 24 March 2017
PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness - Egypt (04): schoolchildren
Foodborne Illness -- Egypt
An outbreak of food poisoning has sickened thousands of Egyptian schoolchildren in March 2017, figures showed [Thu 23 Mar 2017], sending parents rushing to hospitals and leading the Education Ministry to temporarily suspend its school lunch program.
Egypt saw 4650 suspected food poisoning cases in schools nationwide in March 2017 alone, the Cabinet said in a statement carried by state-run news agency MENA, compared to some 300 cases previously reported since the beginning of the academic
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An outbreak of food poisoning has sickened thousands of Egyptian schoolchildren in March 2017, figures showed [Thu 23 Mar 2017], sending parents rushing to hospitals and leading the Education Ministry to temporarily suspend its school lunch program.
Egypt saw 4650 suspected food poisoning cases in schools nationwide in March 2017 alone, the Cabinet said in a statement carried by state-run news agency MENA, compared to some 300 cases previously reported since the beginning of the academic
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - USA: (MI) increased incidence
Hepatitis A -- United States
State health officials are alerting the public about a rise in cases of hepatitis A, a vaccine-preventable disease. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says there's been an 8-fold increase in the cases of hepatitis A over the past year in southeast Michigan. From [1 Aug 2016] to [21 Mar 2017], officials say 107 cases of laboratory-confirmed hepatitis A have been reported in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties, and the city of Detroit.
Ages of the cases range from 22 to 86
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State health officials are alerting the public about a rise in cases of hepatitis A, a vaccine-preventable disease. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says there's been an 8-fold increase in the cases of hepatitis A over the past year in southeast Michigan. From [1 Aug 2016] to [21 Mar 2017], officials say 107 cases of laboratory-confirmed hepatitis A have been reported in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties, and the city of Detroit.
Ages of the cases range from 22 to 86
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (37): China, H7N9, WHO update, control, genetics
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- China
Onset dates ranged from 28 Feb to 13 Mar 2017. Of these 22 cases, only 2 were female. The median age is 52.5 years (age range among the cases is 33 to 77 years old). The cases were reported from Chongqing (1), Fujian (1) Guangdong (3), Guangxi (6), Guizhou (3), Henan (2), Hunan (5), and Jiangxi (1). Of the 6 cases reported from Guangxi province, 5 were from the same city (Hechi).
At the time of notification, there were 3 deaths, and 17 cases were diagnosed as either pneumonia (6) or severe
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Onset dates ranged from 28 Feb to 13 Mar 2017. Of these 22 cases, only 2 were female. The median age is 52.5 years (age range among the cases is 33 to 77 years old). The cases were reported from Chongqing (1), Fujian (1) Guangdong (3), Guangxi (6), Guizhou (3), Henan (2), Hunan (5), and Jiangxi (1). Of the 6 cases reported from Guangxi province, 5 were from the same city (Hechi).
At the time of notification, there were 3 deaths, and 17 cases were diagnosed as either pneumonia (6) or severe
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Campylobacter infections in Sweden double in last 5 years
The number of people infected by Campylobacter in Sweden has doubled in the past five years, according to Swedish agencies.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever - Namibia (03): (OH)
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- Namibia
In a follow-up to the case of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) reported in Namibia last month [February 2017], a 2nd CCHF case was confirmed last week [week 13 to 19 Mar 2017] in the southwest African country.
The 2nd case is a 19 year old male residing in a communal farm in Okongoua village, 250 km [approx. 155 mi] away from Gobabis, where the 1st case originated. The 2 cases have no established epidemiological linkage. The case is still in admission and is expected to be discharged
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In a follow-up to the case of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) reported in Namibia last month [February 2017], a 2nd CCHF case was confirmed last week [week 13 to 19 Mar 2017] in the southwest African country.
The 2nd case is a 19 year old male residing in a communal farm in Okongoua village, 250 km [approx. 155 mi] away from Gobabis, where the 1st case originated. The 2 cases have no established epidemiological linkage. The case is still in admission and is expected to be discharged
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PRO/AH/EDR> New World screwworm - USA (02): (FL) successfully eradicated
Myiasis -- United States
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services says it will wind down its response against flesh-eating maggots that threaten small, endangered deer in a national wildlife refuge in the Florida Keys.
The department said in a news release that the check point for New World screwworms in Key Largo will close at 7 p.m. [Sat 18 Mar 2017]. This comes after more than 5 months of aggressive response efforts and no new screwworm infestations found since [10 Jan 2017].
New World
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The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services says it will wind down its response against flesh-eating maggots that threaten small, endangered deer in a national wildlife refuge in the Florida Keys.
The department said in a news release that the check point for New World screwworms in Key Largo will close at 7 p.m. [Sat 18 Mar 2017]. This comes after more than 5 months of aggressive response efforts and no new screwworm infestations found since [10 Jan 2017].
New World
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PRO/AH/EDR> Sporotrichosis - Brazil: (RJ) feline-human zoonosis
Sporotrichosis -- Brazil
Most of the 51 species embedded in the genus _Sporothrix_ are nonpathogenic environmental fungi that are closely related to decaying wood, plants, and soil. However, members of the _Sporothrix schenckii_ complex are highly successful mammal pathogens, including _S. brasiliensis_, _S. schenckii_ sensu stricto (s. str.), _S. globosa_, and _S. luriei_, the causative agents of human and animal sporotrichosis. Their key to success during mammal infection lies at least in part with their ability to
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Most of the 51 species embedded in the genus _Sporothrix_ are nonpathogenic environmental fungi that are closely related to decaying wood, plants, and soil. However, members of the _Sporothrix schenckii_ complex are highly successful mammal pathogens, including _S. brasiliensis_, _S. schenckii_ sensu stricto (s. str.), _S. globosa_, and _S. luriei_, the causative agents of human and animal sporotrichosis. Their key to success during mammal infection lies at least in part with their ability to
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PRO/EDR> Mumps update (12): Canada (ON) USA (IL,AR)
Mumps -- Canada
Majumder MS, Nguyen CM, Cohn EL et al: Vaccine compliance and the 2016 Arkansas mumps outbreak. Lancet Infect Dis. 2017; 17(4): 361-362; .
This study reinforces the public health importance of vaccination. Mumps not only has the problem of lack of or incomplete vaccination series, but also waning immunity with age.
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[See Also:
Mumps update (11): USA http://bit.ly/2neIA3S
Mumps update (10)
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Majumder MS, Nguyen CM, Cohn EL et al: Vaccine compliance and the 2016 Arkansas mumps outbreak. Lancet Infect Dis. 2017; 17(4): 361-362; .
This study reinforces the public health importance of vaccination. Mumps not only has the problem of lack of or incomplete vaccination series, but also waning immunity with age.
A HealthMap/ProMED-mail map can be accessed at . - Mod.LK]
[See Also:
Mumps update (11): USA http://bit.ly/2neIA3S
Mumps update (10)
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PRO/PL> Lethal necrosis, maize - Malawi: alert
Other Plant Disease -- Malawi
Malawians have been warned to look out for maize lethal necrosis [MLN] disease that has been attacking maize in other neighboring countries.
Johnny Masangwa, Department of Agricultural Research, said, "We are conducting MLN survey in every district and found that the disease was not yet in. We are carrying awareness messages as a preventative measure to contain its spread this year [2017]." In case of an incursion of MLN, there will be a quarantine of that area and lessons to farmers on how
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Malawians have been warned to look out for maize lethal necrosis [MLN] disease that has been attacking maize in other neighboring countries.
Johnny Masangwa, Department of Agricultural Research, said, "We are conducting MLN survey in every district and found that the disease was not yet in. We are carrying awareness messages as a preventative measure to contain its spread this year [2017]." In case of an incursion of MLN, there will be a quarantine of that area and lessons to farmers on how
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Recalls: Aflatoxin, ciguatera and ink issue
Food recalls have been made by USA, England, Ireland, Wales, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Denmark.
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Thursday 23 March 2017
PRO/EDR> Tetanus, obstetric - USA: (KY) unvaccinated woman
Tetanus -- United States
On [11 Jul 2016], state and local health departments in Kentucky were notified of a case of obstetric tetanus in an unvaccinated woman. Obstetric tetanus, which occurs during pregnancy or within 6 weeks of the end of pregnancy, follows contamination of wounds with _Clostridium tetani_ spores during pregnancy, or the use of contaminated tools or practices during nonsterile deliveries or abortions. CDC did not identify any cases of obstetric tetanus in the United States during 1972-2008 (1,2).
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On [11 Jul 2016], state and local health departments in Kentucky were notified of a case of obstetric tetanus in an unvaccinated woman. Obstetric tetanus, which occurs during pregnancy or within 6 weeks of the end of pregnancy, follows contamination of wounds with _Clostridium tetani_ spores during pregnancy, or the use of contaminated tools or practices during nonsterile deliveries or abortions. CDC did not identify any cases of obstetric tetanus in the United States during 1972-2008 (1,2).
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PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness - Egypt (03): schoolchildren, RFI
Foodborne Illness -- Egypt
Egypt's Health Ministry announced on [Wed 22 Mar 2017] that 312 students in schools in Cairo, Suez and Aswan were hospitalized with symptoms of food poisoning, in a succession of mass food poisoning incidents that started earlier in March 2017 caused by the school meals, produced by a military-owned company. Some 2200 students were treated last week [week 13 to 19 Mar 2017] for the same symptoms in the southern province of Sohag.
The manager of Beni Suef's central hospital, Mohamed
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Egypt's Health Ministry announced on [Wed 22 Mar 2017] that 312 students in schools in Cairo, Suez and Aswan were hospitalized with symptoms of food poisoning, in a succession of mass food poisoning incidents that started earlier in March 2017 caused by the school meals, produced by a military-owned company. Some 2200 students were treated last week [week 13 to 19 Mar 2017] for the same symptoms in the southern province of Sohag.
The manager of Beni Suef's central hospital, Mohamed
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PRO/AH/EDR> Canine distemper, wildlife - USA (02): (VI) raccoon, skunk, fox, susp.
Canine distemper -- United States
The Martinsville Henry County SPCA is warning about possible distemper outbreak. Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) director Nicole Harris said they have had 5 cases of animals acting suspiciously since [Sat 18 Mar 2017] and a total of 15 in the last few months. In many cases, animals such as foxes, raccoons and skunks are walking up to people.
Pet owners are encouraged to take extra precautions as this disease is contagious. "Your canines especially your outside canines.
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The Martinsville Henry County SPCA is warning about possible distemper outbreak. Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) director Nicole Harris said they have had 5 cases of animals acting suspiciously since [Sat 18 Mar 2017] and a total of 15 in the last few months. In many cases, animals such as foxes, raccoons and skunks are walking up to people.
Pet owners are encouraged to take extra precautions as this disease is contagious. "Your canines especially your outside canines.
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PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - Canada (03): O121
E. coli -- Canada
This outbreak has been investigated for just over 3 months (1st cases identified in December 2016) with a national outbreak team but they have had no luck identifying a source (not uncommon). The PHAC notification provides general advice. The 12 cases in BC have been spread out geographically and by age, with the latest case detected in February 2017. Consumer loyalty cards as well as a standard national questionnaire are being used to try to determine any common food items
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This outbreak has been investigated for just over 3 months (1st cases identified in December 2016) with a national outbreak team but they have had no luck identifying a source (not uncommon). The PHAC notification provides general advice. The 12 cases in BC have been spread out geographically and by age, with the latest case detected in February 2017. Consumer loyalty cards as well as a standard national questionnaire are being used to try to determine any common food items
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (09): WHO global update
Influenza -- Worldwide/Unknown
Summary
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Influenza activity in the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere appeared to decrease. Influenza activity in many countries especially in East Asia and Europe already peaked. Worldwide, influenza A(H3N2) virus was predominant. In South Asia influenza activity with mainly H1N1 has been increasing. The majority of influenza viruses characterized so far were similar antigenically to the reference viruses contained in vaccines for use in the 2016-2017 northern hemisphere
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Summary
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Influenza activity in the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere appeared to decrease. Influenza activity in many countries especially in East Asia and Europe already peaked. Worldwide, influenza A(H3N2) virus was predominant. In South Asia influenza activity with mainly H1N1 has been increasing. The majority of influenza viruses characterized so far were similar antigenically to the reference viruses contained in vaccines for use in the 2016-2017 northern hemisphere
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (81): USA, poultry, LPAI H7N9, HPAI H7N9, RFI
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- United States
Federal and state authorities say a case of low pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in western Kentucky.
Kentucky State Veterinarian Robert C Stout said the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, confirmed the presence of H7N9 low pathogenic avian influenza in samples taken from the Christian County premises.
The virus exposure at the premises was initially detected by the Murray State University Breathitt Veterinary Center in
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Federal and state authorities say a case of low pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in western Kentucky.
Kentucky State Veterinarian Robert C Stout said the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, confirmed the presence of H7N9 low pathogenic avian influenza in samples taken from the Christian County premises.
The virus exposure at the premises was initially detected by the Murray State University Breathitt Veterinary Center in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus - Americas (23): Chile (LL)
Hantavirus -- Chile
Los Rios health authorities confirmed a new case of [a] hantavirus infection in a 41-year-old woman who resides in the Río Bueno community.
This information was confirmed this [Tue 21 Mar 2017] by the Health SEREMI [local ministerial office] Denise Hermann, after tests were done on the affected person.
The physician stated that this new case implicates risk factors in more than one region, so that they must determine if the place where the infection occurred will be added to the Los
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Los Rios health authorities confirmed a new case of [a] hantavirus infection in a 41-year-old woman who resides in the Río Bueno community.
This information was confirmed this [Tue 21 Mar 2017] by the Health SEREMI [local ministerial office] Denise Hermann, after tests were done on the affected person.
The physician stated that this new case implicates risk factors in more than one region, so that they must determine if the place where the infection occurred will be added to the Los
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed rash - Cameroon (02): (EN) fatalities, commentary
Rash -- Cameroon
Assuming that the signs and symptoms reported in this outbreak are all related to a single infectious disease, Gideon () gives highest ranking to leptospirosis, followed by typhoid, visceral leishmaniasis, and trypanosomiasis. If causal, the findings of lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly would discount malaria and yellow fever, respectively.
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Prof. Steve Berger
Geographic Medicine
Tel Aviv Medical Center
Israel
[ProMED thanks Steve Berger for his continued contributions. - Mod.LL
A
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Assuming that the signs and symptoms reported in this outbreak are all related to a single infectious disease, Gideon () gives highest ranking to leptospirosis, followed by typhoid, visceral leishmaniasis, and trypanosomiasis. If causal, the findings of lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly would discount malaria and yellow fever, respectively.
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Prof. Steve Berger
Geographic Medicine
Tel Aviv Medical Center
Israel
[ProMED thanks Steve Berger for his continued contributions. - Mod.LL
A
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PRO/AH/EDR> Pentobarbital, dog food - USA (03): recall
Poisoning -- United States
One dog died and others became ill after eating canned food contaminated with pentobarbital.
Joel Sher, the vice president of Illinois-based Evanger's Dog and Cat Food Company, which his family owns, said a now-former supplier apparently sent his company beef from at least one cow that had been euthanized with pentobarbital. 5 pugs in Washington state showed signs of acute neurologic illness and one of them died after sharing a can of Hunk of Beef Au Jus in late December 2016, leading to a
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One dog died and others became ill after eating canned food contaminated with pentobarbital.
Joel Sher, the vice president of Illinois-based Evanger's Dog and Cat Food Company, which his family owns, said a now-former supplier apparently sent his company beef from at least one cow that had been euthanized with pentobarbital. 5 pugs in Washington state showed signs of acute neurologic illness and one of them died after sharing a can of Hunk of Beef Au Jus in late December 2016, leading to a
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (71): USA (WI): turkey, HPAI H7N9 NOT, LPAI H5N2 corr
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- United States
The subject line is incorrect as the Wisconsin case in turkeys was low pathogenicity and H5N2 (not HPAI H7N9).
The body of the information is later correct, citing the LPAI H5N2 character of the virus.
You may also wish to reference your previous post "Avian influenza (68): USA (WI) poultry, LPAI H5N2, OIE" under your "see also" section for the subject post.
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Communicated by:
Randall L Levings, DVM, PhD, DACVM
Science, Technology and Analysis Services
Veterinary Services
Animal
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The subject line is incorrect as the Wisconsin case in turkeys was low pathogenicity and H5N2 (not HPAI H7N9).
The body of the information is later correct, citing the LPAI H5N2 character of the virus.
You may also wish to reference your previous post "Avian influenza (68): USA (WI) poultry, LPAI H5N2, OIE" under your "see also" section for the subject post.
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Communicated by:
Randall L Levings, DVM, PhD, DACVM
Science, Technology and Analysis Services
Veterinary Services
Animal
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PRO/AH/EDR> Murray Valley encephalitis - Australia: (WA), alert
Murray Valley encephalitis -- Australia
The family of a WA police officer left devastated by the mosquito-borne [Murray Valley encephalitis] virus has urged people to be careful after it was detected again in northern WA.
Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE) can cause milder symptoms such as swollen joints, sore muscles, skin rashes, fever, headaches, and fatigue but can also leave people with permanent impaired neurological function, such as paralysis and loss of verbal function.
MVE has been detected for the 1st time this year
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The family of a WA police officer left devastated by the mosquito-borne [Murray Valley encephalitis] virus has urged people to be careful after it was detected again in northern WA.
Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE) can cause milder symptoms such as swollen joints, sore muscles, skin rashes, fever, headaches, and fatigue but can also leave people with permanent impaired neurological function, such as paralysis and loss of verbal function.
MVE has been detected for the 1st time this year
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Wednesday 22 March 2017
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (16): Qatar, Saudi Arabia (SH, MD, RI)
MERS -- Qatar
The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has announced that a new Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus (MERS-CoV) case has been confirmed in a 62 years old resident in Qatar, marking the 1st MERS-CoV case to be confirmed in the country this year [2017] and bringing the cumulative number of confirmed MERS-CoV cases since 2012 to 19 cases, among whom, 7 have died.
The patient, with history of comorbid conditions, had fever, night sweating, and abdominal pain several days ago and was seen
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The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has announced that a new Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus (MERS-CoV) case has been confirmed in a 62 years old resident in Qatar, marking the 1st MERS-CoV case to be confirmed in the country this year [2017] and bringing the cumulative number of confirmed MERS-CoV cases since 2012 to 19 cases, among whom, 7 have died.
The patient, with history of comorbid conditions, had fever, night sweating, and abdominal pain several days ago and was seen
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Russia: (YN) reindeer vaccination programme
Anthrax -- Russia
In 2017, over 140 000 reindeer will be vaccinated against anthrax, the Nenets Autonomous Area website quoted Alexander Antonov, the local chief veterinary inspector, as saying at an emergency anti-epizootic commission session. "Like last year, the vaccination campaign will cover the maximum number of reindeer owned privately by individual herders and by the Yamb-To family herding community whose reindeer graze in the northeast of the Nenets area," the report says.
In 2016, the anthrax
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In 2017, over 140 000 reindeer will be vaccinated against anthrax, the Nenets Autonomous Area website quoted Alexander Antonov, the local chief veterinary inspector, as saying at an emergency anti-epizootic commission session. "Like last year, the vaccination campaign will cover the maximum number of reindeer owned privately by individual herders and by the Yamb-To family herding community whose reindeer graze in the northeast of the Nenets area," the report says.
In 2016, the anthrax
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Americas (31): PAHO/WHO, Brazil
Yellow Fever -- Brazil
As of 16 Mar 2017, yellow fever virus transmission continues to expand towards the Atlantic coast of Brazil in areas not deemed to be at risk for yellow fever transmission prior to the revised risk assessment, supported by the scientific and technical advisory group on geographical yellow fever risk mapping (GRYF) and published by WHO in the Disease Outbreak News of 27 Jan 2017 and 6 Mar 2017; as well as on the WHO International Travel and Health website on 31 Jan 2017, 14 Feb 2017, and 6 Mar
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As of 16 Mar 2017, yellow fever virus transmission continues to expand towards the Atlantic coast of Brazil in areas not deemed to be at risk for yellow fever transmission prior to the revised risk assessment, supported by the scientific and technical advisory group on geographical yellow fever risk mapping (GRYF) and published by WHO in the Disease Outbreak News of 27 Jan 2017 and 6 Mar 2017; as well as on the WHO International Travel and Health website on 31 Jan 2017, 14 Feb 2017, and 6 Mar
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Tuesday 21 March 2017
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (10): Europe (Hungary) caprine, OIE
Rabies -- Hungary
Information received on and dated [21 Mar 2017] from Dr Lajos Bognar, deputy state secretary chief veterinary officer, Food Chain Safety Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Budapest, Hungary
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Start date: 13 Mar 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 17 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 3 Feb 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: rabies virus
Serotype:
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Information received on and dated [21 Mar 2017] from Dr Lajos Bognar, deputy state secretary chief veterinary officer, Food Chain Safety Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Budapest, Hungary
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Start date: 13 Mar 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 17 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 3 Feb 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: rabies virus
Serotype:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis - Mexico: (ZA) unpasteurized cheese
Brucellosis -- Mexico
José Ángel Martínez, in charge of Sanitary Regulation of Jurisdiction 3 of the Secretariat of Health of Zacatecas (SSZ), reported that there is an outbreak of brucellosis in the community Rancho Grande in the city of Fresnillo in Zacatecas State, according to an NT report (computer translated). Martinez said there have been 5 confirmed cases to date; however, he expects that number to climb. Those infected are over the age of 20. The outbreak is linked to contaminated cheese.
Brucellosis
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José Ángel Martínez, in charge of Sanitary Regulation of Jurisdiction 3 of the Secretariat of Health of Zacatecas (SSZ), reported that there is an outbreak of brucellosis in the community Rancho Grande in the city of Fresnillo in Zacatecas State, according to an NT report (computer translated). Martinez said there have been 5 confirmed cases to date; however, he expects that number to climb. Those infected are over the age of 20. The outbreak is linked to contaminated cheese.
Brucellosis
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PRO/EDR> Malaria - South Africa, Botswana: high alert
Malaria -- South Africa
Travellers heading to Botswana or those who find themselves in Limpopo need to ensure they take the correct preventative measures as a warning have been issued for high levels of malaria in both of these regions.
The Ministry of Health and Wellness for Botswana has issued a warning that the country is experiencing high levels of malaria, following the recent heavy rains. "There have been increases in the number of cases in Okavango, Ngami, Chobe, Boteti, Tutume and Bobirwa. Travel agents
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Travellers heading to Botswana or those who find themselves in Limpopo need to ensure they take the correct preventative measures as a warning have been issued for high levels of malaria in both of these regions.
The Ministry of Health and Wellness for Botswana has issued a warning that the country is experiencing high levels of malaria, following the recent heavy rains. "There have been increases in the number of cases in Okavango, Ngami, Chobe, Boteti, Tutume and Bobirwa. Travel agents
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PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - Canada (02): O121, RFI
E. coli -- Canada
Why you should take note?
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The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with federal and provincial public health partners to investigate an outbreak of _Escherichia coli_, called _E.coli_ O121. The source of the outbreak has not been identified, and the investigation is ongoing. The risk to Canadians is low. However, Canadians are reminded to follow safe food handling practices to avoid illness.
Investigation Summary
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There have been
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The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with federal and provincial public health partners to investigate an outbreak of _Escherichia coli_, called _E.coli_ O121. The source of the outbreak has not been identified, and the investigation is ongoing. The risk to Canadians is low. However, Canadians are reminded to follow safe food handling practices to avoid illness.
Investigation Summary
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There have been
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PRO/EDR> Undiagnosed rash - Cameroon: (EN) fatalities, RFI
Rash -- Cameroon
At least 16 people, mostly children under the age of 5 have died in Far North Cameroon of a mysterious disease that affected a total of 54 people, sources said. The Disease Control and Epidemics Director (DLMEP) at the Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Etoundi Mballa said "We are dealing with a curious disease the symptoms of which suggest that it is atypical eruptive fever". He added: "Investigations are ongoing".
He said that officials of the Ministry of Public Health were of the view that
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At least 16 people, mostly children under the age of 5 have died in Far North Cameroon of a mysterious disease that affected a total of 54 people, sources said. The Disease Control and Epidemics Director (DLMEP) at the Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Etoundi Mballa said "We are dealing with a curious disease the symptoms of which suggest that it is atypical eruptive fever". He added: "Investigations are ongoing".
He said that officials of the Ministry of Public Health were of the view that
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis - India: (KA) waterborne, RFI
Hepatitis -- India
Over 100 cases of jaundice have been reported from the Napoklu region of Kodagu district in 2017. Consumption of contaminated water has led to an increase in the cases of jaundice (approved cases of Hepatitis A), according to reports [unclear if approved means diagnosed cases - Mod.LL].
While a spurt in jaundice cases came as a shock to the district health department, on investigation, it found that people were being forced to drink water that was not fit for drinking. This was because of
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Over 100 cases of jaundice have been reported from the Napoklu region of Kodagu district in 2017. Consumption of contaminated water has led to an increase in the cases of jaundice (approved cases of Hepatitis A), according to reports [unclear if approved means diagnosed cases - Mod.LL].
While a spurt in jaundice cases came as a shock to the district health department, on investigation, it found that people were being forced to drink water that was not fit for drinking. This was because of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis, swine - USA: (NY) human, 2016
Brucellosis -- United States
In April 2016, the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets was notified by the New York State Department of Health of a human case of _Brucella suis_.
The patient's symptoms were chronic tiredness, intermittent fever, joint pain, and respiratory distress. Antibiotic treatment lasted for weeks.
With this kind of ailment, symptoms may return several months after treatment concludes and symptoms may appear anywhere from 5 days to 5 months from exposure.
Where did this
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In April 2016, the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets was notified by the New York State Department of Health of a human case of _Brucella suis_.
The patient's symptoms were chronic tiredness, intermittent fever, joint pain, and respiratory distress. Antibiotic treatment lasted for weeks.
With this kind of ailment, symptoms may return several months after treatment concludes and symptoms may appear anywhere from 5 days to 5 months from exposure.
Where did this
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PRO/AH/EDR> Cryptosporidium - Australia: (NS)
Cryptosporidium -- Australia
There have been 71 cases of cryptosporidiosis notified to the Public Health Unit to date this year [2017] with children under 5 the highest rates of infection. They are from the South Western Sydney Local Health District.
People who had diarrhoea are being advised not to swim in pools until at least 2 weeks because the disease spreads through person-to-person contact, drinking contaminated water, swimming in contaminated pools, handling infected animals or their manure and, in rare cases,
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There have been 71 cases of cryptosporidiosis notified to the Public Health Unit to date this year [2017] with children under 5 the highest rates of infection. They are from the South Western Sydney Local Health District.
People who had diarrhoea are being advised not to swim in pools until at least 2 weeks because the disease spreads through person-to-person contact, drinking contaminated water, swimming in contaminated pools, handling infected animals or their manure and, in rare cases,
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Monday 20 March 2017
PRO/PL> Flavescence doree, grapevine - Switzerland: (VD)
Other Plant Disease -- Switzerland
In Switzerland, Grapevine flavescence dorée phytoplasma (EPPO A2 List) was 1st recorded in Ticino in 2004 and remained limited to this canton until 2015. In autumn 2015, the disease was found for the 1st time in the canton of Vaud in 2 localities. Phytosanitary measures have been taken to prevent any further spread of the disease.
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In Switzerland, Grapevine flavescence dorée phytoplasma (EPPO A2 List) was 1st recorded in Ticino in 2004 and remained limited to this canton until 2015. In autumn 2015, the disease was found for the 1st time in the canton of Vaud in 2 localities. Phytosanitary measures have been taken to prevent any further spread of the disease.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Distemper, canine - India: (KA)
Canine distemper -- India
It rarely ever happens, but a 2-year-old rescued dog named Jhoomer survived canine distemper. The chances of a pooch surviving this virus is usually only 5 per cent, according to vets, and the doctors say that there has been an outbreak of the infection over the past couple of months.
If detected in the early stages, recovery is possible, says a city-based veterinarian Dr Lohith H D, adding: "But in my career of 15 years, I haven't seen this severe an outbreak of canine distemper. I get
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It rarely ever happens, but a 2-year-old rescued dog named Jhoomer survived canine distemper. The chances of a pooch surviving this virus is usually only 5 per cent, according to vets, and the doctors say that there has been an outbreak of the infection over the past couple of months.
If detected in the early stages, recovery is possible, says a city-based veterinarian Dr Lohith H D, adding: "But in my career of 15 years, I haven't seen this severe an outbreak of canine distemper. I get
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PRO/AH/EDR> Dengue/DHF update (03): Asia, Pacific
Dengue -- Worldwide/Unknown
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PRO/AH/EDR> White nose syndrome, bats - North America (03): (NE) 1st report
White nose syndrome -- United States
White-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that affects hibernating bats, has been confirmed in Nebraska. Several dozen dead bats were discovered during a recent survey of a mine in Cass County. The U.S. Geological Survey's National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wisconsin, confirmed the disease in 3 bats from the mine -- a little brown bat, a northern long-eared bat and a tri-colored bat.
Nebraska is the 30th state to confirm the presence of white-nose syndrome, which has killed more than 6
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White-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that affects hibernating bats, has been confirmed in Nebraska. Several dozen dead bats were discovered during a recent survey of a mine in Cass County. The U.S. Geological Survey's National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wisconsin, confirmed the disease in 3 bats from the mine -- a little brown bat, a northern long-eared bat and a tri-colored bat.
Nebraska is the 30th state to confirm the presence of white-nose syndrome, which has killed more than 6
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - India (03): (OR) human, livestock susp
Anthrax -- India
At least 5 villagers, suffering from anthrax, have been admitted to Rourkela Government Hospital (RGH) [Odisha] and 3 others were discharged even as veterinarians are worried over death of cattle and goats due to the disease in Bisra block of Sundargarh district.
A week back, villagers of Birkera under Bisra block of the district had consumed beef after death of a cow. Subsequently, those who had handled the carcass and removed the skin started showing symptoms of anthrax. Sundargarh Chief
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At least 5 villagers, suffering from anthrax, have been admitted to Rourkela Government Hospital (RGH) [Odisha] and 3 others were discharged even as veterinarians are worried over death of cattle and goats due to the disease in Bisra block of Sundargarh district.
A week back, villagers of Birkera under Bisra block of the district had consumed beef after death of a cow. Subsequently, those who had handled the carcass and removed the skin started showing symptoms of anthrax. Sundargarh Chief
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PRO/EDR> Zika virus (04): Americas, Asia Europe, research, observations
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, vector-borne transmission of Zika virus. To date, 48 countries and territories in the Americas have confirmed autochthonous, vector-borne transmission of Zika virus since 2015 (Figure 1). In addition, 5 countries in the Americas have reported sexually transmitted Zika cases.
Figure 1 [map]. Countries and territories in the Americas with
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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, vector-borne transmission of Zika virus. To date, 48 countries and territories in the Americas have confirmed autochthonous, vector-borne transmission of Zika virus since 2015 (Figure 1). In addition, 5 countries in the Americas have reported sexually transmitted Zika cases.
Figure 1 [map]. Countries and territories in the Americas with
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Australia (06): (VI) livestock, vaccination progress
Anthrax -- Australia
More than 4000 animals have been vaccinated after an anthrax outbreak in northwest Victoria.
Agriculture Victoria [AV] on [Mon 20 Mar 2017] said it was continuing to respond to an anthrax outbreak involving deaths across 4 sheep farms around Swan Hill. Victoria's Chief Veterinary Officer Charles Milne said there were more than 30 Agriculture Victoria staff working on the incident, most vaccinating susceptible animals on both 'infected' and 'at risk' properties. "There have been around 4300
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More than 4000 animals have been vaccinated after an anthrax outbreak in northwest Victoria.
Agriculture Victoria [AV] on [Mon 20 Mar 2017] said it was continuing to respond to an anthrax outbreak involving deaths across 4 sheep farms around Swan Hill. Victoria's Chief Veterinary Officer Charles Milne said there were more than 30 Agriculture Victoria staff working on the incident, most vaccinating susceptible animals on both 'infected' and 'at risk' properties. "There have been around 4300
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (36): China, H7N9
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- China
One human infection of H7N9 bird flu has been reported in southwest China's Guizhou Province, local health authorities said on [Thu 16 Mar 2017].
The patient, a 61-year-old male in Zunyi City, is receiving treatment in the ICU of a local hospital, according to the provincial health and family planning commission.
H7N9 is a bird flu strain first reported to have infected humans in China in March 2013. Infections are most likely occur in winter and spring.
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One human infection of H7N9 bird flu has been reported in southwest China's Guizhou Province, local health authorities said on [Thu 16 Mar 2017].
The patient, a 61-year-old male in Zunyi City, is receiving treatment in the ICU of a local hospital, according to the provincial health and family planning commission.
H7N9 is a bird flu strain first reported to have infected humans in China in March 2013. Infections are most likely occur in winter and spring.
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‘How quickly should health officials notify the public about foodborne illness outbreaks?’
Food safety researchers are calling on public health agencies to develop clear guidelines on when to inform the public about foodborne illness outbreaks.
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Sunday 19 March 2017
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - India (02): (OR) human
Anthrax -- India
Fears of anthrax gripped Birikeri village under Bisra block of Sundargarh district with the death of 2 villagers in the recent past. While 5 others affected by anthrax are undergoing treatment at the Rourkela government hospital, 4 are admitted to the Bisra hospital.
To ascertain the reasons behind the spread of anthrax in the area, a team of doctors today [18 Mar 2017] visited Birikeri village and collected blood samples of the residents in the area.
Asked about how he came to know he
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Fears of anthrax gripped Birikeri village under Bisra block of Sundargarh district with the death of 2 villagers in the recent past. While 5 others affected by anthrax are undergoing treatment at the Rourkela government hospital, 4 are admitted to the Bisra hospital.
To ascertain the reasons behind the spread of anthrax in the area, a team of doctors today [18 Mar 2017] visited Birikeri village and collected blood samples of the residents in the area.
Asked about how he came to know he
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (09): Americas, El Salvador (CA) feline, OIE
Rabies -- El Salvador
Information received on 16 Mar 2017 from Dr Hector David Martinez Arias, Director General de Ganaderia, Division de Servicios Veterinarios, Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganaderia, San Salvador, El Salvador
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 18 Aug 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 10 Oct 2016
Report date: 16 Mar 2017
Date submitted to OIE: 16 Mar 2017
Date event resolved: 16 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: Reoccurrence of a
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Information received on 16 Mar 2017 from Dr Hector David Martinez Arias, Director General de Ganaderia, Division de Servicios Veterinarios, Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganaderia, San Salvador, El Salvador
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 18 Aug 2016
Date of confirmation of the event: 10 Oct 2016
Report date: 16 Mar 2017
Date submitted to OIE: 16 Mar 2017
Date event resolved: 16 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: Reoccurrence of a
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PRO/EDR> Mumps update (11): USA
Mumps -- United States
A nationwide outbreak of mumps included dozens of cases in Kansas, but so far no cases have been reported in Shawnee County.
Carrie Delfs, of the Shawnee County Health Department on Thu 16 Mar 2017 briefed the county health board composed of the 3 county commissioners about the recent outbreak of the disease, which causes fever and swelling of the salivary glands. In 2016, more than 5000 people across the country reported mumps, she said. From 1 Jan through 25 Feb 2017, the Centers for
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A nationwide outbreak of mumps included dozens of cases in Kansas, but so far no cases have been reported in Shawnee County.
Carrie Delfs, of the Shawnee County Health Department on Thu 16 Mar 2017 briefed the county health board composed of the 3 county commissioners about the recent outbreak of the disease, which causes fever and swelling of the salivary glands. In 2016, more than 5000 people across the country reported mumps, she said. From 1 Jan through 25 Feb 2017, the Centers for
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (11): Nigeria
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
In this reporting week [EW 8], a new confirmed case of Lassa fever was reported in Borno State. Following this, there are currently 13 states affected by the outbreak, with 7 new suspected cases reported from 3 states. Following laboratory testing for Lassa fever and other VHFs, 4 of these suspected cases were confirmed positive, and 2 deaths were recorded.
Since onset of the outbreak, 247 suspected cases have been reported with 73 confirmed cases and 6 probable deaths. A total of 43 deaths
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In this reporting week [EW 8], a new confirmed case of Lassa fever was reported in Borno State. Following this, there are currently 13 states affected by the outbreak, with 7 new suspected cases reported from 3 states. Following laboratory testing for Lassa fever and other VHFs, 4 of these suspected cases were confirmed positive, and 2 deaths were recorded.
Since onset of the outbreak, 247 suspected cases have been reported with 73 confirmed cases and 6 probable deaths. A total of 43 deaths
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PRO/AH/EDR> Cryptosporidiosis - USA: (PA) petting farm
Cryptosporidium -- United States
[Visitors to] Heaven on Earth animal rescue farm in Bethlehem Township have come down with a variety of stomach illnesses linked to the farm, state health officials said on Friday [17 Mar 2017].
"At least 5 laboratory-confirmed cryptosporidium infections and at least 6 compatible illnesses have been associated with this farm," the state Department of Health said Friday [17 Mar 2017] in a health advisory.
The gastrointestinal illnesses can cause serious diarrhea, cramps and vomiting, the
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[Visitors to] Heaven on Earth animal rescue farm in Bethlehem Township have come down with a variety of stomach illnesses linked to the farm, state health officials said on Friday [17 Mar 2017].
"At least 5 laboratory-confirmed cryptosporidium infections and at least 6 compatible illnesses have been associated with this farm," the state Department of Health said Friday [17 Mar 2017] in a health advisory.
The gastrointestinal illnesses can cause serious diarrhea, cramps and vomiting, the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Simian malaria - Brazil: (RJ) human cases
Malaria -- Brazil
Vale das Princesas, in Miguel Pereira, is at the point of convergence of 2 of the most important areas of the Atlantic Forest in the state of Rio de Janeiro, the forests of the Serras dos Orgãos and Tinguá. It is also one of the places in Brazil where the diseases of the forest and the countryside meet the urban environment, because it was one of the places where people contracted malaria caused by a parasite that was thought to be specific to monkeys. It is a new discovery of the disease
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Vale das Princesas, in Miguel Pereira, is at the point of convergence of 2 of the most important areas of the Atlantic Forest in the state of Rio de Janeiro, the forests of the Serras dos Orgãos and Tinguá. It is also one of the places in Brazil where the diseases of the forest and the countryside meet the urban environment, because it was one of the places where people contracted malaria caused by a parasite that was thought to be specific to monkeys. It is a new discovery of the disease
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PRO/AH> Tick-borne encephalitis virus - Netherlands: (OV)
Tick-borne Encephalitis -- Netherlands
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We present a case of endemic tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) occurring in June 2016 in the eastern part of the Netherlands in an area where a strain of TBE virus, genetically different from the common TBE virus strains in Europe, was reported in ticks in 2016. With the start of the tick season in spring, this 2nd autochthonous Dutch TBE case should remind physicians to consider the possibility of endemic TBE in patients with respective
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We present a case of endemic tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) occurring in June 2016 in the eastern part of the Netherlands in an area where a strain of TBE virus, genetically different from the common TBE virus strains in Europe, was reported in ticks in 2016. With the start of the tick season in spring, this 2nd autochthonous Dutch TBE case should remind physicians to consider the possibility of endemic TBE in patients with respective
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PRO/EDR> Norovirus - USA (02): (CA)
Norovirus -- United States
A small school district in Oxnard [Ventura County] was hit with hundreds of cases of norovirus over the past few weeks, although the outbreak seems to have diminished as of [Fri 17 Mar 2017].
Rio School District Superintendent John Puglisi confirmed there have been 500 cases of norovirus at all 8 of its schools, but one school was hit harder than the others: Rio Plaza Elementary.
"It was horrible, I have not been sick like that for years," a Rio Plaza [parent] told KCAL9 [Fri 17 Mar
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A small school district in Oxnard [Ventura County] was hit with hundreds of cases of norovirus over the past few weeks, although the outbreak seems to have diminished as of [Fri 17 Mar 2017].
Rio School District Superintendent John Puglisi confirmed there have been 500 cases of norovirus at all 8 of its schools, but one school was hit harder than the others: Rio Plaza Elementary.
"It was horrible, I have not been sick like that for years," a Rio Plaza [parent] told KCAL9 [Fri 17 Mar
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (13)
Measles -- Syria
There has been an alarming rise in cases of the measles in Ghouta [Damascus governorate], Syria. According to EWARN [Early Warning and Response Network], there have been 121 cases in the past 2 months, compared to 50 cases in the past 2 years.
Several areas throughout Syria remain under heavy siege.
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There has been an alarming rise in cases of the measles in Ghouta [Damascus governorate], Syria. According to EWARN [Early Warning and Response Network], there have been 121 cases in the past 2 months, compared to 50 cases in the past 2 years.
Several areas throughout Syria remain under heavy siege.
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Saturday 18 March 2017
PRO/AH/EDR> Cyanide poisoning - USA (ID): dog, child
Poisoning -- United States
Federal authorities have confirmed that a cyanide trap intended to kill coyotes in eastern Idaho instead killed a dog in an incident that local law enforcement officials say also injured a 14-year-old boy.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture acknowledged Friday [17 Mar 2017] that workers with its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's Wildlife Services placed the device called an M-44. The device activated and killed a 3-year-old Lab named Casey on Thursday [16 Mar 2017] near
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Federal authorities have confirmed that a cyanide trap intended to kill coyotes in eastern Idaho instead killed a dog in an incident that local law enforcement officials say also injured a 14-year-old boy.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture acknowledged Friday [17 Mar 2017] that workers with its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's Wildlife Services placed the device called an M-44. The device activated and killed a 3-year-old Lab named Casey on Thursday [16 Mar 2017] near
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PRO/AH/EDR> Beef thyroid hormone, dog food - USA: recall
Poisoning -- Worldwide/Unknown
WellPet has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited amount of one canned topper product due to potential elevated levels of naturally occurring beef thyroid hormone.
Recalled Product Details:
- Wellness 95 percent Beef Topper for Dogs - 13.2 oz
- Best-By Dates of 02 FEB 19, 29 AUG 19 and 30 AUG 19, located on the bottom of the can.
Three best-by date codes of one recipe have the potential to contain elevated levels of naturally occurring beef thyroid hormone. Elevated levels may
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WellPet has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited amount of one canned topper product due to potential elevated levels of naturally occurring beef thyroid hormone.
Recalled Product Details:
- Wellness 95 percent Beef Topper for Dogs - 13.2 oz
- Best-By Dates of 02 FEB 19, 29 AUG 19 and 30 AUG 19, located on the bottom of the can.
Three best-by date codes of one recipe have the potential to contain elevated levels of naturally occurring beef thyroid hormone. Elevated levels may
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - USA (04): (SD) new strain from Mexico
Bovine TB -- United States
Bovine tuberculosis (TB) was identified in 3 beef cows during routine slaughter inspection by U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service inspectors at 2 Nebraska slaughter plants in February 2017. The cows had been in feedlots in Nebraska and South Dakota since November 2016.
Market records were used to identify the herd of origin, which was tested by state and federal animal health officials, revealing additional infected animals. The herd remains quarantined, and 41
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Bovine tuberculosis (TB) was identified in 3 beef cows during routine slaughter inspection by U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service inspectors at 2 Nebraska slaughter plants in February 2017. The cows had been in feedlots in Nebraska and South Dakota since November 2016.
Market records were used to identify the herd of origin, which was tested by state and federal animal health officials, revealing additional infected animals. The herd remains quarantined, and 41
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis - Denmark: fatalities, microwavable food
Salmonella -- Denmark
Two people have died in a Danish outbreak of salmonellosis that has infected at least 19 people. The 2 fatal cases were elderly and suffered from other serious illnesses. All 19 victims were infected with a single strain of Salmonella, according to Luise Muller, an epidemiologist at the Statens Serum Institut. Several of the outbreak victims reported having eaten a commercial frozen, microwaveable dinner consisting of meatloaf, potatoes and sauce. The frozen dinner was manufactured by Tulip
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Two people have died in a Danish outbreak of salmonellosis that has infected at least 19 people. The 2 fatal cases were elderly and suffered from other serious illnesses. All 19 victims were infected with a single strain of Salmonella, according to Luise Muller, an epidemiologist at the Statens Serum Institut. Several of the outbreak victims reported having eaten a commercial frozen, microwaveable dinner consisting of meatloaf, potatoes and sauce. The frozen dinner was manufactured by Tulip
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PRO/EDR> Orthopoxvirus infection - USA: (AK)
Other Human Disease -- United States
Background
Human infection by orthopoxviruses is being reported with increasing frequency, attributed in part to the cessation of smallpox vaccination and concomitant waning of population-level immunity. In July 2015, a female resident of interior Alaska, presented to an urgent care clinic with a dermal lesion consistent with poxvirus infection. Laboratory testing of a virus isolated from the lesion confirmed infection by an Orthopoxvirus.
Methods
The virus isolate was characterized by
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Background
Human infection by orthopoxviruses is being reported with increasing frequency, attributed in part to the cessation of smallpox vaccination and concomitant waning of population-level immunity. In July 2015, a female resident of interior Alaska, presented to an urgent care clinic with a dermal lesion consistent with poxvirus infection. Laboratory testing of a virus isolated from the lesion confirmed infection by an Orthopoxvirus.
Methods
The virus isolate was characterized by
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PRO/EDR> Meningitis, meningococcal - Nigeria: (SO, ZA) fatal, new sg.susp., RFI
Meningitis - Neisseria -- Nigeria
The Federal Government says it has deployed epidemiologists and vaccines to arrest the outbreak of a new a strain of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) in parts of the country.
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole said this on [Thu 16 Mar 2017] in Abuja that the new strain, which is not common in Nigeria, was imported from Niger Republic. Adewole said that the new strain requires a different type of vaccine and a team of epidemiologists has been deployed to address the challenge.
He
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The Federal Government says it has deployed epidemiologists and vaccines to arrest the outbreak of a new a strain of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) in parts of the country.
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole said this on [Thu 16 Mar 2017] in Abuja that the new strain, which is not common in Nigeria, was imported from Niger Republic. Adewole said that the new strain requires a different type of vaccine and a team of epidemiologists has been deployed to address the challenge.
He
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (80): Croatia (KZ), poultry HPAI H5N5, new strain, OIE
Avian Influenza -- Croatia
Information received on [and dated] 17 Mar 2017 from Dr Damir Agicic, Assistant to Minister, Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinary and Food Safety Directorate, CRO Ministry of Agriculture, Zagreb, Croatia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Mar 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: New strain of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
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Information received on [and dated] 17 Mar 2017 from Dr Damir Agicic, Assistant to Minister, Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinary and Food Safety Directorate, CRO Ministry of Agriculture, Zagreb, Croatia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Mar 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: New strain of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
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Friday 17 March 2017
PRO/EDR> Undiagnosed virus - Egypt (02): comment, RFI
Undiagnosed -- Egypt
This is a comment received from an EpiCore member in response to:
Re: Undiagnosed virus - Egypt: RFI http://bit.ly/2mRGvuM
"The 11 cases of illness reported earlier were actually emesis diarrhea and colic, identified in children and elderly of 2 families. It has been suggested by the MOH that these are due to suspected water poisoning, following testing of environmental and clinical samples, and not a virus as originally stated. A total of 6 cases improved and were
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This is a comment received from an EpiCore member in response to:
Re: Undiagnosed virus - Egypt: RFI http://bit.ly/2mRGvuM
"The 11 cases of illness reported earlier were actually emesis diarrhea and colic, identified in children and elderly of 2 families. It has been suggested by the MOH that these are due to suspected water poisoning, following testing of environmental and clinical samples, and not a virus as originally stated. A total of 6 cases improved and were
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (79): USA (TN): poultry, HPAI H7N9
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- United States
A form of bird flu that is highly lethal for poultry has infected a 2nd commercial chicken flock in Tennessee that supplies Tyson Foods Inc., the company and the state's agriculture department said on [Thu 16 Mar 2017]. The finding expands an outbreak near major chicken-producing states in the southern United States such as Alabama and Georgia.
The flock in Lincoln County, Tennessee, was infected with H7N9 highly pathogenic flu, the same strain that was reported in another chicken flock
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A form of bird flu that is highly lethal for poultry has infected a 2nd commercial chicken flock in Tennessee that supplies Tyson Foods Inc., the company and the state's agriculture department said on [Thu 16 Mar 2017]. The finding expands an outbreak near major chicken-producing states in the southern United States such as Alabama and Georgia.
The flock in Lincoln County, Tennessee, was infected with H7N9 highly pathogenic flu, the same strain that was reported in another chicken flock
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed poisoning - India: fatalities
Poisoning -- India
Batala (Punjab),on [Thu 16 Mar 2017] (PTI) 1 child died and 27 others fell ill after taking the "prashad" [generally a food offering at a religious gathering- Mod.TG] at a "gurdwara" [a religious gathering - Mod.TG] in Guru Nanak Nagar here, police said.
The victims, who took the "prashad" last night [Wed 15 Mar 2017] , were admitted to the civil hospital as well as private hospitals, while 4 of them were referred to Guru Nanak Dev Hospital in Amritsar after their condition turned critical.
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Batala (Punjab),on [Thu 16 Mar 2017] (PTI) 1 child died and 27 others fell ill after taking the "prashad" [generally a food offering at a religious gathering- Mod.TG] at a "gurdwara" [a religious gathering - Mod.TG] in Guru Nanak Nagar here, police said.
The victims, who took the "prashad" last night [Wed 15 Mar 2017] , were admitted to the civil hospital as well as private hospitals, while 4 of them were referred to Guru Nanak Dev Hospital in Amritsar after their condition turned critical.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Philippines: (AB) human, bovine, susp
Anthrax -- Philippines
Today [Thu 17 Mar 2017] the municipal health office of Lagangilang reported that 15 residents had developed symptoms of anthrax disease, believed to be derived from eating their [sick] buffalo. The ill residents suffered skin inflammation, cutaneous sores, chest tightness, and "pagdurumi" [??? - Mod.MHJ].
Earlier, the residents said they had butchered a dead buffalo and then they ate it. It is also possible the said animals [??? - Mod.MHJ] died because of anthrax but the authorities have
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Today [Thu 17 Mar 2017] the municipal health office of Lagangilang reported that 15 residents had developed symptoms of anthrax disease, believed to be derived from eating their [sick] buffalo. The ill residents suffered skin inflammation, cutaneous sores, chest tightness, and "pagdurumi" [??? - Mod.MHJ].
Earlier, the residents said they had butchered a dead buffalo and then they ate it. It is also possible the said animals [??? - Mod.MHJ] died because of anthrax but the authorities have
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PRO/AH/EDR> Brainworm - USA: (MI) elk
Other Animal Disease -- United States
A Michigan DNR officer killed an elk suspected of having a rare case of brainworm after it blocked a popular snowmobile trail in Northern Michigan.
The animal's head is being sent for testing by pathologists in Lansing, authorities said. The 500-pound bull elk was shot in late February [2017] in Otsego County. Sgt. Mark DePew said he arrived at the scene after snowmobilers called 911. "The elk had that snowmobile trail on lockdown. There were snowmobiles on either side of him, and he just
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A Michigan DNR officer killed an elk suspected of having a rare case of brainworm after it blocked a popular snowmobile trail in Northern Michigan.
The animal's head is being sent for testing by pathologists in Lansing, authorities said. The 500-pound bull elk was shot in late February [2017] in Otsego County. Sgt. Mark DePew said he arrived at the scene after snowmobilers called 911. "The elk had that snowmobile trail on lockdown. There were snowmobiles on either side of him, and he just
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Enteritidis - USA: restaurant chain, truffle oil, 2015
Salmonella -- United States
On 8 Sep 2015, the District of Columbia Department of Health (DCDOH) received a call from a person who reported experiencing gastrointestinal illness after eating at a District of Columbia (DC) restaurant with multiple locations throughout the USA (restaurant A). Later the same day, a local emergency department notified DCDOH to report 4 persons with gastrointestinal illness, all of whom had eaten at restaurant A during 30 Aug-5 Sep 2015. 2 patients had laboratory-confirmed _Salmonella_ group
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On 8 Sep 2015, the District of Columbia Department of Health (DCDOH) received a call from a person who reported experiencing gastrointestinal illness after eating at a District of Columbia (DC) restaurant with multiple locations throughout the USA (restaurant A). Later the same day, a local emergency department notified DCDOH to report 4 persons with gastrointestinal illness, all of whom had eaten at restaurant A during 30 Aug-5 Sep 2015. 2 patients had laboratory-confirmed _Salmonella_ group
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (35): China, H7N9, WHO updates
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- China
Onset dates ranged from 19 Feb to 4 Mar 2017. Of these 26 cases, 8 were female. The median age is 56.5 years (age range among the cases is 15 to 79 years old). The cases were reported from Chongqing (1), Fujian (2), Guangxi (5), Guizhou (2), Henan (4), Hunan (2), Hubei (1), Jiangsu (2), Jiangxi (4), and Sichuan (3).
This is the 1st case of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) reported in Chongqing municipality since H7N9 cases were first reported in 2013.
At the time of
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Onset dates ranged from 19 Feb to 4 Mar 2017. Of these 26 cases, 8 were female. The median age is 56.5 years (age range among the cases is 15 to 79 years old). The cases were reported from Chongqing (1), Fujian (2), Guangxi (5), Guizhou (2), Henan (4), Hunan (2), Hubei (1), Jiangsu (2), Jiangxi (4), and Sichuan (3).
This is the 1st case of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) reported in Chongqing municipality since H7N9 cases were first reported in 2013.
At the time of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Strangles, equine - USA: (CO) alert
Strangles -- United States
A contagious disease is causing major concerns for horse owners in the Grand Valley [Colorado]. Owners are on high alert of a serious outbreak of what's called equine strangles disease.
It's one of the biggest outbreaks vets and owners have seen in a couple decades.
Vets said it's like the flu or strep throat for horses, and it spreads very quickly from horse to horse. People who care for animals can also spread the infection on their shoes and tools.
"Everyone is very concerned,
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A contagious disease is causing major concerns for horse owners in the Grand Valley [Colorado]. Owners are on high alert of a serious outbreak of what's called equine strangles disease.
It's one of the biggest outbreaks vets and owners have seen in a couple decades.
Vets said it's like the flu or strep throat for horses, and it spreads very quickly from horse to horse. People who care for animals can also spread the infection on their shoes and tools.
"Everyone is very concerned,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever - Pakistan (02): (PB)
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- Pakistan
Information regarding a suspected case of CCHF admitted in Multan [Punjab province] notified on [15 Mar 2017] in south Punjab. This case has been declared positive for CCHF this evening [16 Mar 2017] by the national reference laboratory of the NIH. The case belongs to Balochistan province. A case response is in the process of execution right now, including contact tracing, quarantine, and use of PPE [personal protective equipment] as the patient is still admitted in ward 27, Nishter Hospital
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Information regarding a suspected case of CCHF admitted in Multan [Punjab province] notified on [15 Mar 2017] in south Punjab. This case has been declared positive for CCHF this evening [16 Mar 2017] by the national reference laboratory of the NIH. The case belongs to Balochistan province. A case response is in the process of execution right now, including contact tracing, quarantine, and use of PPE [personal protective equipment] as the patient is still admitted in ward 27, Nishter Hospital
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus update - Americas (22): Chile (AR)
Hantavirus -- Chile
The Araucanía Health SEREMI [Regional Ministerial Unit] confirmed the 6th case of [a] hantavirus infection in the area during 2017.
The information was given out after the results were delivered from the Molecular Virology Laboratory of Chile's Universidad Austral located in Valdivia [Los Lagos region]. The individual involved is a 35 year old man resident in the Victoria community [Araucanía region].
According to information provided, the affected man began to have symptoms on 4 Mar
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The Araucanía Health SEREMI [Regional Ministerial Unit] confirmed the 6th case of [a] hantavirus infection in the area during 2017.
The information was given out after the results were delivered from the Molecular Virology Laboratory of Chile's Universidad Austral located in Valdivia [Los Lagos region]. The individual involved is a 35 year old man resident in the Victoria community [Araucanía region].
According to information provided, the affected man began to have symptoms on 4 Mar
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (78): USA poultry, (AL) H7, (TN) H7N9, both LPAI
Avian Influenza, Avian Influenza H7N9 -- United States
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (77): USA (WI) turkey, LPAI H5N2
Avian Influenza H5N2 -- United States
Dive brief
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- A Jennie-O Turkey Store operation in Barron, [Barron County],Wisconsin, discovered traces of a low-pathogenic bird flu strain, according to Food Processing [].
- Hormel Foods, which owns Jennie-O, confirmed the H5N2 strain was detected [4 Mar 2017]. According to the US Department of Agriculture, 84 000 birds are on the farm.
- The discovery is the 3rd reported in the US. Highly pathogenic bird flu (HPAI) H7 was detected at a Tennessee chicken farm, and an unrelated
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Dive brief
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- A Jennie-O Turkey Store operation in Barron, [Barron County],Wisconsin, discovered traces of a low-pathogenic bird flu strain, according to Food Processing [].
- Hormel Foods, which owns Jennie-O, confirmed the H5N2 strain was detected [4 Mar 2017]. According to the US Department of Agriculture, 84 000 birds are on the farm.
- The discovery is the 3rd reported in the US. Highly pathogenic bird flu (HPAI) H7 was detected at a Tennessee chicken farm, and an unrelated
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - USA (03): (MI)
Bovine TB -- United States
Michigan officials have set up a 3-mile [4.8 km] surveillance area around a Newaygo County farm after 1 of its steers tested positive for bovine tuberculosis.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) said the steer had been sent to slaughter when samples confirmed it had the disease, which is very rare in West Michigan.
MDARD tracked the 2-year-old steer to the farm through its ear tag. Through a whole genome sequencing test, veterinarians determined the
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Michigan officials have set up a 3-mile [4.8 km] surveillance area around a Newaygo County farm after 1 of its steers tested positive for bovine tuberculosis.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) said the steer had been sent to slaughter when samples confirmed it had the disease, which is very rare in West Michigan.
MDARD tracked the 2-year-old steer to the farm through its ear tag. Through a whole genome sequencing test, veterinarians determined the
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PRO/PL> Plum pox virus, peach - South Korea: 1st rep
Other Plant Disease -- South Korea
In August 2016, _Plum pox virus_ (_Potyvirus_, PPV - EPPO A2 List) was found for the 1st time in the Republic of Korea. The presence of PPV-D has been confirmed in a peach tree (_Prunus persica_). Eradication measures have immediately been taken. The infected tree has been destroyed and a national survey will be carried out.
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Communicated by:
ProMED-mail
[_Plum pox virus_ (PPV; genus _Potyvirus_; also called Sharka virus) has been reported from Europe, parts of Asia, northern Africa,
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In August 2016, _Plum pox virus_ (_Potyvirus_, PPV - EPPO A2 List) was found for the 1st time in the Republic of Korea. The presence of PPV-D has been confirmed in a peach tree (_Prunus persica_). Eradication measures have immediately been taken. The infected tree has been destroyed and a national survey will be carried out.
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Communicated by:
ProMED-mail
[_Plum pox virus_ (PPV; genus _Potyvirus_; also called Sharka virus) has been reported from Europe, parts of Asia, northern Africa,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Canine distemper, wildlife - USA: (TX) raccoon
Canine distemper -- United States
According to Seagoville Animal Services, 2 raccoons were recently captured in Seagoville [Dallas County, Texas] and tested positive for distemper.
The Seagoville Animal Services sent out a Public Awareness Notice on 11 Mar 2017, and advised area residents to check their pet(s) vaccination records to be sure they are up to date for protection against distemper -- a potentially fatal viral disease and the leading cause of infectious disease deaths in dogs.
The disease is easily spread by
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According to Seagoville Animal Services, 2 raccoons were recently captured in Seagoville [Dallas County, Texas] and tested positive for distemper.
The Seagoville Animal Services sent out a Public Awareness Notice on 11 Mar 2017, and advised area residents to check their pet(s) vaccination records to be sure they are up to date for protection against distemper -- a potentially fatal viral disease and the leading cause of infectious disease deaths in dogs.
The disease is easily spread by
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Thursday 16 March 2017
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (03): Pakistan (GB, IS, PB), environmental samples, global
Polio -- Pakistan
New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 1
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2017: 4
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2016: 37
New cVDPV cases reported this week: 0
Total number of cVDPV cases in 2017: 0
Total number of cVDPV cases in 2016: 5
Headlines
- Summary of newly-reported viruses this week (see country-specific sections below for further details): Pakistan - 1 WPV1 case, 6 WPV1 positive environmental samples.
- Yemen and Syria have both carried out polio
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New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 1
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2017: 4
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2016: 37
New cVDPV cases reported this week: 0
Total number of cVDPV cases in 2017: 0
Total number of cVDPV cases in 2016: 5
Headlines
- Summary of newly-reported viruses this week (see country-specific sections below for further details): Pakistan - 1 WPV1 case, 6 WPV1 positive environmental samples.
- Yemen and Syria have both carried out polio
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PRO/AH/EDR> White spot syndrome, prawn - Australia (03): (QL) update
Other Animal Disease -- Australia
Queensland's AUD 360 million (approx. USD 276 million) prawn industry has been dealt another blow with news the troublesome white spot virus has spread into Moreton Bay.
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Bill Byrne says the virus that causes the disease has been detected near the Redcliffe Peninsula and Deception Bay. Mr Byrne says the state government's established a movement control order to prevent its spread, which will be in place for 3 months to allow further testing before
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Queensland's AUD 360 million (approx. USD 276 million) prawn industry has been dealt another blow with news the troublesome white spot virus has spread into Moreton Bay.
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Bill Byrne says the virus that causes the disease has been detected near the Redcliffe Peninsula and Deception Bay. Mr Byrne says the state government's established a movement control order to prevent its spread, which will be in place for 3 months to allow further testing before
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PRO/PL> Anthracnose, soursop - Puerto Rico
Other Plant Disease -- United States
The moisture in the atmosphere has promoted the development of a fungus that sickens the soursop tree [in Puerto Rico]. According to the agronomist Jose L. Zamora Echevarria, the fruit and leaf may be affected by anthracnose.
The fungus affects the soursop in 2 ways: the fruit became mummified, turns black, falls, and stops developing; secondly, a black stain can appear on its shell during any part of its development, and the fruit will rot once it's mature. The leaves, he said, develop a
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The moisture in the atmosphere has promoted the development of a fungus that sickens the soursop tree [in Puerto Rico]. According to the agronomist Jose L. Zamora Echevarria, the fruit and leaf may be affected by anthracnose.
The fungus affects the soursop in 2 ways: the fruit became mummified, turns black, falls, and stops developing; secondly, a black stain can appear on its shell during any part of its development, and the fruit will rot once it's mature. The leaves, he said, develop a
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PRO> Hand, foot & mouth disease update (03): Pakistan (PB), comment
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease -- Pakistan
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - EU: MSM
Hepatitis A -- Worldwide/Unknown
Since February 2016, 287 confirmed hepatitis A cases infected with distinct strains of sub-genotype IA virus have been reported by 13 EU countries; including 179 between June 2016 and February 2017, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Most cases are reported among adult men who have sex with men (MSM), with only 9 women affected. An epidemic also involved Italy, where 69 cases were reported between August 2016 and February 2017 in 9 regions. Even in
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Since February 2016, 287 confirmed hepatitis A cases infected with distinct strains of sub-genotype IA virus have been reported by 13 EU countries; including 179 between June 2016 and February 2017, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Most cases are reported among adult men who have sex with men (MSM), with only 9 women affected. An epidemic also involved Italy, where 69 cases were reported between August 2016 and February 2017 in 9 regions. Even in
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PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness - Egypt (02): (SJ) schoolchildren
Foodborne Illness -- Egypt
More than 3300 children were hospitalized in Egypt on [Tue 13 Mar 2017], after an outbreak of food poisoning at several state-run primary schools, state-owned news media said. The mass poisoning, in the impoverished Upper Egypt province of Sohag, north of Luxor, was one of the biggest food-safety cases to hit the country in years. Officials suspect that school lunches may have been contaminated, and they have opened an investigation. Samples from the lunches, consisting of processed cheese
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More than 3300 children were hospitalized in Egypt on [Tue 13 Mar 2017], after an outbreak of food poisoning at several state-run primary schools, state-owned news media said. The mass poisoning, in the impoverished Upper Egypt province of Sohag, north of Luxor, was one of the biggest food-safety cases to hit the country in years. Officials suspect that school lunches may have been contaminated, and they have opened an investigation. Samples from the lunches, consisting of processed cheese
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PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever - Pakistan: (IS) susp, not
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- Pakistan
Three members of the same family, all of them suspected of suffering from Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) are currently under observation at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). One of the patients is a child, who was shifted from CDA Hospital to the Children's Hospital of PIMS [Tue 14 Mar 2017] night after manifestation of symptoms characteristic of CCHF. The other 2 are adults who are under observation in the main hospital's isolation ward.
A relative of the suspected
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Three members of the same family, all of them suspected of suffering from Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) are currently under observation at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). One of the patients is a child, who was shifted from CDA Hospital to the Children's Hospital of PIMS [Tue 14 Mar 2017] night after manifestation of symptoms characteristic of CCHF. The other 2 are adults who are under observation in the main hospital's isolation ward.
A relative of the suspected
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PRO/EDR> Chikungunya (08): Asia (Pakistan)
Chikungunya -- Pakistan
Official of Sindh Health Department told Daily Times on [Sun 12 Mar 2017] that 23 cases of chikungunya have been reported [since 1 Mar 2017], in Karachi, after which the total number of cases is 885 since the 1st case was reported in December 2016. However, Pakistan Medical Association suggests that the actual number of cases is much higher.
In December 2016, 405 cases [were reported], in January [2017] 359 cases, and "98 cases in February were suspected whereas only 5 cases were conformed
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Official of Sindh Health Department told Daily Times on [Sun 12 Mar 2017] that 23 cases of chikungunya have been reported [since 1 Mar 2017], in Karachi, after which the total number of cases is 885 since the 1st case was reported in December 2016. However, Pakistan Medical Association suggests that the actual number of cases is much higher.
In December 2016, 405 cases [were reported], in January [2017] 359 cases, and "98 cases in February were suspected whereas only 5 cases were conformed
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Palestinian Auth (02): (GZ) bovine, st O, spread
Foot and Mouth -- Palestinian Authority
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (34): China (JX,CQ) H7N9
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- China
Local health authorities said 4 more human cases of [avian influenza A/H7N9] have been reported in eastern Jiangxi Province, including one fatality. The new cases brought the number of infections in the province this year [2017] to 36 and fatalities to 12, according to the provincial health and family planning commission. The province has increased supervision of local poultry markets. H7N9 is an avian influenza strain first reported to have infected humans in China in March 2013. Infections
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Local health authorities said 4 more human cases of [avian influenza A/H7N9] have been reported in eastern Jiangxi Province, including one fatality. The new cases brought the number of infections in the province this year [2017] to 36 and fatalities to 12, according to the provincial health and family planning commission. The province has increased supervision of local poultry markets. H7N9 is an avian influenza strain first reported to have infected humans in China in March 2013. Infections
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Wednesday 15 March 2017
PRO/EDR> Undiagnosed virus - Egypt: RFI
Undiagnosed -- Egypt
Several people are being held at Imbaba and Abbassiya specialized fever hospitals after contracting a virus that doctors are still unable to diagnose, medical sources said amid a media blackout on the part of the Health Ministry.
An informed source said a secret meeting was held at the ministry on Monday [13 Mar 2015] to discuss the issue. Further meetings are ongoing. The number of patients held at the hospitals does not exceed 5 cases, the source added.
A medical source inside Imbaba
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Several people are being held at Imbaba and Abbassiya specialized fever hospitals after contracting a virus that doctors are still unable to diagnose, medical sources said amid a media blackout on the part of the Health Ministry.
An informed source said a secret meeting was held at the ministry on Monday [13 Mar 2015] to discuss the issue. Further meetings are ongoing. The number of patients held at the hospitals does not exceed 5 cases, the source added.
A medical source inside Imbaba
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PRO/PL> Citrus tristeza virus - Malta ex Italy
Other Plant Disease -- Malta
The Plant Health Directorate said it found a number of citrus trees infected with the Citrus Tristeza Virus (CTV). The infected trees, originating from Sicily, were discovered in various garden centres following sampling and testing. [They] carried out the destruction of the infected consignments. Trees originating from the same consignments in which infected trees were detected will be tested. The general public is being asked to notify the Directorate of any purchase of citrus trees in the
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The Plant Health Directorate said it found a number of citrus trees infected with the Citrus Tristeza Virus (CTV). The infected trees, originating from Sicily, were discovered in various garden centres following sampling and testing. [They] carried out the destruction of the infected consignments. Trees originating from the same consignments in which infected trees were detected will be tested. The general public is being asked to notify the Directorate of any purchase of citrus trees in the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Monkeypox - Republic of Congo
Monkeypox -- Republic of Congo
Three people have died out of 20 cases of monkey smallpox in northern Congo, a statement by the Congolese Ministry of Health and Population in Brazzaville warned.
According to the statement, the epidemic had already surfaced in the same area back in 2003.
Monkey pox is characterized by button-like boils filled with liquid spread all over the body, including the scalp.
It is transmitted through contact with a sick animal but also from a sick human to a healthy person.
There is
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Three people have died out of 20 cases of monkey smallpox in northern Congo, a statement by the Congolese Ministry of Health and Population in Brazzaville warned.
According to the statement, the epidemic had already surfaced in the same area back in 2003.
Monkey pox is characterized by button-like boils filled with liquid spread all over the body, including the scalp.
It is transmitted through contact with a sick animal but also from a sick human to a healthy person.
There is
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PRO/EDR> Pertussis update (01): Viet Nam, New Zealand
Whooping Cough -- Vietnam
The number of kids with pertussis skyrockets in [the] North. The Department of Preventive Medicine under the Ministry of Health said yesterday [Sun 12 Mar 2017] that since the beginning of the year [2017], 82 kids with pertussis had been reported; mostly from the northern provinces of Cao Bang, Hanoi, Hai Duong, Phu Tho, Ha Nam and the central province of Nghe An. Amongst localities, Hanoi has 21 cases with 1 death.
In the meantime, the National Children Hospital showed an upward trend of
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The number of kids with pertussis skyrockets in [the] North. The Department of Preventive Medicine under the Ministry of Health said yesterday [Sun 12 Mar 2017] that since the beginning of the year [2017], 82 kids with pertussis had been reported; mostly from the northern provinces of Cao Bang, Hanoi, Hai Duong, Phu Tho, Ha Nam and the central province of Nghe An. Amongst localities, Hanoi has 21 cases with 1 death.
In the meantime, the National Children Hospital showed an upward trend of
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PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness - Egypt: (SJ) schoolchildren, RFI
Foodborne Illness -- Egypt
Egypt's Health Ministry says hundreds of schoolchildren have been admitted to hospital in a suspected mass food poisoning this week. The ministry says the outbreak involved 2262 children in 8 schools in the southern province of Sohag. They developed symptoms after eating school meals provided as part of a government food program for schoolchildren.
The ministry statement late on [Tue 14 Mar 2017], said most of those admitted to hospital have been released. Samples of the meals were being
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Egypt's Health Ministry says hundreds of schoolchildren have been admitted to hospital in a suspected mass food poisoning this week. The ministry says the outbreak involved 2262 children in 8 schools in the southern province of Sohag. They developed symptoms after eating school meals provided as part of a government food program for schoolchildren.
The ministry statement late on [Tue 14 Mar 2017], said most of those admitted to hospital have been released. Samples of the meals were being
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PRO/EDR> Malaria - South Africa (03): (GT, NW) comment
Malaria -- South Africa
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) was notified of 2 people with malaria from Doornpoort, a suburb in the northern part of the City of Tshwane, and 2 patients from Swartruggens in the North West Province. None of these people had travelled to a known malaria transmission area. Unfortunately 3 of the patients passed away due to complications of malaria.
These incidents are rare, but a few cases of so-called "Odyssean" malaria or "taxi" or "suitcase" malaria are confirmed
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The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) was notified of 2 people with malaria from Doornpoort, a suburb in the northern part of the City of Tshwane, and 2 patients from Swartruggens in the North West Province. None of these people had travelled to a known malaria transmission area. Unfortunately 3 of the patients passed away due to complications of malaria.
These incidents are rare, but a few cases of so-called "Odyssean" malaria or "taxi" or "suitcase" malaria are confirmed
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PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - USA (04): (OR) O157, soynut butter, preschool
E. coli -- United States
A total of 6 people, including at least 3 children, have been infected with _E. coli_ at Montessori preschool of Alameda in Northeast Portland [Multnomah County]. [So far] 4 of the people, including 2 children, had the O157:H7 strain of _E. coli_ identified, which health officials say is the most severe type of the bacterium. 2 of those cases [so far] genetically matched the strain found in the recalled IM Healthy SoyNut Butter that sickened 16 other people in 9 states. 2 other children in
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A total of 6 people, including at least 3 children, have been infected with _E. coli_ at Montessori preschool of Alameda in Northeast Portland [Multnomah County]. [So far] 4 of the people, including 2 children, had the O157:H7 strain of _E. coli_ identified, which health officials say is the most severe type of the bacterium. 2 of those cases [so far] genetically matched the strain found in the recalled IM Healthy SoyNut Butter that sickened 16 other people in 9 states. 2 other children in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Australia (05): (VI) ovine, new outbreaks
Anthrax -- Australia
Agriculture Victoria has previously stated properties surrounding confirmed anthrax sites would be vaccinated following the additional outbreak. Dr Milne said the detection of the disease on neighbouring properties was not a sign quarantine and vaccination programs had failed. "The farm that was immediately adjacent, we discovered the dead sheep when we were surveying it for vaccination," he said. "So yes, that property's been vaccinated. The other property that is a little distance away, that
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Agriculture Victoria has previously stated properties surrounding confirmed anthrax sites would be vaccinated following the additional outbreak. Dr Milne said the detection of the disease on neighbouring properties was not a sign quarantine and vaccination programs had failed. "The farm that was immediately adjacent, we discovered the dead sheep when we were surveying it for vaccination," he said. "So yes, that property's been vaccinated. The other property that is a little distance away, that
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - Lithuania: (Vilnius) fatal
Legionnaires' -- Lithuania
An emergency has been declared in Vilnius [Lithuania] after _Legionella_ bacteria were found in the water systems of several apartment buildings in the Lithuanian capital.
The Emergency Commission at the Vilnius local authority stated on [Fri 10 Mar 2017] that the situation met the criteria for an emergency, Arvydas Darulis, acting director of the city's administration, told BNS [Baltic News Service].
"We have 2 deaths and a 3rd incident is still under investigation. This affects over
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An emergency has been declared in Vilnius [Lithuania] after _Legionella_ bacteria were found in the water systems of several apartment buildings in the Lithuanian capital.
The Emergency Commission at the Vilnius local authority stated on [Fri 10 Mar 2017] that the situation met the criteria for an emergency, Arvydas Darulis, acting director of the city's administration, told BNS [Baltic News Service].
"We have 2 deaths and a 3rd incident is still under investigation. This affects over
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PRO/AH/EDR> White nose syndrome, bats - North America (02): (MN) population declines
White nose syndrome -- United States
The number of bats counted in the Soudan Underground Mine [Minnesota] has dropped 70 percent due to white-nose syndrome, according to the annual survey of the state's largest bat wintering area.
Researchers have known since 2013 that the deadly fungus was present on some bats that spend their winter deep underground in the former iron ore mine near Tower. Last winter [2015-2016] was the 1st time they had seen hundreds of dead bats outside the mine during winter months, a sure sign of
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The number of bats counted in the Soudan Underground Mine [Minnesota] has dropped 70 percent due to white-nose syndrome, according to the annual survey of the state's largest bat wintering area.
Researchers have known since 2013 that the deadly fungus was present on some bats that spend their winter deep underground in the former iron ore mine near Tower. Last winter [2015-2016] was the 1st time they had seen hundreds of dead bats outside the mine during winter months, a sure sign of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus update - Americas (21): USA (WA) automobile air system susp
Hantavirus -- United States
My wife collapsed into hantavirus pulmonary syndrome this last Thanksgiving night [24 Nov 2016]. She spent 6 days on the ventilator, 10 in ICU, and barely lived.
We have confirmed Sin Nombre virus infection, through 2 sets of IgG and IgM tests from the CDC. We are convinced that she was infected through her automobile cabin air system, which had repeated infestations with deer mice.
I am a scientist and she is an RN, and we have studied our potential exposure sources in some detail. I've
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My wife collapsed into hantavirus pulmonary syndrome this last Thanksgiving night [24 Nov 2016]. She spent 6 days on the ventilator, 10 in ICU, and barely lived.
We have confirmed Sin Nombre virus infection, through 2 sets of IgG and IgM tests from the CDC. We are convinced that she was infected through her automobile cabin air system, which had repeated infestations with deer mice.
I am a scientist and she is an RN, and we have studied our potential exposure sources in some detail. I've
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (76): UK (Wales) wildfowl, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- United Kingdom
Information received on [and dated] 13 Mar 2017 from Dr Nigel Gibbens, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, London, United Kingdom
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 3 Mar 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 3 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Highly pathogenic
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Information received on [and dated] 13 Mar 2017 from Dr Nigel Gibbens, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, London, United Kingdom
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 3 Mar 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 3 Mar 2017
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Highly pathogenic
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (33): Indonesia (JR) H5 susp, RFI
Avian Influenza -- Indonesia
[Tempo reports that] 2 suspected human cases of bird flu have been detected in Cirebon, West Java [Jawa Barat]. The 2 people have been treated in Gunung Jati Hospital [Cirebon] isolation room since [Sun 5 Mar 2017].
The Health Ministry's director general of disease prevention and control M Subuh has confirmed the report. "Both have made direct contacts with birds tested positive for bird flu," Subuh said on [Wed 8 Mar 2017] at Gunung Jati Hospital.
Subuh said that results of laboratory
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[Tempo reports that] 2 suspected human cases of bird flu have been detected in Cirebon, West Java [Jawa Barat]. The 2 people have been treated in Gunung Jati Hospital [Cirebon] isolation room since [Sun 5 Mar 2017].
The Health Ministry's director general of disease prevention and control M Subuh has confirmed the report. "Both have made direct contacts with birds tested positive for bird flu," Subuh said on [Wed 8 Mar 2017] at Gunung Jati Hospital.
Subuh said that results of laboratory
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Tuesday 14 March 2017
PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus update - Americas (20): Chile (RM) susp.
Hantavirus -- Chile
There has been a possible hantavirus infection in the School for Carabineros [police branch] NCOs. For now, the Medical Legal Institute has not stated conclusively in respect to the presence of the virus.
[To establish] the reason for the death of the man, a corporal 2nd class of the carabineros, the institution followed all the established protocols to determine whether the official could have become infected by [a] hantavirus in the School for NCOs, located in the Macui community.
The
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There has been a possible hantavirus infection in the School for Carabineros [police branch] NCOs. For now, the Medical Legal Institute has not stated conclusively in respect to the presence of the virus.
[To establish] the reason for the death of the man, a corporal 2nd class of the carabineros, the institution followed all the established protocols to determine whether the official could have become infected by [a] hantavirus in the School for NCOs, located in the Macui community.
The
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PRO> Undiagnosed disease - Colombia (02): (CE) fatal
Undiagnosed -- Colombia
A mysterious disease affecting the indigenous Kogi people, who inhabit the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, has resulted in 11 fatalities, raising serious concerns among health authorities in the departments of Magdalena and César.
The disease causes symptoms similar to those of Zika and chikungunya viruses and has an evolution time of 6-8 days.
This health emergency has come to light with the reopening of the Tayrona National Park, which closed at the beginning of this year [2017] for a
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A mysterious disease affecting the indigenous Kogi people, who inhabit the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, has resulted in 11 fatalities, raising serious concerns among health authorities in the departments of Magdalena and César.
The disease causes symptoms similar to those of Zika and chikungunya viruses and has an evolution time of 6-8 days.
This health emergency has come to light with the reopening of the Tayrona National Park, which closed at the beginning of this year [2017] for a
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