Chicken Pox -- India
Chickenpox in the city [Jamshedpur] is spreading like a pandemic. Up to 39 suspected patients have been found in 48 hours. Among them, 27 are students of Skill Development Center located at Dimna Resort Complex and 12 Golmuri Police Lines personnel. Given the growing number of chickenpox patients, the health department has issued a public instruction that if a large number of people suffer from red spots, fever etc. in any area, then inform the department.
Confirmation of 7 in one month:
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Saturday 30 June 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis, bovine - Austria: (OO)
Brucellosis -- Austria
[in German, trans. submitter SZ, edited]
On [Fri 22 Jun 2018] AGES confirmed brucellosis in a dairy herd in the Rohrbach district in Upper Austria.
Since January [2018], increased number of abortions in cows and calf deaths have occurred on the affected farm. The farm's veterinarian investigated and collected blood samples. AGES confirmed brucellosis on [Fri 22 Jun 2018].
The competent authority acted without delay and has already taken all relevant measures. The dairy farm
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On [Fri 22 Jun 2018] AGES confirmed brucellosis in a dairy herd in the Rohrbach district in Upper Austria.
Since January [2018], increased number of abortions in cows and calf deaths have occurred on the affected farm. The farm's veterinarian investigated and collected blood samples. AGES confirmed brucellosis on [Fri 22 Jun 2018].
The competent authority acted without delay and has already taken all relevant measures. The dairy farm
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Algeria (08): (TO) bovine, st O, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Algeria
Information received on [and dated] on 28 Jun 2018 from Dr Hachimi Karim Kaddour, Directeur des Services Veterinaires (CVO), Direction des Services Veterinaires, Ministere de l'Agriculture, du Developpement Rural et de la Peche, Alger, Algeria
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 22 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 3 May 2015
Manifestation of
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Information received on [and dated] on 28 Jun 2018 from Dr Hachimi Karim Kaddour, Directeur des Services Veterinaires (CVO), Direction des Services Veterinaires, Ministere de l'Agriculture, du Developpement Rural et de la Peche, Alger, Algeria
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 22 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 3 May 2015
Manifestation of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (84): Ghana (AH, EP) poultry, HPAI H5, OIE
Avian Influenza -- Ghana
Information received on [and dated] 29 Jun 2018 from Dr Kingsley Mickey Aryee, Ag. Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Services Directorate, Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Accra, Ghana
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 6 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 4 Nov 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Highly
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Information received on [and dated] 29 Jun 2018 from Dr Kingsley Mickey Aryee, Ag. Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Services Directorate, Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Accra, Ghana
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 6 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 4 Nov 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Highly
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis - Malaysia (02): (SK)
Japanese Encephalitis -- Malaysia
The Sarawak Health Department has urged the public to be cautious after confirming that Japanese encephalitis (JE) is endemic in the state, with 2 new cases discovered in the last 2 months.
The Borneo Post Online reported Sarawak health director Dr Jamilah Hashim as saying that one case was recorded each in May and this month [June], bringing the number of JE cases in Sarawak to 5 since January this year [2018].
Throughout last year [2017], 10 cases were recorded.
With the
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The Sarawak Health Department has urged the public to be cautious after confirming that Japanese encephalitis (JE) is endemic in the state, with 2 new cases discovered in the last 2 months.
The Borneo Post Online reported Sarawak health director Dr Jamilah Hashim as saying that one case was recorded each in May and this month [June], bringing the number of JE cases in Sarawak to 5 since January this year [2018].
Throughout last year [2017], 10 cases were recorded.
With the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Zimbabwe (02): (MC) bovine, st not typed, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Zimbabwe
Information received on [and dated] 28 Jun 2018 from Dr Unesu Hildah Ushewokunze-Obatolu, principal director, Department of Livestock and Veterinary Services, Harare, Zimbabwe
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 28 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Foot and mouth disease virus
Serotype: not typed
Nature of
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Information received on [and dated] 28 Jun 2018 from Dr Unesu Hildah Ushewokunze-Obatolu, principal director, Department of Livestock and Veterinary Services, Harare, Zimbabwe
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 28 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Foot and mouth disease virus
Serotype: not typed
Nature of
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Friday 29 June 2018
PRO/EDR> Malaria - Oman: ex Tanzania, artemisinin treatment failure
Malaria -- Oman
The slow decrease in parasite density is comparable to other studies of _P. falciparum_ with reduced susceptibility to artemisinins [Cheeseman IH, Miller BA, Nikhoma S, et al. A major genome region underlying artemisinin resistance in malaria. Science. 2012; 336(6077): 79-82. doi: 10.1126/science.1215966; ].
[According to the WHO clinical definition of susceptibility and resistance to malaria drugs, illustrated in Fig. 1, pg 31 of the WHO Technical Report Series no. 529. Chemotherapy of
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The slow decrease in parasite density is comparable to other studies of _P. falciparum_ with reduced susceptibility to artemisinins [Cheeseman IH, Miller BA, Nikhoma S, et al. A major genome region underlying artemisinin resistance in malaria. Science. 2012; 336(6077): 79-82. doi: 10.1126/science.1215966; ].
[According to the WHO clinical definition of susceptibility and resistance to malaria drugs, illustrated in Fig. 1, pg 31 of the WHO Technical Report Series no. 529. Chemotherapy of
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (22): Saudi Arabia, WHO
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
Between [12 Jan 2018] through 31 May 2018, the National IHR Focal Point of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reported 75 laboratory confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS_CoV), including 23 deaths.
Details of the cases
Among these 75 cases, 21 cases were part of 4 distinct clusters (2 health care and 2 household clusters). The details of these clusters are described below, followed by a table listing all 75 laboratory confirmed cases reported to WHO during this
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Between [12 Jan 2018] through 31 May 2018, the National IHR Focal Point of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reported 75 laboratory confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS_CoV), including 23 deaths.
Details of the cases
Among these 75 cases, 21 cases were part of 4 distinct clusters (2 health care and 2 household clusters). The details of these clusters are described below, followed by a table listing all 75 laboratory confirmed cases reported to WHO during this
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PRO/AH/EDR> Varroa mite, apis - Australia: (VI)
Pests -- Australia
The potentially devastating varroa mite, which could wipe out the Australian beekeeping industry, has been detected in Victoria.
A bee colony infested with the varroa mite was detected on [Wed 27 Jun 2018] at the Port of Melbourne on a ship from the United States.
A colony was found in a wooden crate and tests revealed some bees were infested with varroa mite, but the exact variety of the varroa mite is yet to be determined.
Australia is one of the last remaining countries in the
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The potentially devastating varroa mite, which could wipe out the Australian beekeeping industry, has been detected in Victoria.
A bee colony infested with the varroa mite was detected on [Wed 27 Jun 2018] at the Port of Melbourne on a ship from the United States.
A colony was found in a wooden crate and tests revealed some bees were infested with varroa mite, but the exact variety of the varroa mite is yet to be determined.
Australia is one of the last remaining countries in the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (46): Congo DR, cases
Ebola -- DR Congo
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PRO/AH/EDR> Malaria - Central African Republic: gorilla, human
Malaria -- Central African Republic
Human malaria parasites have rarely been reported from free-ranging great apes. Our study confirms the presence of the human malaria parasite _Plasmodium ovale wallikeri_ in western lowland gorillas and humans in Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas, Central African Republic, and discusses implications for malaria epidemiology.
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[The scientific article referred to can be accessed at .
The role of human malaria parasites in free-ranging
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Human malaria parasites have rarely been reported from free-ranging great apes. Our study confirms the presence of the human malaria parasite _Plasmodium ovale wallikeri_ in western lowland gorillas and humans in Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas, Central African Republic, and discusses implications for malaria epidemiology.
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The role of human malaria parasites in free-ranging
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - India (09): (OR, AD) elephant, ovine, human exposure
Anthrax -- India
An adult female elephant, which was found dead in Hadagada wildlife sanctuary in the district 2 months ago, died of anthrax infection according to the pathological investigation report received by the forest department on [Wed 27 Jun 2018].
Blood samples taken from the jumbo's ear tip were sent to the Animal Husbandry College of Odisha University of Agriculture Technology (QUAT). "The pathological investigation has detected the presence of anthrax bacteria," said Anandpur divisional forest
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An adult female elephant, which was found dead in Hadagada wildlife sanctuary in the district 2 months ago, died of anthrax infection according to the pathological investigation report received by the forest department on [Wed 27 Jun 2018].
Blood samples taken from the jumbo's ear tip were sent to the Animal Husbandry College of Odisha University of Agriculture Technology (QUAT). "The pathological investigation has detected the presence of anthrax bacteria," said Anandpur divisional forest
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PRO/AH/EDR> Jamestown Canyon virus - USA: (NH) fatal, susp
Other Human Disease -- United States
The death of a New Hampshire man said to be infected with a rare mosquito-borne disease called Jamestown Canyon virus has raised questions as to whether he is its 1st recorded fatality.
The widow [of the deceased] says 2 separate tests found evidence of the Jamestown Canyon virus in the 56-year-old. The deceased, of Derry, died [Mon 18 Jun 2018]. His cause of death was determined to be encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain that can be caused by Jamestown Canyon virus as well as a
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The death of a New Hampshire man said to be infected with a rare mosquito-borne disease called Jamestown Canyon virus has raised questions as to whether he is its 1st recorded fatality.
The widow [of the deceased] says 2 separate tests found evidence of the Jamestown Canyon virus in the 56-year-old. The deceased, of Derry, died [Mon 18 Jun 2018]. His cause of death was determined to be encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain that can be caused by Jamestown Canyon virus as well as a
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Thursday 28 June 2018
PRO/EDR> Ebola update (45): Congo DR, cases, outbreak, MSF
Ebola -- DR Congo
[On 19 Jun 2018] there are 470 people working in the field on the MSF Ebola response in DRC, the vast majority are Congolese and from the affected region.
Supply material, 5 Jun 2018
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Supply materials include:
- medical kits
- protection and disinfection kits: isolation items such as gloves, boots and personal protective equipment-PPE, etc.;
- logistic and hygiene kits: plastic sheets, jerry cans, water distribution kits, chlorine spray kits, water treatment
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[On 19 Jun 2018] there are 470 people working in the field on the MSF Ebola response in DRC, the vast majority are Congolese and from the affected region.
Supply material, 5 Jun 2018
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Supply materials include:
- medical kits
- protection and disinfection kits: isolation items such as gloves, boots and personal protective equipment-PPE, etc.;
- logistic and hygiene kits: plastic sheets, jerry cans, water distribution kits, chlorine spray kits, water treatment
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - USA (26): (KY,TN,NC)
Hepatitis A -- United States
The deadly hepatitis A outbreak in Louisville and other parts of Kentucky is now the worst in the nation. And the crisis hasn't crested. Statewide, at least 969 people have contracted the liver disease, state health officials confirmed [Wed 27 Jun 2018]. "It's the worst on record across the nation and in Kentucky," said Dr Jeff Howard, Kentucky Commissioner of Public Health.
Kentucky's confirmed cases have surpassed those in Michigan, which had 846 reported cases as of 20 Jun 2018,
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The deadly hepatitis A outbreak in Louisville and other parts of Kentucky is now the worst in the nation. And the crisis hasn't crested. Statewide, at least 969 people have contracted the liver disease, state health officials confirmed [Wed 27 Jun 2018]. "It's the worst on record across the nation and in Kentucky," said Dr Jeff Howard, Kentucky Commissioner of Public Health.
Kentucky's confirmed cases have surpassed those in Michigan, which had 846 reported cases as of 20 Jun 2018,
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Wednesday 27 June 2018
PRO/EDR> Hepatitis E - Bangladesh: (CG) contaminated water susp
Hepatitis E -- Bangladesh
An outbreak of hepatitis E virus [HEV] in Chittagong city's Halishahar and Agrabad areas for the last 3 months has put the lives of the residents at high risk. According to sources in the area, at least 3 people died in the last week since 17 Jun 2018, while over 300 people have been affected in the last 3 months.
It is suspected that there might have been leakage in Chittagong Water Supply and Sewage Authority (CWASA) pipeline. "We have heard that the CWASA pipeline and sewerage line have
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An outbreak of hepatitis E virus [HEV] in Chittagong city's Halishahar and Agrabad areas for the last 3 months has put the lives of the residents at high risk. According to sources in the area, at least 3 people died in the last week since 17 Jun 2018, while over 300 people have been affected in the last 3 months.
It is suspected that there might have been leakage in Chittagong Water Supply and Sewage Authority (CWASA) pipeline. "We have heard that the CWASA pipeline and sewerage line have
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PRO/EDR> Dengue/DHF update (13): Asia, Pacific, WHO
Dengue -- Pakistan
Northern Hemisphere
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Cambodia
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As of 31 May 2018, a total of 960 suspected dengue cases have been reported in Cambodia. In weeks 20 and 21 [14-27 May 2018], there were 131 and 135 new suspected dengue cases respectively. The number of reported dengue cases have increased compared to the previous weeks, above the alert threshold level.
China (no update)
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As of 30 Apr 2018, a total of 25 dengue cases were reported in China. The number of
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Northern Hemisphere
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Cambodia
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As of 31 May 2018, a total of 960 suspected dengue cases have been reported in Cambodia. In weeks 20 and 21 [14-27 May 2018], there were 131 and 135 new suspected dengue cases respectively. The number of reported dengue cases have increased compared to the previous weeks, above the alert threshold level.
China (no update)
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As of 30 Apr 2018, a total of 25 dengue cases were reported in China. The number of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (82): China (QH) poultry, HPAI H5N1, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- China
Information received on [and dated] 26 Jun 2018 from Dr Zhang Zhongqui, director general, China Animal Disease Control Centre, Veterinary Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China (People's Rep of)
Summary:
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 12 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 10 Oct 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal
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Information received on [and dated] 26 Jun 2018 from Dr Zhang Zhongqui, director general, China Animal Disease Control Centre, Veterinary Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China (People's Rep of)
Summary:
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 12 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 10 Oct 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal
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Tuesday 26 June 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Koi herpesvirus disease - Romania: (GR) OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Romania
Information received on [and dated] 22 Jun 2018 from Dr Geronimo Raducu Branescu, President Secretary of State Chief Veterinary Officer, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority, Bucharest, Romania
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 24 May 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 8 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 11 May
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Information received on [and dated] 22 Jun 2018 from Dr Geronimo Raducu Branescu, President Secretary of State Chief Veterinary Officer, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority, Bucharest, Romania
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 24 May 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 8 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 11 May
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PRO/AH/EDR> Peste des petits ruminants - Bulgaria (03): (YA) ovine, caprine, 1st rep, OIE
Peste des petits ruminants -- Bulgaria
Information received on [and dated] 24 Jun 2018 from Dr Damyan Iliev, Chief Veterinary Officer & Deputy Executive Director, Bulgarian Food Safety Agency, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Sofia, Bulgaria
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 23 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 23 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Peste des petits ruminants virus
Nature of diagnosis: clinical,
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Information received on [and dated] 24 Jun 2018 from Dr Damyan Iliev, Chief Veterinary Officer & Deputy Executive Director, Bulgarian Food Safety Agency, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Sofia, Bulgaria
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 23 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 23 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Peste des petits ruminants virus
Nature of diagnosis: clinical,
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Monday 25 June 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Hard tick-borne relapsing fever - USA: (NY) Borrelia miyamotoi
Tick-borne disease -- United States
With tick season well underway, it is important to take proper precautions to avoid tick-borne illness this summer [2018], especially when a tick was found on a child in South Glens Falls [New York] testing positive for _Borrelia miyamotoi_ (_B. miyamotoi_), a tick-borne disease as well as Lyme disease.
Patients with _B. miyamotoi_ are most likely to experience a fever, chills, and headache. Other common symptoms include body and joint pain and fatigue. However, this disease is not
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With tick season well underway, it is important to take proper precautions to avoid tick-borne illness this summer [2018], especially when a tick was found on a child in South Glens Falls [New York] testing positive for _Borrelia miyamotoi_ (_B. miyamotoi_), a tick-borne disease as well as Lyme disease.
Patients with _B. miyamotoi_ are most likely to experience a fever, chills, and headache. Other common symptoms include body and joint pain and fatigue. However, this disease is not
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PRO/EDR> Diphtheria - Canada (02): (AB) RFI
Diphtheria -- Canada
Is anything known of the child's immunization status or whether or not he [or she] is immunocompromised?
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Allen Lenoir, MD
Miami, Florida
[We were told in the news report referenced above that an elementary school student in Medicine Hat, Alberta had been diagnosed with diphtheria. The student had not travelled outside Canada, was not known to have been in contact with anyone having diphtheria, and did not require hospitalization. We were not told the child's clinical manifestations,
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Is anything known of the child's immunization status or whether or not he [or she] is immunocompromised?
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Miami, Florida
[We were told in the news report referenced above that an elementary school student in Medicine Hat, Alberta had been diagnosed with diphtheria. The student had not travelled outside Canada, was not known to have been in contact with anyone having diphtheria, and did not require hospitalization. We were not told the child's clinical manifestations,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (43): Congo DR, cases, vaccine, persistence, lessons
Ebola -- DR Congo
Subissi L, Keita M, Mesfin S, et al. Ebola Virus Transmission Caused by Persistently Infected Survivors of the 2014-2016 Outbreak in West Africa. J Infect Dis. 2018; available at ]
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[Because of the persistence of Ebola virus for up to 18 months in semen, it is important for healthcare workers to be vigilant for occasional cases and counsel patients and contacts when there is any possibility of virus transmission. Education on how the virus is spread and
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Subissi L, Keita M, Mesfin S, et al. Ebola Virus Transmission Caused by Persistently Infected Survivors of the 2014-2016 Outbreak in West Africa. J Infect Dis. 2018; available at ]
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[Because of the persistence of Ebola virus for up to 18 months in semen, it is important for healthcare workers to be vigilant for occasional cases and counsel patients and contacts when there is any possibility of virus transmission. Education on how the virus is spread and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed ovine die-off - India (HP): pesticide poisoning susp, RFI
Undiagnosed -- India
Cannabis sprayed with insecticides is suspected to have killed 52 sheep in high altitude pastures near Devgarh panchayat of Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Mysterious death of 52 sheep and goats in high altitude pastures near Devgarh panchayat of Kullu district [Himachal Pradesh] is pointing at active charas [hashish] mafia in the region. Locals allege that charas mafia has cultivated cannabis in this remote area and sprayed it with pesticides to prevent crop from disease and keep
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Cannabis sprayed with insecticides is suspected to have killed 52 sheep in high altitude pastures near Devgarh panchayat of Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Mysterious death of 52 sheep and goats in high altitude pastures near Devgarh panchayat of Kullu district [Himachal Pradesh] is pointing at active charas [hashish] mafia in the region. Locals allege that charas mafia has cultivated cannabis in this remote area and sprayed it with pesticides to prevent crop from disease and keep
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PRO/AH/EDR> Potomac horse fever, equine - USA (02): (TN)
Other Animal Disease -- United States
The Tennessee State Veterinarian is alerting horse owners after a case of Potomac horse fever was confirmed in Davidson County.
Potomac horse fever is caused by bacteria from freshwater snails which is spread in creeks or rivers where horses might drink. If exposed, the horses can suffer from colic, fever, and diarrhea.
State Veterinarian Dr. Charles Hatcher says another potentially deadly disease, strangles, was confirmed in Shelby County last month. While Potomac horse fever isn't
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The Tennessee State Veterinarian is alerting horse owners after a case of Potomac horse fever was confirmed in Davidson County.
Potomac horse fever is caused by bacteria from freshwater snails which is spread in creeks or rivers where horses might drink. If exposed, the horses can suffer from colic, fever, and diarrhea.
State Veterinarian Dr. Charles Hatcher says another potentially deadly disease, strangles, was confirmed in Shelby County last month. While Potomac horse fever isn't
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (42): Congo DR, cases, vaccine
Ebola -- DR Congo
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - USA (25): (OH)
Hepatitis A -- United States
The Ohio Department of Health has declared a statewide community outbreak of hepatitis A after an increase in cases linked to certain risk factors. Ohio is reporting 79 hepatitis A cases associated with the outbreak so far in 2018, almost double the number of cases reported during all of 2017..
Hepatitis A is a liver disease that usually spreads when a person ingests fecal matter -- even in microscopic amounts -- from contact with objects, food, or drinks contaminated by an infected
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The Ohio Department of Health has declared a statewide community outbreak of hepatitis A after an increase in cases linked to certain risk factors. Ohio is reporting 79 hepatitis A cases associated with the outbreak so far in 2018, almost double the number of cases reported during all of 2017..
Hepatitis A is a liver disease that usually spreads when a person ingests fecal matter -- even in microscopic amounts -- from contact with objects, food, or drinks contaminated by an infected
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PRO/EDR> Diphtheria - Ukraine: (LH)
Diphtheria -- Ukraine
Ukraine in 2018-2019 is threatened by an outbreak of diphtheria. [The 1st diphtheria case in Ukraine in 2018 was reported in January 2018 from Luhansk, . - Mod.ML].
Secretary of the National Medical Chamber Sergey Kravchenko said: "Only one case creates an alert. Ukraine has already recorded 2 cases of diphtheria in the Luhansk region. We must pay tribute to the professionalism of doctors, as not in all cases were the cultures confirmed as diphtheria. This requires a serological laboratory
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Ukraine in 2018-2019 is threatened by an outbreak of diphtheria. [The 1st diphtheria case in Ukraine in 2018 was reported in January 2018 from Luhansk, . - Mod.ML].
Secretary of the National Medical Chamber Sergey Kravchenko said: "Only one case creates an alert. Ukraine has already recorded 2 cases of diphtheria in the Luhansk region. We must pay tribute to the professionalism of doctors, as not in all cases were the cultures confirmed as diphtheria. This requires a serological laboratory
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Sunday 24 June 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Leptospirosis - India: (KL)
Leptospirosis -- India
Dr. Sheeja said the increasing number of leptospirosis cases in the district was another major public health concern. She said a total of 69 leptospirosis cases had been reported from the district as on Thursday [21 Jun 2018].
Dr. Sheeja said most of the leptospirosis cases had been found in workers attached to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme and Kudumbasree Mission, who work in waterlogged areas.
Callous dumping of waste in public places and clogged canals
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Dr. Sheeja said the increasing number of leptospirosis cases in the district was another major public health concern. She said a total of 69 leptospirosis cases had been reported from the district as on Thursday [21 Jun 2018].
Dr. Sheeja said most of the leptospirosis cases had been found in workers attached to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme and Kudumbasree Mission, who work in waterlogged areas.
Callous dumping of waste in public places and clogged canals
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PRO/EDR> Diphtheria - Canada: (AB)
Diphtheria -- Canada
An elementary school student in Medicine Hat, Alberta has been diagnosed with a rare, potentially fatal bacterial disease called diphtheria.
Health officials say the Elm Street School student had not been travelling outside Canada and is not known to have been in contact with anyone else diagnosed with the disease.
Officials say diphtheria is treatable with antibiotics and preventable through immunization. Alberta Health Services says the child has not required hospitalization.
The
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An elementary school student in Medicine Hat, Alberta has been diagnosed with a rare, potentially fatal bacterial disease called diphtheria.
Health officials say the Elm Street School student had not been travelling outside Canada and is not known to have been in contact with anyone else diagnosed with the disease.
Officials say diphtheria is treatable with antibiotics and preventable through immunization. Alberta Health Services says the child has not required hospitalization.
The
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (38): Americas, Europe, Pacific
Measles -- United States
A 2nd case of measles has been confirmed in Michigan for 2018, and if you traveled lately, you may have been exposed.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) said this case is unrelated to Michigan's 1st, which occurred in March 2018. Both are the result of exposure outside of the country and may have exposed other travelers.
The ill individual arrived on 12 Jun 2018 at around 3:45 p.m. at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) at the international arrivals
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A 2nd case of measles has been confirmed in Michigan for 2018, and if you traveled lately, you may have been exposed.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) said this case is unrelated to Michigan's 1st, which occurred in March 2018. Both are the result of exposure outside of the country and may have exposed other travelers.
The ill individual arrived on 12 Jun 2018 at around 3:45 p.m. at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) at the international arrivals
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PRO/AH/EDR> Besnoitiosis, equids - Spain: Besnoitia bennetti, 1st serological evidence
Other Animal Disease -- Spain
Spanish researchers have found subclinical (not causing signs of disease) besnoitiosis, a chronic and debilitating illness caused by a protozoan parasite mostly found in the Americas, in a "surprising" number of randomly screened equids in southern Spain. And while the animals aren't yet showing signs of disease, scientists believe clinical cases could soon occur in Europe.
"In the near future, new clinical cases could be expected to be reported (in Europe)," said Gema Álvarez-García,
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Spanish researchers have found subclinical (not causing signs of disease) besnoitiosis, a chronic and debilitating illness caused by a protozoan parasite mostly found in the Americas, in a "surprising" number of randomly screened equids in southern Spain. And while the animals aren't yet showing signs of disease, scientists believe clinical cases could soon occur in Europe.
"In the near future, new clinical cases could be expected to be reported (in Europe)," said Gema Álvarez-García,
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PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (23): Saudi Arabia
Cholera -- Saudi Arabia
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Saturday 23 June 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Zika virus (07): Americas (USA) mosquito vector competence
Zika virus -- United States
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Zika virus (ZIKV) has emerged since 2013 as a significant global human health threat following outbreaks in the Pacific Islands and rapid spread throughout South and Central America. Severe congenital and neurological sequelae have been linked to ZIKV infections. Assessing the ability of common mosquito species to transmit ZIKV and characterizing variation in mosquito transmission of different ZIKV strains is important for estimating regional outbreak potential and for
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Zika virus (ZIKV) has emerged since 2013 as a significant global human health threat following outbreaks in the Pacific Islands and rapid spread throughout South and Central America. Severe congenital and neurological sequelae have been linked to ZIKV infections. Assessing the ability of common mosquito species to transmit ZIKV and characterizing variation in mosquito transmission of different ZIKV strains is important for estimating regional outbreak potential and for
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PRO/EDR> Cyclosporiasis - USA (04): (WI, MN) vegetable tray, recall
Other Human Disease -- United States
The number of cyclospora infections reported in Wisconsin, believed to be tied to vegetable trays sold at Kwik Trip stores, has risen more than 10-fold in less than 2 weeks.
As of [Wed 20 Jun 2018], there were 123 laboratory-confirmed cases in the state, with at least 84 of the individuals sickened telling state health officials they had consumed a Del Monte Fresh Produce vegetable tray sold at a Kwik Trip.
Dozens of similar cases have been reported in Minnesota.
Kwik Trip has removed
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The number of cyclospora infections reported in Wisconsin, believed to be tied to vegetable trays sold at Kwik Trip stores, has risen more than 10-fold in less than 2 weeks.
As of [Wed 20 Jun 2018], there were 123 laboratory-confirmed cases in the state, with at least 84 of the individuals sickened telling state health officials they had consumed a Del Monte Fresh Produce vegetable tray sold at a Kwik Trip.
Dozens of similar cases have been reported in Minnesota.
Kwik Trip has removed
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PRO/EDR> Ebola update (41): Congo DR, cases, WHO, contacts
Ebola -- DR Congo
The Ministry of Health and WHO continue to closely monitor the outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Over 1 month into the response, further spread of EVD has largely been contained. However, in spite of the progress made, there should be no room for laxity and complacency until the outbreak is controlled. The focus of the response remains on intensive surveillance, including active case finding, investigation of suspected cases and alerts and contact
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The Ministry of Health and WHO continue to closely monitor the outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Over 1 month into the response, further spread of EVD has largely been contained. However, in spite of the progress made, there should be no room for laxity and complacency until the outbreak is controlled. The focus of the response remains on intensive surveillance, including active case finding, investigation of suspected cases and alerts and contact
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PRO/AH/EDR> Newcastle disease, poultry - USA (05): (CA) virulent strain
Newcastle Disease -- United States
The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed an additional case of virulent Newcastle disease in backyard exhibition chickens in San Bernardino county, California.
A complete list of confirmed cases is available on our website at .
Virulent Newcastle disease has not been found in commercial poultry in the United States since 2003.
No human cases of Newcastle disease have ever occurred from eating poultry products. Properly
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The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed an additional case of virulent Newcastle disease in backyard exhibition chickens in San Bernardino county, California.
A complete list of confirmed cases is available on our website at .
Virulent Newcastle disease has not been found in commercial poultry in the United States since 2003.
No human cases of Newcastle disease have ever occurred from eating poultry products. Properly
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Friday 22 June 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Rocky Mountain spotted fever - USA: (IN)
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever -- United States
[A man] of St Joseph county came down with Rocky Mountain spotted fever after he was bit by a tick in Illinois. Doctors say you can catch it in Indiana as well. [He] man is recovering after picking up one of the deadliest tick-borne diseases in the world.
He was diagnosed with Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Early treatment of this disease can prevent death or serious illness. The problem with this type -- and other types of tick-borne diseases -- is they often start out like the flu, so they
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[A man] of St Joseph county came down with Rocky Mountain spotted fever after he was bit by a tick in Illinois. Doctors say you can catch it in Indiana as well. [He] man is recovering after picking up one of the deadliest tick-borne diseases in the world.
He was diagnosed with Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Early treatment of this disease can prevent death or serious illness. The problem with this type -- and other types of tick-borne diseases -- is they often start out like the flu, so they
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (40): Congo DR, cases, WHO, vaccine, treatment, preparedness
Ebola -- DR Congo
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Thursday 21 June 2018
PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - USA (24): (KY,TN,MO)
Hepatitis A -- United States
The Kentucky Department for Public Health has announced that Kentucky now has 832 cases of hepatitis A and 6 deaths related to the outbreak. A total of 52 Kentucky counties have reported outbreak-associated cases, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health.
They said that similar to outbreaks in other states, the primary risk factors for acute hepatitis A have been homelessness and illicit drug use.
From 1 Aug 2017 to 9 Jun 2018, the number of outbreak-associated cases is
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The Kentucky Department for Public Health has announced that Kentucky now has 832 cases of hepatitis A and 6 deaths related to the outbreak. A total of 52 Kentucky counties have reported outbreak-associated cases, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health.
They said that similar to outbreaks in other states, the primary risk factors for acute hepatitis A have been homelessness and illicit drug use.
From 1 Aug 2017 to 9 Jun 2018, the number of outbreak-associated cases is
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tularemia - USA (04): (IL) wild rabbit, human
Tularemia -- United States
1. Foshay L. Cause of death in tularemia. Arch Intern Med. 1937; 60(1): 22-38. doi:10.1001/archinte.1937.00180010025002; abstract available at .
2. Thomas LD, Schaffner W. Tularemia pneumonia. Infect Dis N Am. 2010; 24(1): 43-55. doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2009.10.012; abstract available at .
- Mod.LL]
[See Also:
Tularemia - USA (03): (IL) wild rabbit http://bit.ly/2M8hsPg
Tularemia - USA (02): (KY) sentinel rabbit infected, alert
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1. Foshay L. Cause of death in tularemia. Arch Intern Med. 1937; 60(1): 22-38. doi:10.1001/archinte.1937.00180010025002; abstract available at .
2. Thomas LD, Schaffner W. Tularemia pneumonia. Infect Dis N Am. 2010; 24(1): 43-55. doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2009.10.012; abstract available at .
- Mod.LL]
[See Also:
Tularemia - USA (03): (IL) wild rabbit http://bit.ly/2M8hsPg
Tularemia - USA (02): (KY) sentinel rabbit infected, alert
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (37): Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia
Measles -- Canada
Liberia: 2930 cases, 14 deaths, 0.5 percent CFR
Event description
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Liberia has been experiencing recurrent measles outbreaks since the beginning of 2018. In week 23 (week ending 10 Jun 2018), a total of 61 new suspected measles cases (with no deaths) were reported from 13 out of the 15 counties in the country, compared to 72 new cases reported in week 22 [week ending 3 Jun 2018]. 23 blood specimens collected from the suspected cases have been shipped to the National
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Liberia: 2930 cases, 14 deaths, 0.5 percent CFR
Event description
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Liberia has been experiencing recurrent measles outbreaks since the beginning of 2018. In week 23 (week ending 10 Jun 2018), a total of 61 new suspected measles cases (with no deaths) were reported from 13 out of the 15 counties in the country, compared to 72 new cases reported in week 22 [week ending 3 Jun 2018]. 23 blood specimens collected from the suspected cases have been shipped to the National
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Eastern Africa (03): Kenya
Rift Valley Fever -- Kenya
According to doctors at the Siaya County Referral Hospital, the 20-year-old man was brought to the facility bleeding from several orifices and exhibiting other symptoms of the disease [Rift Valley fever]. He had been referred to the hospital from a health centre in Uriri village in Alego Usonga, where he had been undergoing treatment for one week.
The county director of health, Samwuel Omondi, said samples taken from the man and sent to the Kenya Medical Research Institute revealed that he
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According to doctors at the Siaya County Referral Hospital, the 20-year-old man was brought to the facility bleeding from several orifices and exhibiting other symptoms of the disease [Rift Valley fever]. He had been referred to the hospital from a health centre in Uriri village in Alego Usonga, where he had been undergoing treatment for one week.
The county director of health, Samwuel Omondi, said samples taken from the man and sent to the Kenya Medical Research Institute revealed that he
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Wednesday 20 June 2018
PRO/EDR> Undiagnosed febrile illness - India: (UP) fatal, children, RFI
Fever -- India
The death of 5 people, including 4 children, following an 'unknown' disease in a village in Nagram [Uttar Pradesh] over the past week has left the health department in a fix.
The cause behind the deaths is yet to be ascertained. On [Sun 17 Jun 2018], a team of doctors and experts from KGMU [King George's Medical University, a medical school located in Lucknow] and the office of the chief medical officer visited Amwa Murtizapur [Muratjapur] village and took samples.
The victims were said
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The death of 5 people, including 4 children, following an 'unknown' disease in a village in Nagram [Uttar Pradesh] over the past week has left the health department in a fix.
The cause behind the deaths is yet to be ascertained. On [Sun 17 Jun 2018], a team of doctors and experts from KGMU [King George's Medical University, a medical school located in Lucknow] and the office of the chief medical officer visited Amwa Murtizapur [Muratjapur] village and took samples.
The victims were said
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (12): China, H7N9
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- China
Coined 'Disease X', a new strain of bird flu -- H7N9 -- has sparked fears of a major outbreak among scientists, having already infected more than 1600 people.
Symptoms of infection include fever, coughing, shortness of breath, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, septic shock, and organ failure. The virus has already killed 623 people within China.
At this time, the H7N9 can't be spread between humans -- and can only be contracted from contact with birds. However, experts
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Coined 'Disease X', a new strain of bird flu -- H7N9 -- has sparked fears of a major outbreak among scientists, having already infected more than 1600 people.
Symptoms of infection include fever, coughing, shortness of breath, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, septic shock, and organ failure. The virus has already killed 623 people within China.
At this time, the H7N9 can't be spread between humans -- and can only be contracted from contact with birds. However, experts
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Tuesday 19 June 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (81): UK (N Ireland) wild bird, HPAI H5N6, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- United Kingdom
Information received on [and dated] 15 Jun 2018 from Dr Christine Middlemiss, Chief Veterinary Officer, DEFRA, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, London, United Kingdom
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 14 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 23 Apr 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent:
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Information received on [and dated] 15 Jun 2018 from Dr Christine Middlemiss, Chief Veterinary Officer, DEFRA, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, London, United Kingdom
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 14 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 23 Apr 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tularemia - USA (03): (IL) wild rabbit
Tularemia -- United States
A wild rabbit found [13 Jun 2018] in Tinley Park [Cook county] has tested positive for tularemia. Cook County Animal and Rabies Control urges residents to avoid touching live or dead wildlife.
Tularemia is a disease of animals and humans caused by the bacterium _Francisella tularensis_. Rabbits, hares, and rodents are especially susceptible, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The bacterium is present in some wildlife in northeast Illinois. Some animals, such as
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A wild rabbit found [13 Jun 2018] in Tinley Park [Cook county] has tested positive for tularemia. Cook County Animal and Rabies Control urges residents to avoid touching live or dead wildlife.
Tularemia is a disease of animals and humans caused by the bacterium _Francisella tularensis_. Rabbits, hares, and rodents are especially susceptible, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The bacterium is present in some wildlife in northeast Illinois. Some animals, such as
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PRO/AH/EDR> Chlamydia psittaci, equine abortion - Australia: (NS) research
Chlamydia -- Australia
A bird-borne pathogen has been linked to a cluster of equine abortions in New South Wales, Australia.
A pathogen carried by birds has been linked by Australian researchers to a cluster of equine abortions in New South Wales.
The researchers found a smoking gun when they examined the potential role of the bacterium _Chlamydia psittaci_ in the abortions.
While birds are the major reservoir, it is capable of infecting humans, horses, and other mammals.
The strain linked to the
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A bird-borne pathogen has been linked to a cluster of equine abortions in New South Wales, Australia.
A pathogen carried by birds has been linked by Australian researchers to a cluster of equine abortions in New South Wales.
The researchers found a smoking gun when they examined the potential role of the bacterium _Chlamydia psittaci_ in the abortions.
While birds are the major reservoir, it is capable of infecting humans, horses, and other mammals.
The strain linked to the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Kenya (05): (WJ) WHO
Rift Valley Fever -- Kenya
On 8 Jun 2018, the Ministry of Health (MoH) for Kenya confirmed an outbreak of Rift Valley fever. The 1st patient was admitted to a hospital in Wajir County in northeastern Kenya on 2 Jun [2018] with fever, body weakness, and bleeding from the gums and mouth. The patient reported having consumed meat from a sick animal; the patient died the same day. On 4 Jun [2018], 2 relatives of the index patient were admitted. Blood samples were collected and sent to the Kenya Medical Research Institute,
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On 8 Jun 2018, the Ministry of Health (MoH) for Kenya confirmed an outbreak of Rift Valley fever. The 1st patient was admitted to a hospital in Wajir County in northeastern Kenya on 2 Jun [2018] with fever, body weakness, and bleeding from the gums and mouth. The patient reported having consumed meat from a sick animal; the patient died the same day. On 4 Jun [2018], 2 relatives of the index patient were admitted. Blood samples were collected and sent to the Kenya Medical Research Institute,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Mozambique: (TE, NM) bovine, st pending, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Mozambique
Information received on [and dated] 18 Jun 2018 from Dr Americo Da Conceicao, national director, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Maputo, Mozambique.
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 24 Apr 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 May 2018
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Foot and mouth disease virus
Serotype: pending
Nature of diagnosis:
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Information received on [and dated] 18 Jun 2018 from Dr Americo Da Conceicao, national director, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Maputo, Mozambique.
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 24 Apr 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 May 2018
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Foot and mouth disease virus
Serotype: pending
Nature of diagnosis:
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Monday 18 June 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed hemorrhagic fever - Uganda (05): (QD) comment
Hemorrhagic Fever -- Uganda
Date: Thu 14 Jun 2018
From: Katharina Kopp [edited]
Uganda Ministry of Health [in reply to Dr Kopp's request]:
Laboratory results were released by @UVRIug [Uganda Virus Research Institute] concerning the patient who [died] on 10 Jun 2018.
She was negative for Ebola, Marburg, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, Rift Valley fever, and Sosuga viruses.
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Communicated by:
EpiCore Global Surveillance Project member
Dr Katharina Kopp
One Health Pathogenomics Consulting
[The comment
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Date: Thu 14 Jun 2018
From: Katharina Kopp [edited]
Uganda Ministry of Health [in reply to Dr Kopp's request]:
Laboratory results were released by @UVRIug [Uganda Virus Research Institute] concerning the patient who [died] on 10 Jun 2018.
She was negative for Ebola, Marburg, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, Rift Valley fever, and Sosuga viruses.
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Communicated by:
EpiCore Global Surveillance Project member
Dr Katharina Kopp
One Health Pathogenomics Consulting
[The comment
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PRO/PL> Fusarium wilt, lettuce - UK: (England)
Other Plant Disease -- United Kingdom
Symptoms of lettuce fusarium wilt have been identified at the existing outbreak sites [ProMED-mail post http://bit.ly/2tiOtAC] in Lancashire [England] in May and June this year [2018]. No outbreaks apart from these sites have been reported so far in the UK.
As the season progresses, it is important to monitor for suspected symptoms. Growers should first check for possible infection by cutting a few plants with suspect symptoms from top to bottom and looking for
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Symptoms of lettuce fusarium wilt have been identified at the existing outbreak sites [ProMED-mail post http://bit.ly/2tiOtAC] in Lancashire [England] in May and June this year [2018]. No outbreaks apart from these sites have been reported so far in the UK.
As the season progresses, it is important to monitor for suspected symptoms. Growers should first check for possible infection by cutting a few plants with suspect symptoms from top to bottom and looking for
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PRO/EDR> Cyclosporiasis - USA (02): (WI,MN)
Other Animal Disease -- United States
A _Cyclospora_ illness outbreak tied to Kwik Trip stores has worsened, with about 50 people now having reported they were sickened from vegetable trays that contained broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and dill dip.
Kwik Trip has entered into an agreement with the city of Oak Creek and Milwaukee county as a partner in emergency services. The city finalized the deal on [15 Aug 2018].
Kwik Trip has removed the 6-ounce and 12-ounce trays from its stores, according to state health officials.
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A _Cyclospora_ illness outbreak tied to Kwik Trip stores has worsened, with about 50 people now having reported they were sickened from vegetable trays that contained broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and dill dip.
Kwik Trip has entered into an agreement with the city of Oak Creek and Milwaukee county as a partner in emergency services. The city finalized the deal on [15 Aug 2018].
Kwik Trip has removed the 6-ounce and 12-ounce trays from its stores, according to state health officials.
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PRO/PL> Nut rot, sweet chestnut - Australia
Other Plant Disease -- Australia
Chestnut growers have long battled nut rot, or _Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi_, [which] wiped out more than 40 per cent of the national crop 2 years ago [2016], costing the industry about AUD 5 million [about USD 3.72 million].
Nut rot is the real nemesis. "[It] is an absolute pain to the industry," [an organic grower] said. "[2016] was an exceptionally bad year, probably the worst we've ever had. This year [2018] there's been patches of it emerging later on. It's not varietal specific, it's
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Chestnut growers have long battled nut rot, or _Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi_, [which] wiped out more than 40 per cent of the national crop 2 years ago [2016], costing the industry about AUD 5 million [about USD 3.72 million].
Nut rot is the real nemesis. "[It] is an absolute pain to the industry," [an organic grower] said. "[2016] was an exceptionally bad year, probably the worst we've ever had. This year [2018] there's been patches of it emerging later on. It's not varietal specific, it's
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis & other - India (08): (BR)
Encephalitis, Japanese Encephalitis -- India
The deaths of 6 children suspected to be suffering from symptoms of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) and Japanese encephalitis [JE] in a span of 48 hours has set off alarms in the [Bihar] health department.
[In Muzaffarpur], 4 deaths from the Kejriwal Maternity Clinic and 2 from SKMCH [Shri Krishna Medical College And Hospital] have been reported from the intensive care unit (ICU) of the paediatrics wards. Currently, 11 children suspected to be afflicted with AES are undergoing treatment
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The deaths of 6 children suspected to be suffering from symptoms of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) and Japanese encephalitis [JE] in a span of 48 hours has set off alarms in the [Bihar] health department.
[In Muzaffarpur], 4 deaths from the Kejriwal Maternity Clinic and 2 from SKMCH [Shri Krishna Medical College And Hospital] have been reported from the intensive care unit (ICU) of the paediatrics wards. Currently, 11 children suspected to be afflicted with AES are undergoing treatment
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Sunday 17 June 2018
PRO/EDR> Hepatitis - India (02): (KL) party refreshments
Hepatitis -- India
Use of adulterated ice is rampant in juice parlours in Kozhikode district. The number of people with jaundice symptoms in Thalakkulathur grama panchayat in Kozhikode district is going up as the Health Department suspects that the "welcome drink" served at a private party had led to the outbreak. 23 more people were diagnosed with jaundice on Sat 16 Jun 2018, taking the total number of affected persons to 84. Health officials claimed that only those who had the welcome drink at the function on
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Use of adulterated ice is rampant in juice parlours in Kozhikode district. The number of people with jaundice symptoms in Thalakkulathur grama panchayat in Kozhikode district is going up as the Health Department suspects that the "welcome drink" served at a private party had led to the outbreak. 23 more people were diagnosed with jaundice on Sat 16 Jun 2018, taking the total number of affected persons to 84. Health officials claimed that only those who had the welcome drink at the function on
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PRO/EDR> Rotavirus - Australia: (NT)
Rotavirus -- Australia
There have been 23 cases of rotavirus reported across the NT in the past few weeks, mostly children.
"Since late May 2018, there have been 23 cases reported, mostly in children from Central Australia, but further spread is likely," Centre for Disease Control Director Dr Vicki Krause said.
"Rotavirus can cause fever, vomiting and watery diarrhea. It is spread when objects, hands or foods contaminated with small amounts of feces from those infected find their way to the mouths of those
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There have been 23 cases of rotavirus reported across the NT in the past few weeks, mostly children.
"Since late May 2018, there have been 23 cases reported, mostly in children from Central Australia, but further spread is likely," Centre for Disease Control Director Dr Vicki Krause said.
"Rotavirus can cause fever, vomiting and watery diarrhea. It is spread when objects, hands or foods contaminated with small amounts of feces from those infected find their way to the mouths of those
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st. Agona - EU: multi-year, multi-country outbreak
Salmonella -- United Kingdom
Public Health England, using whole genome sequencing, has connected 115 cases of _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Agona since 2014 to other European cases, but the source of the outbreak remains elusive. Most of the _S._ Agona illnesses in the United Kingdom occurred in the past 2 years; there have been 53 so far in 2018, with 37 in 2017. The 1st cases from the specific strain of the bacterium were reported in April 2014.
Denmark, Finland and Ireland are among other European counties where
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Public Health England, using whole genome sequencing, has connected 115 cases of _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Agona since 2014 to other European cases, but the source of the outbreak remains elusive. Most of the _S._ Agona illnesses in the United Kingdom occurred in the past 2 years; there have been 53 so far in 2018, with 37 in 2017. The 1st cases from the specific strain of the bacterium were reported in April 2014.
Denmark, Finland and Ireland are among other European counties where
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PRO/EDR> Vibrio parahaemolyticus - USA: (AL) soft tissue infection
Vibrio vulnificus -- United States
A Robertsdale woman has tested positive for _Vibrio vulnificus_ [see moderator comments that follow - Mod.JH] after she contracted the flesh-eating bacteria from Fairhope Municipal Beach.
Baldwin County Public Health Department has confirmed they are working 2 cases of _Vibrio vulnificus_ this year [2018], including Hallman's. One of those cases began Wednesday [13 Jun 2018].
Hallman spoke on News 5 to warn everybody about the dangers that are in the water. "If I didn't act fast, I could
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A Robertsdale woman has tested positive for _Vibrio vulnificus_ [see moderator comments that follow - Mod.JH] after she contracted the flesh-eating bacteria from Fairhope Municipal Beach.
Baldwin County Public Health Department has confirmed they are working 2 cases of _Vibrio vulnificus_ this year [2018], including Hallman's. One of those cases began Wednesday [13 Jun 2018].
Hallman spoke on News 5 to warn everybody about the dangers that are in the water. "If I didn't act fast, I could
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Rwanda (03): (ES) bovine, spread, animal vaccination
Rift Valley Fever -- Rwanda
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) has announced that a Rift Valley fever [RVF] outbreak has killed a total of 99 cows and caused 452 abortions in the districts of Kirehe, Ngoma, Kayonza, and Rwamagana in the Eastern Province.
According to MINAGRI, the disease, caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes, 1st appeared in the Eastern province on 18 May 2018.
The disease affects animals (like cows, sheep, goats), and humans. The ministry says that laboratory tests
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) has announced that a Rift Valley fever [RVF] outbreak has killed a total of 99 cows and caused 452 abortions in the districts of Kirehe, Ngoma, Kayonza, and Rwamagana in the Eastern Province.
According to MINAGRI, the disease, caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes, 1st appeared in the Eastern province on 18 May 2018.
The disease affects animals (like cows, sheep, goats), and humans. The ministry says that laboratory tests
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PRO/EDR> Ebola update (37): DR Congo, cases, response
Ebola -- DR Congo
The current Ebola outbreak is happening in 3 health zones in Democratic Republic of the Congo's Equateur Province: Wangata, Bikoro, and Iboko. This revised Emergency Appeal will support 400 000 of the most vulnerable people in these areas for 6 months and will also undertake preparedness and prevention work in Equateur's 4 neighbouring provinces.
Snapshot
The outbreak was confirmed on 8 May 2018. By 14 Jun 2018, 66 cases -- 38 confirmed as Ebola Virus disease -- had been reported, and 28
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The current Ebola outbreak is happening in 3 health zones in Democratic Republic of the Congo's Equateur Province: Wangata, Bikoro, and Iboko. This revised Emergency Appeal will support 400 000 of the most vulnerable people in these areas for 6 months and will also undertake preparedness and prevention work in Equateur's 4 neighbouring provinces.
Snapshot
The outbreak was confirmed on 8 May 2018. By 14 Jun 2018, 66 cases -- 38 confirmed as Ebola Virus disease -- had been reported, and 28
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (34): Nigeria
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
Highlights
- In the reporting Week 23 (4-10 Jun 2018) 5 new confirmed cases were reported from Edo (4) and Ondo (1) states with one death recorded in Edo state.
- From 1 Jan - 10 Jun 2018, a total of 1999 suspected cases have been reported from 21 states. Of these, 437 were confirmed positive, 10 are probable, 1552 negative (not a case).
- Since the onset of the 2018 outbreak, there have been 109 deaths in confirmed cases and 10 in probable cases. Case fatality rate in confirmed cases is
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Highlights
- In the reporting Week 23 (4-10 Jun 2018) 5 new confirmed cases were reported from Edo (4) and Ondo (1) states with one death recorded in Edo state.
- From 1 Jan - 10 Jun 2018, a total of 1999 suspected cases have been reported from 21 states. Of these, 437 were confirmed positive, 10 are probable, 1552 negative (not a case).
- Since the onset of the 2018 outbreak, there have been 109 deaths in confirmed cases and 10 in probable cases. Case fatality rate in confirmed cases is
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Saturday 16 June 2018
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (21): global (Pakistan, Venezuela) PAHO update
Polio -- Pakistan
Situation summary
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The following is an updated information on the case of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) with detection of Sabin type 3 vaccine poliovirus, previously reported in the PAHO/WHO Epidemiological Update of [8 Jun 2018] (*).
The case is a 34-month-old male, unvaccinated, resident of an indigenous community in Delta Amacuro [Orinoco Delta], Venezuela, with paralysis onset on [29 Apr 2018]. The clinical-epidemiological investigation carried out indicated that the
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Situation summary
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The following is an updated information on the case of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) with detection of Sabin type 3 vaccine poliovirus, previously reported in the PAHO/WHO Epidemiological Update of [8 Jun 2018] (*).
The case is a 34-month-old male, unvaccinated, resident of an indigenous community in Delta Amacuro [Orinoco Delta], Venezuela, with paralysis onset on [29 Apr 2018]. The clinical-epidemiological investigation carried out indicated that the
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PRO/EDR> Malaria - Paraguay: WHO certified malaria free
Malaria -- Paraguay
With free universal health services in Paraguay and a strong malaria surveillance system, malaria cases were detected early, investigated promptly, and classified correctly.
Dedicated elimination strategy
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After reporting its last case of malaria in 2011, Paraguay launched a 5-year plan to consolidate the gains, prevent re-establishment of transmission, and prepare for elimination certification. Activities centred on strengthening epidemiological
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With free universal health services in Paraguay and a strong malaria surveillance system, malaria cases were detected early, investigated promptly, and classified correctly.
Dedicated elimination strategy
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After reporting its last case of malaria in 2011, Paraguay launched a 5-year plan to consolidate the gains, prevent re-establishment of transmission, and prepare for elimination certification. Activities centred on strengthening epidemiological
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PRO/EDR> Cyclosporiasis - USA: (WI, MN)
Other Animal Disease -- United States
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), the Minnesota Department of Health, and local health departments are investigating an increase of _Cyclospora_ infections.
To date, 11 ill patients in Wisconsin and 3 in Minnesota have reported purchasing a vegetable tray from a Wisconsin or Minnesota Kwik Trip location before their illness. The La Crosse, Wisconsin-based Kwik Trip, and Kwik Star is a chain of convenience stores founded in 1965 with locations throughout Wisconsin and
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), the Minnesota Department of Health, and local health departments are investigating an increase of _Cyclospora_ infections.
To date, 11 ill patients in Wisconsin and 3 in Minnesota have reported purchasing a vegetable tray from a Wisconsin or Minnesota Kwik Trip location before their illness. The La Crosse, Wisconsin-based Kwik Trip, and Kwik Star is a chain of convenience stores founded in 1965 with locations throughout Wisconsin and
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PRO/AH/EDR> European foulbrood, apis - Europe: Romania (CJ) OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Romania
Information received on [and dated] 15 Jun 2018 from Dr Geronimo Raducu Branescu, President Secretary of State Chief Veterinary Officer, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority, Bucharest, Romania
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 14 May 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 31 May 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 28 Nov
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Information received on [and dated] 15 Jun 2018 from Dr Geronimo Raducu Branescu, President Secretary of State Chief Veterinary Officer, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority, Bucharest, Romania
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 14 May 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 31 May 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 28 Nov
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Friday 15 June 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Rwanda (02): (ES) bovine, spread, alert
Rift Valley Fever -- Rwanda
Location: Ngoma, Kirehe, and Kyonza districts, Eastern province, Rwanda
Event: The US Embassy in Kigali wishes to inform American citizens that the Rwandan Ministry of Agriculture has recently confirmed an outbreak of Rift Valley fever (RVF) in cattle in 3 districts of Eastern province: Ngoma, Kirehe, and Kyonza.
RVF is a viral disease that primarily affects animals but can also infect humans. While most human cases are relatively mild, a small percentage of patients develop a much more
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Location: Ngoma, Kirehe, and Kyonza districts, Eastern province, Rwanda
Event: The US Embassy in Kigali wishes to inform American citizens that the Rwandan Ministry of Agriculture has recently confirmed an outbreak of Rift Valley fever (RVF) in cattle in 3 districts of Eastern province: Ngoma, Kirehe, and Kyonza.
RVF is a viral disease that primarily affects animals but can also infect humans. While most human cases are relatively mild, a small percentage of patients develop a much more
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (33): Americas, USA (MN) bat, comment
Rabies -- United States
As a bat rehabilitator, this recommendation, to take a possibly injured animal and fling it high into the air and hope it doesn't crash and exacerbate any existing injury or die on impact, seems unnecessary and inhumane. I get injured bats into care on a regular basis, from people who have rescued them safely with leather gloves and a cloth, and many of these bats with wrist or elbow injuries cannot fly well if at all. Most bats also go into daily torpor, and are incapable of flying if their
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As a bat rehabilitator, this recommendation, to take a possibly injured animal and fling it high into the air and hope it doesn't crash and exacerbate any existing injury or die on impact, seems unnecessary and inhumane. I get injured bats into care on a regular basis, from people who have rescued them safely with leather gloves and a cloth, and many of these bats with wrist or elbow injuries cannot fly well if at all. Most bats also go into daily torpor, and are incapable of flying if their
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (80): Russia (KS) poultry, HPAI H5, OIE
Avian Influenza -- Russia
Information received on [and dated] on 13 Jun 2018 from Dr Evgeny Nepoklonov, Vice-minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 7 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 13 Mar 2018
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype: H5
Nature of diagnosis: clinical,
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Information received on [and dated] on 13 Jun 2018 from Dr Evgeny Nepoklonov, Vice-minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 7 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 13 Mar 2018
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype: H5
Nature of diagnosis: clinical,
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Thursday 14 June 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (79): Bulgaria (DO) poultry, HPAI H5N8, spread
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Bulgaria
An outbreak of a virulent bird flu virus has spread to another farm in northeastern Bulgaria, the national food safety agency said on [Wed 13 Jun 2018].
A 3-kilometer [2-mi] protection zone was set around the farm in the village of Donchevo [Dobrich] and the sale of eggs and the movement of domestic, wild, and other birds was banned within it, the agency said in a statement.
"All contaminated and contact birds in 2 of the farm halls will be culled in a humane manner," it said.
2 weeks
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An outbreak of a virulent bird flu virus has spread to another farm in northeastern Bulgaria, the national food safety agency said on [Wed 13 Jun 2018].
A 3-kilometer [2-mi] protection zone was set around the farm in the village of Donchevo [Dobrich] and the sale of eggs and the movement of domestic, wild, and other birds was banned within it, the agency said in a statement.
"All contaminated and contact birds in 2 of the farm halls will be culled in a humane manner," it said.
2 weeks
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PRO/AH/EDR> Plague - USA (02): (ID)
Plague -- United States
Plague was confirmed this week in an Elmore county child. The child is recovering after receiving antimicrobial treatment. "Plague is spread to humans through a bite from an infected flea. People can decrease their risk by treating their pets for fleas and avoiding contact with wildlife," said Sarah Correll, DVM, Central District Health Department epidemiologist. "Wear insect repellant, long pants, and socks when visiting plague affected areas."
It is not known whether the child was exposed
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Plague was confirmed this week in an Elmore county child. The child is recovering after receiving antimicrobial treatment. "Plague is spread to humans through a bite from an infected flea. People can decrease their risk by treating their pets for fleas and avoiding contact with wildlife," said Sarah Correll, DVM, Central District Health Department epidemiologist. "Wear insect repellant, long pants, and socks when visiting plague affected areas."
It is not known whether the child was exposed
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PRO/PL> Stripe rust, wheat - Australia: (VI) new strain
Other Plant Disease -- Australia
Plant pathologists identified new strains of stripe rust from samples sent in last year [2017] from Victoria. The new rust pathotype is believed to be the first [to overcome] the YR 33 gene which has formed an important part of plant resistance to stripe rust in several widely grown wheat varieties.
It [also] marks the 1st time a new stripe rust pathogen has been identified [in Australia] for 7 years. While farmers are not expecting a high disease load this year [2018] due to the dry summer
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Plant pathologists identified new strains of stripe rust from samples sent in last year [2017] from Victoria. The new rust pathotype is believed to be the first [to overcome] the YR 33 gene which has formed an important part of plant resistance to stripe rust in several widely grown wheat varieties.
It [also] marks the 1st time a new stripe rust pathogen has been identified [in Australia] for 7 years. While farmers are not expecting a high disease load this year [2018] due to the dry summer
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis & other - India (07): (MP)
Japanese Encephalitis -- India
The Bhopal Health department, on [Tue 12 Jun 2018], has issued alert in the state after 2 kids - one each from Vidisha and Hoshangabad, died of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) in Hamidia Hospital. Malaria Officer Akhilesh Dubey said, "As per the alert, hospitals have been directed to conduct Japanese encephalitis test on the patients which complain of cough and fever.
Teams have been constituted to conduct door to door surveys at war footing." Another patient of Ashok Nagar is still
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The Bhopal Health department, on [Tue 12 Jun 2018], has issued alert in the state after 2 kids - one each from Vidisha and Hoshangabad, died of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) in Hamidia Hospital. Malaria Officer Akhilesh Dubey said, "As per the alert, hospitals have been directed to conduct Japanese encephalitis test on the patients which complain of cough and fever.
Teams have been constituted to conduct door to door surveys at war footing." Another patient of Ashok Nagar is still
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Europe (17): Russia (KN) domestic swine, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Russia
Information received on [and dated] 13 Jun 2018 from Dr Evgeny Nepoklonov, vice-minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 5 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 6 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2 Apr 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: African swine fever virus
Nature of diagnosis:
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Information received on [and dated] 13 Jun 2018 from Dr Evgeny Nepoklonov, vice-minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 5 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 6 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2 Apr 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: African swine fever virus
Nature of diagnosis:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - China (06): (AH) st O, cattle, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- China
Information received on [and dated] 12 Jun 2018 from Dr Zhang Zhongqui, Director General, China Animal Disease Control Centre, Veterinary Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China (People's Rep. of)
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 May 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 7 Jun 2018
Report date: 12 Jun 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 12 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 20 Jan
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Information received on [and dated] 12 Jun 2018 from Dr Zhang Zhongqui, Director General, China Animal Disease Control Centre, Veterinary Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China (People's Rep. of)
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 May 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 7 Jun 2018
Report date: 12 Jun 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 12 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 20 Jan
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Wednesday 13 June 2018
PRO/PL> Orange rust, sugar cane - Mauritius
Other Plant Disease -- Mauritius
Orange rust, caused by the fungus _Puccinia kuehnii_, was observed on 27 Mar 2018 at Reduit [town] on 6 months old plants of a non-commercial sugarcane variety M 2705/06. Its identity was thereafter confirmed. This variety also planted in trials at [the towns of] Valetta, Rose Belle, and Medine presented the same symptoms.
Orange rust symptoms should not be confused with those of brown rust, caused by _Puccinia melanocephala_, that tends to affect young canes
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Communicated
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Orange rust, caused by the fungus _Puccinia kuehnii_, was observed on 27 Mar 2018 at Reduit [town] on 6 months old plants of a non-commercial sugarcane variety M 2705/06. Its identity was thereafter confirmed. This variety also planted in trials at [the towns of] Valetta, Rose Belle, and Medine presented the same symptoms.
Orange rust symptoms should not be confused with those of brown rust, caused by _Puccinia melanocephala_, that tends to affect young canes
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Communicated
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine influenza, equine - Uruguay: (SA, PA) st not typed, OIE
Equine Influenza -- Uruguay
Information received on [and dated] 11 Jun 2018 from Dr Eduardo Barre Albera, Director General, [Livestock Service, Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries], Montevideo, Uruguay
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 7 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: unexpected change in the distribution or increase in morbidity or mortality of a listed disease
Summary description: an increase of cases in horses
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Information received on [and dated] 11 Jun 2018 from Dr Eduardo Barre Albera, Director General, [Livestock Service, Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries], Montevideo, Uruguay
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 7 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: unexpected change in the distribution or increase in morbidity or mortality of a listed disease
Summary description: an increase of cases in horses
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PRO/AH/EDR> Invasive tick - USA (06): (AR)
Pests -- United States
The 1st presence of the longhorned tick in Arkansas has been confirmed by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
According to the Arkansas Agriculture Department, the tick came from a dog in Benton county.
The longhorned tick is an exotic East Asian tick considered by the USDA to be a serious threat to livestock because heavy tick infestations may cause stunted growth, decreased production, and animal deaths.
The tick is associated with bacterial and viral tickborne diseases of
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The 1st presence of the longhorned tick in Arkansas has been confirmed by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
According to the Arkansas Agriculture Department, the tick came from a dog in Benton county.
The longhorned tick is an exotic East Asian tick considered by the USDA to be a serious threat to livestock because heavy tick infestations may cause stunted growth, decreased production, and animal deaths.
The tick is associated with bacterial and viral tickborne diseases of
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Tuesday 12 June 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (11): human-animal interface, WHO
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- Worldwide/Unknown
- New infections: Since the previous update, no new human infections with avian or swine influenza viruses were reported.
- Risk assessment: The overall public health risk from currently known influenza viruses at the human-animal interface has not changed, and the likelihood of sustained human-to-human transmission of these viruses remains low. Further human infections with viruses of animal origin are expected.
- IHR compliance: All human infections caused by a new influenza subtype are
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- New infections: Since the previous update, no new human infections with avian or swine influenza viruses were reported.
- Risk assessment: The overall public health risk from currently known influenza viruses at the human-animal interface has not changed, and the likelihood of sustained human-to-human transmission of these viruses remains low. Further human infections with viruses of animal origin are expected.
- IHR compliance: All human infections caused by a new influenza subtype are
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PRO/AH/EDR> Trichomoniasis, avian - Canada: (NS) alert
Other Animal Disease -- Canada
Bird feeders are a popular way to get a front row seat to the beauty of winged wildlife, but they can also give people a close-up view of the darker sides of life in the wild.
[RCM], from Hammond's Plains, [Nova Scotia], noticed a purple finch on [30 May 2018] that was not as mobile as the other birds visiting her backyard feeder.
"The poor little thing, she started to have trouble swallowing right at the feeder," [RCM] said.
"She was just perched on the railing on the deck and she
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Bird feeders are a popular way to get a front row seat to the beauty of winged wildlife, but they can also give people a close-up view of the darker sides of life in the wild.
[RCM], from Hammond's Plains, [Nova Scotia], noticed a purple finch on [30 May 2018] that was not as mobile as the other birds visiting her backyard feeder.
"The poor little thing, she started to have trouble swallowing right at the feeder," [RCM] said.
"She was just perched on the railing on the deck and she
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Monday 11 June 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Keystone virus - USA: (FL)
Other Human Disease -- United States
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Keystone virus, a California-serogroup orthobunyavirus, was first isolated in 1964 from mosquitoes in Keystone, Florida. There are no reports of isolation from humans, despite studies suggesting that about 20 percent of persons living in the region are seropositive. We report virus isolation from a Florida teenager with a rash and fever.
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Greg Folkers
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Roland Hubner
Superior Health Council
Brussels
Belgium
[Keystone virus, a member of
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Abstract
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Keystone virus, a California-serogroup orthobunyavirus, was first isolated in 1964 from mosquitoes in Keystone, Florida. There are no reports of isolation from humans, despite studies suggesting that about 20 percent of persons living in the region are seropositive. We report virus isolation from a Florida teenager with a rash and fever.
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Communicated by:
Greg Folkers
and
Roland Hubner
Superior Health Council
Brussels
Belgium
[Keystone virus, a member of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (32): Congo DR, cases, preparation, research
Ebola -- DR Congo
Highlights
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Equateur is different from other parts of the DRC. 40 percent of its population is Twa, an African Pygmy group that lives interdependently with agricultural Bantu-speaking populations, providing them with game [that is, bushmeat. - Rapp.MM] in exchange for farm products. The Twa population is already marginalized and vulnerable, and the research effort will face many issues related to language and culture, beginning with understanding and communicating perceptions of
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Highlights
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Equateur is different from other parts of the DRC. 40 percent of its population is Twa, an African Pygmy group that lives interdependently with agricultural Bantu-speaking populations, providing them with game [that is, bushmeat. - Rapp.MM] in exchange for farm products. The Twa population is already marginalized and vulnerable, and the research effort will face many issues related to language and culture, beginning with understanding and communicating perceptions of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ntwetwe virus - Uganda: (QZ) 2016
Encephalitis -- Uganda
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A Ugandan child with unexplained encephalitis was investigated using viral metagenomics. Several sequences from all segments of a novel orthobunyavirus were found. The S-segment, used for typing, showed 41 percent amino acid diversity to its closest relative. The virus was named Ntwetwe virus, after the hometown of the patient.
[Introduction]
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In 2016, a Ugandan girl presented to the hospital with a suspected CNS infection for which no pathogen could be
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Abstract
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A Ugandan child with unexplained encephalitis was investigated using viral metagenomics. Several sequences from all segments of a novel orthobunyavirus were found. The S-segment, used for typing, showed 41 percent amino acid diversity to its closest relative. The virus was named Ntwetwe virus, after the hometown of the patient.
[Introduction]
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Sunday 10 June 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Typhimurium - Sweden: RFI
Salmonella -- Sweden
Since the beginning of May 2018, 13 cases of an unusual _Salmonella_ type (_S._ Typhimurium MLVA 2-17-NN-211) have been identified by the Public Health Authority's microbial monitoring program, according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folkhalsomyndigheten ).
The type has so far been identified in 7 counties in persons reported to be infected in Sweden. The sick people, 7 men and 6 women, are between 10 and 85 years old.
An investigation is being carried out in collaboration with
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Since the beginning of May 2018, 13 cases of an unusual _Salmonella_ type (_S._ Typhimurium MLVA 2-17-NN-211) have been identified by the Public Health Authority's microbial monitoring program, according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folkhalsomyndigheten ).
The type has so far been identified in 7 counties in persons reported to be infected in Sweden. The sick people, 7 men and 6 women, are between 10 and 85 years old.
An investigation is being carried out in collaboration with
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (20): (Pakistan) WPV1 conf
Polio -- Pakistan
In response to the RFI (request for information) on 9 Jun 2018, we have learned from our EpiCore Surveillance Project that a wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) was isolated from an 18 month old male child, resident of Union Council Sadar, Duki district, Balochistan Pakistan. Date of onset of illness (bilateral lower extremity weakness) of this case was 18 May 2018.
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EpiCore Global Surveillance Project
[ProMED-mail would like to thank our EpiCore Surveillance members for
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In response to the RFI (request for information) on 9 Jun 2018, we have learned from our EpiCore Surveillance Project that a wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) was isolated from an 18 month old male child, resident of Union Council Sadar, Duki district, Balochistan Pakistan. Date of onset of illness (bilateral lower extremity weakness) of this case was 18 May 2018.
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communicated by:
EpiCore Global Surveillance Project
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (31): Congo DR, cases, response, WHO
Ebola -- DR Congo
On 9 May 2018, the day after [the] country declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Bikoro, the 1st WHO and Ministry of Health response team arrived in the provincial capital Mbandaka to begin setting up the specialized cold chain needed to store a vaccine that had been successfully used in 2017 to contain another Ebola outbreak.
By 11 May 2018, teams had started to trace contacts of all active cases and WHO partners were setting up treatment centres in Bikoro. The next day, an air
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On 9 May 2018, the day after [the] country declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Bikoro, the 1st WHO and Ministry of Health response team arrived in the provincial capital Mbandaka to begin setting up the specialized cold chain needed to store a vaccine that had been successfully used in 2017 to contain another Ebola outbreak.
By 11 May 2018, teams had started to trace contacts of all active cases and WHO partners were setting up treatment centres in Bikoro. The next day, an air
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus - Americas (40): Panama (LS)
Hantavirus -- Panama
The Ministry of Health confirmed a new case of [a] hantavirus [infection] in a 27 year old young man from Tonosí in Los Santos province.
Carlos Muñoz, regional head of Los Santos Epidemiology, stated that in the month of May [2018] there was also a registered case in Tonosí and in the current month [June 2018] the one of the young man, for a total of 31 cases so far in 2018.
This last patient is in the 6th day of his illness, a mild case of the syndrome, and is in the Joaquín Pablo
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The Ministry of Health confirmed a new case of [a] hantavirus [infection] in a 27 year old young man from Tonosí in Los Santos province.
Carlos Muñoz, regional head of Los Santos Epidemiology, stated that in the month of May [2018] there was also a registered case in Tonosí and in the current month [June 2018] the one of the young man, for a total of 31 cases so far in 2018.
This last patient is in the 6th day of his illness, a mild case of the syndrome, and is in the Joaquín Pablo
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PRO/AH> Chronic wasting disease, cervid - USA (10): (PA)
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
A total of 3 more captive deer in Pennsylvania have tested positive for chronic wasting disease [CWD], the state Department of Agriculture said on [Fri 8 Jun 2018]. One of the deer was from a breeding farm in West Cocalico Township, in Lancaster County. The deer was among a herd that was euthanized after a 2-and-a-half-year-old buck tested positive in February [2018]. It was the only positive result among 36 deer tested.
The disease also was confirmed in 2 white-tailed deer on a small hobby
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A total of 3 more captive deer in Pennsylvania have tested positive for chronic wasting disease [CWD], the state Department of Agriculture said on [Fri 8 Jun 2018]. One of the deer was from a breeding farm in West Cocalico Township, in Lancaster County. The deer was among a herd that was euthanized after a 2-and-a-half-year-old buck tested positive in February [2018]. It was the only positive result among 36 deer tested.
The disease also was confirmed in 2 white-tailed deer on a small hobby
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PRO/AH> Sheep pox & goat pox - Russia: (KL) ovine, OIE
Sheep/Goat Pox -- Russia
Information received on [and dated] 7 Jun 2018 from Dr Evgeny Nepoklonov, vice-minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 25 May 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 31 May 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 26 Dec 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: _Capripoxvirus_
Nature of diagnosis: clinical,
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Information received on [and dated] 7 Jun 2018 from Dr Evgeny Nepoklonov, vice-minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 25 May 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 31 May 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 26 Dec 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: _Capripoxvirus_
Nature of diagnosis: clinical,
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (35): Europe, Americas, Asia
Measles -- United Kingdom
[3] Canada (Toronto): travel associated
[4] Canada (Alberta): imported with traveler - alert
[5] Venezuela
[6] Epidemiological update week No.22 PAHO region
Asia
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[7] India (Churachandpur)
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[1] England: alert
Date: Wed 6 Jun 2018, 8:41 AM
Source: Devon Live [edited]
Parents in Devon are being sent home a letter warning of an ongoing outbreak of measles. Public Health England (PHE) have confirmed there have been 71 cases in the South West this year [2018]
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[3] Canada (Toronto): travel associated
[4] Canada (Alberta): imported with traveler - alert
[5] Venezuela
[6] Epidemiological update week No.22 PAHO region
Asia
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[7] India (Churachandpur)
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[1] England: alert
Date: Wed 6 Jun 2018, 8:41 AM
Source: Devon Live [edited]
Parents in Devon are being sent home a letter warning of an ongoing outbreak of measles. Public Health England (PHE) have confirmed there have been 71 cases in the South West this year [2018]
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Saturday 9 June 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Kenya (03): (WJ) camel, human, OIE
Rift Valley Fever -- Kenya
Information received on [and dated] 8 Jun 2018 from Dr Obadiah Nyaga Njagi, director of veterinary services, Directorate of Veterinary Services, State Department of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Nairobi, Kenya
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 3 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 6 Jun 2018
Report date: 8 Jun 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 8 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date
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Information received on [and dated] 8 Jun 2018 from Dr Obadiah Nyaga Njagi, director of veterinary services, Directorate of Veterinary Services, State Department of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Nairobi, Kenya
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 3 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 6 Jun 2018
Report date: 8 Jun 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 8 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (18): Pakistan (BA) RFI
Polio -- Worldwide/Unknown
A fresh case of polio has surfaced from Duki district of Balochistan. According to sources in the provincial health department, an 18 month old boy from Killi Babran of Duki fell victim to the virus that was diagnosed in him on Friday [8 Jun 2018] morning.
Sources in the health department said [the boy] was administered the anti-polio vaccine only once during the last 6 months. He was not found present at home 5 times during the polio drive.
This is the 3rd case of polio virus from
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A fresh case of polio has surfaced from Duki district of Balochistan. According to sources in the provincial health department, an 18 month old boy from Killi Babran of Duki fell victim to the virus that was diagnosed in him on Friday [8 Jun 2018] morning.
Sources in the health department said [the boy] was administered the anti-polio vaccine only once during the last 6 months. He was not found present at home 5 times during the polio drive.
This is the 3rd case of polio virus from
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Adelaide - USA: pre-cut melon
Salmonella -- United States
CDC, public health, and regulatory officials in several states, and the Food and Drug Administration [FDA] are investigating a multistate outbreak of _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Adelaide 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
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CDC, public health, and regulatory officials in several states, and the Food and Drug Administration [FDA] are investigating a multistate outbreak of _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Adelaide 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
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PRO/ALL> New IJID (06): June 2018
Tuberculosis, Antimicrobial resistance, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis E, Mycobacteria, non-TB, HIV/AIDS, Schistosomiasis, Meningitis, Diphtheria, MERS, Sexually Transmitted Infection, Other Human Disease, Diarrhea, Scrub Typhus, Tularemia -- Ethiopia
Editorial
The preventable tragedy of diphtheria in the 21st century
Int J Infect Dis. 2018 (June); 71: 122-123.
LH Blumberg, MA Prieto, JV Diaz, MJ Blanco, B Valle, C Pla, et al
Perspective
Healthcare worker exposure to Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV): Revision of screening strategies urgently needed
Int J Infect Dis. 2018 (June); 71: 113-116.
Hala Amer, Abdulrahman S Alqahtani, Faisal Alaklobi, Juhaina Altayeb, Ziad A Memish.
Original
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Editorial
The preventable tragedy of diphtheria in the 21st century
Int J Infect Dis. 2018 (June); 71: 122-123.
LH Blumberg, MA Prieto, JV Diaz, MJ Blanco, B Valle, C Pla, et al
Perspective
Healthcare worker exposure to Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV): Revision of screening strategies urgently needed
Int J Infect Dis. 2018 (June); 71: 113-116.
Hala Amer, Abdulrahman S Alqahtani, Faisal Alaklobi, Juhaina Altayeb, Ziad A Memish.
Original
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PRO/EDR> Amebic meningoencephalitis, primary - Pakistan (02): (SD) fatal
Amoeba -- Pakistan
The Sindh Health Department confirmed on [Mon 4 Jun 2018] that the 'brain-eating' amoeba, called _Naegleria fowleri_, claimed its 2nd victim in Karachi. "This is the 2nd life claimed by naegleria this year [2018] in Karachi," confirmed Dr Zafar Mehdi, the focal person for naegleria-related deaths in Sindh.
The recent victim of the deadly disease was [a] 16 year old girl from North Nazimabad. Dr Mehdi said that [the deceased] was admitted to a hospital with the symptoms of high fever,
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The Sindh Health Department confirmed on [Mon 4 Jun 2018] that the 'brain-eating' amoeba, called _Naegleria fowleri_, claimed its 2nd victim in Karachi. "This is the 2nd life claimed by naegleria this year [2018] in Karachi," confirmed Dr Zafar Mehdi, the focal person for naegleria-related deaths in Sindh.
The recent victim of the deadly disease was [a] 16 year old girl from North Nazimabad. Dr Mehdi said that [the deceased] was admitted to a hospital with the symptoms of high fever,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever - Pakistan (07): (BA)
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- Pakistan
This year's [2018] 3rd case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Karachi was reported late on Tuesday night [5 Jun 2018] after an 18 year old patient was admitted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC). Speaking to The Express Tribune, JPMC executive director Dr Seemin Jamali confirmed that the patient tested positive for CCHF, commonly known as Congo virus. "The patient hails from Quetta [Balochistan]," she said, adding that he was bleeding when he was brought to the
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This year's [2018] 3rd case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Karachi was reported late on Tuesday night [5 Jun 2018] after an 18 year old patient was admitted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC). Speaking to The Express Tribune, JPMC executive director Dr Seemin Jamali confirmed that the patient tested positive for CCHF, commonly known as Congo virus. "The patient hails from Quetta [Balochistan]," she said, adding that he was bleeding when he was brought to the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (30): Congo DR, cases, WHO, action
Ebola -- DR Congo
Yesterday [7 Jun 2018], the DRC's Ministry of Health said a team of Chinese experts was arriving today in Kinshasa to assist the Congolese health authorities and reportedly bringing an experimental Chinese Ebola vaccine to health authorities, according to STAT today [see items [3] and [4] below]. To date, DRC has approved only the use of Merck's vaccine.
Finally, yesterday The Lancet published a letter by US experts who suggested that, although costly, using rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs)
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Yesterday [7 Jun 2018], the DRC's Ministry of Health said a team of Chinese experts was arriving today in Kinshasa to assist the Congolese health authorities and reportedly bringing an experimental Chinese Ebola vaccine to health authorities, according to STAT today [see items [3] and [4] below]. To date, DRC has approved only the use of Merck's vaccine.
Finally, yesterday The Lancet published a letter by US experts who suggested that, although costly, using rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs)
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PRO/EDR> Meningitis, meningococcal - Kazakhstan (02): fatal, RFI
Meningitis - Neisseria -- Kazakhstan
Epidemiological situation on meningococcal infection:
Since the beginning of 2018, 59 cases of meningococcal infection have been registered in the Republic of Kazakhstan, including 21 cases among children under 14 years of age. 13 of them have died: Almaty -- 6 cases; in Almaty region -- 4 cases; in South Kazakhstan -- 2 cases; and in Kyzylorda region -- 1 case.
The situation is under the control of the Ministry of Health.
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communicated by:
Irene Lai, MD
International SOS
Global
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Epidemiological situation on meningococcal infection:
Since the beginning of 2018, 59 cases of meningococcal infection have been registered in the Republic of Kazakhstan, including 21 cases among children under 14 years of age. 13 of them have died: Almaty -- 6 cases; in Almaty region -- 4 cases; in South Kazakhstan -- 2 cases; and in Kyzylorda region -- 1 case.
The situation is under the control of the Ministry of Health.
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communicated by:
Irene Lai, MD
International SOS
Global
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Kenya (02): (WJ) susp
Rift Valley Fever -- Kenya
In Wajir, 2 more people have died of suspected Rift Valley fever (RVF) bringing death toll to 4 as panic grips the county.
Wajir county's chief health officer Noor Sheikh Mohamed said the 2 deaths occurred outside the local referral hospital but have not independently verified the report. "We cannot exactly confirm the 2 deaths, but we have sent a team on the ground for confirmation since the area has low network connectivity and the victims died away from our facilities," Mr Mohamed
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In Wajir, 2 more people have died of suspected Rift Valley fever (RVF) bringing death toll to 4 as panic grips the county.
Wajir county's chief health officer Noor Sheikh Mohamed said the 2 deaths occurred outside the local referral hospital but have not independently verified the report. "We cannot exactly confirm the 2 deaths, but we have sent a team on the ground for confirmation since the area has low network connectivity and the victims died away from our facilities," Mr Mohamed
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Friday 8 June 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - USA: (TX) bovine
Anthrax -- United States
Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed anthrax in one calf on a Jim Hogg County premises on [1 Jun 2018]. This is the 1st anthrax case in Texas this year.
The premises is located about 30 miles [48 km] south of Hebbronville and has been quarantined. TAHC rules require proper disposal of affected carcasses and vaccination of other cattle on the premise prior to release of the quarantine. "TAHC will continue to closely monitor the situation," said Dr Susan Rollo, TAHC state
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Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed anthrax in one calf on a Jim Hogg County premises on [1 Jun 2018]. This is the 1st anthrax case in Texas this year.
The premises is located about 30 miles [48 km] south of Hebbronville and has been quarantined. TAHC rules require proper disposal of affected carcasses and vaccination of other cattle on the premise prior to release of the quarantine. "TAHC will continue to closely monitor the situation," said Dr Susan Rollo, TAHC state
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed hemorrhagic fever - Uganda (03): (MW) children, malaria conf
Malaria -- Uganda
We defined a suspected case as onset of high grade fever and red/black/brown/maroon coloured urine with any of the following: loss of appetite, fatigue, abdominal pain, abdominal distention, anemia, jaundice, headache, vomiting, palpitation, sweating and painful urination.
We actively searched for suspected cases in Bugobero HCIV [health centre IV] and some of the affected communities. We reviewed current and past medical records for the suspected cases (deceased inclusive) whenever
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We defined a suspected case as onset of high grade fever and red/black/brown/maroon coloured urine with any of the following: loss of appetite, fatigue, abdominal pain, abdominal distention, anemia, jaundice, headache, vomiting, palpitation, sweating and painful urination.
We actively searched for suspected cases in Bugobero HCIV [health centre IV] and some of the affected communities. We reviewed current and past medical records for the suspected cases (deceased inclusive) whenever
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (05): Americas (Brazil) equine, OIE
West Nile Virus -- Brazil
Information received on [and dated] 6 Jun 2018 from Dr Figueiredo Marques Guilherme Henrique, director, [Department of Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply], Brasilia, Brazil
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 25 Apr 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 4 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: West Nile fever virus
Nature of
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Information received on [and dated] 6 Jun 2018 from Dr Figueiredo Marques Guilherme Henrique, director, [Department of Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply], Brasilia, Brazil
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 25 Apr 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 4 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: West Nile fever virus
Nature of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (29): Congo DR, cases, MSF, antivirals
Ebola -- DR Congo
Ebola is back. The disease that killed more than 11 000 people in West Africa just a few years ago has returned, striking the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Last week [week of 28 May 2018], intervention with a new vaccine was initiated to help contain the outbreak, adding another tool to a response that is exponentially better than it was 4 years ago. But we are not out of the woods. No matter how long this Ebola outbreak continues, the world faces critical tests in its battle against
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Ebola is back. The disease that killed more than 11 000 people in West Africa just a few years ago has returned, striking the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Last week [week of 28 May 2018], intervention with a new vaccine was initiated to help contain the outbreak, adding another tool to a response that is exponentially better than it was 4 years ago. But we are not out of the woods. No matter how long this Ebola outbreak continues, the world faces critical tests in its battle against
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis - Viet Nam
Japanese Encephalitis -- Vietnam
In all, 37 severe cases of encephalitis--meningitis are being treated at the Department of Infectious Diseases of Viet Nam National Children's Hospital, reported Phu Nu Viet Nam (Viet Nam Women) newspaper. Of all these cases, 2 children were diagnosed with the deadly Japanese encephalitis, a contagious [infectious] disease carried by mosquitoes. Both were not vaccinated properly, or possibly not at all.
A 13 year old from Hai Duong Province was hospitalised after suffering from acute fever
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In all, 37 severe cases of encephalitis--meningitis are being treated at the Department of Infectious Diseases of Viet Nam National Children's Hospital, reported Phu Nu Viet Nam (Viet Nam Women) newspaper. Of all these cases, 2 children were diagnosed with the deadly Japanese encephalitis, a contagious [infectious] disease carried by mosquitoes. Both were not vaccinated properly, or possibly not at all.
A 13 year old from Hai Duong Province was hospitalised after suffering from acute fever
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (32): Sierra Leone
Lassa Fever -- Sierra Leone
The surveillance supervisor of the Lassa Fever Unit at the government hospital in Kenema, Lansana Kanneh, said the rate of Lassa fever infection in the Kenema district is increasing at an alarming rate. In 2017, in Kenema District, the Lassa Fever Unit recorded 17 cases and 11 died. From January to May 2018, 18 cases have been recorded and 7 have died. He said the unit is expecting more cases.
Kanneh attributed the high rate of death to delayed arrival at the hospital. He said people
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The surveillance supervisor of the Lassa Fever Unit at the government hospital in Kenema, Lansana Kanneh, said the rate of Lassa fever infection in the Kenema district is increasing at an alarming rate. In 2017, in Kenema District, the Lassa Fever Unit recorded 17 cases and 11 died. From January to May 2018, 18 cases have been recorded and 7 have died. He said the unit is expecting more cases.
Kanneh attributed the high rate of death to delayed arrival at the hospital. He said people
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - USA (22): (KY,NC)
Hepatitis A -- United States
There is a hepatitis A outbreak in Louisville. The outbreak was declared in November of 2017. As of [Tue 5 Jun 2018], there have been 432 cases and 3 deaths associated with this outbreak.
The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness continues to work to control an outbreak of acute hepatitis A that has centered in the city's homeless, people with unstable housing, and among those who with any illicit drug use (not just injecting drug use).
Hepatitis A is a
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There is a hepatitis A outbreak in Louisville. The outbreak was declared in November of 2017. As of [Tue 5 Jun 2018], there have been 432 cases and 3 deaths associated with this outbreak.
The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness continues to work to control an outbreak of acute hepatitis A that has centered in the city's homeless, people with unstable housing, and among those who with any illicit drug use (not just injecting drug use).
Hepatitis A is a
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Thursday 7 June 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - USA (16): (TN) raw milk
Foodborne Illness -- United States
East Tennessee Children's Hospital said [Tue 5 Jun 2018] it has treated "close to 10" children, all younger than 4, for a "serious outbreak" of _Escherichia coli_-caused illness over the past 10 days. The Knox County Health Department has confirmed 2 likely sources of the outbreak are unpasteurized milk and farm animals.
Most of the ill children are known to have consumed raw milk from a local cow-share dairy, French Broad Farm in Knox County, the health department said in an alert issued
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East Tennessee Children's Hospital said [Tue 5 Jun 2018] it has treated "close to 10" children, all younger than 4, for a "serious outbreak" of _Escherichia coli_-caused illness over the past 10 days. The Knox County Health Department has confirmed 2 likely sources of the outbreak are unpasteurized milk and farm animals.
Most of the ill children are known to have consumed raw milk from a local cow-share dairy, French Broad Farm in Knox County, the health department said in an alert issued
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (78): China (LN) poultry, HPAI H7N9, OIE
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- China
Information received on [and dated] 6 Jun 2018 from Dr Zhang Zhongqui, director general, China Animal Disease Control Centre, Veterinary Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China (People's Rep of)
Summary:
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 22 May 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 30 May 2018
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza [HPAI]
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Information received on [and dated] 6 Jun 2018 from Dr Zhang Zhongqui, director general, China Animal Disease Control Centre, Veterinary Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China (People's Rep of)
Summary:
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 22 May 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 30 May 2018
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza [HPAI]
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PRO/PL> Mosaic disease, cassava - Cambodia: 1st rep (RO,TB)
Other Plant Disease -- Cambodia
Ker Munthivuth, Department of Plant Protection [of Cambodia], said the ministry has acknowledged presence of the [cassava mosaic] virus in Cambodia. "We confirm that the cassava mosaic disease is present in Ratanakkiri and Tboung Khmum provinces, but there is no sign of the virus in the western provinces that share a border with Thailand," he said.
"After we found the virus in Ratanakkiri and Tboung Khmum, the ministry issued a statement to farmers with guidelines to stop its spread. The
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Ker Munthivuth, Department of Plant Protection [of Cambodia], said the ministry has acknowledged presence of the [cassava mosaic] virus in Cambodia. "We confirm that the cassava mosaic disease is present in Ratanakkiri and Tboung Khmum provinces, but there is no sign of the virus in the western provinces that share a border with Thailand," he said.
"After we found the virus in Ratanakkiri and Tboung Khmum, the ministry issued a statement to farmers with guidelines to stop its spread. The
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PRO/AH> Foot & mouth disease - Israel (05): (HZ) bov, gt O/ME-SA/PanAsia-2(QOM-15)
Foot and Mouth -- Israel
WRLFMD website published the genotyping results of 4 FMD virus samples collected from grazing beef cattle in Gazit, north eastern Israel. The following results are drawn from the report addressing virus sample ISR/1/2018.
Location of origin: Kibbutz Gazit
Country of origin: Israel
Date of collection: 5 Apr 2018
Host species: cattle
Serotype: O
Topotype: ME-SA
Lineage: PanAsia-2
Sublineage: QOM-15
Sequence length: 633
Harvest date of material: 26 Apr 2018
Received for sequencing:
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WRLFMD website published the genotyping results of 4 FMD virus samples collected from grazing beef cattle in Gazit, north eastern Israel. The following results are drawn from the report addressing virus sample ISR/1/2018.
Location of origin: Kibbutz Gazit
Country of origin: Israel
Date of collection: 5 Apr 2018
Host species: cattle
Serotype: O
Topotype: ME-SA
Lineage: PanAsia-2
Sublineage: QOM-15
Sequence length: 633
Harvest date of material: 26 Apr 2018
Received for sequencing:
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PRO/EDR> Dengue/DHF update (12): Asia, Oceania, Africa, Europe, WHO, vacc
Dengue -- Bangladesh
Northern hemisphere
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Cambodia
As of 15 May 2018, a total of 694 suspected dengue cases have been reported in Cambodia. In weeks 18 and 19, there were 81 and 99 new suspected dengue cases, respectively. In weeks 18 and 19 [30 Apr-13 May 2018], the number of reported dengue cases has increased compared to the previous week, above the alert threshold level.
China
As of 30 Apr 2018, a total of 25 dengue cases were reported in China. The number of reported cases is
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Northern hemisphere
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Cambodia
As of 15 May 2018, a total of 694 suspected dengue cases have been reported in Cambodia. In weeks 18 and 19, there were 81 and 99 new suspected dengue cases, respectively. In weeks 18 and 19 [30 Apr-13 May 2018], the number of reported dengue cases has increased compared to the previous week, above the alert threshold level.
China
As of 30 Apr 2018, a total of 25 dengue cases were reported in China. The number of reported cases is
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PRO/AH> Strangles, equine - Canada (03): (NB)
Strangles -- Canada
A preventive vaccine followed by a booster is available for about 65 USD. It doesn't work in the midst of an outbreak, but many horses north of Fredericton have been getting it, according to Wanamaker. She said it's about 60 or 70 per cent effective. "It won't stop the disease," said Wanamaker. "It will at least reduce the severity of the clinical signs, and hopefully the horse won't maybe have as high of a fever, the abscesses may not appear, things like that."
Wanamaker recommends horse
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A preventive vaccine followed by a booster is available for about 65 USD. It doesn't work in the midst of an outbreak, but many horses north of Fredericton have been getting it, according to Wanamaker. She said it's about 60 or 70 per cent effective. "It won't stop the disease," said Wanamaker. "It will at least reduce the severity of the clinical signs, and hopefully the horse won't maybe have as high of a fever, the abscesses may not appear, things like that."
Wanamaker recommends horse
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Wednesday 6 June 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Myiasis, ovine - UK: blowfly strike, seasonal
Myiasis -- United Kingdom
A severe case of blowfly strike has been reported in Dorset in which 50 per cent of a lamb group have been hit by the disease, according to an interactive map chronicling the UK's 1st blowfly strikes of 2018. The interactive map, produced by Elanco Animal Health and NADIS (National Animal Disease Information Service), highlights areas hit with blowfly strike in real-time, aiming to deliver an immediate warning system for farmers, vets and industry professionals.
The 1st reported incidents
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A severe case of blowfly strike has been reported in Dorset in which 50 per cent of a lamb group have been hit by the disease, according to an interactive map chronicling the UK's 1st blowfly strikes of 2018. The interactive map, produced by Elanco Animal Health and NADIS (National Animal Disease Information Service), highlights areas hit with blowfly strike in real-time, aiming to deliver an immediate warning system for farmers, vets and industry professionals.
The 1st reported incidents
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PRO/EDR> Pertussis (07): USA
Whooping Cough -- United States
The Cerro Gordo County [Iowa] Department of Public Health is investigating several cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in the county. According to a press release, the department of health has positively identified 7 cases.
Those cases were identified in the Mason City Community School District and the McDonald's south restaurant. The department of health is continuing to investigate and is working with the Mason City school district and McDonald's to protect the health of the
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The Cerro Gordo County [Iowa] Department of Public Health is investigating several cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in the county. According to a press release, the department of health has positively identified 7 cases.
Those cases were identified in the Mason City Community School District and the McDonald's south restaurant. The department of health is continuing to investigate and is working with the Mason City school district and McDonald's to protect the health of the
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PRO/AH> African swine fever - Europe (15): Ukraine, domestic, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Ukraine
Information received on [and dated] 22 May 2018 from Dr Andrii Zhuk, 1st deputy head of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Production, International Cooperation of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection, UKR Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food, Kiev, Ukraine
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 21 May 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 May 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed
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Information received on [and dated] 22 May 2018 from Dr Andrii Zhuk, 1st deputy head of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Production, International Cooperation of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection, UKR Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food, Kiev, Ukraine
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 21 May 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 May 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (34): Europe, Asia, Pacific
Measles -- Germany
Measles outbreaks continue to occur in a number of EU/EEA countries, with a risk of spread and sustained transmission in areas with susceptible populations. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) provided the latest situation update in its weekly Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) published on 18 May 2018 [].
Since the previous monthly report published on [13 Apr 2018], updates are provided for 17 EU/EFTA countries. In 2018 and as of 17 May, most of the cases
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Measles outbreaks continue to occur in a number of EU/EEA countries, with a risk of spread and sustained transmission in areas with susceptible populations. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) provided the latest situation update in its weekly Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) published on 18 May 2018 [].
Since the previous monthly report published on [13 Apr 2018], updates are provided for 17 EU/EFTA countries. In 2018 and as of 17 May, most of the cases
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (27): Congo DR, cases, travel screening, children
Ebola -- DR Congo
Effective exit screening helps prevent the exportation and spread of disease to other areas. During exit screening at international airports and points of entry, travellers will be assessed for signs and symptoms of an illness consistent with Ebola virus disease, or identified as contacts potentially exposed to Ebola virus disease.
- travellers with a possible exposure to Ebola virus and who are sick should postpone international travel and seek immediate medical assistance if there is a
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Effective exit screening helps prevent the exportation and spread of disease to other areas. During exit screening at international airports and points of entry, travellers will be assessed for signs and symptoms of an illness consistent with Ebola virus disease, or identified as contacts potentially exposed to Ebola virus disease.
- travellers with a possible exposure to Ebola virus and who are sick should postpone international travel and seek immediate medical assistance if there is a
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis - Taiwan (03)
Japanese Encephalitis -- China
In Taiwan, 2 people were recently diagnosed with Japanese encephalitis, bringing the number of cases in the country so far this year [2018] to 5, the [Taiwan] Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said on Tuesday [5 Jun 2018].
The 2 recent cases of the mosquitoborne disease were in Kaohsiung and Chiayi and were confirmed after the patients sought medical attention on 27 and 28 May [2018], respectively, said CDC deputy director-general Philip Lo.
It was found that the man in Kaohsiung, in his
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In Taiwan, 2 people were recently diagnosed with Japanese encephalitis, bringing the number of cases in the country so far this year [2018] to 5, the [Taiwan] Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said on Tuesday [5 Jun 2018].
The 2 recent cases of the mosquitoborne disease were in Kaohsiung and Chiayi and were confirmed after the patients sought medical attention on 27 and 28 May [2018], respectively, said CDC deputy director-general Philip Lo.
It was found that the man in Kaohsiung, in his
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Tuesday 5 June 2018
PRO/AH> Largemouth bass virus - USA: (PA) smallmouth bass
Other Animal Disease -- United States
A college laboratory has solved what has been a maddening 13-year mystery: what killed so many of the prized smallmouth bass in the lower Susquehanna and Juniata rivers [Pennsylvania], beginning in 2005? The answer -- a shocker to Pennsylvania and federal investigators -- is largemouth bass virus. It's a disease that was known to be present in Susquehanna smallmouths but had been ruled out early on because it was thought it couldn't harm them.
Turns out it can be lethal when the shallow
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A college laboratory has solved what has been a maddening 13-year mystery: what killed so many of the prized smallmouth bass in the lower Susquehanna and Juniata rivers [Pennsylvania], beginning in 2005? The answer -- a shocker to Pennsylvania and federal investigators -- is largemouth bass virus. It's a disease that was known to be present in Susquehanna smallmouths but had been ruled out early on because it was thought it couldn't harm them.
Turns out it can be lethal when the shallow
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PRO/PL> Asparagus virus 1 - Germany: survey & resistance breeding
Other Plant Disease -- Germany
The potyvirus _Asparagus virus 1_ (AV-1) is the most important virus attacking garden asparagus worldwide. While the damage caused by AV-1 is often underestimated because of no visible symptoms on shoots or cladophylls, yield losses between 30 to 70 per cent have been reported. Furthermore, influence of virus infection on spear quality and susceptibility to other pathogens such as _Fusarium_ spp. was discussed intensively. It is currently estimated that European asparagus plantations have an
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The potyvirus _Asparagus virus 1_ (AV-1) is the most important virus attacking garden asparagus worldwide. While the damage caused by AV-1 is often underestimated because of no visible symptoms on shoots or cladophylls, yield losses between 30 to 70 per cent have been reported. Furthermore, influence of virus infection on spear quality and susceptibility to other pathogens such as _Fusarium_ spp. was discussed intensively. It is currently estimated that European asparagus plantations have an
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PRO/EDR> Syphilis - USA (06): (CA) congenital, rising incidence
Syphilis -- United States
Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) have made an alarming resurgence across the United States, where 2016 saw a record 2 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, including 628 cases of congenital syphilis. But California, the most populous US state, stands out for its willingness to tackle the crisis head-on, with cases of the 3 ailments up 45 per cent in 2017 from 5 years ago.
30 babies were stillborn amid 300 reported cases of congenital syphilis, more than in any other US
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Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) have made an alarming resurgence across the United States, where 2016 saw a record 2 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, including 628 cases of congenital syphilis. But California, the most populous US state, stands out for its willingness to tackle the crisis head-on, with cases of the 3 ailments up 45 per cent in 2017 from 5 years ago.
30 babies were stillborn amid 300 reported cases of congenital syphilis, more than in any other US
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PRO/AH/EDR> Monkeypox - Africa (10): Cameroon
Monkeypox -- Cameroon
Level: Advisory
Location: Cameroon
Category: Monkeypox
Latest update: increased cases and more areas affected. At least 16 people in Cameroon are thought to have monkeypox, a disease that hasn't been reported in the nation since 1989. Cases have been reported in 3 different areas.
Initial investigations show the 1st person infected in the current outbreak may have had contact with a gorilla before becoming ill. People can contract the virus from an infected animal. They may be bitten
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Level: Advisory
Location: Cameroon
Category: Monkeypox
Latest update: increased cases and more areas affected. At least 16 people in Cameroon are thought to have monkeypox, a disease that hasn't been reported in the nation since 1989. Cases have been reported in 3 different areas.
Initial investigations show the 1st person infected in the current outbreak may have had contact with a gorilla before becoming ill. People can contract the virus from an infected animal. They may be bitten
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Monday 4 June 2018
PRO/EDR> Infant botulism - Canada: cases spike
Botulism -- Canada
It is a rare illness caused by food contaminated with _Clostridium botulinum_ bacterial spores. The spores germinate and grow in the infant's large intestine and produce a neurotoxin. It affects infants exclusively because adults and children more than 12 months old have more good bacteria in their gut that can help to prevent spore germination and release of the toxin. Botulism can also occur in adults who have altered gut flora or if the toxin has already been produced on contaminated food.
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It is a rare illness caused by food contaminated with _Clostridium botulinum_ bacterial spores. The spores germinate and grow in the infant's large intestine and produce a neurotoxin. It affects infants exclusively because adults and children more than 12 months old have more good bacteria in their gut that can help to prevent spore germination and release of the toxin. Botulism can also occur in adults who have altered gut flora or if the toxin has already been produced on contaminated food.
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PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - France (02): O26, unpasteurized cheese, more cases
Foodborne Illness -- France
1. Schmidt H, Geitz C, Tarr PI, et al. Non-O157:H7 pathogenic Shiga-toxin producing _Escherichia coli_: phenotypic and genetic profiling of virulence traits and evidence for clonality. J Infect Dis 1999; 179(1): 115-23; available at .
2. Bettelheim KA. Role of non-O157 VTEC. Symp Ser Soc Appl Microbiol 2000; (29): 38S-50S; abstract available at .
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E. coli EHEC - France: O26, unpasteurized cheese, alert, recall
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1. Schmidt H, Geitz C, Tarr PI, et al. Non-O157:H7 pathogenic Shiga-toxin producing _Escherichia coli_: phenotypic and genetic profiling of virulence traits and evidence for clonality. J Infect Dis 1999; 179(1): 115-23; available at .
2. Bettelheim KA. Role of non-O157 VTEC. Symp Ser Soc Appl Microbiol 2000; (29): 38S-50S; abstract available at .
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HealthMap/ProMED-mail map of France: .]
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E. coli EHEC - France: O26, unpasteurized cheese, alert, recall
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PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - USA (15): O157, romaine lettuce, more cases, fatal
E. coli -- United States
Case count update
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Since the last update on 16 May 2018, 25 more ill people [have been] added to this outbreak.
As of 30 May 2018, 197 people infected with the outbreak strain of _Escherichia coli_ O157:H7 have been reported from 35 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from 13 Mar 2018 to 12 May 2018. Ill people range in age from 1 to 88 years, with a median age of 29. Sixty-eight per cent of ill people are female. Of 187 people with information available, 89 (48
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Case count update
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Since the last update on 16 May 2018, 25 more ill people [have been] added to this outbreak.
As of 30 May 2018, 197 people infected with the outbreak strain of _Escherichia coli_ O157:H7 have been reported from 35 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from 13 Mar 2018 to 12 May 2018. Ill people range in age from 1 to 88 years, with a median age of 29. Sixty-eight per cent of ill people are female. Of 187 people with information available, 89 (48
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis - Belgium (02): (WV,OV) school lunch
Salmonella -- Belgium
In a follow-up on the salmonellosis outbreak among schoolkids in Flanders, Belgium, the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (AFSCA) now reports 225 children suspected of becoming ill due to salmonella contamination in 38 schools in East and West Flanders.
Salmonellosis was laboratory confirmed in 129 children from 26 different schools; it is also strongly suspected in other children since they have similar symptoms. The only common denominator is the caterer.
AFSCA is closely
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In a follow-up on the salmonellosis outbreak among schoolkids in Flanders, Belgium, the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (AFSCA) now reports 225 children suspected of becoming ill due to salmonella contamination in 38 schools in East and West Flanders.
Salmonellosis was laboratory confirmed in 129 children from 26 different schools; it is also strongly suspected in other children since they have similar symptoms. The only common denominator is the caterer.
AFSCA is closely
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PRO/AH> White nose syndrome, bats - North America (04): (WY) 1st rep
White nose syndrome -- United States
A bat captured at the Fort Laramie National Historic site [Goshen county, Wyoming] 16 May 2018 was confirmed to be carrying the fungus responsible for white nose syndrome [WNS]. The fungus is believed responsible for killing millions of bats in the eastern and mid-western United States. It first appeared in New York state in 2006. Scientists believe humans brought the "_Pseudogymnoascus destructans_" (Pd) fungus from Eurasia to the US.
University of Wyoming biologists said the discovery
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A bat captured at the Fort Laramie National Historic site [Goshen county, Wyoming] 16 May 2018 was confirmed to be carrying the fungus responsible for white nose syndrome [WNS]. The fungus is believed responsible for killing millions of bats in the eastern and mid-western United States. It first appeared in New York state in 2006. Scientists believe humans brought the "_Pseudogymnoascus destructans_" (Pd) fungus from Eurasia to the US.
University of Wyoming biologists said the discovery
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PRO/PL> Blight diseases, coffee & vegetable crops - Kenya
Other Plant Disease -- Kenya
It has been raining in [Kenya] since March [2018], adding more pressure on farming. Crop farmers are grappling mainly with blight and bacterial wilt. The diseases have attacked coffee, tomatoes, onions, and potatoes. Even as they save on irrigation water, the farmers have to invest heavily in pesticides. The 2 diseases are a huge threat to the crops because they lead to 100 per cent loss if not checked.
The blight has attacked coffee in main production areas in central Kenya threatening the
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It has been raining in [Kenya] since March [2018], adding more pressure on farming. Crop farmers are grappling mainly with blight and bacterial wilt. The diseases have attacked coffee, tomatoes, onions, and potatoes. Even as they save on irrigation water, the farmers have to invest heavily in pesticides. The 2 diseases are a huge threat to the crops because they lead to 100 per cent loss if not checked.
The blight has attacked coffee in main production areas in central Kenya threatening the
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Sunday 3 June 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever - Iran (03): case numbers, RFI
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- Iran
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) has caused 10 deaths in Iran since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (21 Mar 2018), Fars reported on Wed 30 May 2018.
CCHF is a widespread disease caused by a tick-borne virus. The disease outbreak normally occurs in spring, and it becomes more severe with the beginning of the livestock breeding season.
In spite of receiving the best medical care, in general, 10 percent of the patients affected by the virus face death, Mohammad
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Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) has caused 10 deaths in Iran since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (21 Mar 2018), Fars reported on Wed 30 May 2018.
CCHF is a widespread disease caused by a tick-borne virus. The disease outbreak normally occurs in spring, and it becomes more severe with the beginning of the livestock breeding season.
In spite of receiving the best medical care, in general, 10 percent of the patients affected by the virus face death, Mohammad
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Malawi: (NN) bovine, st. pending, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Malawi
Information received on [and dated] 1 Jun 2018 from Dr Patrick Chikungwa, Director of Department of Animal Health and Livestock Development, Department of Animal Health and Livestock Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Lilongwe, Malawi
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 24 May 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 24 May 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 24
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Information received on [and dated] 1 Jun 2018 from Dr Patrick Chikungwa, Director of Department of Animal Health and Livestock Development, Department of Animal Health and Livestock Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Lilongwe, Malawi
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 24 May 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 24 May 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 24
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus - Americas (39): USA (CA)
Hantavirus -- United States
Health officials in Placer County say a Tahoe-area resident died after contracting [a] hantavirus.
According to a statement from county health officials, rodents at the home where the resident lived and worked were the likely source, health officials said.
They said the public is not at risk from the source tied to the resident's death.
"We are very sorry to announce that [a] hantavirus was involved in this tragic death of one of our community members," said Placer County Health
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Health officials in Placer County say a Tahoe-area resident died after contracting [a] hantavirus.
According to a statement from county health officials, rodents at the home where the resident lived and worked were the likely source, health officials said.
They said the public is not at risk from the source tied to the resident's death.
"We are very sorry to announce that [a] hantavirus was involved in this tragic death of one of our community members," said Placer County Health
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Saturday 2 June 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Alkhurma virus - Mediterranean basin ticks
Hemorrhagic Fever -- Saudi Arabia
In a new study, researchers at Uppsala University and other institutions have identified genetic material from the recently identified Alkhurma hemorrhagic fever virus in the tick species _Hyalomma rufipes_. The discovery was made after thousands of ticks were collected from migratory birds captured in the Mediterranean basin. The results indicate that birds could contribute to spreading the virus to new geographical areas.
The Alkhurma virus (a.k.a Alkhumra) was 1st found in Saudi Arabia
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In a new study, researchers at Uppsala University and other institutions have identified genetic material from the recently identified Alkhurma hemorrhagic fever virus in the tick species _Hyalomma rufipes_. The discovery was made after thousands of ticks were collected from migratory birds captured in the Mediterranean basin. The results indicate that birds could contribute to spreading the virus to new geographical areas.
The Alkhurma virus (a.k.a Alkhumra) was 1st found in Saudi Arabia
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (18): WHO global update, Maldives
Influenza -- Maldives
Information in this report is categorized by influenza transmission zones, which are geographical groups of countries, areas or territories with similar influenza transmission patterns.
Summary
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Influenza activity returned to inter-seasonal levels in most of the countries in the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere. Activity increased in some countries in tropical America. In the temperate zone of the southern hemisphere, influenza activity increased but remained below the
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Information in this report is categorized by influenza transmission zones, which are geographical groups of countries, areas or territories with similar influenza transmission patterns.
Summary
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Influenza activity returned to inter-seasonal levels in most of the countries in the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere. Activity increased in some countries in tropical America. In the temperate zone of the southern hemisphere, influenza activity increased but remained below the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Invasive mosquito - USA: (CA)
Pests -- United States
San Diego County residents now have one more reason to find and dump out standing water in and around their homes to fight mosquitoes.
County environmental health officials said they've found a new type of invasive, aggressive, day-biting mosquito in La Mesa - the Australian backyard mosquito, _Aedes notoscriptus_, also known as the "Aussie Mozzie."
County officials said they believe the mosquito is more nuisance than human health risk. However, they said it is aggressive and prefers to
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San Diego County residents now have one more reason to find and dump out standing water in and around their homes to fight mosquitoes.
County environmental health officials said they've found a new type of invasive, aggressive, day-biting mosquito in La Mesa - the Australian backyard mosquito, _Aedes notoscriptus_, also known as the "Aussie Mozzie."
County officials said they believe the mosquito is more nuisance than human health risk. However, they said it is aggressive and prefers to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Nipah virus - India (10): (KL)
Nipah/Hendra Virus -- India
On [Sat 19 May 2018], 3 deaths due to Nipah virus infection were reported in Kozhikode District, Kerala State, India. The 3 deaths occurred in a family cluster and a 4th death was subsequently reported in a health care worker who was involved in treatment of the family in the local hospital. Laboratory testing of throat swabs, urine and blood samples collected from 4 suspected patients has been conducted by the National Institute of Virology in Pune; 3 of the 4 reported deaths were confirmed
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On [Sat 19 May 2018], 3 deaths due to Nipah virus infection were reported in Kozhikode District, Kerala State, India. The 3 deaths occurred in a family cluster and a 4th death was subsequently reported in a health care worker who was involved in treatment of the family in the local hospital. Laboratory testing of throat swabs, urine and blood samples collected from 4 suspected patients has been conducted by the National Institute of Virology in Pune; 3 of the 4 reported deaths were confirmed
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Friday 1 June 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (28): Americas, USA (AZ) wildlife
Rabies -- United States
Officials in Cochise County say they've seen a sharp rise in wildlife with rabies.
The potentially deadly virus can infect any animal and is most commonly transmitted through bites.
Most of the county's 15 cases so far this year [2018] have been found in skunks and foxes. The average number of cases has increased from a handful annually between 2011 and 2015 to around 40 per year since 2016.
County health officials say people should vaccinate their pets and domesticated animals to
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Officials in Cochise County say they've seen a sharp rise in wildlife with rabies.
The potentially deadly virus can infect any animal and is most commonly transmitted through bites.
Most of the county's 15 cases so far this year [2018] have been found in skunks and foxes. The average number of cases has increased from a handful annually between 2011 and 2015 to around 40 per year since 2016.
County health officials say people should vaccinate their pets and domesticated animals to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Newcastle disease, poultry - USA (02): (CA) more cases
Newcastle Disease -- United States
The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed 4 additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease in backyard birds in San Bernardino County, California.
A complete list of confirmed cases is available on our website at .
Virulent Newcastle disease has not been found in commercial poultry in the United States since 2003.
No human cases of Newcastle disease have ever occurred from eating poultry products. Properly cooked poultry
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The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed 4 additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease in backyard birds in San Bernardino County, California.
A complete list of confirmed cases is available on our website at .
Virulent Newcastle disease has not been found in commercial poultry in the United States since 2003.
No human cases of Newcastle disease have ever occurred from eating poultry products. Properly cooked poultry
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (06): (FL)
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
An additional horse has tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, this month [May 2018] in Marion County.
The county has now had 5 total cases of EEE reported this year [2018], 4 involving horses and one an emu. All animals were unvaccinated for EEE.
Marion County remains under a mosquito-borne illness advisory due to the number of EEE cases identified locally. The risk of disease transmission from mosquitoes to humans through bites is increased.
EEE is a mosquito-borne
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An additional horse has tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, this month [May 2018] in Marion County.
The county has now had 5 total cases of EEE reported this year [2018], 4 involving horses and one an emu. All animals were unvaccinated for EEE.
Marion County remains under a mosquito-borne illness advisory due to the number of EEE cases identified locally. The risk of disease transmission from mosquitoes to humans through bites is increased.
EEE is a mosquito-borne
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus - North America (22): USA (ME)
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
A Standardbred horse at a private facility developed neurological signs on 10 May 2018 and was subsequently euthanized.
The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported on 23 May 2018 that a horse from York County, Maine has been diagnosed with equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
"One Standardbred horse showed an onset of clinical signs on 10 May 2018, including acute neurologic signs rapidly progressing to
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A Standardbred horse at a private facility developed neurological signs on 10 May 2018 and was subsequently euthanized.
The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported on 23 May 2018 that a horse from York County, Maine has been diagnosed with equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
"One Standardbred horse showed an onset of clinical signs on 10 May 2018, including acute neurologic signs rapidly progressing to
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