Avian Influenza H5N6 -- South Korea
Bird flu was recently detected on farms near Seoul; just weeks before the 2018 Winter Olympics will take place in South Korea.
On [Sat 27 Jan 2018], South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced that it had discovered a highly pathogenic strain of the H5N6 avian influenza near a chicken farm in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi, about 25 mi [approx. 40 km] south of Seoul. Another pathogenic strain of the same virus was also recently detected in another chicken farm in Pyeongtaek,
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Wednesday 31 January 2018
PRO/EDR> Pertussis (02): USA, Venezuela, New Zealand
Whooping Cough -- United States
Those with Mesa County Public Health want to warn you of a local outbreak of pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Getting vaccinated or even washing your hands, can keep you one step ahead of contracting pertussis. However, once the disease is caught, it can spread extremely easily.
"We've had 22 cases of pertussis reported in Mesa county since the beginning of November [2017]," said Andy Tyler, Regional Epidemiologist with Mesa County Public Health. During the same time period last
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Those with Mesa County Public Health want to warn you of a local outbreak of pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Getting vaccinated or even washing your hands, can keep you one step ahead of contracting pertussis. However, once the disease is caught, it can spread extremely easily.
"We've had 22 cases of pertussis reported in Mesa county since the beginning of November [2017]," said Andy Tyler, Regional Epidemiologist with Mesa County Public Health. During the same time period last
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (05): Nigeria
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
The National Coordinator, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu, on [Tue 30 Jan 2018], said 21 deaths were recorded from the 77 confirmed cases in the current outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria.
Mr Ihekweazu disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the National Executive Council meeting of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) in Abuja on [Tue 30 Jan 2018]. He said of the 77 confirmed cases, 10 affected health workers.
The national coordinator quoted
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The National Coordinator, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu, on [Tue 30 Jan 2018], said 21 deaths were recorded from the 77 confirmed cases in the current outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria.
Mr Ihekweazu disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the National Executive Council meeting of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) in Abuja on [Tue 30 Jan 2018]. He said of the 77 confirmed cases, 10 affected health workers.
The national coordinator quoted
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Americas (10): Brazil
Yellow Fever -- Brazil
Federal units / Reported / Discarded / Under investigation / Confirmed / Deaths
Amapá (AP) / 2 / 2 / 0 / - / -
Amazonas (AM) / 4 / 2 / 2 / - / -
Pará (PA) / 23 / 13 / 10 / - / -
Rondônia (RO) / 5 / 5 / 0 / - / -
Roraima (RR) / 2 / 2 / 0 / - / -
Tocantins (TO) / 9 / 6 / 3 / - / -
Bahia (BA) / 15 / 7 / 8 / - / -
Ceará (CE) / 1 / 1 / 0 / - / -
Maranhão (MA) / 1 / 1 / 0 / - / -
Pernambuco (PE) / 1 / 0 / 1 / - / -
Piauí (PI) / 3 / 1 / 2 / - / -
Rio Grande do Norte (RN) / 1 / 1 / 0
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Federal units / Reported / Discarded / Under investigation / Confirmed / Deaths
Amapá (AP) / 2 / 2 / 0 / - / -
Amazonas (AM) / 4 / 2 / 2 / - / -
Pará (PA) / 23 / 13 / 10 / - / -
Rondônia (RO) / 5 / 5 / 0 / - / -
Roraima (RR) / 2 / 2 / 0 / - / -
Tocantins (TO) / 9 / 6 / 3 / - / -
Bahia (BA) / 15 / 7 / 8 / - / -
Ceará (CE) / 1 / 1 / 0 / - / -
Maranhão (MA) / 1 / 1 / 0 / - / -
Pernambuco (PE) / 1 / 0 / 1 / - / -
Piauí (PI) / 3 / 1 / 2 / - / -
Rio Grande do Norte (RN) / 1 / 1 / 0
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (05): Afghanistan, RFI
Polio -- Afghanistan
Two positive cases of the Polio have been registered in the southern province of Kandahar, provincial health officials said [Tue 30 Jan 2018], as the ministry of public health with the cooperation of the United Nations' World Health Organization started the new round of vaccination.
The cases were registered in the districts of Spin Boldak and Shah Wali Kot, according to the officials. 'A 2-year old boy and a 2 and 1/2-year old girl are affected by the Polio disease,' said Abdul Shakoor
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Two positive cases of the Polio have been registered in the southern province of Kandahar, provincial health officials said [Tue 30 Jan 2018], as the ministry of public health with the cooperation of the United Nations' World Health Organization started the new round of vaccination.
The cases were registered in the districts of Spin Boldak and Shah Wali Kot, according to the officials. 'A 2-year old boy and a 2 and 1/2-year old girl are affected by the Polio disease,' said Abdul Shakoor
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PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis - South Africa (05): fatal, more cases
Listeriosis -- South Africa
The case count in the South African [listeriosis] outbreak has risen again as the search continues to find the source.
An additional 53 cases and 1 death have been recorded by the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD). 13 cases occurred during 2017 and were retrospectively reported.
Outcome data is available for 29 percent (238/820) of cases, of which 82 died. A total of 820 laboratory-confirmed listeriosis cases have now been reported to NICD since January 2017.
Most are
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The case count in the South African [listeriosis] outbreak has risen again as the search continues to find the source.
An additional 53 cases and 1 death have been recorded by the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD). 13 cases occurred during 2017 and were retrospectively reported.
Outcome data is available for 29 percent (238/820) of cases, of which 82 died. A total of 820 laboratory-confirmed listeriosis cases have now been reported to NICD since January 2017.
Most are
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Tuesday 30 January 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus - Americas (07): Uruguay (CA) fatal, susp.
Hantavirus -- Uruguay
Personnel of the Ministry of Public Health are investigating the death of a young --28-years old -- agronomist caused by [a] hantavirus [infection]. After completion of the specific studies, which could take 48 hours, they will be able to determine if the young woman died as a consequence of the virus [infection].
The disease is contracted by the inhalation of excretions or secretions of rodents infected by the hantavirus.
As a preventive measure, personnel of the Department of
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Personnel of the Ministry of Public Health are investigating the death of a young --28-years old -- agronomist caused by [a] hantavirus [infection]. After completion of the specific studies, which could take 48 hours, they will be able to determine if the young woman died as a consequence of the virus [infection].
The disease is contracted by the inhalation of excretions or secretions of rodents infected by the hantavirus.
As a preventive measure, personnel of the Department of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed hemorrhagic illness - Cameroon: RFI
Undiagnosed -- Cameroon
Between 8-22 Jan 2018, the surveillance and health watch mechanism of the Centre Region reported 3 deaths in a family residing in Yaounde, due to acute onset of fever, rashes and bleeding suggestive of viral hemorrhagic fever. One of the members of this family, whose vital prognosis is not [available], is currently receiving medical follow-up in the hospital.
Preliminary tests carried out were negative for Ebola, Marburg and Lassa viruses.
More investigation is ongoing. Mr. Andre Mama
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Between 8-22 Jan 2018, the surveillance and health watch mechanism of the Centre Region reported 3 deaths in a family residing in Yaounde, due to acute onset of fever, rashes and bleeding suggestive of viral hemorrhagic fever. One of the members of this family, whose vital prognosis is not [available], is currently receiving medical follow-up in the hospital.
Preliminary tests carried out were negative for Ebola, Marburg and Lassa viruses.
More investigation is ongoing. Mr. Andre Mama
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Zimbabwe: human
Anthrax -- Zimbabwe
Anthrax virus [sic] infection is on the rise in Zimbabwe, with the Health Ministry recording 9 (human) cases - 4 in one week - in the first 2 weeks of January this year [2018]; The people are getting infected by the deadly virus, which causes skin, lung and bowel disease- after getting in contact with infected animals.
In its weekly surveillance report, the Health Ministry said; "4 new suspected cases of anthrax and no deaths, were reported during week ending [14 Jan 2018]. The cases were
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Anthrax virus [sic] infection is on the rise in Zimbabwe, with the Health Ministry recording 9 (human) cases - 4 in one week - in the first 2 weeks of January this year [2018]; The people are getting infected by the deadly virus, which causes skin, lung and bowel disease- after getting in contact with infected animals.
In its weekly surveillance report, the Health Ministry said; "4 new suspected cases of anthrax and no deaths, were reported during week ending [14 Jan 2018]. The cases were
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PRO/EDR> Hand, foot & mouth disease update (01): Japan, research
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease -- Japan
After reporting just under 70 000 cases of the viral infection, hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD) in 2016, cases increased several times in 2017, according to data from the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Japan via the World Health Organization (WHO).
Last year [2017], officials reported 358 764 HFMD cases, the most since 2015, when more than 380 000 cases were reported.
HFMD is typically a benign and self-limiting disease. Most common in young children, it presents as fever,
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After reporting just under 70 000 cases of the viral infection, hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD) in 2016, cases increased several times in 2017, according to data from the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Japan via the World Health Organization (WHO).
Last year [2017], officials reported 358 764 HFMD cases, the most since 2015, when more than 380 000 cases were reported.
HFMD is typically a benign and self-limiting disease. Most common in young children, it presents as fever,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus - Americas (06): Panama (LS)
Hantavirus -- Panama
Health authorities in Los Santos province report the 1st hantavirus victim registered in 2018, a 62-year-old man who resided in El Bebero in Tonosí [district, Los Santos province].
His death was registered on Sunday night, [28 Jan 2018] in the Joaquín Pablo Franco Sayas hospital in the city of Las Tablas [Los Santos].
The man was one of the tireless fighters against the hantaviruses in Los Santos province.
Germán Solís, Regional Director of the Ministry of Health (MINSA) in Los
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Health authorities in Los Santos province report the 1st hantavirus victim registered in 2018, a 62-year-old man who resided in El Bebero in Tonosí [district, Los Santos province].
His death was registered on Sunday night, [28 Jan 2018] in the Joaquín Pablo Franco Sayas hospital in the city of Las Tablas [Los Santos].
The man was one of the tireless fighters against the hantaviruses in Los Santos province.
Germán Solís, Regional Director of the Ministry of Health (MINSA) in Los
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PRO/AH/EDR> Kyasanur Forest disease - India (05): (MH) new cases
Kyasanur Forest Disease -- India
The tick-borne virus that causes Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD), commonly known as monkey fever, has infected 332 people and killed 19 in Sindhudurg district [Maharashtra] since its (the virus) confirmation in Maharashtra in January 2016. The outbreak that was initially confined to a lone village has now spread to other villages in Sindhudurg district. The virus has infected three villagers this month (Jan 2018). "The virus has remained confined to Sindhudurg district so far. We have been
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The tick-borne virus that causes Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD), commonly known as monkey fever, has infected 332 people and killed 19 in Sindhudurg district [Maharashtra] since its (the virus) confirmation in Maharashtra in January 2016. The outbreak that was initially confined to a lone village has now spread to other villages in Sindhudurg district. The virus has infected three villagers this month (Jan 2018). "The virus has remained confined to Sindhudurg district so far. We have been
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Monday 29 January 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (21): Netherlands, wild bird, HPAI H5N6, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- Netherlands
Information received on [and dated] 24 Jan 2018 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, chief veterinary officer, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Hague, Netherlands
Summary
Report type: follow-up report no 2
Date of start of the event: 9 Dec 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 13 Dec 2017
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 16 May 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza
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Information received on [and dated] 24 Jan 2018 from Dr Christianne Bruschke, chief veterinary officer, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Hague, Netherlands
Summary
Report type: follow-up report no 2
Date of start of the event: 9 Dec 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 13 Dec 2017
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 16 May 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian cholera - USA: (IN) wild fowl
Avian Cholera -- United States
Wildlife officials have confirmed the presence of avian cholera in geese from western Gibson County. Diagnostic testing was conducted at the US Geological Survey's National Wildlife Health Center.
Avian cholera is common among North American waterfowl, although the Gibson County detection is the 1st time the disease has been documented in wild birds in Indiana.
In total about 350 birds -- mostly snow geese -- have been found dead since the beginning of December [2017]. Tens of thousands
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Wildlife officials have confirmed the presence of avian cholera in geese from western Gibson County. Diagnostic testing was conducted at the US Geological Survey's National Wildlife Health Center.
Avian cholera is common among North American waterfowl, although the Gibson County detection is the 1st time the disease has been documented in wild birds in Indiana.
In total about 350 birds -- mostly snow geese -- have been found dead since the beginning of December [2017]. Tens of thousands
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PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (05): Asia (Yemen) WHO
Cholera -- Yemen
Highlights
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Cumulative figures
- The cumulative total from 27 Apr 2017 to 21 Jan 2018 is 1 046 674 suspected cholera cases and 2248 associated deaths, (CFR 0.21 percent), 1102 have been confirmed by culture.
- 59.3 percent of deaths were severe cases at admission
- The total proportion of severe cases among the suspected cases is 16.8 percent
- The national attack rate is 379 per 10 000. The 5 governorates with the highest cumulative attack rates per 10 000 remain Amran (886),
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Highlights
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Cumulative figures
- The cumulative total from 27 Apr 2017 to 21 Jan 2018 is 1 046 674 suspected cholera cases and 2248 associated deaths, (CFR 0.21 percent), 1102 have been confirmed by culture.
- 59.3 percent of deaths were severe cases at admission
- The total proportion of severe cases among the suspected cases is 16.8 percent
- The national attack rate is 379 per 10 000. The 5 governorates with the highest cumulative attack rates per 10 000 remain Amran (886),
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Sunday 28 January 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (07): Saudi Arabia
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
As of Sat 27 Jan 2018, there have been a total of:
1780 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
724 deaths [reported case fatality rate 40.8 per cent],
1033 recoveries, and
18 currently active cases/infections.
[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; my spreadsheet counts asymptomatic infections as they are reported. One complication
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As of Sat 27 Jan 2018, there have been a total of:
1780 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
724 deaths [reported case fatality rate 40.8 per cent],
1033 recoveries, and
18 currently active cases/infections.
[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; my spreadsheet counts asymptomatic infections as they are reported. One complication
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - USA (05): (MI, UT, CA)
Hepatitis A -- United States
Public health officials and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are continuing to see an elevated number of hepatitis A cases in the state. Since the beginning of the outbreak in August 2016, public health response has included increased healthcare awareness efforts, public notification and education, and outreach with vaccination clinics for high-risk populations. No common sources of food, beverages, or drugs have been identified as a potential source of infection.
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Public health officials and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are continuing to see an elevated number of hepatitis A cases in the state. Since the beginning of the outbreak in August 2016, public health response has included increased healthcare awareness efforts, public notification and education, and outreach with vaccination clinics for high-risk populations. No common sources of food, beverages, or drugs have been identified as a potential source of infection.
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (07): Africa, USA, Caribbean, Canada, Europe
Measles -- South Africa
[2] Texas, Ellis County
[3] Caribbean (Antigua) ex UK
Canada
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Europe
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[5] Greece
[6] United Kingdom
[7] Italy
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[1] South Africa (Cape Town)
Date: Thu 25 Jan 2018
From: Prof Sipho Dlamini [edited]
Groote Schuur Hospital, Infectious Diseases Unit, Cape Town, South Africa
Measles was confirmed in a 29-year-old Somali migrant worker in South Africa, who had spent the last 9 months visiting family in Djibouti city,
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[2] Texas, Ellis County
[3] Caribbean (Antigua) ex UK
Canada
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Europe
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[6] United Kingdom
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[1] South Africa (Cape Town)
Date: Thu 25 Jan 2018
From: Prof Sipho Dlamini [edited]
Groote Schuur Hospital, Infectious Diseases Unit, Cape Town, South Africa
Measles was confirmed in a 29-year-old Somali migrant worker in South Africa, who had spent the last 9 months visiting family in Djibouti city,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st. Agona - France (03): infant formula
Salmonella -- France
10 more babies have tested positive for salmonella in France after drinking milk produced by the firm Lactalis, a group representing families said on Fri 26 Jan 2018.
Lactalis, one of the world's largest dairy groups, has recalled 12 million tins nationwide and from stores around the world after last month, December 2017, discovering salmonella bacteria in some baby milk at a factory in western France.
French authorities have said that _Salmonella_ Agona infections were reported in 38
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10 more babies have tested positive for salmonella in France after drinking milk produced by the firm Lactalis, a group representing families said on Fri 26 Jan 2018.
Lactalis, one of the world's largest dairy groups, has recalled 12 million tins nationwide and from stores around the world after last month, December 2017, discovering salmonella bacteria in some baby milk at a factory in western France.
French authorities have said that _Salmonella_ Agona infections were reported in 38
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Saturday 27 January 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus - North America (05): USA (NY) equine
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
The equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) quarantine at Barn 44 at Belmont Park, in Elmont, New York, has been lifted after a subsequent test has come back negative on one horse that had tested positive 2 weeks ago [week of Sun 7 Jan 2018], the New York Racing Association (NYRA) reported [Fri 26 Jan 2018].
Officials at NYRA and New York State Gaming Commission have removed the quarantine, effective immediately. Horses in Barn 44 are now able to run and enter races, as well as train among the general
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The equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) quarantine at Barn 44 at Belmont Park, in Elmont, New York, has been lifted after a subsequent test has come back negative on one horse that had tested positive 2 weeks ago [week of Sun 7 Jan 2018], the New York Racing Association (NYRA) reported [Fri 26 Jan 2018].
Officials at NYRA and New York State Gaming Commission have removed the quarantine, effective immediately. Horses in Barn 44 are now able to run and enter races, as well as train among the general
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (08): Asia (Malaysia-SK) human, animal
Rabies -- Malaysia
A 59-year-old man from Jalan Batu Kawa-Matang is the 7th person to be infected by rabies, which has claimed the lives of 5 people in the state.
The man was reportedly bitten by a dog at his residential area on [Mon 27 Nov 2017]. He only sought treatment for his injuries at a private clinic here, which did not refer his case to any government health facilities for vaccination.
Health Ministry director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the man started developing body aches and
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A 59-year-old man from Jalan Batu Kawa-Matang is the 7th person to be infected by rabies, which has claimed the lives of 5 people in the state.
The man was reportedly bitten by a dog at his residential area on [Mon 27 Nov 2017]. He only sought treatment for his injuries at a private clinic here, which did not refer his case to any government health facilities for vaccination.
Health Ministry director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the man started developing body aches and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Mycoplasma bovine, bovine - New Zealand (03): correction
Other Animal Disease -- New Zealand
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PRO/AH/EDR> Campylobacteriosis - USA: canine, human, CDC advisory
Campylobacter -- United States
CDC, several states, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) are investigating a multistate outbreak of multidrug-resistant _Campylobacter_ infections. Campylobacter bacteria isolated from clinical samples from people sickened in this outbreak are resistant to commonly recommended, 1st-line antimicrobials. This means it may be difficult to treat these infections with the antibiotics usually prescribed for campylobacteriosis.
Since the
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CDC, several states, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) are investigating a multistate outbreak of multidrug-resistant _Campylobacter_ infections. Campylobacter bacteria isolated from clinical samples from people sickened in this outbreak are resistant to commonly recommended, 1st-line antimicrobials. This means it may be difficult to treat these infections with the antibiotics usually prescribed for campylobacteriosis.
Since the
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PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (04): Africa
Cholera -- Worldwide/Unknown
From 15 Aug 2015 through [Sun 7 Jan 2018], 33 421 cases including 542 deaths (case fatality rate = 1.62 percent) have been reported across all 26 regions of the United Republic of Tanzania (Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar). Tanzania mainland has reported 86 percent of the total cases in this outbreak. Children under 5 years old accounted for 11.4 percent of cases. Since the beginning of the outbreak over 7000 specimens have been tested for cholera and 47 percent were positive for _Vibrio
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From 15 Aug 2015 through [Sun 7 Jan 2018], 33 421 cases including 542 deaths (case fatality rate = 1.62 percent) have been reported across all 26 regions of the United Republic of Tanzania (Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar). Tanzania mainland has reported 86 percent of the total cases in this outbreak. Children under 5 years old accounted for 11.4 percent of cases. Since the beginning of the outbreak over 7000 specimens have been tested for cholera and 47 percent were positive for _Vibrio
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Americas (08): Brazil
Yellow Fever -- Brazil
The Minisry of Health this [Wed 24 Jan 2018]) updated the information issued by the state health secretariats concerning the yellow fever situation in the country. In the monitoring period (Sat 1 Jul 2017 - Tue 23 Jan 2018) there were 130 confirmed cases of yellow fever in the country with 53 deaths. In total, there were 601 reported suspicious cases with 162 still under investigation and 309 discarded during this period.
Last year [2017] from July 2016 to January 2017 there were 381
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The Minisry of Health this [Wed 24 Jan 2018]) updated the information issued by the state health secretariats concerning the yellow fever situation in the country. In the monitoring period (Sat 1 Jul 2017 - Tue 23 Jan 2018) there were 130 confirmed cases of yellow fever in the country with 53 deaths. In total, there were 601 reported suspicious cases with 162 still under investigation and 309 discarded during this period.
Last year [2017] from July 2016 to January 2017 there were 381
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PRO/EDR> Diphtheria - Australia: (QL)
Diphtheria -- Australia
A man has been flown from Cairns to Brisbane in a critical condition after testing positive to the diphtheria. The 27-year-old was flown to Prince Charles Hospital last night [Tue 23 Jan 2018], with Queensland Health confirming he was infected within Australia. The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service are contacting all people the man was in contact with in an effort to trace the infection and prevent its spread. Health officials are at a loss as to how the man contracted the
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A man has been flown from Cairns to Brisbane in a critical condition after testing positive to the diphtheria. The 27-year-old was flown to Prince Charles Hospital last night [Tue 23 Jan 2018], with Queensland Health confirming he was infected within Australia. The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service are contacting all people the man was in contact with in an effort to trace the infection and prevent its spread. Health officials are at a loss as to how the man contracted the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Q fever - Chile
Q Fever -- Chile
1. Lille RD, Perrin TL, Armstrong C: An institutional outbreak of pneumonitis. III. Histopathology in man and rhesus monkeys in the pneumonitis due to the virus of "Q fever." Pub Hlth Rep 1941; 56(4): 149-55; available at
2. Maurin M, Raoult D: Q fever. Clin Microbiol Rev 1999; 12(4): 518-53; available at
3. Norlander L: Q fever epidemiology and pathogenesis. Microbes Infect 2000; 2(4): 417-24.
A good recent review on Q fever can be found at:
Melgar TA, Bauler TJ, Lutwick LI. Q fever
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1. Lille RD, Perrin TL, Armstrong C: An institutional outbreak of pneumonitis. III. Histopathology in man and rhesus monkeys in the pneumonitis due to the virus of "Q fever." Pub Hlth Rep 1941; 56(4): 149-55; available at
2. Maurin M, Raoult D: Q fever. Clin Microbiol Rev 1999; 12(4): 518-53; available at
3. Norlander L: Q fever epidemiology and pathogenesis. Microbes Infect 2000; 2(4): 417-24.
A good recent review on Q fever can be found at:
Melgar TA, Bauler TJ, Lutwick LI. Q fever
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foodborne illness - Argentina: fatalities, pesticide susp.
Foodborne Illness -- Argentina
A 75-year-old man died in a nursing home in the town of Cordova in Taninga and 8 other people had to be hospitalized by an intoxication that, according to preliminary reports from the Ministry of Health of Cordoba, was caused by the intake of food contaminated with insecticide. The incident occurred in the Posada del Cerro geriatric, in the village behind Taninga, from the Pocho department, which houses 28 elderly people. From the 1st clinical signs, the suspicion pointed to the intake of food
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A 75-year-old man died in a nursing home in the town of Cordova in Taninga and 8 other people had to be hospitalized by an intoxication that, according to preliminary reports from the Ministry of Health of Cordoba, was caused by the intake of food contaminated with insecticide. The incident occurred in the Posada del Cerro geriatric, in the village behind Taninga, from the Pocho department, which houses 28 elderly people. From the 1st clinical signs, the suspicion pointed to the intake of food
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (20): Taiwan, poultry, HPAI H5N2, spread, OIE
Avian Influenza -- China
Information received on [and dated] 25 Jan 2018 from Dr Tai-Hwa Shih, Chief Veterinary Officer, Deputy Director General, Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine Council of Agriculture Executive Yuan, Ministry of Agriculture, Taipei, Chinese Taipei
Summary
Report type: Follow-up report No. 86
Date of start of the event: 07 Jan 2015
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 Jan 2015
Report date: 23 Jan 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 25 Jan 2018
Reason for notification:
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Information received on [and dated] 25 Jan 2018 from Dr Tai-Hwa Shih, Chief Veterinary Officer, Deputy Director General, Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine Council of Agriculture Executive Yuan, Ministry of Agriculture, Taipei, Chinese Taipei
Summary
Report type: Follow-up report No. 86
Date of start of the event: 07 Jan 2015
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 Jan 2015
Report date: 23 Jan 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 25 Jan 2018
Reason for notification:
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - Spain: (PM) restaurant
Hepatitis A -- Spain
The General Directorate of Public Health has detected an outbreak of hepatitis A that has affected 33 people in a restaurant in the center of Palma and has reported that it is already controlled. Director Maria Ramos has indicated that no case has presented complications although there have been some hospitalizations for a short period of time.
Ramos has indicated that the outbreak began in mid-December 2017 when a family doctor reported that he had detected 2 patients infected in the same
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The General Directorate of Public Health has detected an outbreak of hepatitis A that has affected 33 people in a restaurant in the center of Palma and has reported that it is already controlled. Director Maria Ramos has indicated that no case has presented complications although there have been some hospitalizations for a short period of time.
Ramos has indicated that the outbreak began in mid-December 2017 when a family doctor reported that he had detected 2 patients infected in the same
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PRO/EDR> Typhoid fever - Pakistan (02): (SD) multidrug resistance, fatal
Typhoid -- Pakistan
_Salmonella_ Typhi have emerged with high-level resistance to ceftriaxone and cefixime but remain sensitive to carbapenems and azithromycin. They have now spread beyond Hyderabad due to population exchange.
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EpiCore Surveillance Project member
Sadia Shakoor
Aga Khan University
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Date: Thu 25 Jan 2018
Source: Epicore Global Surveillance Project [edited]
Most of cases reported [are] due to [the] water supply
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_Salmonella_ Typhi have emerged with high-level resistance to ceftriaxone and cefixime but remain sensitive to carbapenems and azithromycin. They have now spread beyond Hyderabad due to population exchange.
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EpiCore Surveillance Project member
Sadia Shakoor
Aga Khan University
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Date: Thu 25 Jan 2018
Source: Epicore Global Surveillance Project [edited]
Most of cases reported [are] due to [the] water supply
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PRO/AH/EDR> Mycoplasma bovine, bovine - New Zealand (03)
-- New Zealand
Another South Canterbury farm has tested positive for Mycoplasma bovis. The farm is reported to be in the Waimate district.
The cattle disease was 1st confirmed in New Zealand in July last year [2017].
This is the 18th positive test. It has been found on 10 farms in South Canterbury, 5 in Southland, 2 in Ashburton and one in Hawke's Bay.
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Another South Canterbury farm has tested positive for Mycoplasma bovis. The farm is reported to be in the Waimate district.
The cattle disease was 1st confirmed in New Zealand in July last year [2017].
This is the 18th positive test. It has been found on 10 farms in South Canterbury, 5 in Southland, 2 in Ashburton and one in Hawke's Bay.
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis E - Namibia (03): (KH) fatal
Hepatitis E -- Namibia
Hepatitis E case in Windhoek's informal sector have risen to 490, Namibia's health ministry said [Thu 25 Jan 2018], while blaming poor sanitation for fueling the spread of diseases. Health Minister Bernard Haufiku told a media conference that to date the outbreak has caused 2 maternal deaths, with majority of the cases coming from Havana and Goreangab settlements. "The outbreak control and disease prevention activities are still ongoing, such as coordination, surveillance, case detection and
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Hepatitis E case in Windhoek's informal sector have risen to 490, Namibia's health ministry said [Thu 25 Jan 2018], while blaming poor sanitation for fueling the spread of diseases. Health Minister Bernard Haufiku told a media conference that to date the outbreak has caused 2 maternal deaths, with majority of the cases coming from Havana and Goreangab settlements. "The outbreak control and disease prevention activities are still ongoing, such as coordination, surveillance, case detection and
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (06): Saudi Arabia, WHO
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
Between [9 Dec 2017 and 17 Jan 2018], the National IHR Focal Point of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reported 20 additional cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), including 8 deaths. In addition, one death from a previously reported case was reported to WHO.
Details of the cases
MERS-CoV cases reported between [9 Dec 2017 and 17 Jan 2018]
Case no./ Date of notification to WHO / City of residence / Age / Sex / Health care worker / Comorbidities / Exposure to camels / Camel milk
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Between [9 Dec 2017 and 17 Jan 2018], the National IHR Focal Point of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reported 20 additional cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), including 8 deaths. In addition, one death from a previously reported case was reported to WHO.
Details of the cases
MERS-CoV cases reported between [9 Dec 2017 and 17 Jan 2018]
Case no./ Date of notification to WHO / City of residence / Age / Sex / Health care worker / Comorbidities / Exposure to camels / Camel milk
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Friday 26 January 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (19): Iran, HPAI H5N8 susp, poultry, spread, RFI
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Iran
Avian flu has infected Iranian chicken farms, posing a challenge to chicken breeders and the country's meat output, Financial Tribune daily reported [Tue 23 Jan 2018].
Since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year [Tue 21 Mar 2017], about 30 percent of egg-laying hens, or 20 million, and 10 percent of broiler chickens, amounting to one million, in the Iranian farms have been culled for the infection with the disease.
"If the virus spreads further among broiler chickens, the
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Avian flu has infected Iranian chicken farms, posing a challenge to chicken breeders and the country's meat output, Financial Tribune daily reported [Tue 23 Jan 2018].
Since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year [Tue 21 Mar 2017], about 30 percent of egg-laying hens, or 20 million, and 10 percent of broiler chickens, amounting to one million, in the Iranian farms have been culled for the infection with the disease.
"If the virus spreads further among broiler chickens, the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Condor die-off - Argentina: poisoning susp.
Poisoning -- Argentina
An unprecedented number of Andean condors were found dead in western Argentina this week [week of Sun 21 Jan 2018], threatening a symbolic bird whose numbers are dwindling in parts of South America.
The bodies of 34 condors, 20 males and 14 females, were reported to environmental authorities in Mendoza province, and toxicology tests suggested they had been poisoned, the province said in a statement.
Luis Jacome, director of the Andean Condor Conservation Project in Buenos Aires, said
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An unprecedented number of Andean condors were found dead in western Argentina this week [week of Sun 21 Jan 2018], threatening a symbolic bird whose numbers are dwindling in parts of South America.
The bodies of 34 condors, 20 males and 14 females, were reported to environmental authorities in Mendoza province, and toxicology tests suggested they had been poisoned, the province said in a statement.
Luis Jacome, director of the Andean Condor Conservation Project in Buenos Aires, said
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus - North America (04): (MD) equine
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
Barn 20 at Laurel Park has been placed under quarantine until 30 Jan 2018 by the Maryland Department of Agriculture after a horse stabled there tested positive for the equine herpesvirus (EHV1) on [Fri 19 Jan 2018].
The horse in question is a 4-year-old gelding. He has not been ill or displayed any of the neurological symptoms that can be associated with the herpesvirus, according to his trainer, Tony Aguirre. Since testing positive, he has been moved off track to a farm.
[The horse] was
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Barn 20 at Laurel Park has been placed under quarantine until 30 Jan 2018 by the Maryland Department of Agriculture after a horse stabled there tested positive for the equine herpesvirus (EHV1) on [Fri 19 Jan 2018].
The horse in question is a 4-year-old gelding. He has not been ill or displayed any of the neurological symptoms that can be associated with the herpesvirus, according to his trainer, Tony Aguirre. Since testing positive, he has been moved off track to a farm.
[The horse] was
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PRO/AH> Listeriosis - South Africa (04): comment
Listeriosis -- South Africa
South African officials may be interested in reviewing a Canadian investigation into a major listeriosis outbreak in Canada in 2008. See "Report of the independent investigator into the 2008 listeriosis outbreak, July 2009," Government of Canada at .
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Monir Taha, MD, FRCPC
Associate Medical Officer of Health
Ottawa Public Health
Ottawa, Canada
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South African officials may be interested in reviewing a Canadian investigation into a major listeriosis outbreak in Canada in 2008. See "Report of the independent investigator into the 2008 listeriosis outbreak, July 2009," Government of Canada at .
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Monir Taha, MD, FRCPC
Associate Medical Officer of Health
Ottawa Public Health
Ottawa, Canada
[ProMED-mail thanks Dr Monir Taha for drawing our attention to the very relevant "Report of the Independent Investigator into the 2008
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PRO/AH/EDR> Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia - Nigeria: (KT) spread
Bovine Pleuropneumonia -- Nigeria
An outbreak of a cattle disease identified as contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) has struck Katsina state and killed 13 cows.
The outbreak was said to have been recorded over the weekend [20-21 Jan 2018] in Hayin Sheka, Sabuwar Kasa in Kafur local government area and Musawa local government with 10 and 3 cattle confirmed dead, respectively.
The Director, Veterinary Services in the State's Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr Isa Abba, who confirmed the development to
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An outbreak of a cattle disease identified as contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) has struck Katsina state and killed 13 cows.
The outbreak was said to have been recorded over the weekend [20-21 Jan 2018] in Hayin Sheka, Sabuwar Kasa in Kafur local government area and Musawa local government with 10 and 3 cattle confirmed dead, respectively.
The Director, Veterinary Services in the State's Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr Isa Abba, who confirmed the development to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Americas (07): Brazil vaccination PAHO/WHO
Yellow Fever -- Brazil
According to Brazil's Ministry of Health, between 1 Jul 2017 and 23 Jan 2018, 130 cases of yellow fever were confirmed in the country, of which 53 resulted in death.
During the same period one year earlier, 381 confirmed cases and 127 deaths were reported. Yellow fever follows a seasonal pattern in Brazil, occurring mainly during the summer months.
Since 2017, Brazil's Ministry of Health has provided some 57.4 million doses of yellow fever vaccine to the states.
Routine
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According to Brazil's Ministry of Health, between 1 Jul 2017 and 23 Jan 2018, 130 cases of yellow fever were confirmed in the country, of which 53 resulted in death.
During the same period one year earlier, 381 confirmed cases and 127 deaths were reported. Yellow fever follows a seasonal pattern in Brazil, occurring mainly during the summer months.
Since 2017, Brazil's Ministry of Health has provided some 57.4 million doses of yellow fever vaccine to the states.
Routine
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PRO/AH/EDR> Newcastle disease - Colombia: (CU) avian, alert
Newcastle Disease -- Colombia
Cundinamarca alert for an outbreak of avian virus that can be transmitted to humans.
The Health Ministry warned that there have been cases of Newcastle disease in the municipalities of Fómeque and Cáqueza. Red eye or eye discharge, itching, or burning are the main symptoms of Newcastle disease in humans. Authorities make recommendations for prevent contagion.
On Tue 22 Jan 2018, the country woke up to the news of an outbreak of the little known viral disease, Newcastle disease, which
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Cundinamarca alert for an outbreak of avian virus that can be transmitted to humans.
The Health Ministry warned that there have been cases of Newcastle disease in the municipalities of Fómeque and Cáqueza. Red eye or eye discharge, itching, or burning are the main symptoms of Newcastle disease in humans. Authorities make recommendations for prevent contagion.
On Tue 22 Jan 2018, the country woke up to the news of an outbreak of the little known viral disease, Newcastle disease, which
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PRO/EDR> Dengue/DHF update (02): Asia, Pacific, vaccination, research
Dengue -- Sri Lanka
1. Plennevaux E, Moureau A, Arredondo-García JL, et al. Impact of dengue vaccination on serological diagnosis: insights from phase III dengue vaccine efficacy trials. Clin Infect Dis. 2017. doi: 10.1093/cid/cix966. [Epub ahead of print];
2. Simmons G, Stone M, Busch MP. Arbovirus diagnostics: from bad to worse due to expanding dengue virus vaccination and Zika virus epidemics. Clin Infect Dis. 2017. doi: 10.1093/cid/cix972. [Epub ahead of print]; ]
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1. Plennevaux E, Moureau A, Arredondo-García JL, et al. Impact of dengue vaccination on serological diagnosis: insights from phase III dengue vaccine efficacy trials. Clin Infect Dis. 2017. doi: 10.1093/cid/cix966. [Epub ahead of print];
2. Simmons G, Stone M, Busch MP. Arbovirus diagnostics: from bad to worse due to expanding dengue virus vaccination and Zika virus epidemics. Clin Infect Dis. 2017. doi: 10.1093/cid/cix972. [Epub ahead of print]; ]
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PRO/PL> Undiagnosed collapse, peanut - USA: (FL), RFI
Undiagnosed -- United States
In the fall of 2017, University of Florida and farmers began reporting an unprecedented sudden decline of peanuts prior to harvest. Symptoms included stunted plants, late-season yellowing and distinctive marginal leaf necrosis. Entire fields wilted. Yields [were] off by as much as 45 per cent. Onset of some symptoms followed the passage of Hurricane Irma. The condition was most acute in sandy soils. It was estimated that 25 000 acres of peanuts in peninsular Florida were affected. Some of the
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In the fall of 2017, University of Florida and farmers began reporting an unprecedented sudden decline of peanuts prior to harvest. Symptoms included stunted plants, late-season yellowing and distinctive marginal leaf necrosis. Entire fields wilted. Yields [were] off by as much as 45 per cent. Onset of some symptoms followed the passage of Hurricane Irma. The condition was most acute in sandy soils. It was estimated that 25 000 acres of peanuts in peninsular Florida were affected. Some of the
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Thursday 25 January 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (04): Nigeria
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
Following the increasing number of Lassa fever cases reported from several States across the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control [NCDC] has activated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to coordinate the response to the outbreak on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health.
The EOC has deployed Rapid Response Teams to the most affected States - Ebonyi, Ondo and Edo States. The RRTs are supporting the States in response coordination, contact tracing, case management, risk
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Following the increasing number of Lassa fever cases reported from several States across the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control [NCDC] has activated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to coordinate the response to the outbreak on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health.
The EOC has deployed Rapid Response Teams to the most affected States - Ebonyi, Ondo and Edo States. The RRTs are supporting the States in response coordination, contact tracing, case management, risk
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (04): Global (Afghanistan, Pakistan), Nigeria rumors
Polio -- Afghanistan
New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 1
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2018: 1
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2017: 22
New cVDPV cases reported this week: 0
Total number of cVDPV cases in 2018: 0
Total number of cVDPV cases in 2017: 91
Headlines
- In Pakistan, we documented some of the high-risk mobile children that must be visited by vaccinators during the low transmission season.
- By expanding environmental surveillance, Afghanistan hopes to track the
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New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 1
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2018: 1
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2017: 22
New cVDPV cases reported this week: 0
Total number of cVDPV cases in 2018: 0
Total number of cVDPV cases in 2017: 91
Headlines
- In Pakistan, we documented some of the high-risk mobile children that must be visited by vaccinators during the low transmission season.
- By expanding environmental surveillance, Afghanistan hopes to track the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Glanders, equine - Indonesia: (JK), OIE
Glanders -- Indonesia
Information received on 24 Jan 2018 from Dr. I Ketut Diarmita, Director General of Livestock and Animal Health Services, Livestock and Animal Health Services, Ministry of Agriculture of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
Summary:
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 26 Jul 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 25 Jan 2018
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Causal agent: _Buekholderia mallei_
Nature of diagnosis: laboratory
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Information received on 24 Jan 2018 from Dr. I Ketut Diarmita, Director General of Livestock and Animal Health Services, Livestock and Animal Health Services, Ministry of Agriculture of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
Summary:
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 26 Jul 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 25 Jan 2018
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Causal agent: _Buekholderia mallei_
Nature of diagnosis: laboratory
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax, human, livestock - Argentina: (BS) 2017
Anthrax -- Argentina
A demonstration of the success of proper controls.
Up to 18 months having passed without registering any outbreaks of anthrax in the Area de Evaluacion de Carbunclo Rural which consists of 30 counties in the Province of Buenos Aires where greater than 40 percent of the provincial cattle are breed and raised. This is a landscape that is extremely flat and consists of largely of alkaline soils, with streams that flow and converge facilitating the transfer of spores and the appearance of anthrax
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A demonstration of the success of proper controls.
Up to 18 months having passed without registering any outbreaks of anthrax in the Area de Evaluacion de Carbunclo Rural which consists of 30 counties in the Province of Buenos Aires where greater than 40 percent of the provincial cattle are breed and raised. This is a landscape that is extremely flat and consists of largely of alkaline soils, with streams that flow and converge facilitating the transfer of spores and the appearance of anthrax
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (18): UK (England) HPAI H5N6, wild birds
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- United Kingdom
The United Kingdom today reported its 3rd highly pathogenic H5N6 avian flu outbreak in wild birds, this time in Hertfordshire in the southeast, as agriculture officials there upgraded the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the country.
The virus -- a new reassortant between H5N8 that circulated widely last winter [2016-17] and endemic Eurasian viruses -- has turned up in a few European countries this season [2017-18], as well as some in Asia, including in South Korea and
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The United Kingdom today reported its 3rd highly pathogenic H5N6 avian flu outbreak in wild birds, this time in Hertfordshire in the southeast, as agriculture officials there upgraded the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the country.
The virus -- a new reassortant between H5N8 that circulated widely last winter [2016-17] and endemic Eurasian viruses -- has turned up in a few European countries this season [2017-18], as well as some in Asia, including in South Korea and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (02) : Nigeria vaccination campaign
Yellow Fever -- Nigeria
The World Health Organization (WHO) has pledged to donate 20 million doses of vaccines annually, to aid the eradication of yellow fever in the country.
This is following the commencement of the 2nd phase of vaccination against the disease in 4 states, Kogi, Kwara, Zamfara, and Borno. The campaign is targeting people between 9 months to 45 years of age.
About 10.4 million people were vaccinated in the 1st phase of the exercise, which covered 20 states and the Federal Capital
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has pledged to donate 20 million doses of vaccines annually, to aid the eradication of yellow fever in the country.
This is following the commencement of the 2nd phase of vaccination against the disease in 4 states, Kogi, Kwara, Zamfara, and Borno. The campaign is targeting people between 9 months to 45 years of age.
About 10.4 million people were vaccinated in the 1st phase of the exercise, which covered 20 states and the Federal Capital
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Gambia: (BJ) WHO
Rift Valley Fever -- Gambia
On [3 Jan 2018], the Ministry of Health of Senegal notified WHO of a case of Rift Valley fever (RVF) reported from a hospital in Dakar. On [29 Dec 2017], a blood sample taken from a 52-year-old Korean man, resident in the Gambia, done at the Institute Pasteur Dakar, was positive for RVF on IgM testing. Previous PCR testing had been negative for RVF and other arboviruses.
The case patient worked for a fishing company in the Gambia and had no known history of handling raw meat. On [5 Dec
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On [3 Jan 2018], the Ministry of Health of Senegal notified WHO of a case of Rift Valley fever (RVF) reported from a hospital in Dakar. On [29 Dec 2017], a blood sample taken from a 52-year-old Korean man, resident in the Gambia, done at the Institute Pasteur Dakar, was positive for RVF on IgM testing. Previous PCR testing had been negative for RVF and other arboviruses.
The case patient worked for a fishing company in the Gambia and had no known history of handling raw meat. On [5 Dec
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PRO/AH/EDR> Kyasanur Forest disease - India (04): (KL)
Hemorrhagic Fever -- India
Wayanad [Kerala] Collector S Suhas has issued an alert notice after the presence of monkey fever [Kyasanur Forest disease] virus was detected in the forest regions of the district. Preventive measures will be intensified in the villages in forest boundaries. The virus was confirmed after the samples collected from deep forest were tested in the virology lab in Alappuzha.
The health department has directed to take immediate action to prevent spreading of the disease, as monkey fever is
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Wayanad [Kerala] Collector S Suhas has issued an alert notice after the presence of monkey fever [Kyasanur Forest disease] virus was detected in the forest regions of the district. Preventive measures will be intensified in the villages in forest boundaries. The virus was confirmed after the samples collected from deep forest were tested in the virology lab in Alappuzha.
The health department has directed to take immediate action to prevent spreading of the disease, as monkey fever is
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Wednesday 24 January 2018
PRO/EDR> Typhoid fever - Pakistan: (SD) multidrug resistance, fatal, RFI
Typhoid -- Pakistan
Dozens of children have died in Hyderabad as a result of what has been termed the "world's first outbreak of drug-resistant typhoid." The Aga Khan University (AKU) has blamed contaminated water for the lethal disease, but the Sindh Health Department has ruled it out.
Two regions of Hyderabad are in the grip of a drug-resistant strain of typhoid caused by "poor sanitation and contaminated drinking water", said the AKU in a statement on Tuesday [23 Jan 2018] and announced the launch of an
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Dozens of children have died in Hyderabad as a result of what has been termed the "world's first outbreak of drug-resistant typhoid." The Aga Khan University (AKU) has blamed contaminated water for the lethal disease, but the Sindh Health Department has ruled it out.
Two regions of Hyderabad are in the grip of a drug-resistant strain of typhoid caused by "poor sanitation and contaminated drinking water", said the AKU in a statement on Tuesday [23 Jan 2018] and announced the launch of an
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Uganda
Rift Valley Fever -- Uganda
Uganda's health ministry on Tuesday [23 Jan 2018] said at least 3 more people have succumbed to the Rift Valley fever (RVF) outbreak in the country's 3 central districts.
Ruth Aceng, the Minister for Health, told reporters here that at least 5 suspected cases have tested positive of RVF, including 3 deaths in the central districts of Kiboga, Buikwe and Mityana.
The latest RVF cases were reported on 19 Jan [2018] in the 3 districts in the East African country.
This new number brings
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Uganda's health ministry on Tuesday [23 Jan 2018] said at least 3 more people have succumbed to the Rift Valley fever (RVF) outbreak in the country's 3 central districts.
Ruth Aceng, the Minister for Health, told reporters here that at least 5 suspected cases have tested positive of RVF, including 3 deaths in the central districts of Kiboga, Buikwe and Mityana.
The latest RVF cases were reported on 19 Jan [2018] in the 3 districts in the East African country.
This new number brings
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Americas (06): Brazil (SP)
Yellow Fever -- Brazil
Sao Paulo closed its zoo and botanical gardens Tuesday [23 Jan 2018] as a yellow fever outbreak that has led to 70 deaths is picking up steam.
The big Inhotim art park, which attracts visitors from all over the world, also announced that all visitors would have to show proof of vaccination to be allowed in. The park said the measure was preventative, and no case of yellow fever had been found there.
Cases of yellow fever have been rising in Brazil during the Southern Hemisphere summer
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Sao Paulo closed its zoo and botanical gardens Tuesday [23 Jan 2018] as a yellow fever outbreak that has led to 70 deaths is picking up steam.
The big Inhotim art park, which attracts visitors from all over the world, also announced that all visitors would have to show proof of vaccination to be allowed in. The park said the measure was preventative, and no case of yellow fever had been found there.
Cases of yellow fever have been rising in Brazil during the Southern Hemisphere summer
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (05): Saudi Arabia
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
As of Tue 23 Jan 2018, there have been a total of:
1774 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
723 deaths [reported case fatality rate 40.8 per cent],
1033 recoveries, and
18 currently active cases/infections.
[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; my spreadsheet counts asymptomatic infections as they are reported. One complication
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As of Tue 23 Jan 2018, there have been a total of:
1774 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
723 deaths [reported case fatality rate 40.8 per cent],
1033 recoveries, and
18 currently active cases/infections.
[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; my spreadsheet counts asymptomatic infections as they are reported. One complication
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (03): Benin (AK) ex Nigeria, WHO
Lassa Fever -- Benin
EVENT DESCRIPTION
On [8 Jan 2018], a suspected case of viral haemorrhagic fever was reported from the Tanguiéta-Matéri-Cobly health zone of the Boukoumbé commune in Benin. The index case was a 35 year-old male residing in Nigeria but originally from Nadoba village in Togo, which borders Boukoumbé.
He became ill on [15 Dec 2017] while in Nigeria and travelled to Nadoba to stay with relatives. On [8 Jan 2018] he was admitted in the Saint Jean de Dieu hospital in Tanguiéta in Benin with
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EVENT DESCRIPTION
On [8 Jan 2018], a suspected case of viral haemorrhagic fever was reported from the Tanguiéta-Matéri-Cobly health zone of the Boukoumbé commune in Benin. The index case was a 35 year-old male residing in Nigeria but originally from Nadoba village in Togo, which borders Boukoumbé.
He became ill on [15 Dec 2017] while in Nigeria and travelled to Nadoba to stay with relatives. On [8 Jan 2018] he was admitted in the Saint Jean de Dieu hospital in Tanguiéta in Benin with
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - Ireland (03): (KY) epidemiological notes
Bovine TB -- Ireland
Sent on behalf of Dr Martin Blake, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine, Ireland
Further to the [above] request for information posted on 23 Jan 2017, we would like to provide the following response:
_Mycobacterium bovis_ has been isolated from several cattle involved in this outbreak of bovine tuberculosis [TB]. The epidemiological information does not support the hypothesis that deer have played a role in transmitting TB to cattle in this case.
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Sent on behalf of Dr Martin Blake, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine, Ireland
Further to the [above] request for information posted on 23 Jan 2017, we would like to provide the following response:
_Mycobacterium bovis_ has been isolated from several cattle involved in this outbreak of bovine tuberculosis [TB]. The epidemiological information does not support the hypothesis that deer have played a role in transmitting TB to cattle in this case.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (02): Nigeria, Benin (AK) ex Nigeria
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic fever that is known to be endemic in various West African countries, including Nigeria, and causes epidemics almost every year, with annual peaks observed between December and June. Lassa virus was first described in 1969 in the city of Lassa, Borno state, Nigeria.
Lassa fever is caused by a virus of the family Arenaviridae, the Lassa virus, whose reservoir is a rodent (_Mastomys_). The virus is endemic in several West African countries where
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Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic fever that is known to be endemic in various West African countries, including Nigeria, and causes epidemics almost every year, with annual peaks observed between December and June. Lassa virus was first described in 1969 in the city of Lassa, Borno state, Nigeria.
Lassa fever is caused by a virus of the family Arenaviridae, the Lassa virus, whose reservoir is a rodent (_Mastomys_). The virus is endemic in several West African countries where
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PRO/EDR> Botulism - Nigeria: (Abuja) fish, fatal
Botulism -- Nigeria
According to the Nigerian Centres for Disease Control (NCDC), 3 family members contracted suspected foodborne botulism, resulting in the deaths of the father and mother. Fish appears to be the common food source.
The event descriptions of the 2 fatalities is provided by the WHO:
The woman, a 47-year-old, presented to King's Care Hospital, Abuja, on 7 Jan 2018, with vomiting, fever, sudden blurring of vision, generalized body weakness, dysphagia and odynophagia, and left ptosis. She was
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According to the Nigerian Centres for Disease Control (NCDC), 3 family members contracted suspected foodborne botulism, resulting in the deaths of the father and mother. Fish appears to be the common food source.
The event descriptions of the 2 fatalities is provided by the WHO:
The woman, a 47-year-old, presented to King's Care Hospital, Abuja, on 7 Jan 2018, with vomiting, fever, sudden blurring of vision, generalized body weakness, dysphagia and odynophagia, and left ptosis. She was
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Americas (05): Brazil, WHO
Yellow Fever -- Brazil
Since September 2017, when yellow fever was confirmed in human cases and epizootics in São Paulo, national authorities have been intensifying vaccination activities through routine and preemptive immunization campaigns. In addition, state and municipality health authorities have been strengthening healthcare services for management of cases and have been carrying out risk communication.
In early January 2018, to reduce the risk of a large yellow fever outbreak, the Brazilian Ministry of
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Since September 2017, when yellow fever was confirmed in human cases and epizootics in São Paulo, national authorities have been intensifying vaccination activities through routine and preemptive immunization campaigns. In addition, state and municipality health authorities have been strengthening healthcare services for management of cases and have been carrying out risk communication.
In early January 2018, to reduce the risk of a large yellow fever outbreak, the Brazilian Ministry of
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PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness - China: (HB) sodium nitrate, children
Foodborne Illness -- China
More than 90 kindergarten children were taken to hospital with suspected food poisoning in north China's Hebei province, the local government said [Mon 22 Jan 2018].
The kids fell ill after lunch at a private village kindergarten in Lingshou county in Shijiazhuang, the provincial capital. They were all taken to hospital for observation and treatment and are in stable condition.
Preliminary investigation showed that nitrite was mistaken for regular salt by kindergarten canteen staff and
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More than 90 kindergarten children were taken to hospital with suspected food poisoning in north China's Hebei province, the local government said [Mon 22 Jan 2018].
The kids fell ill after lunch at a private village kindergarten in Lingshou county in Shijiazhuang, the provincial capital. They were all taken to hospital for observation and treatment and are in stable condition.
Preliminary investigation showed that nitrite was mistaken for regular salt by kindergarten canteen staff and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus - North America (03): USA (PA)
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine's New Bolton Center, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, continues to work with state authorities to respond to the equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) situation identified last week [week of 15 Jan 2018].
On 16 Jan 2018, a horse hospitalized for an unrelated medical issue developed signs compatible with equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM) and tested positive for EHV-1. Since then, an additional febrile horse housed in an adjacent barn
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The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine's New Bolton Center, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, continues to work with state authorities to respond to the equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) situation identified last week [week of 15 Jan 2018].
On 16 Jan 2018, a horse hospitalized for an unrelated medical issue developed signs compatible with equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM) and tested positive for EHV-1. Since then, an additional febrile horse housed in an adjacent barn
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Tuesday 23 January 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue - Europe: Italy (SC) ovine, st. 3, 2017, transb epidemiology
Bluetongue -- Italy
Lorusso A, Guercio A, Purpari G, Camma C, Calistri P, D'Alterio N, Hammami S, Sghaier S & Savini G. (2017) Bluetongue virus serotype 3 in Western Sicily, November 2017. Veterinaria Italiana 2017, 53 (4), 273-275. doi: 10.12834/VetIt.251.520.178
1. Summary
Bluetongue virus serotype 3 has been detected in a sheep in the western part of the island of Sicily (Italy). This area is 150 km away from the peninsula of Cap Bon (Tunisia), where recent activities included in the Bluetongue National
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Lorusso A, Guercio A, Purpari G, Camma C, Calistri P, D'Alterio N, Hammami S, Sghaier S & Savini G. (2017) Bluetongue virus serotype 3 in Western Sicily, November 2017. Veterinaria Italiana 2017, 53 (4), 273-275. doi: 10.12834/VetIt.251.520.178
1. Summary
Bluetongue virus serotype 3 has been detected in a sheep in the western part of the island of Sicily (Italy). This area is 150 km away from the peninsula of Cap Bon (Tunisia), where recent activities included in the Bluetongue National
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (17): Afghanistan (KB), poultry HPAI H5, OIE
Avian Influenza -- Afghanistan
Information received on [and dated] 23 Jan 2018 from Dr Jahangir Miakhail, Acting Director General, General Directorate of Animal Health and Production, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Kabul, Afghanistan
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 14 Jan 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 22 Jan 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 30 Apr 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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Information received on [and dated] 23 Jan 2018 from Dr Jahangir Miakhail, Acting Director General, General Directorate of Animal Health and Production, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Kabul, Afghanistan
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 14 Jan 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 22 Jan 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 30 Apr 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine influenza, equine - Chile: serotype H3N8, OIE
Equine Influenza -- Chile
Information received on [and dated] 23 Jan 2018 from Dr Jose Ignacio Gómez Meza, Jefe de la División de Protección Pecuaria, Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero (SAG), Ministerio de Agricultura, Santiago, Chile
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Jan 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 19 Jan 2018
Reason for notification: unexpected change in the distribution or increase in morbidity or mortality of a listed disease
Summary description: unexpected
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Information received on [and dated] 23 Jan 2018 from Dr Jose Ignacio Gómez Meza, Jefe de la División de Protección Pecuaria, Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero (SAG), Ministerio de Agricultura, Santiago, Chile
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Jan 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 19 Jan 2018
Reason for notification: unexpected change in the distribution or increase in morbidity or mortality of a listed disease
Summary description: unexpected
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (06): Americas, Europe, Asia/Pacific
Measles -- United States
Another case of measles exposure has been reported at O'Hare International Airport, the 2nd instance there in 5 days. The infected person was at O'Hare International Airport's Terminal 5 on [9 Jan 2019] and could have exposed others at the airport to the disease between 8:30 a.m. and noon that day, according to a statement from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Hospitals and healthcare facilities are working to identify all possible areas of exposure and notify susceptible patients,
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Another case of measles exposure has been reported at O'Hare International Airport, the 2nd instance there in 5 days. The infected person was at O'Hare International Airport's Terminal 5 on [9 Jan 2019] and could have exposed others at the airport to the disease between 8:30 a.m. and noon that day, according to a statement from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Hospitals and healthcare facilities are working to identify all possible areas of exposure and notify susceptible patients,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian Influenza, human (04): Iraq (SD), NOT
Avian Influenza, Influenza -- Iran
Dr. Sabah Mehdi, director of the Center for Disease Control in the Department of Public Health, said that there is no human infection with the virus (H5N1) avian flu, indicating that the last infection [with H5N1] was registered in 2006 and since then and so far no human case of the disease has been recorded.
Mehdi said that the Ministry of Health and its departments in Baghdad and the provinces carried out a number of vaccination campaigns against seasonal influenza, the normal season flu
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Dr. Sabah Mehdi, director of the Center for Disease Control in the Department of Public Health, said that there is no human infection with the virus (H5N1) avian flu, indicating that the last infection [with H5N1] was registered in 2006 and since then and so far no human case of the disease has been recorded.
Mehdi said that the Ministry of Health and its departments in Baghdad and the provinces carried out a number of vaccination campaigns against seasonal influenza, the normal season flu
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Monday 22 January 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis - South Africa (03): fatal, increasing incidence, ST6
Listeriosis -- South Africa
Cooked chicken and other deli meats such as ham and Bologna sausage are high on the list of suspects for causing the world's worst ever recorded listeriosis outbreak.
At least 81 people have died in the ongoing outbreak in South Africa, according to the country's National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD), with the number of recorded cases now 767 spread across all 9 provinces. It is massively larger than the 2nd biggest outbreak, which took place in the United States in 2011, when
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Cooked chicken and other deli meats such as ham and Bologna sausage are high on the list of suspects for causing the world's worst ever recorded listeriosis outbreak.
At least 81 people have died in the ongoing outbreak in South Africa, according to the country's National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD), with the number of recorded cases now 767 spread across all 9 provinces. It is massively larger than the 2nd biggest outbreak, which took place in the United States in 2011, when
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - Ireland (02): comment, RFI
Bovine TB -- Ireland
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (03): Iraq (SD)
Avian Influenza -- Iraq
The 6th case infected with bird flu has died in Salahuddin [Salah ad-Din] province on [Sun 21 Jan 2018], Iraqi medical sources said, indicating doubts over infection of 2 other cases, BasNews reported. The victim, according to the sources, died of bird flu at the outskirts of Balad town, south of Salahuddin. Two other cases are being medically examined. The sources indicated launching vaccination campaigns within the precautionary measures at Balad and al-Dujail towns, fearing the spread of
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The 6th case infected with bird flu has died in Salahuddin [Salah ad-Din] province on [Sun 21 Jan 2018], Iraqi medical sources said, indicating doubts over infection of 2 other cases, BasNews reported. The victim, according to the sources, died of bird flu at the outskirts of Balad town, south of Salahuddin. Two other cases are being medically examined. The sources indicated launching vaccination campaigns within the precautionary measures at Balad and al-Dujail towns, fearing the spread of
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PRO/ALL> Calendar (01): 2nd Int'l Conference on Zika Virus & Aedes Related Infections
Zika virus -- Worldwide/Unknown
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PRO/AH/EDR> Old World screwworm - Singapore: (Singapore Zoo) sambar, 1st rep, OIE
Myiasis -- Singapore
Information received on [and dated] 19 Jan 2018 from Dr Him Hoo Yap, Chief Veterinary Officer, Director General, Deputy CEO, Regulatory Programmes and Operations, Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority, Singapore, Singapore
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 14 Aug 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Dec 2017
Report date: 19 Jan 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 19 Jan 2018
Date event resolved: 17 Jan 2018
Reason for notification: 1st
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Information received on [and dated] 19 Jan 2018 from Dr Him Hoo Yap, Chief Veterinary Officer, Director General, Deputy CEO, Regulatory Programmes and Operations, Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority, Singapore, Singapore
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 14 Aug 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Dec 2017
Report date: 19 Jan 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 19 Jan 2018
Date event resolved: 17 Jan 2018
Reason for notification: 1st
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus - Americas (04): Chile (LG), susp.
Hantavirus -- Chile
The Ministry of Health is investigating 2 cases of suspected hantavirus infection in Llanquihue province, Los Lagos [region].
The 1st case is a 43-year-old woman who died in Los Muermos, presumably after acquiring [a] hantavirus infection. The Health SEREMI [Secretaría Regional Ministerial de Salud; local ministerial unit] stated the cause of death will be confirmed on [Mon 22 Jan 2018]
The 2nd case is a man from Puerto Montt who was taken by air ambulance to Concepción after a
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The Ministry of Health is investigating 2 cases of suspected hantavirus infection in Llanquihue province, Los Lagos [region].
The 1st case is a 43-year-old woman who died in Los Muermos, presumably after acquiring [a] hantavirus infection. The Health SEREMI [Secretaría Regional Ministerial de Salud; local ministerial unit] stated the cause of death will be confirmed on [Mon 22 Jan 2018]
The 2nd case is a man from Puerto Montt who was taken by air ambulance to Concepción after a
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (07): Americas (Costa Rica) bovine
Rabies -- Costa Rica
The National Animal Health Service has issued an alert for Canoas de Corredores, in the Southern Zone. The Servicio Nacional de Salud Animal (Senasa) -- National Animal Health Service -- says it has detected the 1st bovine paralytic rabies outbreak of the year [2018].
The finding was made in Canoas de Corredores, in the Southern Zone, specifically, in the Guayabal farm, where 5 cattle died due to the disease.
The affected farm has an exposed population of 40 animals. Senasa established
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The National Animal Health Service has issued an alert for Canoas de Corredores, in the Southern Zone. The Servicio Nacional de Salud Animal (Senasa) -- National Animal Health Service -- says it has detected the 1st bovine paralytic rabies outbreak of the year [2018].
The finding was made in Canoas de Corredores, in the Southern Zone, specifically, in the Guayabal farm, where 5 cattle died due to the disease.
The affected farm has an exposed population of 40 animals. Senasa established
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PRO/AH/EDR> Plague - Madagascar: (AV) bubonic
Plague -- Madagascar
After a few weeks of calm, bubonic plague resurfaced in Ankazobe. The inhabitants of this Analamanga region district [Antananarivo province], located 100 km [62 mi] from Antananarivo have been in a panic since the beginning of this week. Anguish following the existence of a suspected case of plague affecting a cook with the clergy of the Saint-Jean school.
"This 40-year-old man presented all the symptoms of bubonic plague, including fever, fatigue, and swollen lymph glands. Since his
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After a few weeks of calm, bubonic plague resurfaced in Ankazobe. The inhabitants of this Analamanga region district [Antananarivo province], located 100 km [62 mi] from Antananarivo have been in a panic since the beginning of this week. Anguish following the existence of a suspected case of plague affecting a cook with the clergy of the Saint-Jean school.
"This 40-year-old man presented all the symptoms of bubonic plague, including fever, fatigue, and swollen lymph glands. Since his
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Sunday 21 January 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - Ireland: (KY) spread, control
Bovine TB -- Ireland
At least 45 cattle herds have been locked up following numerous positive tests for tuberculosis [Bovine tuberculosis, bTB].
Farmers on the Iveragh Peninsula in Kerry say it is the worst outbreak in [local] living memory. In 2017, there were 75 herds restricted in the peninsula, with a further 36 restricted because of issues on neighbouring farms.
Patrick O'Driscoll, chairman of the Irish Farmers Association South Kerry branch, called a meeting yesterday [Thu 18 Jan 2018] as the scale of
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At least 45 cattle herds have been locked up following numerous positive tests for tuberculosis [Bovine tuberculosis, bTB].
Farmers on the Iveragh Peninsula in Kerry say it is the worst outbreak in [local] living memory. In 2017, there were 75 herds restricted in the peninsula, with a further 36 restricted because of issues on neighbouring farms.
Patrick O'Driscoll, chairman of the Irish Farmers Association South Kerry branch, called a meeting yesterday [Thu 18 Jan 2018] as the scale of
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PRO/PL> Bacterial leaf streak, maize - USA: reservoir hosts
Other Plant Disease -- United States
Over a year and a half [ago] bacterial leaf streak was first discovered in the U.S. in Nebraska cornfields [ProMED-mail post http://bit.ly/2F2NMQf]. It's [since] been confirmed in 8 other states.
UNL [University of Nebraska-Lincoln] studies over the 2016 and 2017 seasons identified new hosts for the disease. Oats and rice both showed symptoms [in a] greenhouse environment, also [several grass species]. These species were tested in a field near infected corn, and [two
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Over a year and a half [ago] bacterial leaf streak was first discovered in the U.S. in Nebraska cornfields [ProMED-mail post http://bit.ly/2F2NMQf]. It's [since] been confirmed in 8 other states.
UNL [University of Nebraska-Lincoln] studies over the 2016 and 2017 seasons identified new hosts for the disease. Oats and rice both showed symptoms [in a] greenhouse environment, also [several grass species]. These species were tested in a field near infected corn, and [two
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PRO/AH/EDR> Influenza, canine - USA (02): (CA) H3N2
Influenza H3N2 -- United States
Humans aren't the only ones suffering from the flu this year [2018]. Canine influenza, better known as "dog flu," has been diagnosed in a number of dogs in the South Bay recently, veterinarians said.
United Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital in Campbell has seen about 70 dogs with signs and/or known exposure to the flu, according to Stephanie LaPlume, a veterinarian with the hospital. Other South Bay hospitals, including Los Gatos Dog and Cat Hospital, also report seeing dogs with
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Humans aren't the only ones suffering from the flu this year [2018]. Canine influenza, better known as "dog flu," has been diagnosed in a number of dogs in the South Bay recently, veterinarians said.
United Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital in Campbell has seen about 70 dogs with signs and/or known exposure to the flu, according to Stephanie LaPlume, a veterinarian with the hospital. Other South Bay hospitals, including Los Gatos Dog and Cat Hospital, also report seeing dogs with
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PRO/AH/EDR> Carbon dioxide poisoning - USA: (IL)
Poisoning -- United States
17 workers were transported Wednesday (17 Jan 2018) to area hospitals, after falling ill at a meat packing plant in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Chicago officials responded to the Chicago Meat Authority, 1120 W 47th Pl., to a call for employees complaining of feeling dizzy, with some experiencing chest pain. Upon arrival officials found several workers suffering from breathing related issues. The incident looked to be related to a carbon dioxide leak caused from a malfunctioning
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17 workers were transported Wednesday (17 Jan 2018) to area hospitals, after falling ill at a meat packing plant in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Chicago officials responded to the Chicago Meat Authority, 1120 W 47th Pl., to a call for employees complaining of feeling dizzy, with some experiencing chest pain. Upon arrival officials found several workers suffering from breathing related issues. The incident looked to be related to a carbon dioxide leak caused from a malfunctioning
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Kenya: (NR) bovine, human
Anthrax -- Kenya
A health officer in Trans-Mara, Narok County has raised the alarm after 2 people on Fri 19 Jan 2018 resorted to traditional means to treat themselves after contracting anthrax. The 2, a mother and a son, contracted the disease after consuming meat from a dead cow suspected to have died of anthrax in Mosotik Village on the same day.
Confirming the incident, Trans-Mara East Sub-County public health promotion officer Micheal Cheruiyot also revealed that several other people consumed the meat
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A health officer in Trans-Mara, Narok County has raised the alarm after 2 people on Fri 19 Jan 2018 resorted to traditional means to treat themselves after contracting anthrax. The 2, a mother and a son, contracted the disease after consuming meat from a dead cow suspected to have died of anthrax in Mosotik Village on the same day.
Confirming the incident, Trans-Mara East Sub-County public health promotion officer Micheal Cheruiyot also revealed that several other people consumed the meat
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus - North America (02): (PA, VA) equine
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
The University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture confirmed a case of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) on Tue 16 Jan 2018 at New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, PA. Elective equine appointments at New Bolton have been canceled pending further instructions from the regional state veterinarian.
Per the University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture:
On Tue 16 Jan 2018, a horse recently admitted to the University of Pennsylvania's large animal
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The University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture confirmed a case of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) on Tue 16 Jan 2018 at New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, PA. Elective equine appointments at New Bolton have been canceled pending further instructions from the regional state veterinarian.
Per the University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture:
On Tue 16 Jan 2018, a horse recently admitted to the University of Pennsylvania's large animal
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PRO/EDR> Scabies - Spain: (CT)
Scabies -- Spain
An outbreak of scabies has spread through the Hospital Sant Joan de Reus, affecting, for the moment, 22 emergency service workers, including nurses, aides, and doctors. The figure was confirmed yesterday [18 Jan 2018] from the hospital center management after ensuring that all those affected had already received the corresponding treatment and were working normally.
They also highlighted that pertinent measures have been taken to avoid new cases by intensifying hygiene in the common areas
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An outbreak of scabies has spread through the Hospital Sant Joan de Reus, affecting, for the moment, 22 emergency service workers, including nurses, aides, and doctors. The figure was confirmed yesterday [18 Jan 2018] from the hospital center management after ensuring that all those affected had already received the corresponding treatment and were working normally.
They also highlighted that pertinent measures have been taken to avoid new cases by intensifying hygiene in the common areas
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PRO/AH/EDR> Guinea worm: Chad, Ethiopia, increase
Guinea Worm -- Chad
In 2017, there were only 20 villages with cases of Guinea worm disease in 2 countries, both in Africa, compared to 23 735 villages in 21 countries on 2 continents in 1991.
From January through December 2017, there were 30 indigenous Guinea worm cases reported provisionally in isolated areas of Chad and Ethiopia, the Carter Center announced Friday [19 Jan 2018].
The provisional reports for 2017 totaled 15 cases in Chad and 15 cases in Ethiopia, the only remaining countries reporting
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In 2017, there were only 20 villages with cases of Guinea worm disease in 2 countries, both in Africa, compared to 23 735 villages in 21 countries on 2 continents in 1991.
From January through December 2017, there were 30 indigenous Guinea worm cases reported provisionally in isolated areas of Chad and Ethiopia, the Carter Center announced Friday [19 Jan 2018].
The provisional reports for 2017 totaled 15 cases in Chad and 15 cases in Ethiopia, the only remaining countries reporting
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (05): seasonal, multiple locations
Influenza -- Worldwide/Unknown
A total of 5 people have died and more than 100 people have been taken ill due to flu at Khadachakra Municipality-3 and 4 in Kalikot district in the last 2 weeks.
The District Health Office (DHO) said 5 people, including 3 children, died after they were struck down by of flu. According to Dhan Singh Kami, the ward chairman of Khadachakra-4, viral fever has taken the lives of 3 children all under the age of one in 2 weeks. At Khadachakra-3, flu has led to the deaths of BP and MP. The DHO
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A total of 5 people have died and more than 100 people have been taken ill due to flu at Khadachakra Municipality-3 and 4 in Kalikot district in the last 2 weeks.
The District Health Office (DHO) said 5 people, including 3 children, died after they were struck down by of flu. According to Dhan Singh Kami, the ward chairman of Khadachakra-4, viral fever has taken the lives of 3 children all under the age of one in 2 weeks. At Khadachakra-3, flu has led to the deaths of BP and MP. The DHO
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PRO/AH/EDR> Scrub typhus - Thailand (02): comment
Scrub Typhus -- Thailand
Rates of scrub typhus [ST] in Thailand have been increasing dramatically since the 1970's. In fact, the reported incidence of ST [arrow] in this country is now higher than those of hepatitis A, leptospirosis, melioidosis, typhoid and even shigellosis (chart A, below).
Among Asian countries, only South Korea reports higher rates of ST (chart B), and the disease is currently more common in Thailand than are comparable rickettsial diseases in the United States and in my own country [Israel]
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Rates of scrub typhus [ST] in Thailand have been increasing dramatically since the 1970's. In fact, the reported incidence of ST [arrow] in this country is now higher than those of hepatitis A, leptospirosis, melioidosis, typhoid and even shigellosis (chart A, below).
Among Asian countries, only South Korea reports higher rates of ST (chart B), and the disease is currently more common in Thailand than are comparable rickettsial diseases in the United States and in my own country [Israel]
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Montevideo - USA: restaurant chain, sprouts
Salmonella -- United States
Illinois / 2
Minnesota / 1
Wisconsin / 5
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Total / 8
Illnesses started on dates ranging from 20 Dec 2017 to 3 Jan 2018. Ill people range in age from 26 to 50, with a median age of 34. All 8 (100 percent) are female. No hospitalizations and no deaths have been reported.
Investigation of the Outbreak
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Epidemiologic evidence indicates that raw sprouts served at Jimmy John's restaurants are a likely source of this multistate outbreak.
In interviews, ill people
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Illinois / 2
Minnesota / 1
Wisconsin / 5
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Total / 8
Illnesses started on dates ranging from 20 Dec 2017 to 3 Jan 2018. Ill people range in age from 26 to 50, with a median age of 34. All 8 (100 percent) are female. No hospitalizations and no deaths have been reported.
Investigation of the Outbreak
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Epidemiologic evidence indicates that raw sprouts served at Jimmy John's restaurants are a likely source of this multistate outbreak.
In interviews, ill people
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Saturday 20 January 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Monkeypox - Africa: Nigeria
Monkeypox -- Nigeria
Scientists working to control a human outbreak of monkeypox virus (MPXV) in Nigeria performed genetic sequencing of patient samples, revealing that the outbreak likely originated from a source within the country. Their results emphasize the value of local surveillance for the early detection of viral spillovers and the need for advanced genetic characterization to help determine the origins of outbreaks.
"Based on our findings, it appears that the index case of the current outbreak in
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Scientists working to control a human outbreak of monkeypox virus (MPXV) in Nigeria performed genetic sequencing of patient samples, revealing that the outbreak likely originated from a source within the country. Their results emphasize the value of local surveillance for the early detection of viral spillovers and the need for advanced genetic characterization to help determine the origins of outbreaks.
"Based on our findings, it appears that the index case of the current outbreak in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus - Americas (03): Chile, (LI)
Hantavirus -- Chile
The Institute of Public Health confirmed the 1st case of [a] hantavirus [infection] in the O'Higgins region in a 7-year-old boy, a resident of the San Vicente community in Tagua Tagua.
The child is hospitalized in the Fusat clinic in Rancagua, in the intermediate unit in pediatrics.
According to the background given by the institution, the child currently is in good health condition, and now currently is not on mechanical ventilation and is without fever.
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Communicated
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The Institute of Public Health confirmed the 1st case of [a] hantavirus [infection] in the O'Higgins region in a 7-year-old boy, a resident of the San Vicente community in Tagua Tagua.
The child is hospitalized in the Fusat clinic in Rancagua, in the intermediate unit in pediatrics.
According to the background given by the institution, the child currently is in good health condition, and now currently is not on mechanical ventilation and is without fever.
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Communicated
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PRO/AH/EDR> Marine turtle toxin - Madagascar: fatalities, children
Poisoning -- Madagascar
Madagascar's health service ministry says 8 children have died after suffering acute food poisoning believed to have been caused by eating sea turtle meat in northern Madagascar.
The consumption of sea turtles and 24 other fish species by humans is not recommended by experts, as they are known to consume toxic algae that can prove lethal in the summer months.
Police confirmed that all of those who died were children.
In December last year [2017], 8 people died from acute food
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Madagascar's health service ministry says 8 children have died after suffering acute food poisoning believed to have been caused by eating sea turtle meat in northern Madagascar.
The consumption of sea turtles and 24 other fish species by humans is not recommended by experts, as they are known to consume toxic algae that can prove lethal in the summer months.
Police confirmed that all of those who died were children.
In December last year [2017], 8 people died from acute food
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PRO/AH/EDR> Mycoplasma bovine, bovine - New Zealand (02)
-- New Zealand
Up to 3 new properties have been identified as being infected with the _Mycoplasma bovis_ bacterial cattle disease, bringing the total to 17, but the Ministry of Primary Industries still believes eradication is possible.
"Eradication still remains our preferred option. We have containment at the moment of the infected places to prevent further onward spread. Our belief is that the infection hasn't been in the country for a large number of years and eradication is still firmly on the table,"
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Up to 3 new properties have been identified as being infected with the _Mycoplasma bovis_ bacterial cattle disease, bringing the total to 17, but the Ministry of Primary Industries still believes eradication is possible.
"Eradication still remains our preferred option. We have containment at the moment of the infected places to prevent further onward spread. Our belief is that the infection hasn't been in the country for a large number of years and eradication is still firmly on the table,"
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine infectious anemia - France (02): (PR) spread
Equine Infectious Anemia -- France
A case of infectious equine anemia [EIA] was detected on 12 Jan 2018 in Lorgues (Var) in a horse at a private establishment, says the prefecture of Var. This case is epidemiologically linked to another case detected in late December 2017 in the Alpes-Maritimes in the town of Contes following a clinical suspicion.
Only these 2 horses were declared infected and both were euthanized.
An epidemiological survey is currently being conducted by the departments of Population Protection of the
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A case of infectious equine anemia [EIA] was detected on 12 Jan 2018 in Lorgues (Var) in a horse at a private establishment, says the prefecture of Var. This case is epidemiologically linked to another case detected in late December 2017 in the Alpes-Maritimes in the town of Contes following a clinical suspicion.
Only these 2 horses were declared infected and both were euthanized.
An epidemiological survey is currently being conducted by the departments of Population Protection of the
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Friday 19 January 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Scrub typhus - Thailand
Scrub Typhus -- Thailand
The Public Health Ministry has warned tourists returning from a trip to a forest during the winter season to seek medical attention if they come down with a fever and headache, as they could have caught scrub typhus or malaria.
Scrub typhus is spread to people through bites by infected chiggers (larval mites) and the latter [malaria] through bites by female mosquitoes of the genus _Anopheles_, said Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, spokesman and deputy permanent secretary for the Public Health
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The Public Health Ministry has warned tourists returning from a trip to a forest during the winter season to seek medical attention if they come down with a fever and headache, as they could have caught scrub typhus or malaria.
Scrub typhus is spread to people through bites by infected chiggers (larval mites) and the latter [malaria] through bites by female mosquitoes of the genus _Anopheles_, said Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, spokesman and deputy permanent secretary for the Public Health
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - South Sudan: (EB) WHO, suspected, RFI
Rift Valley Fever -- South Sudan
- Since the last update, one suspect case (a 14-year-old girl) was admitted in the treatment facility in Yirol West with fever and conjunctival injection. She is from Arwa Village in Yirol West (not Yirol East like the suspect cases reported previously) and has no linkage with the cases reported previously. Sample was collected and shipped for testing.
- During the week, one of the contacts, an 18-year-old; 7-month pregnant female in Thonabutkok village (village of initial case) and contact
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- Since the last update, one suspect case (a 14-year-old girl) was admitted in the treatment facility in Yirol West with fever and conjunctival injection. She is from Arwa Village in Yirol West (not Yirol East like the suspect cases reported previously) and has no linkage with the cases reported previously. Sample was collected and shipped for testing.
- During the week, one of the contacts, an 18-year-old; 7-month pregnant female in Thonabutkok village (village of initial case) and contact
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PRO/EDR> Malaria - Yemen
Malaria -- Yemen
After enduring 3 years of war, hunger and disease, Yemenis could now be at heightened risk of catching malaria due to a collapsing health care system, aid agencies said on Thursday [18 Jan 2018].
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that malaria cases rose in 2016 to 433 000 from 336 000 the year before.
Poor access to healthcare, clean water and sanitation put more people at risk of the life-threatening disease, according to aid agencies. "Yemen is living with the catastrophic
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After enduring 3 years of war, hunger and disease, Yemenis could now be at heightened risk of catching malaria due to a collapsing health care system, aid agencies said on Thursday [18 Jan 2018].
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that malaria cases rose in 2016 to 433 000 from 336 000 the year before.
Poor access to healthcare, clean water and sanitation put more people at risk of the life-threatening disease, according to aid agencies. "Yemen is living with the catastrophic
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (02): Iraq, H5N8 susp, RFI
Avian Influenza -- Iraq
A total of 4 people died with an apparent bird flu infection in the city of Mosul, medical sources were quoted saying on [Tue 16 Jan 2018] after earlier reports this week told of the appearance of more cases at other areas of the country.
NRTTV quoted a medical source in the city saying that al-Salam Educational Hospital in eastern Mosul recorded 3 deaths with the disease, while the 4th case was recorded at al-Shifa Hospital in the western region of the city.
According to the source,
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A total of 4 people died with an apparent bird flu infection in the city of Mosul, medical sources were quoted saying on [Tue 16 Jan 2018] after earlier reports this week told of the appearance of more cases at other areas of the country.
NRTTV quoted a medical source in the city saying that al-Salam Educational Hospital in eastern Mosul recorded 3 deaths with the disease, while the 4th case was recorded at al-Shifa Hospital in the western region of the city.
According to the source,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Zambia: (NW) bovine, not typed, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Zambia
Information received on [and dated] 13 Jan 2018 Dr Yona Sinkala, Director, Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Lusaka, Zambia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 27 Jun 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Jul 2017
Report date: 13 Jan 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 13 Jan 2018
Date event resolved: 31 Dec 2017
Reason for notification: First occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of
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Information received on [and dated] 13 Jan 2018 Dr Yona Sinkala, Director, Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Lusaka, Zambia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 27 Jun 2017
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Jul 2017
Report date: 13 Jan 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 13 Jan 2018
Date event resolved: 31 Dec 2017
Reason for notification: First occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Canine distemper - Russia: (PR) wild leopard, 2015
Canine distemper -- Russia
The critically endangered population of Far Eastern leopards (_Panthera pardus orientalis_) may number as few as 60 individuals and is at risk from stochastic processes such as infectious disease.
During May 2015, a case of canine distemper virus (CDV) was diagnosed in a wild leopard exhibiting severe neurologic disease in the Russian territory of Primorskii Krai. Amplified sequences of the CDV hemagglutinin gene and phosphoprotein gene aligned within the Arctic-like clade of CDV, which
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The critically endangered population of Far Eastern leopards (_Panthera pardus orientalis_) may number as few as 60 individuals and is at risk from stochastic processes such as infectious disease.
During May 2015, a case of canine distemper virus (CDV) was diagnosed in a wild leopard exhibiting severe neurologic disease in the Russian territory of Primorskii Krai. Amplified sequences of the CDV hemagglutinin gene and phosphoprotein gene aligned within the Arctic-like clade of CDV, which
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PRO/AH/EDR> Kyasanur Forest disease - India (03): (KA) new cases
Kyasanur Forest Disease -- India
The Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), also known as monkey fever, has shown no signs of abatement in Tirthahalli taluk with 2 persons testing positive for the infection here in the past one week. With this, the total number of persons tested positive Tirthahalli taluk in the past 2 months has raised to 7. A 47-year-old woman, who tested positive for KFD, also died during this period.
KFD is a tick-borne viral infection that spreads from monkeys to humans through tick bite. Its symptoms include
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The Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), also known as monkey fever, has shown no signs of abatement in Tirthahalli taluk with 2 persons testing positive for the infection here in the past one week. With this, the total number of persons tested positive Tirthahalli taluk in the past 2 months has raised to 7. A 47-year-old woman, who tested positive for KFD, also died during this period.
KFD is a tick-borne viral infection that spreads from monkeys to humans through tick bite. Its symptoms include
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Thursday 18 January 2018
PRO/PL> Undiagnosed diseases, tomato & okra - Ghana: (UE)
Undiagnosed -- Ghana
A strange disease has made it impossible to cultivate tomatoes. According to farmers, [it] started attacking in 2015 and though they have reported to the Department of agriculture in the Builsa north district [Upper East Region], they have not had any response.
Any time the tomatoes begin to fruit, they dry off. The development has affected the incomes of the farmers [and] availability of tomatoes. Aside the tomatoes, Okra plants are also suffering from a similar strange disease causing
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A strange disease has made it impossible to cultivate tomatoes. According to farmers, [it] started attacking in 2015 and though they have reported to the Department of agriculture in the Builsa north district [Upper East Region], they have not had any response.
Any time the tomatoes begin to fruit, they dry off. The development has affected the incomes of the farmers [and] availability of tomatoes. Aside the tomatoes, Okra plants are also suffering from a similar strange disease causing
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (03): global (Afghanistan, Pakistan, Congo DR), violence
Polio -- Afghanistan
New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 1
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2018: 0
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2017: 22
New cVDPV cases reported this week: 5
Total number of cVDPV cases in 2018: 0
Total number of cVDPV cases in 2017: 91
Headlines
Summary of newly-reported viruses this week:
Afghanistan:
- 1 new case of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) reported in Kandahar province.
- 5 new WPV1 positive environmental samples have been reported, 3
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New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 1
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2018: 0
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2017: 22
New cVDPV cases reported this week: 5
Total number of cVDPV cases in 2018: 0
Total number of cVDPV cases in 2017: 91
Headlines
Summary of newly-reported viruses this week:
Afghanistan:
- 1 new case of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) reported in Kandahar province.
- 5 new WPV1 positive environmental samples have been reported, 3
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PRO/EDR> Typhoid fever - Zimbabwe: (HA)
Fever -- Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean health officials have reportedly said that at least 200 cases of typhoid have been recorded in Harare, adding that the country is on high alert following a cholera outbreak in Zambia. According to Daily News, the health and child care ministry said that they were no deaths recorded yet but more case were expected to emerge. "The suspected cases were reported from infectious Diseases Hospital recording 87, Southern District 58, West South West District 11 and Western District 37, all
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Zimbabwean health officials have reportedly said that at least 200 cases of typhoid have been recorded in Harare, adding that the country is on high alert following a cholera outbreak in Zambia. According to Daily News, the health and child care ministry said that they were no deaths recorded yet but more case were expected to emerge. "The suspected cases were reported from infectious Diseases Hospital recording 87, Southern District 58, West South West District 11 and Western District 37, all
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PRO/EDR> Meningitis, meningococcal - USA: (OR) middle school student
Meningitis - Neisseria -- United States
A student at Linus Pauling Middle School in Corvallis [Oregon] has been hospitalized with meningococcal disease, public health officials announced on [Wed 17 Jan 2018]. The student was admitted to the hospital on [Sun 14 Jan 2018], health officials said, and testing is being done to determine which strain of the potentially deadly disease is involved.
Up to 6 undergraduates at Oregon State University [OSU] have been infected with meningococcus [serogroup] B since the fall of 2016, but so
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A student at Linus Pauling Middle School in Corvallis [Oregon] has been hospitalized with meningococcal disease, public health officials announced on [Wed 17 Jan 2018]. The student was admitted to the hospital on [Sun 14 Jan 2018], health officials said, and testing is being done to determine which strain of the potentially deadly disease is involved.
Up to 6 undergraduates at Oregon State University [OSU] have been infected with meningococcus [serogroup] B since the fall of 2016, but so
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PRO/AH/EDR> Glanders, equine - India: (UP), spread
Glanders -- India
1. Elschner MC, Neubauer H and Sprague LD. The resurrection of glanders in a new epidemiological scenario: a beneficiary of "global change". Curr Clin Microbiol Rep. 2017; 4(1): 54-60. Abstract available at
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2. Van Zandt KE, Greer MT and Gelhaus HC. Glanders: an overview of infection in humans. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2013; 8: 131. Available at
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HealthMap/ProMED-mail map:
Uttar Pradesh State, India: .]
[See Also:
2017
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Glanders, equine - India (06): spread
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1. Elschner MC, Neubauer H and Sprague LD. The resurrection of glanders in a new epidemiological scenario: a beneficiary of "global change". Curr Clin Microbiol Rep. 2017; 4(1): 54-60. Abstract available at
.
2. Van Zandt KE, Greer MT and Gelhaus HC. Glanders: an overview of infection in humans. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2013; 8: 131. Available at
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- Mod.AS
HealthMap/ProMED-mail map:
Uttar Pradesh State, India: .]
[See Also:
2017
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Glanders, equine - India (06): spread
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PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (03): Asia (Yemen), WHO
Cholera -- Yemen
Highlights
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Cumulative figures:
- The cumulative total from [27 Apr 2017] to [7 Jan 2018] is 1 029 717 suspected cholera cases and 2241 associated deaths, (CFR 0.22 percent), 1094 have been confirmed by culture.
- 59.3 percent of the deaths were severe cases at admission - The total proportion of severe cases among the suspected cases is 16.8 percent - The national attack rate is 373 per 10 000. The 5 governorates with the highest cumulative attack rates per 10 000 remain Amran
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Highlights
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Cumulative figures:
- The cumulative total from [27 Apr 2017] to [7 Jan 2018] is 1 029 717 suspected cholera cases and 2241 associated deaths, (CFR 0.22 percent), 1094 have been confirmed by culture.
- 59.3 percent of the deaths were severe cases at admission - The total proportion of severe cases among the suspected cases is 16.8 percent - The national attack rate is 373 per 10 000. The 5 governorates with the highest cumulative attack rates per 10 000 remain Amran
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (05): Europe, Pacific-Asia, USA
Measles -- Ukraine
The best protection against measles is to be fully vaccinated with 2 doses of the MMR (Measles-Mumps-Rubella) vaccine. All children should get MMR at 12 months of age and the 2nd dose at 4-5 years of age. If your child missed their scheduled MMR vaccine dose you should contact your GP to get the age appropriate dose.
People most at risk of catching measles are those who either have not had measles infection in the past or are not fully vaccinated with 2 doses of MMR vaccine such as babies
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The best protection against measles is to be fully vaccinated with 2 doses of the MMR (Measles-Mumps-Rubella) vaccine. All children should get MMR at 12 months of age and the 2nd dose at 4-5 years of age. If your child missed their scheduled MMR vaccine dose you should contact your GP to get the age appropriate dose.
People most at risk of catching measles are those who either have not had measles infection in the past or are not fully vaccinated with 2 doses of MMR vaccine such as babies
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PRO/ALL> Obituary: Jeffrey P. Davis
Waterborne Illness -- United States
Jeffrey Paul Davis died on [16 Jan 2018] at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. He was born in Milwaukee on [22 Aug 1945] to Mynette Babrove Davis and Maurice Davis. He was the beloved husband of Roseanne Clark and father of Eli and Ethan Clark-Davis; brother of Susan Davis Silver (Larry); brother-in-law of Debbie and Ron Fellman and Russell and Lori Clark; Uncle of Ben and Kate Silver; Becky, Matt, and Daniel Fellman and Jesse, Joshua and Justin Clark.
Jeff was the Chief Medical Officer
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Jeffrey Paul Davis died on [16 Jan 2018] at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. He was born in Milwaukee on [22 Aug 1945] to Mynette Babrove Davis and Maurice Davis. He was the beloved husband of Roseanne Clark and father of Eli and Ethan Clark-Davis; brother of Susan Davis Silver (Larry); brother-in-law of Debbie and Ron Fellman and Russell and Lori Clark; Uncle of Ben and Kate Silver; Becky, Matt, and Daniel Fellman and Jesse, Joshua and Justin Clark.
Jeff was the Chief Medical Officer
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Wednesday 17 January 2018
PRO/EDR> Hepatitis E - Namibia (02): (KH) fatal
Hepatitis E -- Namibia
Although hepatitis A, B, and C are common in Namibia, hepatitis E is rarely diagnosed in the country. As a result, the country has limited capacity for hepatitis E laboratory diagnosis. Additionally, the majority of hepatitis E cases have been reported from informal settlements within the capital district, Windhoek, where living conditions are poor. These areas are overcrowded, and have limited access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene. Moreover, the holiday season will likely
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Although hepatitis A, B, and C are common in Namibia, hepatitis E is rarely diagnosed in the country. As a result, the country has limited capacity for hepatitis E laboratory diagnosis. Additionally, the majority of hepatitis E cases have been reported from informal settlements within the capital district, Windhoek, where living conditions are poor. These areas are overcrowded, and have limited access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene. Moreover, the holiday season will likely
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Americas (04): PAHO/WHO Brazil
Yellow Fever -- Brazil
Between January 2016 and December 2017, 7 countries and territories of the Region of the Americas reported confirmed cases of yellow fever: the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, and Suriname. The number of human cases and epizootics collectively reported in this period in the Region of the Americas is the highest observed in decades. The observed increase is as much related to an ecosystem favorable to the dissemination of the virus as to the
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Between January 2016 and December 2017, 7 countries and territories of the Region of the Americas reported confirmed cases of yellow fever: the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, and Suriname. The number of human cases and epizootics collectively reported in this period in the Region of the Americas is the highest observed in decades. The observed increase is as much related to an ecosystem favorable to the dissemination of the virus as to the
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PRO/PL> Grapevine viruses: USA, Pakistan
Other Plant Disease -- United States
_Grapevine Pinot gris virus_ (GPGV) is a new member of the genus _Trichovirus_. A total of 249 grapevine samples were collected from different regions in Pakistan and tested by RT-qPCR for 17 viruses known to infect grapevine, including GPGV. Five self-rooted asymptomatic vines from the same vineyard in Punjab tested positive for GPGV. Multiple infections with leafroll viruses and vitiviruses were also identified in these samples. Two samples were also positive for _Grapevine fanleaf
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_Grapevine Pinot gris virus_ (GPGV) is a new member of the genus _Trichovirus_. A total of 249 grapevine samples were collected from different regions in Pakistan and tested by RT-qPCR for 17 viruses known to infect grapevine, including GPGV. Five self-rooted asymptomatic vines from the same vineyard in Punjab tested positive for GPGV. Multiple infections with leafroll viruses and vitiviruses were also identified in these samples. Two samples were also positive for _Grapevine fanleaf
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PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis - South Africa (02): fatal, increasing incidence, ST6
Listeriosis -- South Africa
A listeriosis outbreak is causing widespread panic and leaving death in its wake, but the National Institute for Communicable Diseases [NICD] is yet to determine the source of the food-borne listeriosis outbreak that has reached 748 laboratory-confirmed cases.
On Friday [12 Jan 2018], the institute said 67 people had been confirmed dead from the outbreak gripping the country, which surfaced early last month [December 2017] and affects all 9 provinces.
This week, Health Minister Aaron
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A listeriosis outbreak is causing widespread panic and leaving death in its wake, but the National Institute for Communicable Diseases [NICD] is yet to determine the source of the food-borne listeriosis outbreak that has reached 748 laboratory-confirmed cases.
On Friday [12 Jan 2018], the institute said 67 people had been confirmed dead from the outbreak gripping the country, which surfaced early last month [December 2017] and affects all 9 provinces.
This week, Health Minister Aaron
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (16): Cambodia (PP) poultry, HPAI H5N1, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- Cambodia
Nearly 300 chickens and ducks were culled after a new case of H5N1, or bird flu, was found in Phnom Penh's Sen Sok district last week, officials said.
Seang Borin, director of the municipal agriculture department, said yesterday [Sun 14 Jan 2018] that 292 chickens and ducks were killed in Phnom Penh Thmey village on [Sat 13 Jan 2018], where the National Institute of Animal Health and Production found an outbreak that had infected 3 chickens on [9 Jan 2018].
Mr. Borin said government
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Nearly 300 chickens and ducks were culled after a new case of H5N1, or bird flu, was found in Phnom Penh's Sen Sok district last week, officials said.
Seang Borin, director of the municipal agriculture department, said yesterday [Sun 14 Jan 2018] that 292 chickens and ducks were killed in Phnom Penh Thmey village on [Sat 13 Jan 2018], where the National Institute of Animal Health and Production found an outbreak that had infected 3 chickens on [9 Jan 2018].
Mr. Borin said government
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PRO/AH/EDR> Red tide - Chile: (LG, AI)
Algae -- Chile
The Health Authority in the region confirmed thus far they have registered 11 cases of intoxication, 5 in Aysen and 6 in Los Lagos.
"So far we have been notified of 5 cases in our region and in Los Lagos 6 cases, 3 of them are not on mechanical ventilation and all cases are not in a life endangering situation, and those of Aysen are all in their homes, "said the seremi [regional ministries] of the branch.
Ana Maria Navarrete stressed the last resolution was issued on [Thu 11 Jan 2018],
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The Health Authority in the region confirmed thus far they have registered 11 cases of intoxication, 5 in Aysen and 6 in Los Lagos.
"So far we have been notified of 5 cases in our region and in Los Lagos 6 cases, 3 of them are not on mechanical ventilation and all cases are not in a life endangering situation, and those of Aysen are all in their homes, "said the seremi [regional ministries] of the branch.
Ana Maria Navarrete stressed the last resolution was issued on [Thu 11 Jan 2018],
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PRO/AH/EDR> Buruli ulcer - Australia: (VI) changing epidemiology
Mycobacteria, non-TB -- Australia
Tai AYC, Athan E, Friedman ND, Hughes A, Walton A and O'Brien DP.
Abstract
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"Reported cases of _Mycobacterium ulcerans_ disease (Buruli ulcer) have been increasing in southeastern Australia and spreading into new geographic areas. We analyzed 426 cases of _M. ulcerans_ disease during January 1998-May 2017 in the established disease-endemic region of the Bellarine Peninsula and the emerging endemic region of the Mornington Peninsula. A total of 20.4 percent of cases patients had
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Tai AYC, Athan E, Friedman ND, Hughes A, Walton A and O'Brien DP.
Abstract
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"Reported cases of _Mycobacterium ulcerans_ disease (Buruli ulcer) have been increasing in southeastern Australia and spreading into new geographic areas. We analyzed 426 cases of _M. ulcerans_ disease during January 1998-May 2017 in the established disease-endemic region of the Bellarine Peninsula and the emerging endemic region of the Mornington Peninsula. A total of 20.4 percent of cases patients had
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PRO/AH/EDR> Corynebacterium ulcerans - Japan: (FO) fatal, disseminated, susp. zoonotic, 2016, RFI
Other Human Disease -- Japan
Health authorities are cautioning pet owners and others who come into contact with cats and dogs to be extra vigilant about a deadly infection that has surfaced in Japan.
On [10 Jan 2018], the health ministry notified the Japan Medical Association, Japan Veterinary Medical Association and municipal governments nationwide of the 1st fatal case of _Corynebacterium ulcerans_ [infection].
_Corynebacterium ulcerans_ is a bacterium that can infect both humans and animals, such as dogs, cats
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Health authorities are cautioning pet owners and others who come into contact with cats and dogs to be extra vigilant about a deadly infection that has surfaced in Japan.
On [10 Jan 2018], the health ministry notified the Japan Medical Association, Japan Veterinary Medical Association and municipal governments nationwide of the 1st fatal case of _Corynebacterium ulcerans_ [infection].
_Corynebacterium ulcerans_ is a bacterium that can infect both humans and animals, such as dogs, cats
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st I 4,[5],12:b:- and Newport - USA: frozen coconut, alert, recall
Salmonella -- United States
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of _Salmonella_ infections.
Public health investigators are using the PulseNet system to identify illnesses that may be part of this outbreak. PulseNet is the national subtyping network of public health and food regulatory agency laboratories coordinated by CDC. DNA fingerprinting is performed on Salmonella bacteria isolated from ill people by using techniques called
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CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of _Salmonella_ infections.
Public health investigators are using the PulseNet system to identify illnesses that may be part of this outbreak. PulseNet is the national subtyping network of public health and food regulatory agency laboratories coordinated by CDC. DNA fingerprinting is performed on Salmonella bacteria isolated from ill people by using techniques called
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PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever - East Africa: S Sudan (EL) susp, Uganda (NK) RFI
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- South Sudan
'Bleeding Eye Fever' that's deadlier than the plague has killed 4 and infected dozens in East Africa, as health chiefs warn the spread could be "catastrophic". The disease could be about to bring misery to the continent -- so soon after the Ebola outbreak of 2014-16.
Fears are growing that the disease could spread across Africa. The virus which leaves people bleeding from their eyes, mouth, and anus is thought to be spreading in South Sudan. A total of 3 people have already died, a pregnant
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'Bleeding Eye Fever' that's deadlier than the plague has killed 4 and infected dozens in East Africa, as health chiefs warn the spread could be "catastrophic". The disease could be about to bring misery to the continent -- so soon after the Ebola outbreak of 2014-16.
Fears are growing that the disease could spread across Africa. The virus which leaves people bleeding from their eyes, mouth, and anus is thought to be spreading in South Sudan. A total of 3 people have already died, a pregnant
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Americas (03): Brazil (SP)
Yellow Fever -- Brazil
The number of yellow fever cases in Brazil advances. From July 2017 to 14 January [2018] there were 35 confirmed cases of the disease, with 20 deaths. Most of these occurrences are concentrated in Sao Paulo. The state registers 20 confirmed infections with 11 deaths. The registered [cases] are significantly higher in those presenting in the last week of December [2017]. The country registered 4 confirmed infections with one death during this period.
The data were presented on this [Tue 16
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The number of yellow fever cases in Brazil advances. From July 2017 to 14 January [2018] there were 35 confirmed cases of the disease, with 20 deaths. Most of these occurrences are concentrated in Sao Paulo. The state registers 20 confirmed infections with 11 deaths. The registered [cases] are significantly higher in those presenting in the last week of December [2017]. The country registered 4 confirmed infections with one death during this period.
The data were presented on this [Tue 16
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (15): India (KA) HPAI H5N8, poultry, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- India
Information received on [and dated] 15 Jan 2018 from Mr Devendra Chaudhry, secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, New Delhi, India
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 26 Dec 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 30 Dec 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 6 Jun 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly
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Information received on [and dated] 15 Jan 2018 from Mr Devendra Chaudhry, secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, New Delhi, India
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 26 Dec 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 30 Dec 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 6 Jun 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly
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Tuesday 16 January 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (04): Saudi Arabia (RI) genomic evidence of camel role in transmission
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
As of Thu 11 Jan 2018, there have been a total of:
1770 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
720 deaths [reported case fatality rate 40.7 per cent],
1031 recoveries, and
19 currently active cases/infections.
[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; my spreadsheet counts asymptomatic infections as they are reported. One complication
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As of Thu 11 Jan 2018, there have been a total of:
1770 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including
720 deaths [reported case fatality rate 40.7 per cent],
1031 recoveries, and
19 currently active cases/infections.
[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; my spreadsheet counts asymptomatic infections as they are reported. One complication
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PRO/AH/EDR> Zika virus (02): Americas, Europe, research, observations
Zika virus -- Worldwide/Unknown
Gabriela M Blohm, John A Lednicky, Marilianna Marquez, Sarah K White, Julia C Loeb, et al. Evidence for Mother-to-Child Transmission of Zika Virus Through Breast Milk.
Abstract
Zikavirus (ZIKV) is an emerging viral pathogen that continues to spread throughout different regions of the world. Herein we report a case that provides further evidence that ZIKV transmission can occur through breastfeeding by providing a detailed clinical, genomic, and virological case-based
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Gabriela M Blohm, John A Lednicky, Marilianna Marquez, Sarah K White, Julia C Loeb, et al. Evidence for Mother-to-Child Transmission of Zika Virus Through Breast Milk.
Abstract
Zikavirus (ZIKV) is an emerging viral pathogen that continues to spread throughout different regions of the world. Herein we report a case that provides further evidence that ZIKV transmission can occur through breastfeeding by providing a detailed clinical, genomic, and virological case-based
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis - China: (HK) blood transfusion, 1st rep
Japanese Encephalitis -- China
Abstract
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Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a mosquito-borne virus endemic to China and Southeast Asia that causes severe encephalitis in less than 1 percent of infected persons. Transmission of JEV via blood transfusion has not been reported. We report transmission of JEV via blood donation products from an asymptomatic viremic donor to 2 immunocompromised recipients. One recipient on high-dose immunosuppressive drugs received JEV-positive packed red blood cells after a double
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Abstract
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Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a mosquito-borne virus endemic to China and Southeast Asia that causes severe encephalitis in less than 1 percent of infected persons. Transmission of JEV via blood transfusion has not been reported. We report transmission of JEV via blood donation products from an asymptomatic viremic donor to 2 immunocompromised recipients. One recipient on high-dose immunosuppressive drugs received JEV-positive packed red blood cells after a double
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis - China: (HK) blood transfusion, 1st rep
Japanese Encephalitis -- China
Abstract
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Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a mosquito-borne virus endemic to China and Southeast Asia that causes severe encephalitis in less than 1 percent of infected persons. Transmission of JEV via blood transfusion has not been reported. We report transmission of JEV via blood donation products from an asymptomatic viremic donor to 2 immunocompromised recipients. One recipient on high-dose immunosuppressive drugs received JEV-positive packed red blood cells after a double
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Abstract
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Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a mosquito-borne virus endemic to China and Southeast Asia that causes severe encephalitis in less than 1 percent of infected persons. Transmission of JEV via blood transfusion has not been reported. We report transmission of JEV via blood donation products from an asymptomatic viremic donor to 2 immunocompromised recipients. One recipient on high-dose immunosuppressive drugs received JEV-positive packed red blood cells after a double
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PRO/AH> Tick bite - Nepal: (Kathmandu)
Tick-borne disease -- Nepal
1. Pun SB, Agrawal S, Jha S, et al. First report of Lyme disease in Nepal. JMM Case Rep. 2018 Jan doi: 10.1099/jmmcr.0.005128
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Sher Bahadur Pun, MD
Clinical Research Unit,
Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital,
Kathmandu, Nepal
[Dr Pun is thanked for sending in this report. He does not indicate that the tick transmitted any pathogen to the woman, so perhaps her pain and swelling at the site of the bite and the enlarged cervical lymph node was an inflammatory reaction
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1. Pun SB, Agrawal S, Jha S, et al. First report of Lyme disease in Nepal. JMM Case Rep. 2018 Jan doi: 10.1099/jmmcr.0.005128
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Sher Bahadur Pun, MD
Clinical Research Unit,
Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital,
Kathmandu, Nepal
[Dr Pun is thanked for sending in this report. He does not indicate that the tick transmitted any pathogen to the woman, so perhaps her pain and swelling at the site of the bite and the enlarged cervical lymph node was an inflammatory reaction
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (06): Americas (USA) human, bat, canine exposure
Rabies -- United States
A 6-year-old Eustis boy reportedly died of rabies [Sun 14 Jan 2017] at an Orlando hospital after being scratched by a sick bat that Lake county officials said had been living in his home.
[HR] confirmed his son's death to NBC News after previously telling the "Today" show that [the boy] became infected when the bat scratched him.
Lake county deputies responded to the Eustis home about 2 weeks ago after they were told the family's pit bull may have had rabies. When they arrived, somebody
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A 6-year-old Eustis boy reportedly died of rabies [Sun 14 Jan 2017] at an Orlando hospital after being scratched by a sick bat that Lake county officials said had been living in his home.
[HR] confirmed his son's death to NBC News after previously telling the "Today" show that [the boy] became infected when the bat scratched him.
Lake county deputies responded to the Eustis home about 2 weeks ago after they were told the family's pit bull may have had rabies. When they arrived, somebody
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Monday 15 January 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Netherlands: ex Brazil (SP)
Yellow Fever -- Netherlands
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa: Nigeria
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
LASSA FEVER
Please note that the data reflect the routine reports, i.e. all suspected cases including the laboratory positive and negative cases.
1.1. 8 suspected cases of Lassa fever with one laboratory confirmed and one death (CFR, 12.50 percent) were reported from 7 LGAs [local government areas] (6 states: Bauchi - 3, FCT - 1, Gombe - 1, Kogi - 1, Lagos - 1 and Ondo - 1) in week 51, 2017 compared with 9 suspected cases and 2 deaths (CFR, 22.2 percent) reported from 7 LGAs (4 States) at
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LASSA FEVER
Please note that the data reflect the routine reports, i.e. all suspected cases including the laboratory positive and negative cases.
1.1. 8 suspected cases of Lassa fever with one laboratory confirmed and one death (CFR, 12.50 percent) were reported from 7 LGAs [local government areas] (6 states: Bauchi - 3, FCT - 1, Gombe - 1, Kogi - 1, Lagos - 1 and Ondo - 1) in week 51, 2017 compared with 9 suspected cases and 2 deaths (CFR, 22.2 percent) reported from 7 LGAs (4 States) at
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (04): Europe, USA
Measles -- United Kingdom
Symptoms of measles include high fever, runny nose, conjunctivitis and cough. A rash then usually develops, starting at the head and spreading to the trunk and limbs over 3 -- 4 days.
People are infectious from their 1st symptoms to 4 days after the rash appears. Symptoms start around 1--2 weeks after exposure to an infectious case.
Those who catch measles are generally very unwell and frequently admitted to hospital.
Complications from measles, including pneumonia, are common, and
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Symptoms of measles include high fever, runny nose, conjunctivitis and cough. A rash then usually develops, starting at the head and spreading to the trunk and limbs over 3 -- 4 days.
People are infectious from their 1st symptoms to 4 days after the rash appears. Symptoms start around 1--2 weeks after exposure to an infectious case.
Those who catch measles are generally very unwell and frequently admitted to hospital.
Complications from measles, including pneumonia, are common, and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (14): South Africa, HPAI H5N8, tern
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- South Africa
Spread [of avian influenza] amongst poultry has halted. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, today [9 Jan 2018] announced that no new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been confirmed at previously uninfected poultry farms in the province since 31 Oct 2017. In December 2017, there was a reoccurrence at a previously infected farm, which was still under quarantine.
Laboratory tests have, however, confirmed the presence of the H5N8 virus in swift terns found in
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Spread [of avian influenza] amongst poultry has halted. Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, today [9 Jan 2018] announced that no new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been confirmed at previously uninfected poultry farms in the province since 31 Oct 2017. In December 2017, there was a reoccurrence at a previously infected farm, which was still under quarantine.
Laboratory tests have, however, confirmed the presence of the H5N8 virus in swift terns found in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Influenza, canine - Canada (02): H3N2, more canine cases
Influenza H3N2 -- Canada
Health officials say 5 more dogs have tested positive for a strain of canine influenza in southwestern Ontario, bringing the total number of infected up to 7 in what they're calling the virus's 1st known incursion into the country.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit says the 2 dogs that initially tested positive for H3N2 canine flu were brought to Canada from South Korea through the United States late last month [December 2017].
It says the 7 dogs that most recently tested positive for
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Health officials say 5 more dogs have tested positive for a strain of canine influenza in southwestern Ontario, bringing the total number of infected up to 7 in what they're calling the virus's 1st known incursion into the country.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit says the 2 dogs that initially tested positive for H3N2 canine flu were brought to Canada from South Korea through the United States late last month [December 2017].
It says the 7 dogs that most recently tested positive for
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PRO/EDR> Norovirus - USA: (WA) restaurant
Norovirus -- United States
In a follow-up on the norovirus outbreak linked to 2 El Toro Restaurants in the Tacoma, [Washington] area, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has identified new cases of norovirus, bringing the total number from the outbreak to 434. The Tacoma location, 5716 N 26th St, has 423 cases. The restaurant in University Place, 3820 Bridgeport Way W, has 11. Both restaurants closed for a thorough cleaning and sanitizing, a Health Department requirement for outbreaks like this. They have since
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In a follow-up on the norovirus outbreak linked to 2 El Toro Restaurants in the Tacoma, [Washington] area, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has identified new cases of norovirus, bringing the total number from the outbreak to 434. The Tacoma location, 5716 N 26th St, has 423 cases. The restaurant in University Place, 3820 Bridgeport Way W, has 11. Both restaurants closed for a thorough cleaning and sanitizing, a Health Department requirement for outbreaks like this. They have since
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - USA (04): (MI,KY)
Hepatitis A -- United States
677 / 554 (81.8) / 22 (3.2)
The table does not include all reported hepatitis A cases in the SE MI outbreak region; only those cases that are identified as outbreak-related. Data are provisional and subject to change.
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[Cumulative case data
Report date / Cases / Deaths / New cases per week
26 Jun 2017 / 190 / 10 /
15 Sep 2017 / 319 / 14 /
6 Oct 2017 / 376 / 14 /
13 Oct 2017 / 397 / 15 / 21
20 Oct 2017 / 431 / 17 / 34
27 Oct 2017 / 457 / 18 /
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677 / 554 (81.8) / 22 (3.2)
The table does not include all reported hepatitis A cases in the SE MI outbreak region; only those cases that are identified as outbreak-related. Data are provisional and subject to change.
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[Cumulative case data
Report date / Cases / Deaths / New cases per week
26 Jun 2017 / 190 / 10 /
15 Sep 2017 / 319 / 14 /
6 Oct 2017 / 376 / 14 /
13 Oct 2017 / 397 / 15 / 21
20 Oct 2017 / 431 / 17 / 34
27 Oct 2017 / 457 / 18 /
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st. Agona - France (02): infant formula, more cases, add. recall
Salmonella -- France
Identification of the outbreak
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At the end of [November 2017], the French National Reference Centre (NRC) for _Salmonella_ noted an unusual increase in _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Agona among infants, with 22 cases identified between [August and November 2017] in children younger than 6 months. On [1 Dec 2017], interviews with the caregivers of 8 of these infants by the French National Institute for Public Health (Sante Publique France (SPF)) identified
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Identification of the outbreak
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At the end of [November 2017], the French National Reference Centre (NRC) for _Salmonella_ noted an unusual increase in _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Agona among infants, with 22 cases identified between [August and November 2017] in children younger than 6 months. On [1 Dec 2017], interviews with the caregivers of 8 of these infants by the French National Institute for Public Health (Sante Publique France (SPF)) identified
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PRO/AH/EDR> Schmallenberg virus - Europe (02): Ireland (CN,LM,SO) bovine
Schmallenberg -- Ireland
1. De Regge N. Akabane, Aino and Schmallenberg virus -- where do we stand and what do we know about the role of domestic ruminant hosts and Culicoides vectors in virus transmission and overwintering? Curr Opin Virol. 2017; 27: 15-30. doi: 10.1016/j.coviro.2017.10.004.
2. Collins AB, Barrett GD, Doherty ML, et al. Significant re-emergence and recirculation of Schmallenberg virus in previously exposed dairy herds in Ireland in 2016. Transbound Emerg Dis. 2017; 64(5): 1359-63; .
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1. De Regge N. Akabane, Aino and Schmallenberg virus -- where do we stand and what do we know about the role of domestic ruminant hosts and Culicoides vectors in virus transmission and overwintering? Curr Opin Virol. 2017; 27: 15-30. doi: 10.1016/j.coviro.2017.10.004.
2. Collins AB, Barrett GD, Doherty ML, et al. Significant re-emergence and recirculation of Schmallenberg virus in previously exposed dairy herds in Ireland in 2016. Transbound Emerg Dis. 2017; 64(5): 1359-63; .
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Sunday 14 January 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Leptospirosis - USA: (CA) canine
Leptospirosis -- United States
A dog park in the East Bay is raising safety concerns after several dogs developed a painful bacterial infection called leptospirosis. The infection is known to leave dogs weak and unable to keep food down, and a dog owner says it could take months for your pet to recover.
One dog owner believes his dog Freda may have gotten infected at a Fremont dog park. According to the Parks and Recreation Superintendent, 3 other owners reported their dogs got sick last November [2017]. "It's very
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A dog park in the East Bay is raising safety concerns after several dogs developed a painful bacterial infection called leptospirosis. The infection is known to leave dogs weak and unable to keep food down, and a dog owner says it could take months for your pet to recover.
One dog owner believes his dog Freda may have gotten infected at a Fremont dog park. According to the Parks and Recreation Superintendent, 3 other owners reported their dogs got sick last November [2017]. "It's very
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foodborne illness - Madagascar: (AS) sea turtle meat, fatal
Foodborne Illness -- Madagascar
"In December 1994, a mass food poisoning through ingestion of turtle affected about 60 persons on the northeastern coast of Madagascar. The prevailing clinical signs were digestive (nausea, vomiting, dysphagia, acute stomatitis) and might persist during several weeks. The poisoning attack rate was 48 percent with a lethality of 7.7 percent. Such [an] accident, even if rare in Madagascar, requires a structured organization to control sea products poisoning and to set up adequate prevention
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"In December 1994, a mass food poisoning through ingestion of turtle affected about 60 persons on the northeastern coast of Madagascar. The prevailing clinical signs were digestive (nausea, vomiting, dysphagia, acute stomatitis) and might persist during several weeks. The poisoning attack rate was 48 percent with a lethality of 7.7 percent. Such [an] accident, even if rare in Madagascar, requires a structured organization to control sea products poisoning and to set up adequate prevention
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (13): Japan (KG) poultry, HPAI H5N6, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- Japan
Information received on [and dated] 12 Jan 2018 from Dr Kazuo Ito, Director, International Animal Health Affairs Office, Animal Health Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Tokyo, Japan
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 10 Jan 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Jan 2018
Report date: 12 Jan 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 12 Jan 2018
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed
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Information received on [and dated] 12 Jan 2018 from Dr Kazuo Ito, Director, International Animal Health Affairs Office, Animal Health Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Tokyo, Japan
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 10 Jan 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Jan 2018
Report date: 12 Jan 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 12 Jan 2018
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus: neuropathogenesis
West Nile Virus -- Worldwide/Unknown
Charise Garber, Michael J. Vasek, Lauren L. Vollmer, Tony Sun, Xiaoping Jiang & Robyn S. Klein. Astrocytes decrease adult neurogenesis during virus-induced memory dysfunction via IL-1.
Abstract
"Memory impairment following West Nile virus neuroinvasive disease (WNND) is associated with loss of hippocampal synapses with lack of recovery. Adult neurogenesis and synaptogenesis are fundamental features of hippocampal repair, which suggests that viruses affect these processes. Here, in an
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Charise Garber, Michael J. Vasek, Lauren L. Vollmer, Tony Sun, Xiaoping Jiang & Robyn S. Klein. Astrocytes decrease adult neurogenesis during virus-induced memory dysfunction via IL-1.
Abstract
"Memory impairment following West Nile virus neuroinvasive disease (WNND) is associated with loss of hippocampal synapses with lack of recovery. Adult neurogenesis and synaptogenesis are fundamental features of hippocampal repair, which suggests that viruses affect these processes. Here, in an
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus - Americas (02): Argentina (ER) susp., RFI
Hantavirus -- Argentina
A 38-year-old man who was a poultry worker, was admitted in the Gualeguaychú hospital during the holidays, suspected of having contracted [a] hantavirus [infection] or leptospirosis. A complaint was lodged against the farm where he worked.
The department of Gualeguaychú confirmed that the poultry worker was hospitalized since [Wed 20 Dec 2017] in a private clinic in the city for a zoonosis yet to be determined.
The 38-year-old man died as a result of a serious viral clinical condition
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A 38-year-old man who was a poultry worker, was admitted in the Gualeguaychú hospital during the holidays, suspected of having contracted [a] hantavirus [infection] or leptospirosis. A complaint was lodged against the farm where he worked.
The department of Gualeguaychú confirmed that the poultry worker was hospitalized since [Wed 20 Dec 2017] in a private clinic in the city for a zoonosis yet to be determined.
The 38-year-old man died as a result of a serious viral clinical condition
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PRO/AH/EDR> Angiostrongylus cantonensis - USA: (HI) task force
-- United States
The Governor's Task Force on Rat Lungworm Disease says the problem is spreading, it's become an "emerging" tropical disease and that unanswered questions need to be addressed with research.
"It's very striking how severe (rat lungworm) is here in Hilo," said Kenton Kramer, a task force member and associate professor in the Department of Tropical Medicine at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
People who develop rat lungworm in Puna and Hilo typically get very sick, whereas people
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The Governor's Task Force on Rat Lungworm Disease says the problem is spreading, it's become an "emerging" tropical disease and that unanswered questions need to be addressed with research.
"It's very striking how severe (rat lungworm) is here in Hilo," said Kenton Kramer, a task force member and associate professor in the Department of Tropical Medicine at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
People who develop rat lungworm in Puna and Hilo typically get very sick, whereas people
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PRO/AH/EDR> Influenza, canine - USA: (WA) H3N2
Influenza H3N2 -- United States
It's been a rough flu season. There has been a spike in human flu cases in Washington and across the country. The Washington State Department of Health reports at the end of December [2017], there had been at least 29 deaths from influenza. But people aren't the only one susceptible to the flu. So is your dog.
Veterinarians are warning pet owners that a spike in dog flu cases has raced across the country. Canine influenza has been reported in 46 states -- including here in Washington. Dog
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It's been a rough flu season. There has been a spike in human flu cases in Washington and across the country. The Washington State Department of Health reports at the end of December [2017], there had been at least 29 deaths from influenza. But people aren't the only one susceptible to the flu. So is your dog.
Veterinarians are warning pet owners that a spike in dog flu cases has raced across the country. Canine influenza has been reported in 46 states -- including here in Washington. Dog
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PRO/AH/EDR> Mycoplasma bovis, bovine - New Zealand: national testing
Other Animal Disease -- New Zealand
New Zealand will roll out a nationwide program to test dairy farms for the cattle disease [caused by] _Mycoplasma bovis_ as the number of affected properties steadily grows, the Ministry for Primary Industries said on [Fri 5 Jan 2018]. Fourteen farms in the world's biggest dairy exporter have tested positive for the disease since it was 1st detected in South Canterbury on the country's South Island in July [2017].
_Mycoplasma bovis_ is common in many countries and can lead to conditions
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New Zealand will roll out a nationwide program to test dairy farms for the cattle disease [caused by] _Mycoplasma bovis_ as the number of affected properties steadily grows, the Ministry for Primary Industries said on [Fri 5 Jan 2018]. Fourteen farms in the world's biggest dairy exporter have tested positive for the disease since it was 1st detected in South Canterbury on the country's South Island in July [2017].
_Mycoplasma bovis_ is common in many countries and can lead to conditions
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Saturday 13 January 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - Israel (02): (HD) bovine, human, control
Bovine TB -- Israel
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Tuberculosis in Kibbutz Gal'On: About 10 days ago, Uri Koren ["Hachaklait" veterinary practitioner attending this dairy farm] reported about one of the plant's employees (a student from Uganda) who was hospitalized in the "Shmuel HaRofeh" hospital with active tuberculosis. The said employee has been in Israel since the beginning of September 2017. The information was transferred to the Veterinary Services at the beginning of the week [week of 7-13 Jan 2018] and the
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Tuberculosis in Kibbutz Gal'On: About 10 days ago, Uri Koren ["Hachaklait" veterinary practitioner attending this dairy farm] reported about one of the plant's employees (a student from Uganda) who was hospitalized in the "Shmuel HaRofeh" hospital with active tuberculosis. The said employee has been in Israel since the beginning of September 2017. The information was transferred to the Veterinary Services at the beginning of the week [week of 7-13 Jan 2018] and the
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (02): (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Congo DR)
Polio -- Pakistan
New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 0
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2017: 21
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2016: 37
New cVDPV cases reported this week: 0
Total number of cVDPV cases in 2017: 86
Total number of cVDPV cases in 2016: 5
Headlines
Summary of newly-reported viruses this week:
- Afghanistan: 3 new wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) positive environmental samples have been reported, 1 collected from Kandahar, 1 from Hilmand, and 1 from Nangarhar
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New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 0
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2017: 21
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2016: 37
New cVDPV cases reported this week: 0
Total number of cVDPV cases in 2017: 86
Total number of cVDPV cases in 2016: 5
Headlines
Summary of newly-reported viruses this week:
- Afghanistan: 3 new wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) positive environmental samples have been reported, 1 collected from Kandahar, 1 from Hilmand, and 1 from Nangarhar
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PRO/AH/EDR> Trypanosomiasis (Chagas disease) - Brazil: Amazonas
Chagas -- Brazil
At least 3 Chagas disease cases have been reported from the southernmost municipality of Lábrea in Amazonas state, Brazil, according to a report
Amazonas Health Surveillance Foundation (FVS-AM) and the Municipal Secretariat of Health of Labrea (Semsa-Lábrea) are investigating the cases to determine if the disease was contracted through the consumption of contaminated acai.
According to information from Semsa-Lábrea, samples of açaí production were collected and analyzed at the
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At least 3 Chagas disease cases have been reported from the southernmost municipality of Lábrea in Amazonas state, Brazil, according to a report
Amazonas Health Surveillance Foundation (FVS-AM) and the Municipal Secretariat of Health of Labrea (Semsa-Lábrea) are investigating the cases to determine if the disease was contracted through the consumption of contaminated acai.
According to information from Semsa-Lábrea, samples of açaí production were collected and analyzed at the
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