Hepatitis A -- United States
Since [Tue 1 Aug 2017], the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) has identified 1170 cases of acute hepatitis A, a liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. An increase in cases since [Tue 1 Aug 2017], primarily among the homeless and drug users, prompted declaration of a statewide outbreak in November 2017. Viral sequencing has linked several outbreak-associated cases in Kentucky with outbreaks in California and Utah.
DPH is working closely with the CDC and local health
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Tuesday 31 July 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (42): Europe (Norway) reindeer, OIE
Rabies -- Norway
Information received on [and dated] 30 Jul 2018 from Dre Kristina Landsverk, Chief Veterinary Officer, Norwegian Food Safety Authority, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Brumunddal, Norway
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Start date: 16 Jul 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 27 Jul 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Rabies virus
Serotype: RABV
Nature
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Information received on [and dated] 30 Jul 2018 from Dre Kristina Landsverk, Chief Veterinary Officer, Norwegian Food Safety Authority, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Brumunddal, Norway
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Start date: 16 Jul 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 27 Jul 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Rabies virus
Serotype: RABV
Nature
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st. Agona - EU (02): cucumbers
Salmonella -- Worldwide/Unknown
According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 5 European countries have reported 147 people infected with _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Agona, which could be linked to ready-to-eat food. In the UK, 129 people have been infected, while Finland counts 15 cases, Denmark 1, Germany 1 and Ireland 1.
Experts from EFSA and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) believe that ready-to-eat products containing cucumbers and prepared in the UK may be the source of
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According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 5 European countries have reported 147 people infected with _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Agona, which could be linked to ready-to-eat food. In the UK, 129 people have been infected, while Finland counts 15 cases, Denmark 1, Germany 1 and Ireland 1.
Experts from EFSA and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) believe that ready-to-eat products containing cucumbers and prepared in the UK may be the source of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever - Iran (05): update
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- Iran
The outbreak of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) has killed 7 people in Iran so far, a senior official at the Iran Veterinary Organization announced on [Mon 30 Jul 2018]. Karim Amiri said CCHF has become a permanent disease in Iran, adding that according to the latest data received by the organization, 56 cases of the disease have been reported so far, 7 of which have led to the death of the victims.
He went on to say that during the current Iranian year (which began on [Wed 21 Mar
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The outbreak of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) has killed 7 people in Iran so far, a senior official at the Iran Veterinary Organization announced on [Mon 30 Jul 2018]. Karim Amiri said CCHF has become a permanent disease in Iran, adding that according to the latest data received by the organization, 56 cases of the disease have been reported so far, 7 of which have led to the death of the victims.
He went on to say that during the current Iranian year (which began on [Wed 21 Mar
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Eastern Africa (21): Rwanda, bovine, relaxed control
Rift Valley Fever -- Rwanda
The Rwandan Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, on [Mon 30 Jul 2018] announced it was lifting the quarantine on the movement of cattle that was imposed to control the deadly Rift Valley fever [RVF] in several parts of Eastern province. A quarantine on cattle in the country's 4 affected eastern districts has been imposed since mid-June [2018] after about 100 heads of cattle were killed by the virus.
In a notice issued [Mon 30 Jul 2018], the minister Ministry of Agriculture and
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The Rwandan Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, on [Mon 30 Jul 2018] announced it was lifting the quarantine on the movement of cattle that was imposed to control the deadly Rift Valley fever [RVF] in several parts of Eastern province. A quarantine on cattle in the country's 4 affected eastern districts has been imposed since mid-June [2018] after about 100 heads of cattle were killed by the virus.
In a notice issued [Mon 30 Jul 2018], the minister Ministry of Agriculture and
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PRO/PL> Swollen shoot, cocoa - Cote d'Ivoire: (central)
Other Plant Disease -- Cote d'Ivoire
In Cote d'Ivoire, swollen shoot disease is worsening in the cocoa belt in the central region. "That really worries us because around 2010-11, I had harvested 4 tons each year. This year [2018], I am at 1.8 tons," said [a farmer], who owns 5 ha [about 12.4 acres]. The disease's level boomed in recent years, dropping production. According to an exporter, while the decline in production in the central region was offset by higher output in protected forest areas, the government's recent crackdown
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In Cote d'Ivoire, swollen shoot disease is worsening in the cocoa belt in the central region. "That really worries us because around 2010-11, I had harvested 4 tons each year. This year [2018], I am at 1.8 tons," said [a farmer], who owns 5 ha [about 12.4 acres]. The disease's level boomed in recent years, dropping production. According to an exporter, while the decline in production in the central region was offset by higher output in protected forest areas, the government's recent crackdown
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PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness - France: (IF) polling stations
Foodborne Illness -- France
At least 50 people were victims of food poisoning on [Sun 29 Jul 2018] in Montreuil, Bagnolet, Meaux (Seine-et-Marne), and Courbevoie (Hauts-de-Seine) after eating tuna sandwiches, distributed by a bakery in Bagnolet Seine-Saint-Denis in the region of Ile-de-France.
The patients were observers at polling stations opened by the consulate of Mali for the 1st round of the [Malian] presidential election. Health Relief evacuated several people in a state of relative emergency (light injuries).
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At least 50 people were victims of food poisoning on [Sun 29 Jul 2018] in Montreuil, Bagnolet, Meaux (Seine-et-Marne), and Courbevoie (Hauts-de-Seine) after eating tuna sandwiches, distributed by a bakery in Bagnolet Seine-Saint-Denis in the region of Ile-de-France.
The patients were observers at polling stations opened by the consulate of Mali for the 1st round of the [Malian] presidential election. Health Relief evacuated several people in a state of relative emergency (light injuries).
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis - Malta: humans, eggs
Salmonella -- Worldwide/Unknown
The number of salmonellosis cases reported to the health authorities so far in July 2018 has surpassed that in previous years, peaking at 20 cases in July alone.
Figures supplied to The Sunday Times of Malta by the health authorities showed that so far this month [July 2018], 20 cases of the food poisoning infection have been reported, up from 11 in 2017. Since the beginning of 2018, 67 cases have been brought to the authorities' attention.
Salmonellosis is a type of foodborne illness
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The number of salmonellosis cases reported to the health authorities so far in July 2018 has surpassed that in previous years, peaking at 20 cases in July alone.
Figures supplied to The Sunday Times of Malta by the health authorities showed that so far this month [July 2018], 20 cases of the food poisoning infection have been reported, up from 11 in 2017. Since the beginning of 2018, 67 cases have been brought to the authorities' attention.
Salmonellosis is a type of foodborne illness
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PRO/PL> Mildews, grapevine - France: (AC)
Other Plant Disease -- France
Mildew is ravaging Bordeaux's vineyards [Nouvelle-Aquitaine region] in France's largest wine-growing region. Few producers have been spared from the outbreak which they say has been caused by heavy rainfall in the spring [2018]. Most expect to lose between 20 and 70 per cent of their crop.
Joel Ortiz, a producer who advises the local Chamber of Agriculture, said: "Few vineyards are completely unaffected. It's widespread, although it hits some varieties of grapes worse than others." Merlot
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Mildew is ravaging Bordeaux's vineyards [Nouvelle-Aquitaine region] in France's largest wine-growing region. Few producers have been spared from the outbreak which they say has been caused by heavy rainfall in the spring [2018]. Most expect to lose between 20 and 70 per cent of their crop.
Joel Ortiz, a producer who advises the local Chamber of Agriculture, said: "Few vineyards are completely unaffected. It's widespread, although it hits some varieties of grapes worse than others." Merlot
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PRO/EDR> Norovirus - USA (04): (KY) fast food restaurant
Norovirus -- United States
The food court illness that sickened 350 people in Kentucky has been identified as norovirus. Citing a Lexington-Fayette County Health Department release, the Lexington Herald-Leader reports that test results from those who had gone to the Fayette Mall food court were consistently positive for the very contagious virus.
Fayette Mall's Chick-fil-A had closed voluntarily 20 Jul 2018, after many employees reported becoming ill. The entire food court closed 23 Jul 2018 for cleaning and
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The food court illness that sickened 350 people in Kentucky has been identified as norovirus. Citing a Lexington-Fayette County Health Department release, the Lexington Herald-Leader reports that test results from those who had gone to the Fayette Mall food court were consistently positive for the very contagious virus.
Fayette Mall's Chick-fil-A had closed voluntarily 20 Jul 2018, after many employees reported becoming ill. The entire food court closed 23 Jul 2018 for cleaning and
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Monday 30 July 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Monkeypox - Africa (12): Central African Republic
Monkeypox -- Central African Republic
Since 2013, the Central African Republic has been experiencing at least one monkeypox outbreak every year, especially in its eastern region. Since the beginning of 2018, outbreaks have been reported in 3 health districts, namely Bambari in the centre, Bangassou in the eastern part of the country, and more recently Mbaiki in the southwest.
In Bambari district, the outbreak was declared on 17 Mar 2018 in the Ippy sub-district after the index case developed symptoms on 2 Mar 2018. From week 9
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Since 2013, the Central African Republic has been experiencing at least one monkeypox outbreak every year, especially in its eastern region. Since the beginning of 2018, outbreaks have been reported in 3 health districts, namely Bambari in the centre, Bangassou in the eastern part of the country, and more recently Mbaiki in the southwest.
In Bambari district, the outbreak was declared on 17 Mar 2018 in the Ippy sub-district after the index case developed symptoms on 2 Mar 2018. From week 9
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (56): northeast Congo DR, Ebola-like cases, US negative, RFI
Ebola -- DR Congo
Authorities on [Mon 30 Jul 2018] confirmed that 12 people died from an unknown disease with symptoms similar to Ebola in north-eastern Congo.
"The deaths began in early July [2018] in the village of Mangina, near the town of Beni [northeastern Congo DR],'' local administrator Donat Kibwana told newsmen.
Meanwhile, a local civil society group in Beni, said it had counted 15 deaths caused by the disease, which similar to Ebola, manifests itself through fever, diarrhea, vomiting and nose
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Authorities on [Mon 30 Jul 2018] confirmed that 12 people died from an unknown disease with symptoms similar to Ebola in north-eastern Congo.
"The deaths began in early July [2018] in the village of Mangina, near the town of Beni [northeastern Congo DR],'' local administrator Donat Kibwana told newsmen.
Meanwhile, a local civil society group in Beni, said it had counted 15 deaths caused by the disease, which similar to Ebola, manifests itself through fever, diarrhea, vomiting and nose
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PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis, bovine - Austria (02): (OO) B. melitensis, OIE
Brucellosis -- Austria
Information received on [and dated] 30 Jul 2018 from Mr Dr Ulrich Herzog, Chief Veterinary Officer, Verbrauchergesundheit, Bundesministerium fur Gesundheit , VIENNE, Austria
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 21 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 25 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: Jan 2009
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: _Brucella melitensis_
Nature
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Information received on [and dated] 30 Jul 2018 from Mr Dr Ulrich Herzog, Chief Veterinary Officer, Verbrauchergesundheit, Bundesministerium fur Gesundheit , VIENNE, Austria
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 21 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 25 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: Jan 2009
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: _Brucella melitensis_
Nature
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tularemia - USA (06): (IL) wild rabbit
Tularemia -- United States
The bacterial disease tularemia has surfaced again in Champaign county [Illinois], this time in a dead rabbit found in Urbana, authorities said.
The rabbit in Urbana was diagnosed with clinical signs of tularemia at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine this month [July 2018], according to the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District.
"Additionally, there are reports of other rabbits found dead in the neighborhood," the district said in an alert. "This indicates
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The bacterial disease tularemia has surfaced again in Champaign county [Illinois], this time in a dead rabbit found in Urbana, authorities said.
The rabbit in Urbana was diagnosed with clinical signs of tularemia at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine this month [July 2018], according to the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District.
"Additionally, there are reports of other rabbits found dead in the neighborhood," the district said in an alert. "This indicates
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PRO/AH/EDR> Trichinellosis - Argentina (02): (CB,SF) homemade sausage
Trichinosis -- Argentina
In a follow-up on the trichinosis outbreak in [Córdoba province], Argentina, the outbreak has grown from a several dozen to 232, according to a Telediario Digital report (computer translated).
The Ministry of Health of the Province Zoonoses Program says the majority of cases (169) are from Canals; however, cases were also recorded in Río Cuarto (5), Pueblo Italiano (10), La Cesira (4), Marull (4), Viamonte (22), Alejo Ledesma (5), Benjamín Gould (3), Colonia Bremen (4), city of Córdoba
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In a follow-up on the trichinosis outbreak in [Córdoba province], Argentina, the outbreak has grown from a several dozen to 232, according to a Telediario Digital report (computer translated).
The Ministry of Health of the Province Zoonoses Program says the majority of cases (169) are from Canals; however, cases were also recorded in Río Cuarto (5), Pueblo Italiano (10), La Cesira (4), Marull (4), Viamonte (22), Alejo Ledesma (5), Benjamín Gould (3), Colonia Bremen (4), city of Córdoba
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Mongolia (03): st O, spread, control, alert
Foot and Mouth -- Mongolia
As of 16 Jul 2018, the spread of foot-and-mouth disease [FMD] has been put on halt in 3 soums [districts] of Arkhangai aimag [province] and 3 soums of Uvurkhangai aimag. A quarantine and restriction regime is being implemented. Vaccinations of 1 148 094 livestock in 1904 households in these soums have been applied; the vaccination is continuing. Experts believe that the FMD outbreaks are caused by human and animal migration and movements. Therefore, there is need for strict performance of the
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As of 16 Jul 2018, the spread of foot-and-mouth disease [FMD] has been put on halt in 3 soums [districts] of Arkhangai aimag [province] and 3 soums of Uvurkhangai aimag. A quarantine and restriction regime is being implemented. Vaccinations of 1 148 094 livestock in 1904 households in these soums have been applied; the vaccination is continuing. Experts believe that the FMD outbreaks are caused by human and animal migration and movements. Therefore, there is need for strict performance of the
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PRO/PL> Swollen shoot, cocoa - Côte d'Ivoire: (central)
Other Plant Disease -- Cote d'Ivoire
In Côte d'Ivoire, swollen shoot disease is worsening in the cocoa belt in the central region. "That really worries us because around 2010-11, I had harvested 4 tons each year. This year [2018], I am at 1.8 tons," said [a farmer], who owns 5 ha [about 12.4 acres]. The disease's level boomed in recent years, dropping production. According to an exporter, while the decline in production in the central region was offset by higher output in protected forest areas, the government's recent crackdown
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In Côte d'Ivoire, swollen shoot disease is worsening in the cocoa belt in the central region. "That really worries us because around 2010-11, I had harvested 4 tons each year. This year [2018], I am at 1.8 tons," said [a farmer], who owns 5 ha [about 12.4 acres]. The disease's level boomed in recent years, dropping production. According to an exporter, while the decline in production in the central region was offset by higher output in protected forest areas, the government's recent crackdown
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lyme disease - USA: (WV) increased cases, 2017
Lyme Disease -- United States
There is a dramatic rise in Lyme disease in Preston county and West Virginia, Dr Fred Conley told members of the Preston Health Board last week.
Although the Center for Disease Control does not have 2017 numbers posted for the state or county, its 2016 numbers indicate 368 cases were reported statewide. In a memo, Dr Rahul Gupta, commissioner and State Health Officer, stated that in 2017, 675 confirmed and probable cases of tick-borne diseases were reported in West Virginia, of which 96
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There is a dramatic rise in Lyme disease in Preston county and West Virginia, Dr Fred Conley told members of the Preston Health Board last week.
Although the Center for Disease Control does not have 2017 numbers posted for the state or county, its 2016 numbers indicate 368 cases were reported statewide. In a memo, Dr Rahul Gupta, commissioner and State Health Officer, stated that in 2017, 675 confirmed and probable cases of tick-borne diseases were reported in West Virginia, of which 96
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PRO/AH/EDR> Swine influenza - USA: (MI)
Influenza -- United States
The Livingston County Health Department reports the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) identified pigs at the Fowlerville Fair testing positive for swine flu, or influenza A. The Fowlerville Fair Board has taken steps to isolate infected pigs to prevent additional exposure. Infected pigs began showing signs Thursday evening [26 Jul 2018] and laboratory results were confirmed late Friday afternoon [27 Jul 2018]. The fair kicked off [Mon 23 Jul 2018] and concludes
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The Livingston County Health Department reports the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) identified pigs at the Fowlerville Fair testing positive for swine flu, or influenza A. The Fowlerville Fair Board has taken steps to isolate infected pigs to prevent additional exposure. Infected pigs began showing signs Thursday evening [26 Jul 2018] and laboratory results were confirmed late Friday afternoon [27 Jul 2018]. The fair kicked off [Mon 23 Jul 2018] and concludes
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Sunday 29 July 2018
PRO/EDR> Measles update (47): Americas, Europe
Measles -- Argentina
Measles is brought back by unvaccinated travelers who get infected during a trip. Measles remains a common and serious disease in many parts of the world. Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk of getting infected when they travel internationally, and protection from measles is just one measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination away.
In the USA, most of the measles cases result from international travel. Measles is brought back by unvaccinated people who get infected
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Measles is brought back by unvaccinated travelers who get infected during a trip. Measles remains a common and serious disease in many parts of the world. Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk of getting infected when they travel internationally, and protection from measles is just one measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination away.
In the USA, most of the measles cases result from international travel. Measles is brought back by unvaccinated people who get infected
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PRO/EDR> Typhoid fever - El Salvador (02)
Typhoid -- El Salvador
All the departments of the country experienced significant rises in typhoid fever in the 1st 6 months of 2018, with the exception of Cabanas, in comparison with the figures for the 1st 6 months of 2017. The statistics were provided by the Information and Response Office of the Ministry of Health (MINSAL), at the request of The Graphic Press.
According to the data, the departments that registered the highest increases were San Miguel, San Salvador, La Paz and Sonsonate. Throughout 2017, San
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All the departments of the country experienced significant rises in typhoid fever in the 1st 6 months of 2018, with the exception of Cabanas, in comparison with the figures for the 1st 6 months of 2017. The statistics were provided by the Information and Response Office of the Ministry of Health (MINSAL), at the request of The Graphic Press.
According to the data, the departments that registered the highest increases were San Miguel, San Salvador, La Paz and Sonsonate. Throughout 2017, San
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PRO/AH/EDR> Invasive tick - USA (10): (NJ)
Pests -- United States
An exotic tick bite on a 12-year-old girl in Bergen County may be a 1st-of-its-kind case in the United States, leaving researchers with questions about whether the invasive species will transmit disease among human beings.
Scientists believe the longhorned tick, a species native to China, Korea and Japan, 1st appeared in New Jersey in 2013. Specialists at Rutgers University collected the specimen from a dog in Union County.
As cattle ticks and or bush ticks, they are generally found on
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An exotic tick bite on a 12-year-old girl in Bergen County may be a 1st-of-its-kind case in the United States, leaving researchers with questions about whether the invasive species will transmit disease among human beings.
Scientists believe the longhorned tick, a species native to China, Korea and Japan, 1st appeared in New Jersey in 2013. Specialists at Rutgers University collected the specimen from a dog in Union County.
As cattle ticks and or bush ticks, they are generally found on
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - Costa Rica: (SJ) RFI
Hepatitis A -- Costa Rica
The Costa Rican Ministry of Health reported today [26 Jul 2018] that it is responding to an outbreak of hepatitis A in a town in the eastern sector of San José and asked the population to take hygienic preventive measures. So far, there are 3 confirmed cases and 8 suspected in the canton of Goicoechea, located in the eastern sector of the capital.
Health authorities have made an active search in recent days in the areas close to the outbreak, the Health Ministry said in a statement. In
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The Costa Rican Ministry of Health reported today [26 Jul 2018] that it is responding to an outbreak of hepatitis A in a town in the eastern sector of San José and asked the population to take hygienic preventive measures. So far, there are 3 confirmed cases and 8 suspected in the canton of Goicoechea, located in the eastern sector of the capital.
Health authorities have made an active search in recent days in the areas close to the outbreak, the Health Ministry said in a statement. In
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PRO/AH/EDR> Potomac horse fever, equine - USA (03): (VA)
Other Animal Disease -- United States
Liberty University officials have confirmed a Potomac horse fever outbreak at the school's equestrian center. The illness postponed the equestrian portion of the Commonwealth Games and resulted in the death of Lakota, a 12-year-old horse on 18 Jul 2018.
A total of 7 horses are infected with the disease despite being vaccinated against Potomac Horse Fever, according to a Friday [27 Jul 2018] news release from Liberty University.
The illness is transmitted through insects and results in
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Liberty University officials have confirmed a Potomac horse fever outbreak at the school's equestrian center. The illness postponed the equestrian portion of the Commonwealth Games and resulted in the death of Lakota, a 12-year-old horse on 18 Jul 2018.
A total of 7 horses are infected with the disease despite being vaccinated against Potomac Horse Fever, according to a Friday [27 Jul 2018] news release from Liberty University.
The illness is transmitted through insects and results in
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PRO/EDR> Hand, foot & mouth disease update (06): USA
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease -- United States
A Missouri mother has urged parents to monitor their children for hand, foot, and mouth disease, amid fears the debilitating condition -- which usually affects children -- could spread to adults.
Chewanna Prak told NBC 12 a child in her daughter's school class in St. Louis fell ill with the condition, but parents weren't alerted, and the youth wasn't taken out of class.
"If you're sick, keep your kids at home. No one else wants to go through that; I especially don't as a parent," said
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A Missouri mother has urged parents to monitor their children for hand, foot, and mouth disease, amid fears the debilitating condition -- which usually affects children -- could spread to adults.
Chewanna Prak told NBC 12 a child in her daughter's school class in St. Louis fell ill with the condition, but parents weren't alerted, and the youth wasn't taken out of class.
"If you're sick, keep your kids at home. No one else wants to go through that; I especially don't as a parent," said
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PRO/AH/EDR> Marek's disease, avian - USA: (OH)
Other Animal Disease -- United States
A chicken died suddenly at the Clark County Fair as a result of a herpes virus, fair officials said.
"It's a herpes virus, highly contagious," said Clark County Fair veterinarian Dana King, who confirmed the diagnosis Friday morning [27 Jul 2018]. "We're going to have to inform every exhibitor that, unfortunately, we've had a contagious disease here. Fortunately, it's only in chickens and pheasants."
King said the fair was contacted Wednesday [25 Jul 2018] night after a chicken suddenly
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A chicken died suddenly at the Clark County Fair as a result of a herpes virus, fair officials said.
"It's a herpes virus, highly contagious," said Clark County Fair veterinarian Dana King, who confirmed the diagnosis Friday morning [27 Jul 2018]. "We're going to have to inform every exhibitor that, unfortunately, we've had a contagious disease here. Fortunately, it's only in chickens and pheasants."
King said the fair was contacted Wednesday [25 Jul 2018] night after a chicken suddenly
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Gambia: (MC) bovine, st. pending, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Gambia
Information received on [and dated] 27 Jul 2018 from Dr Abdou Ceesay, Director General (CVO), Department of Livestock Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Abuko, Gambia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 13 Jul 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Jul 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Foot-and-mouth disease virus
Serotype:
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Information received on [and dated] 27 Jul 2018 from Dr Abdou Ceesay, Director General (CVO), Department of Livestock Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Abuko, Gambia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 13 Jul 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Jul 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Foot-and-mouth disease virus
Serotype:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (13): equine
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
Alabama agriculture officials are urging horse owners to vaccinate for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV) after 3 horses tested positive for the former.
According to Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries Commissioner John McMillan, the horses that contracted EEE came from Houston, Mobile, and Geneva counties.
Almost 90 percent of the infected horses die, compared to a 30 percent mortality rate from WNV. EEE causes a horse's brain and spinal cord to
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Alabama agriculture officials are urging horse owners to vaccinate for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV) after 3 horses tested positive for the former.
According to Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries Commissioner John McMillan, the horses that contracted EEE came from Houston, Mobile, and Geneva counties.
Almost 90 percent of the infected horses die, compared to a 30 percent mortality rate from WNV. EEE causes a horse's brain and spinal cord to
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Saturday 28 July 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed hemorrhagic fever - Uganda (06): (MW) malaria susp. RFI
Hemorrhagic Fever -- Uganda
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The Ministry of Health (MOH) has identified the disease that has been claiming the lives of people in Manafwa district as blackwater fever, a severe complication of malaria in which red blood cells burst in the bloodstream, releasing haemoglobin directly into the blood vessels and the urine and leading to kidney failure.
In May [2018], 14 people died under unclear circumstances in Manafwa district. The victims were passing urine laced with blood [confirmed to be
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The Ministry of Health (MOH) has identified the disease that has been claiming the lives of people in Manafwa district as blackwater fever, a severe complication of malaria in which red blood cells burst in the bloodstream, releasing haemoglobin directly into the blood vessels and the urine and leading to kidney failure.
In May [2018], 14 people died under unclear circumstances in Manafwa district. The victims were passing urine laced with blood [confirmed to be
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephaliis - Taiwan (07): (YL)
Japanese Encephalitis -- China
The 1st case of Japanese encephalitis in Yunlin County was reported to the public on [Sat 28 Jul 2018] and served as a moment for the health department to urge the public to be aware that Taiwan is entering peak season for the virus.
A 52-year-old man contracted the disease at the end of June [2018]. The man had a high temperature, confusion, and a feeling of weakness. The man was not vaccinated and is currently in the hospital, reports say.
The Japanese encephalitis virus is spread via
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The 1st case of Japanese encephalitis in Yunlin County was reported to the public on [Sat 28 Jul 2018] and served as a moment for the health department to urge the public to be aware that Taiwan is entering peak season for the virus.
A 52-year-old man contracted the disease at the end of June [2018]. The man had a high temperature, confusion, and a feeling of weakness. The man was not vaccinated and is currently in the hospital, reports say.
The Japanese encephalitis virus is spread via
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PRO/EDR> Botulism - Denmark (03): homemade savory jelly
Botulism -- Denmark
Homemade savory jelly caused an outbreak of foodborne botulism in Denmark last month [June 2018], according to the Statens Serum Institut (SSI). The agency, which is under the Danish Ministry of Health, said 9 people became ill after eating dinner at a private party in Sonderborg. Danish authorities previously said a sample from the homemade dish was positive with botulinum toxin type A. The same type was identified in the patients.
Experts from Fodevarestyrelsen (Danish Veterinary and Food
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Homemade savory jelly caused an outbreak of foodborne botulism in Denmark last month [June 2018], according to the Statens Serum Institut (SSI). The agency, which is under the Danish Ministry of Health, said 9 people became ill after eating dinner at a private party in Sonderborg. Danish authorities previously said a sample from the homemade dish was positive with botulinum toxin type A. The same type was identified in the patients.
Experts from Fodevarestyrelsen (Danish Veterinary and Food
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PRO/EDR> Vibrio parahaemolyticus - Bahamas: (NW) conch, more cases
Vibrio parahaemolyticus -- The Bahamas
Cases of reported conch poisoning are on the rise in the capital, according to Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands. The health minister confirmed Tue 24 Jul 2018 that over 3 dozen persons have sought medical attention for conch poisoning since the Ministry of Health announced the new outbreak in New Providence nearly a month ago.
Luckily, there have been no reports of conch poisoning in the Family Islands. Dr. Sands confirmed that the outbreak has been isolated to New Providence. "We can now
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Cases of reported conch poisoning are on the rise in the capital, according to Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands. The health minister confirmed Tue 24 Jul 2018 that over 3 dozen persons have sought medical attention for conch poisoning since the Ministry of Health announced the new outbreak in New Providence nearly a month ago.
Luckily, there have been no reports of conch poisoning in the Family Islands. Dr. Sands confirmed that the outbreak has been isolated to New Providence. "We can now
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - USA (31): (KY, WV, IN)
Hepatitis A -- United States
Since [Tue 1 Aug 2017], the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) has identified 1170 cases of acute hepatitis A, a liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. An increase in cases since [Tue 1 Aug 2017], primarily among the homeless and drug users, prompted declaration of a statewide outbreak in November 2017. Viral sequencing has linked several outbreak-associated cases in Kentucky with outbreaks in California and Utah.
DPH is working closely with the CDC and local health
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Since [Tue 1 Aug 2017], the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) has identified 1170 cases of acute hepatitis A, a liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. An increase in cases since [Tue 1 Aug 2017], primarily among the homeless and drug users, prompted declaration of a statewide outbreak in November 2017. Viral sequencing has linked several outbreak-associated cases in Kentucky with outbreaks in California and Utah.
DPH is working closely with the CDC and local health
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Mongolia (02): multiple species, st O, spread, RFI
Foot and Mouth -- Mongolia
In order to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease [FMD] in the Mongolian capital, the Ulaanbaatar Municipality ordered the strengthening of preventive measures. This was reported on Tuesday [17 Jul 2018] by the press service of the mayor's office.
At present, 6 outbreaks of FMD affecting cattle have been recorded in the Mongolian aimag Arkhangai. Since early 2018, this acute virus disease was also observed in 12 aimags [provinces] of Mongolia [see comment].
Local authorities and
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In order to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease [FMD] in the Mongolian capital, the Ulaanbaatar Municipality ordered the strengthening of preventive measures. This was reported on Tuesday [17 Jul 2018] by the press service of the mayor's office.
At present, 6 outbreaks of FMD affecting cattle have been recorded in the Mongolian aimag Arkhangai. Since early 2018, this acute virus disease was also observed in 12 aimags [provinces] of Mongolia [see comment].
Local authorities and
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PRO> Legionellosis - Italy (02): (LM) fatal, background
Legionnaires' -- Italy
The following background data are abstracted from Gideon and the Gideon e-book series. [1, 2] (primary references are available on request).
The 1st case of legionellosis in Italy was reported in 1981 (from Emilia Romagna), and passive surveillance was initiated in 1983. Reported disease rates in Italy and surrounding countries have increased dramatically since 2000. The rate of under-reporting for legionellosis in Italy is estimated at 21.4 percent.
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The following background data are abstracted from Gideon and the Gideon e-book series. [1, 2] (primary references are available on request).
The 1st case of legionellosis in Italy was reported in 1981 (from Emilia Romagna), and passive surveillance was initiated in 1983. Reported disease rates in Italy and surrounding countries have increased dramatically since 2000. The rate of under-reporting for legionellosis in Italy is estimated at 21.4 percent.
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PRO/EDR> Conjunctivitis - USA: (TX)
Conjunctivitis -- United States
A doctor in Houston, Texas, has warned that a powerful strain of pink eye that lasts for weeks is spreading in the city. Dr. Allan Panzer, an optometrist in Houston, told Fox 7 that one patient a month usually visits his office complaining of pink eye. But recently he has seen 4 patients a day suffering from this type of pink eye, or conjunctivitis.
He told Newsweek: "I have spoken to 2 other local doctors who have seen some extreme cases lately." He added that the virus was not the "usual
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A doctor in Houston, Texas, has warned that a powerful strain of pink eye that lasts for weeks is spreading in the city. Dr. Allan Panzer, an optometrist in Houston, told Fox 7 that one patient a month usually visits his office complaining of pink eye. But recently he has seen 4 patients a day suffering from this type of pink eye, or conjunctivitis.
He told Newsweek: "I have spoken to 2 other local doctors who have seen some extreme cases lately." He added that the virus was not the "usual
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Friday 27 July 2018
PRO/EDR> West Nile virus (10): Romania
West Nile Virus -- Romania
Five citizens in Romania have been diagnosed with meningitis caused by the West Nile virus.
The Romanian Ministry of Health recommends to local authorities to take pest control measures as soon as possible to prevent the spreading of the virus, stiri.tvr.ro reported, adding that 80 percent of the people that were infected or get infected have no symptoms.
The only signs and tangible proof that something might be seriously wrong are high fever and headaches. In this case, specialists
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Five citizens in Romania have been diagnosed with meningitis caused by the West Nile virus.
The Romanian Ministry of Health recommends to local authorities to take pest control measures as soon as possible to prevent the spreading of the virus, stiri.tvr.ro reported, adding that 80 percent of the people that were infected or get infected have no symptoms.
The only signs and tangible proof that something might be seriously wrong are high fever and headaches. In this case, specialists
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PRO/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever - East Africa (06): Uganda (MD) susp. RFI
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- Uganda
Authorities in Mubende district are on a high alert following the outbreak of a strange disease which has claimed the lives of at least 5 people. The strange disease, which has symptoms of high fever, vomiting and passing of blood, was 1st reported last week in Kalezi village.
Dr Bosco Ssendikadiwa, the assistant Mubende district health officer, says that the 5th person died on Tuesday [24 Jul 2018] morning. He says that medical workers suspected it was haemorrhagic fever.
Ssendikadiwa,
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Authorities in Mubende district are on a high alert following the outbreak of a strange disease which has claimed the lives of at least 5 people. The strange disease, which has symptoms of high fever, vomiting and passing of blood, was 1st reported last week in Kalezi village.
Dr Bosco Ssendikadiwa, the assistant Mubende district health officer, says that the 5th person died on Tuesday [24 Jul 2018] morning. He says that medical workers suspected it was haemorrhagic fever.
Ssendikadiwa,
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (31): global, Afghanistan, Nigeria
Polio -- Afghanistan
New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 1
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2018: 13
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2017: 22
New cVDPV cases reported this week: 0
Total number of cVDPV cases in 2018: 15
Total number of cVDPV cases in 2017: 96
Headlines
Summary of new cases this week:
- Afghanistan: 1 wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case in Kunar province, previously reported as an advance notification, has been confirmed. Five WPV1 positive environmental
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New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 1
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2018: 13
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2017: 22
New cVDPV cases reported this week: 0
Total number of cVDPV cases in 2018: 15
Total number of cVDPV cases in 2017: 96
Headlines
Summary of new cases this week:
- Afghanistan: 1 wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case in Kunar province, previously reported as an advance notification, has been confirmed. Five WPV1 positive environmental
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - China (09): (GD) st O, swine, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- China
Information received on [and dated] 26 Jul 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: 4 Jul 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Jul 2018
Report date: 26 Jul 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 26 Jul 2018
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence:
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Information received on [and dated] 26 Jul 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: 4 Jul 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Jul 2018
Report date: 26 Jul 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 26 Jul 2018
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence:
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - Italy: (LM) fatal
Legionnaires' -- Italy
An outbreak of _Legionella_ bacterial infections in the Lombardy region of Italy has claimed 3 lives and affected a total of 26 people so far.
Three elderly people have died in Bresso, a town 20 minutes north of Milan in the Lombardy region, from infection by _Legionella pneumophila_ bacteria, local authorities have said. "The latest data tells us that 26 people living in Bresso in the last 12-13 days have contracted the bacteria, of which 3 unfortunately have lost their lives," the local
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An outbreak of _Legionella_ bacterial infections in the Lombardy region of Italy has claimed 3 lives and affected a total of 26 people so far.
Three elderly people have died in Bresso, a town 20 minutes north of Milan in the Lombardy region, from infection by _Legionella pneumophila_ bacteria, local authorities have said. "The latest data tells us that 26 people living in Bresso in the last 12-13 days have contracted the bacteria, of which 3 unfortunately have lost their lives," the local
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (39): Nigeria (ED)
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
Residents of Edo state are on alert following a fresh outbreak of Lassa fever in the area.
Nigeria News gathers that the new outbreak of the killer disease in the state occurred in Esan North-East, Esan Central, Etsako East, and other local government areas.
The information was confirmed by the state's Commissioner for Health, Dr David Osifo, on Wednesday [25 Jul 2018] in an interview with reporters in Benin, the state's capital.
Speaking to the reporters, Osifo said: "People should
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Residents of Edo state are on alert following a fresh outbreak of Lassa fever in the area.
Nigeria News gathers that the new outbreak of the killer disease in the state occurred in Esan North-East, Esan Central, Etsako East, and other local government areas.
The information was confirmed by the state's Commissioner for Health, Dr David Osifo, on Wednesday [25 Jul 2018] in an interview with reporters in Benin, the state's capital.
Speaking to the reporters, Osifo said: "People should
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (55): Sierra Leone Ebola virus variant, Congo DR cases, WHO
Ebola -- DR Congo
People should not attempt to kill or eradicate bats in response to this discovery. While bats have been implicated as reservoirs for a number of infectious pathogens, they play important roles as providers of ecosystem services through pollination of native and agricultural crops, reduction of insect pests that also spread disease and damage crops, and consumption of mosquitoes and other pests that feed on people and livestock. Killing or disturbing bats in their natural habitat could actually
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People should not attempt to kill or eradicate bats in response to this discovery. While bats have been implicated as reservoirs for a number of infectious pathogens, they play important roles as providers of ecosystem services through pollination of native and agricultural crops, reduction of insect pests that also spread disease and damage crops, and consumption of mosquitoes and other pests that feed on people and livestock. Killing or disturbing bats in their natural habitat could actually
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PRO/AH> Cyclosporiasis - USA (08): salad
Foodborne Illness -- United States
Federal health officials reported [Thu 26 Jul 2018] an additional 123 cases of cyclospora infection in an outbreak linked to McDonald's salads that began in May [2018].
The total number of laboratory-confirmed illnesses from this outbreak is now 286, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At least 11 of the sick individuals have been hospitalized.
The cyclospora parasite causes intestinal illness in someone who consumed contaminated food or water. Symptoms can
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Federal health officials reported [Thu 26 Jul 2018] an additional 123 cases of cyclospora infection in an outbreak linked to McDonald's salads that began in May [2018].
The total number of laboratory-confirmed illnesses from this outbreak is now 286, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At least 11 of the sick individuals have been hospitalized.
The cyclospora parasite causes intestinal illness in someone who consumed contaminated food or water. Symptoms can
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PRO/PL> Undiagnosed disease, mandarin - Pakistan: (PB)
Undiagnosed -- Pakistan
Kinnow [mandarin hybrid] orchards have been attacked by an unknown disease in [Sargodha] district. Growers [said that] no action had been advised. Officials have termed the disease viral, caused by excessive use of pesticides at orchards [see comment below].
Citrus Research Institute Sargodha (CRIS) said growers should consult the experts [and] also urged farmers to ensure proper irrigation of orchards. CRIS experts were counseling farmers regarding diseases. [They] confirmed that 30 per
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Kinnow [mandarin hybrid] orchards have been attacked by an unknown disease in [Sargodha] district. Growers [said that] no action had been advised. Officials have termed the disease viral, caused by excessive use of pesticides at orchards [see comment below].
Citrus Research Institute Sargodha (CRIS) said growers should consult the experts [and] also urged farmers to ensure proper irrigation of orchards. CRIS experts were counseling farmers regarding diseases. [They] confirmed that 30 per
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PRO/EDR> Norovirus - USA (ME), UK: summer outbreaks
Norovirus -- United States
When you hear the word norovirus, you may think of outbreaks associated with cruise ships or restaurants .... The highly contagious virus -- which causes vomiting, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal symptoms -- is known for its tendency to spread quickly in densely populated areas, as well as through contaminated food.
But an outbreak in Maine this month [July 2018] has brought to light another way this "stomach bug" can be passed from person to person: Scientists at the state's Center
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When you hear the word norovirus, you may think of outbreaks associated with cruise ships or restaurants .... The highly contagious virus -- which causes vomiting, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal symptoms -- is known for its tendency to spread quickly in densely populated areas, as well as through contaminated food.
But an outbreak in Maine this month [July 2018] has brought to light another way this "stomach bug" can be passed from person to person: Scientists at the state's Center
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PRO/PL> Net blotch, barley - Australia: fungicide resistance (WA)
Other Plant Disease -- Australia
A new case of resistance to DMI (demethylation inhibitor; Group 3) fungicides has been found in Western Australian barley for the net form of net blotch. The new fungal strain from samples collected near Esperance has a higher level of DMI resistance than previous strains detected in WA between 2013 and 2016.
The new strain may not be limited to the Esperance area and additional samples from elsewhere in WA are being tested. Australian agricultural production is becoming increasingly
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A new case of resistance to DMI (demethylation inhibitor; Group 3) fungicides has been found in Western Australian barley for the net form of net blotch. The new fungal strain from samples collected near Esperance has a higher level of DMI resistance than previous strains detected in WA between 2013 and 2016.
The new strain may not be limited to the Esperance area and additional samples from elsewhere in WA are being tested. Australian agricultural production is becoming increasingly
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Europe (30): Moldova (GA) domestic swine, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Moldova
Information received on [and dated] 26 Jul 2018 from Dr Vitalie Caraus, Head of the Sanitary Veterinary Surveillance Department, Sanitary and Veterinary Surveillance Division, National Food Safety Agency, National Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Moldova, Chisinau, Moldova
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Jul 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Jul 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous
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Information received on [and dated] 26 Jul 2018 from Dr Vitalie Caraus, Head of the Sanitary Veterinary Surveillance Department, Sanitary and Veterinary Surveillance Division, National Food Safety Agency, National Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Moldova, Chisinau, Moldova
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Jul 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Jul 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous
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Thursday 26 July 2018
PRO/AH> Rabies - China: human, vaccine production violations
Rabies -- China
1. Zhou H, Vong S, Liu K, Li Y, Mu D, Wang L, et al. Human rabies in China, 1960-2014: A descriptive epidemiological study. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2016; 10(8): e0004874. . - Mod.AS
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Defective drug (valsartan) & vaccines (rabies DTaP) - China (02): recalls http://bit.ly/2NKiS3p
Defective drug (valsartan) & vaccines (rabies DTaP) - China: multicountry recalls
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1. Zhou H, Vong S, Liu K, Li Y, Mu D, Wang L, et al. Human rabies in China, 1960-2014: A descriptive epidemiological study. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2016; 10(8): e0004874. . - Mod.AS
HealthMap/ProMED-mail maps:
China:
Changchun, Jilin Province, China: ]
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Defective drug (valsartan) & vaccines (rabies DTaP) - China (02): recalls http://bit.ly/2NKiS3p
Defective drug (valsartan) & vaccines (rabies DTaP) - China: multicountry recalls
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Europe (28): Romania (IL, SJ) domestic swine wild boar OIE
African Swine Fever -- Romania
Information received on [and dated] Tue 17 Jul 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: Tue 17 Jul 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: Fri 20 Jul 2018
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease:
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Information received on [and dated] Tue 17 Jul 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: Tue 17 Jul 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: Fri 20 Jul 2018
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis - United States: autochthonous transmission
Leishmaniasis -- United States
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Bridget E. McIlwee et al. Incidence of Endemic Human Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in the United States. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.2133
Abstract
Importance
Leishmaniasis is recognized as an endemic human disease in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and South America. Yet despite case reports of endemic human leishmaniasis in the United States, and well-documented occurrences of disease in various animal vectors and reservoirs, the endemicity of leishmaniasis in North America has not
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Bridget E. McIlwee et al. Incidence of Endemic Human Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in the United States. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.2133
Abstract
Importance
Leishmaniasis is recognized as an endemic human disease in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and South America. Yet despite case reports of endemic human leishmaniasis in the United States, and well-documented occurrences of disease in various animal vectors and reservoirs, the endemicity of leishmaniasis in North America has not
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Europe (28): Czech Republic, wild boar
African Swine Fever -- Worldwide/Unknown
Veterinarians found antibodies against African swine fever in one of the 6 wild boar caught in the Ostrata region in Zlín [district], so the animal probably suffered from the disease. The virus can therefore still be in the territory. The Ministry asks that hunters and breeders continue to abide by principles of biosecurity. The last time the virus was detected in February [2018]. Antibody were last detected in wild boar in April [2018].
In the Czech Republic, extraordinary veterinary
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Veterinarians found antibodies against African swine fever in one of the 6 wild boar caught in the Ostrata region in Zlín [district], so the animal probably suffered from the disease. The virus can therefore still be in the territory. The Ministry asks that hunters and breeders continue to abide by principles of biosecurity. The last time the virus was detected in February [2018]. Antibody were last detected in wild boar in April [2018].
In the Czech Republic, extraordinary veterinary
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus - Americas (46): Panama (LS)
Hantavirus -- Panama
Los Santos health authorities reported this Wednesday afternoon [25 Jul 2018] the 3rd death from [a] hantavirus [infection] in this province in 2018.
Carlos Muñoz, the Los Santos Regional Epidemiology Coordinator, said that this patient is 64 years old and a resident of the Lajamina neighborhood in the Pocrí district.
Muñoz added that to date 49 cases of the disease have been diagnosed: Las Tablas (8 cases); Los Santos (2); Pocrí (3); Pedasí (1); and Tonosí (34). Of this number,
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Los Santos health authorities reported this Wednesday afternoon [25 Jul 2018] the 3rd death from [a] hantavirus [infection] in this province in 2018.
Carlos Muñoz, the Los Santos Regional Epidemiology Coordinator, said that this patient is 64 years old and a resident of the Lajamina neighborhood in the Pocrí district.
Muñoz added that to date 49 cases of the disease have been diagnosed: Las Tablas (8 cases); Los Santos (2); Pocrí (3); Pedasí (1); and Tonosí (34). Of this number,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis - Taiwan (06)
Japanese Encephalitis -- China
The [Taiwan] Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday [24 Jul 2018] that 5 people in Taiwan were recently diagnosed with Japanese encephalitis, bringing the number of cases in the country so far this year [2018] to 31.
Kuo Hung-wei, deputy head of the CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Center, said that in the period [15-21 Jul 2018], 5 people were confirmed as infected with the disease.
The patients, aged 34 to 56, were from Taoyuan's Bade and Pingzhen districts, New Taipei's Sanchong
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The [Taiwan] Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday [24 Jul 2018] that 5 people in Taiwan were recently diagnosed with Japanese encephalitis, bringing the number of cases in the country so far this year [2018] to 31.
Kuo Hung-wei, deputy head of the CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Center, said that in the period [15-21 Jul 2018], 5 people were confirmed as infected with the disease.
The patients, aged 34 to 56, were from Taoyuan's Bade and Pingzhen districts, New Taipei's Sanchong
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PRO/AH/EDR> Scrub typhus - India (02): (MZ) fatal, more cases
Scrub Typhus -- India
Fresh cases of scrub typhus infection were reported with the death of one person in Pangzawl village in south Mizoram's Lunglei district in early July [2018] and another 2 in Sawleng village in Aizawl district recently.
Officials of the state health department said at least 20 others are suffering from the disease at present in Sawleng village.
The state government sent a medical team to the village on Tuesday to take stock of the situation, state nodal officer of the integrated disease
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Fresh cases of scrub typhus infection were reported with the death of one person in Pangzawl village in south Mizoram's Lunglei district in early July [2018] and another 2 in Sawleng village in Aizawl district recently.
Officials of the state health department said at least 20 others are suffering from the disease at present in Sawleng village.
The state government sent a medical team to the village on Tuesday to take stock of the situation, state nodal officer of the integrated disease
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PRO/AH/EDR> Strangles, equine - USA (04): (ID)
Strangles -- United States
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is voluntarily closing the Bruneau Wild Horse Off-Range Corrals (ORC), in Idaho, to horses entering or leaving the facility due to a strangles outbreak, the agency announced 19 Jul 2018.
Individual infected animals are being tested to confirm the diagnosis, but the horses have developed clinical signs indicative of strangles.
Caused by the bacteria called _Streptococcus equi_, strangles causes respiratory problems, nasal discharge, and large pus-filled
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is voluntarily closing the Bruneau Wild Horse Off-Range Corrals (ORC), in Idaho, to horses entering or leaving the facility due to a strangles outbreak, the agency announced 19 Jul 2018.
Individual infected animals are being tested to confirm the diagnosis, but the horses have developed clinical signs indicative of strangles.
Caused by the bacteria called _Streptococcus equi_, strangles causes respiratory problems, nasal discharge, and large pus-filled
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lead poisoning, eyeliner - Australia: (Sydney) ex Pakistan, alert
Poisoning -- Australia
[A health warning has been issued after 3 children in Sydney became ill after using eyeliner almost entirely made of lead, imported from Pakistan and sold in stores in the Indian and Pakistani communities in Australia.]
The Hashmi Kohl branded product was 84 per cent lead and also contained high levels of dangerous metals including arsenic, cadmium, chromium, and mercury.
NSW [New South Wales] Better Regulation Minister Matt Kean said the toxic ingredients were revealed after lab testing
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[A health warning has been issued after 3 children in Sydney became ill after using eyeliner almost entirely made of lead, imported from Pakistan and sold in stores in the Indian and Pakistani communities in Australia.]
The Hashmi Kohl branded product was 84 per cent lead and also contained high levels of dangerous metals including arsenic, cadmium, chromium, and mercury.
NSW [New South Wales] Better Regulation Minister Matt Kean said the toxic ingredients were revealed after lab testing
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Wednesday 25 July 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Equine infectious anemia - Canada (04): (SK) equine
Equine Infectious Anemia -- Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed a case of equine infectious anemia (EIA) in a Saskatchewan horse, the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported 24 Jul 2018. The affected horse underwent testing to satisfy a pre-entry requirement for a particular premises. Initial reports indicate the horse has traveled extensively within Saskatchewan for training and competition.
"On 20 July 2018, a positive EIA result was confirmed by the CFIA's national reference
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed a case of equine infectious anemia (EIA) in a Saskatchewan horse, the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported 24 Jul 2018. The affected horse underwent testing to satisfy a pre-entry requirement for a particular premises. Initial reports indicate the horse has traveled extensively within Saskatchewan for training and competition.
"On 20 July 2018, a positive EIA result was confirmed by the CFIA's national reference
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (54): Congo DR, cases, therapeutics
Ebola -- DR Congo
From 20-21 Jul 2018, the Ministry of Health and the partners involved in the response organized a data reconciliation workshop to verify and correct data on the EVD epidemic in the province of Equateur.
After a case-by-case review of the data collected since the beginning of the epidemic, the final data validated are as follows:
- A total of 54 cases of haemorrhagic fever were reported in the region, of which 38 confirmed Ebola and 16 were probable.
- 33 deaths were recorded, including 17
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From 20-21 Jul 2018, the Ministry of Health and the partners involved in the response organized a data reconciliation workshop to verify and correct data on the EVD epidemic in the province of Equateur.
After a case-by-case review of the data collected since the beginning of the epidemic, the final data validated are as follows:
- A total of 54 cases of haemorrhagic fever were reported in the region, of which 38 confirmed Ebola and 16 were probable.
- 33 deaths were recorded, including 17
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tick-borne encephalitis - Switzerland (02): vaccine recommendation
Tick-borne Encephalitis -- Switzerland
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) cases have significantly increased in 2018, and areas of high risk continue to expand. The Swiss government is considering issuing a nationwide vaccination recommendation against the virus.
Almost 230 people have already been infected with the virus -- which in rare cases can be fatal -- since the beginning of 2018, reported Swiss Public Television, SRF, on [Tue 24 Jul 2018]. Cases have almost doubled compared to last year's figures for the same time period
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Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) cases have significantly increased in 2018, and areas of high risk continue to expand. The Swiss government is considering issuing a nationwide vaccination recommendation against the virus.
Almost 230 people have already been infected with the virus -- which in rare cases can be fatal -- since the beginning of 2018, reported Swiss Public Television, SRF, on [Tue 24 Jul 2018]. Cases have almost doubled compared to last year's figures for the same time period
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Eastern Africa (20): Kenya, animal, spread
Rift Valley Fever -- Kenya
By early July [2018], an outbreak of Rift Valley fever (RVF), which affects both humans and livestock, was contained in Wajir and significantly reduced in parts of Mandera, but it is still ongoing in Mandera South, Marsabit (Moyale, North Horr, Saku, and parts of Laisamis sub-counties), and Isiolo (Sericho, Merti, and Oldonyiro wards).
All livestock markets and slaughter houses in the affected areas remain closed in an effort to stop the spread of the disease, constraining a major source of
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By early July [2018], an outbreak of Rift Valley fever (RVF), which affects both humans and livestock, was contained in Wajir and significantly reduced in parts of Mandera, but it is still ongoing in Mandera South, Marsabit (Moyale, North Horr, Saku, and parts of Laisamis sub-counties), and Isiolo (Sericho, Merti, and Oldonyiro wards).
All livestock markets and slaughter houses in the affected areas remain closed in an effort to stop the spread of the disease, constraining a major source of
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PRO/EDR> Cyclosporiasis - USA (07)
Other Human Disease -- United States
CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention], public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections. At this time, there is no evidence to suggest that this cluster of illnesses is related to the ongoing Cyclospora outbreak linked to Del Monte fresh produce vegetable trays.
As of [Thu 19 Jul 2018] (12pm EDT), a total of 163 laboratory-confirmed cases of Cyclospora infection
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CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention], public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections. At this time, there is no evidence to suggest that this cluster of illnesses is related to the ongoing Cyclospora outbreak linked to Del Monte fresh produce vegetable trays.
As of [Thu 19 Jul 2018] (12pm EDT), a total of 163 laboratory-confirmed cases of Cyclospora infection
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Algeria (04): bovine, st O, genotyped topotype EA-3
Foot and Mouth -- Algeria
FMDV serotype: O
Country: Algeria
Year: 2018
Batch: WRLFMD/2018/00019
No. of sequences: 2
Report date: 10 July 2018
Report generated by: Kasia Bankowska
Report checked by: Antonello Di Nardo
Virus sample name: ALG/1/2018
Sender reference: 1032/LCV
Location of origin: Bouinan, Centre, Blida
Country of origin: Algeria
Date of collection: 20 Jun 2018
Host species: cattle
Serotype: O
Topotype: EA-3
Lineage: -
Sublineage: -
Sequence length: 633
Ambiguities: 0
Created: 6 Jul
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FMDV serotype: O
Country: Algeria
Year: 2018
Batch: WRLFMD/2018/00019
No. of sequences: 2
Report date: 10 July 2018
Report generated by: Kasia Bankowska
Report checked by: Antonello Di Nardo
Virus sample name: ALG/1/2018
Sender reference: 1032/LCV
Location of origin: Bouinan, Centre, Blida
Country of origin: Algeria
Date of collection: 20 Jun 2018
Host species: cattle
Serotype: O
Topotype: EA-3
Lineage: -
Sublineage: -
Sequence length: 633
Ambiguities: 0
Created: 6 Jul
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Eastern Africa (20): Kenya
Rift Valley Fever -- Kenya
If you are traveling to Kenya, which is located on the central-east coast of Africa the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued a Level 1 Alert regarding an ongoing Rift Valley fever outbreak.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) for Kenya confirmed on Wed 4 Jul 2018, a total of 94 human cases of Rift Valley fever (RVF) have been reported from Wajir (82) and Marsabit (11) counties, including 10 fatalities. This is a case fatality ratio of 11 percent. [There is also one case in
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If you are traveling to Kenya, which is located on the central-east coast of Africa the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued a Level 1 Alert regarding an ongoing Rift Valley fever outbreak.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) for Kenya confirmed on Wed 4 Jul 2018, a total of 94 human cases of Rift Valley fever (RVF) have been reported from Wajir (82) and Marsabit (11) counties, including 10 fatalities. This is a case fatality ratio of 11 percent. [There is also one case in
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PRO/PL> Citrus canker - Martinique
Other Plant Disease -- France
Citrus producers in 5 Martinique municipalities are facing up to the threat of the citrus canker after the disease was detected in the communes of Saint Pierre, Morne-Rouge, Ajoupa-Bouillon, Basse-Pointe and Lorrain.
As a result, the prefecture of Martinique launched an alert. The bacterium, for which there is currently no cure, was 1st detected in the country in 2014, with Martinique the only country in the Caribbean where citrus canker develops.
[Byline: Carl
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Citrus producers in 5 Martinique municipalities are facing up to the threat of the citrus canker after the disease was detected in the communes of Saint Pierre, Morne-Rouge, Ajoupa-Bouillon, Basse-Pointe and Lorrain.
As a result, the prefecture of Martinique launched an alert. The bacterium, for which there is currently no cure, was 1st detected in the country in 2014, with Martinique the only country in the Caribbean where citrus canker develops.
[Byline: Carl
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (09): Europe update, Greece
West Nile Virus -- Greece
ECDC is providing, for the current transmission season, weekly updates on the reported cases of West Nile fever in humans and equidae in the EU Member States and neighbouring countries (i.e. those included in WHO European region and/or bordering the Mediterranean Sea).
Situation update
Between [Fri 13 and Thu 19 July 2018], 6 cases of human West Nile fever were reported in the EU by Greece (3), Romania (2) and Hungary (1). In neighbouring EU countries, 18 cases were reported by
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ECDC is providing, for the current transmission season, weekly updates on the reported cases of West Nile fever in humans and equidae in the EU Member States and neighbouring countries (i.e. those included in WHO European region and/or bordering the Mediterranean Sea).
Situation update
Between [Fri 13 and Thu 19 July 2018], 6 cases of human West Nile fever were reported in the EU by Greece (3), Romania (2) and Hungary (1). In neighbouring EU countries, 18 cases were reported by
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue - Kenya: (SA, NK) not typed, ovine, OIE
Bluetongue -- Kenya
Information received on 20 Jul 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: 20 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 25 Jun 2018
Report date: 20 Jul 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 20 Jul 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of
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Information received on 20 Jul 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: 20 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 25 Jun 2018
Report date: 20 Jul 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 20 Jul 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of
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Tuesday 24 July 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Eastern Africa (19): Uganda, WHO
Rift Valley Fever -- Uganda
An outbreak of Rift Valley fever (RVF) was confirmed on [Thu 28 Jun 2018]. As of [Tue 17 Jul 2018], 8 cases (6 confirmed and 2 suspected), including 3 deaths (CFR: 42 percent), were reported from west and central Uganda. The 6 confirmed cases were reported from 5 different districts: one from Kasese, 2 from Isingiro, one from Ibanda, one from Mbarara, and one from Sembabule district. One suspected case, identified on arrival at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, ran away from the isolation
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An outbreak of Rift Valley fever (RVF) was confirmed on [Thu 28 Jun 2018]. As of [Tue 17 Jul 2018], 8 cases (6 confirmed and 2 suspected), including 3 deaths (CFR: 42 percent), were reported from west and central Uganda. The 6 confirmed cases were reported from 5 different districts: one from Kasese, 2 from Isingiro, one from Ibanda, one from Mbarara, and one from Sembabule district. One suspected case, identified on arrival at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, ran away from the isolation
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (46): Americas, Asia, Indian Ocean, Europe
Measles -- Argentina
Between epidemiological week (EW) 1 and EW 28 of 2018, 2472 confirmed measles cases were reported by 11 countries in the Region of the Americas: Antigua and Barbuda (1 case), Argentina (5 cases), Brazil (677 cases), Canada (19 cases), Colombia (40 cases), Ecuador (17 cases), Guatemala (1 case), Mexico (5 cases), Peru (3 cases), the United States (91 cases), and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (1613 cases).
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Between epidemiological week (EW) 1 and EW 28 of 2018, 2472 confirmed measles cases were reported by 11 countries in the Region of the Americas: Antigua and Barbuda (1 case), Argentina (5 cases), Brazil (677 cases), Canada (19 cases), Colombia (40 cases), Ecuador (17 cases), Guatemala (1 case), Mexico (5 cases), Peru (3 cases), the United States (91 cases), and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (1613 cases).
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PRO/AH> Defective drug (valsartan) & vaccines (rabies DTaP) - China (02): recalls
Vaccine Complication -- China
Taking time out from his trip to Africa, Chinese President Xi Jinping said China was determined to clean up the scandal-ridden industry, ordering local authorities to conduct an investigation immediately and release the findings to the public "on time" to ensure social stability. "The violations by Changchun Changsheng Bio-technology are serious and appalling," state broadcaster CCTV quoted Xi as saying, as police in Changchun took the company's chairwoman Gao Junfang and 4 senior executives
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Taking time out from his trip to Africa, Chinese President Xi Jinping said China was determined to clean up the scandal-ridden industry, ordering local authorities to conduct an investigation immediately and release the findings to the public "on time" to ensure social stability. "The violations by Changchun Changsheng Bio-technology are serious and appalling," state broadcaster CCTV quoted Xi as saying, as police in Changchun took the company's chairwoman Gao Junfang and 4 senior executives
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PRO/EDR> Varicella update (12): Colombia (Medellin)
Chicken Pox -- Colombia
Quarantine was declared in Bellavista prison because of a varicella outbreak. The authorities are currently assessing the inmates and measures are taken, aiming to avoid additional cases.
In the last few hours, 460 inmates from ward 16 in Bellavista prison were placed into quarantine after a varicella outbreak had been detected, which led to placing 7 inmates under isolation conditions.
Mr. Jorge Carmona, a human rights attorney, declared that this measure had upset the inmates'
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Quarantine was declared in Bellavista prison because of a varicella outbreak. The authorities are currently assessing the inmates and measures are taken, aiming to avoid additional cases.
In the last few hours, 460 inmates from ward 16 in Bellavista prison were placed into quarantine after a varicella outbreak had been detected, which led to placing 7 inmates under isolation conditions.
Mr. Jorge Carmona, a human rights attorney, declared that this measure had upset the inmates'
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Russia (02): (TU) bovine
Anthrax -- Russia
Information received on 23/07/2018 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, Deputy Head of the Rosselkhoznadzor, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 09/07/2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 22/07/2018
Report date: 23/07/2018
Date submitted to OIE: 23/07/2018
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 12/2016
Manifestation of disease: Clinical
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Information received on 23/07/2018 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, Deputy Head of the Rosselkhoznadzor, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 09/07/2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 22/07/2018
Report date: 23/07/2018
Date submitted to OIE: 23/07/2018
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 12/2016
Manifestation of disease: Clinical
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PRO/AH> Defective drug (valsartan) & vaccines (rabies DTaP) - China: multicountry recalls
Vaccine Complication -- China
Authorities in China have ordered an investigation into a vaccination scandal as panic grows over product safety. Last week [week of Sun 15 Jul 2018] vaccine maker Changsheng Biotechnology Co was found to have falsified production data for its rabies vaccine. The firm has been ordered to halt production and recall rabies vaccines. There has been no evidence of harm from the vaccine, but the scandal has sparked a huge outcry in China.
Changsheng, which suspended trading in its shares for
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Authorities in China have ordered an investigation into a vaccination scandal as panic grows over product safety. Last week [week of Sun 15 Jul 2018] vaccine maker Changsheng Biotechnology Co was found to have falsified production data for its rabies vaccine. The firm has been ordered to halt production and recall rabies vaccines. There has been no evidence of harm from the vaccine, but the scandal has sparked a huge outcry in China.
Changsheng, which suspended trading in its shares for
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PRO/AH/EDR> Murine typhus - USA (03): (TX) increasing cases
Typhus -- United States
Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston say the number of typhus cases in Galveston County already has equaled the total for all of 2017.
The bacterial infection, likely spread by fleas on rats and opossums, once was thought eradicated in Galveston County. While rarely fatal, people can become extremely sick with pain and fever.
The Galveston County Health District reports 17 people with the infection so far this year. After years with no instances, the 1st new
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Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston say the number of typhus cases in Galveston County already has equaled the total for all of 2017.
The bacterial infection, likely spread by fleas on rats and opossums, once was thought eradicated in Galveston County. While rarely fatal, people can become extremely sick with pain and fever.
The Galveston County Health District reports 17 people with the infection so far this year. After years with no instances, the 1st new
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Monday 23 July 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Canine distemper, wildlife - USA (03): (NY) raccoon, alert
Canine distemper -- United States
Authorities have revealed that raccoons in Central Park [New York City] have been dying from a viral outbreak of an infectious disease that makes them act like "zombies." It is believed that 26 raccoons found dead in the park since 24 Jun [2018] were infected with canine distemper virus, which is contagious to dogs if they have not been vaccinated against it, officials told the New York Post.
Symptoms of distemper include unusual tameness, disorientation, appearing confused, lack of
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Authorities have revealed that raccoons in Central Park [New York City] have been dying from a viral outbreak of an infectious disease that makes them act like "zombies." It is believed that 26 raccoons found dead in the park since 24 Jun [2018] were infected with canine distemper virus, which is contagious to dogs if they have not been vaccinated against it, officials told the New York Post.
Symptoms of distemper include unusual tameness, disorientation, appearing confused, lack of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (87): Denmark (East) wild bird, HPAI H5N6, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- Denmark
Information received on [and dated] 19 Jul 2018 from Dr Per Starcke Henriksen, Chief Veterinary Officer, Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Glostrup, Denmark
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Jul 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Jul 2018
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 15 Apr 2018
Manifestation of disease: Clinical
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Information received on [and dated] 19 Jul 2018 from Dr Per Starcke Henriksen, Chief Veterinary Officer, Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Glostrup, Denmark
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Jul 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Jul 2018
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 15 Apr 2018
Manifestation of disease: Clinical
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PRO> Malaria - new drug: Tafenoquine
Malaria -- Worldwide/Unknown
A new drug to treat malaria has been given the green light by authorities in the United States. The medicine is specifically for the recurring form of malaria -- caused by the parasite _Plasmodium vivax_ -- which makes 8.5 million people ill each year. This type of malaria is a challenge to get rid of because it can remain dormant in the liver for years before reawakening many times.
Scientists have described tafenoquine as a "phenomenal achievement." Regulators around the world will now
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A new drug to treat malaria has been given the green light by authorities in the United States. The medicine is specifically for the recurring form of malaria -- caused by the parasite _Plasmodium vivax_ -- which makes 8.5 million people ill each year. This type of malaria is a challenge to get rid of because it can remain dormant in the liver for years before reawakening many times.
Scientists have described tafenoquine as a "phenomenal achievement." Regulators around the world will now
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PRO/AH/EDR> Schistosomiasis - Myanmar
Schistosomiasis -- Myanmar
and ProMED MBDS
More than 500 cases of schistosomiasis have been recorded in Rakhine and Inn Lay area [Inle, Shan State]. Treatment activities are being initiated in the affected areas, according to Dr. Than Tun Aung, Deputy Director General (Natural Disaster) from the Department of Public Health.
Freshwater snails are the vector of schistosomiasis that infects humans and domestic animals. However, infected persons cannot transmit the infection to others.
Dr. Than Tun Aung states,
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More than 500 cases of schistosomiasis have been recorded in Rakhine and Inn Lay area [Inle, Shan State]. Treatment activities are being initiated in the affected areas, according to Dr. Than Tun Aung, Deputy Director General (Natural Disaster) from the Department of Public Health.
Freshwater snails are the vector of schistosomiasis that infects humans and domestic animals. However, infected persons cannot transmit the infection to others.
Dr. Than Tun Aung states,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Reading - USA (02): raw turkey products
Salmonella -- United States
CDC and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Reading infections linked to raw turkey products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) is monitoring the outbreak.
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
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CDC and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Reading infections linked to raw turkey products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) is monitoring the outbreak.
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
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Algeria (03): bovine, st O, spread, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Algeria
Information received [and dated] 19 Jul 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: Follow-up report No. 2
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
Date of current
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Information received [and dated] 19 Jul 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: Follow-up report No. 2
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
Date of current
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PRO/EDR> Syphilis - USA (07): (CA) rising incidence, men, women, congenital
Syphilis -- United States
The number of syphilis cases in Shasta County is the highest they have ever been. Health professionals are warning sexually active men and women to get tested before they pass the disease on to others. "Very few cases were reported to us for many years but in the last few years syphilis has been really increasing. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease. It's become increasingly common here and it's affecting all kinds of people," County Health Officer, Andrew Deckert, said an overwhelming
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The number of syphilis cases in Shasta County is the highest they have ever been. Health professionals are warning sexually active men and women to get tested before they pass the disease on to others. "Very few cases were reported to us for many years but in the last few years syphilis has been really increasing. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease. It's become increasingly common here and it's affecting all kinds of people," County Health Officer, Andrew Deckert, said an overwhelming
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Sunday 22 July 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (86): Saudi Arabia (RI) HPAI H5N8
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture on Fri 20 Jul 2018 confirmed one case of avian flu in Al Azizya bird market in Riyadh.
The ministry spokesman, Abdullah Abalkhail, said in a statement that the ministry took measures to control the spread of the disease when they detected the 1st case amongst ducks, who are suitable hosts of the ailment.
Abalkhali warned bird owners and poultry business personnel to stay away from Al Azizya market until the sterilization period is over
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The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture on Fri 20 Jul 2018 confirmed one case of avian flu in Al Azizya bird market in Riyadh.
The ministry spokesman, Abdullah Abalkhail, said in a statement that the ministry took measures to control the spread of the disease when they detected the 1st case amongst ducks, who are suitable hosts of the ailment.
Abalkhali warned bird owners and poultry business personnel to stay away from Al Azizya market until the sterilization period is over
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PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - Ireland (03): (GY) daycare
E. coli -- Ireland
A creche (daycare center) in County Galway has been temporarily closed after an outbreak of _E. coli_ that resulted in the hospitalisation of 2 children.
The HSE [Health Service Executive] had recently warned of an increase in cases of a type of _E.coli_ called Verotoxigenic _E. coli_ or enterohemorrhagic _E. coli_ (EHEC). It manifests as a serious form of gastroenteritis that can cause diarrhea, which may be bloody, and abdominal pain.
Three children from the Galway creche were last
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A creche (daycare center) in County Galway has been temporarily closed after an outbreak of _E. coli_ that resulted in the hospitalisation of 2 children.
The HSE [Health Service Executive] had recently warned of an increase in cases of a type of _E.coli_ called Verotoxigenic _E. coli_ or enterohemorrhagic _E. coli_ (EHEC). It manifests as a serious form of gastroenteritis that can cause diarrhea, which may be bloody, and abdominal pain.
Three children from the Galway creche were last
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis, cutaneous - Israel (02): spread
Leishmaniasis -- Israel
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Australia (05): (QL) bovine
Anthrax -- Australia
A case of anthrax in cattle was confirmed in the Dirranbandi-St George area [of Queensland] in early July 2018. This detection is the 4th incident in cattle in the region since 2016.
Animal owners in southern Queensland -- particularly in the Dirranbandi to St George area -- should be alert to anthrax and the risks to human and animal health. Vaccination of livestock can prevent unnecessary livestock deaths. Talk to your private veterinarian about anthrax vaccination. Officials are
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A case of anthrax in cattle was confirmed in the Dirranbandi-St George area [of Queensland] in early July 2018. This detection is the 4th incident in cattle in the region since 2016.
Animal owners in southern Queensland -- particularly in the Dirranbandi to St George area -- should be alert to anthrax and the risks to human and animal health. Vaccination of livestock can prevent unnecessary livestock deaths. Talk to your private veterinarian about anthrax vaccination. Officials are
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Saturday 21 July 2018
PRO/AH> Peste des petits ruminants - Bulgaria (04): (YA) spread, assessment, OIE
Peste des petits ruminants -- Bulgaria
The Bulgarian authorities have reported a case of peste des petits ruminants (PPR) in sheep in the Yambol, Bulgaria, region, on the border with the Thrace region of Turkey. In a flock of 540 sheep and goats, 2 animals tested positive and one died, with disease confirmed by the European Union Reference Laboratory. This is the 1st occurrence of PPR in Bulgaria and in the EU.
According to the disease report, the sheep and goats were co-grazing with 3 other flocks in an area where there are
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The Bulgarian authorities have reported a case of peste des petits ruminants (PPR) in sheep in the Yambol, Bulgaria, region, on the border with the Thrace region of Turkey. In a flock of 540 sheep and goats, 2 animals tested positive and one died, with disease confirmed by the European Union Reference Laboratory. This is the 1st occurrence of PPR in Bulgaria and in the EU.
According to the disease report, the sheep and goats were co-grazing with 3 other flocks in an area where there are
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis, cutaneous - Israel: spread
Leishmaniasis -- Israel
A disease-spreading sandfly has been plaguing the central and northern West Bank as well as the Lower Galilee in recent months, prompting calls for increased government spending to address the threat. Sandflies found in Israel and the surrounding areas often carry a parasite called leishmania, which they contract from the rock hyrax, a small desert mammal native to the Middle East and Africa. People bitten by an infected sandfly develop leishmaniasis, an illness characterized by skin ulcers
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A disease-spreading sandfly has been plaguing the central and northern West Bank as well as the Lower Galilee in recent months, prompting calls for increased government spending to address the threat. Sandflies found in Israel and the surrounding areas often carry a parasite called leishmania, which they contract from the rock hyrax, a small desert mammal native to the Middle East and Africa. People bitten by an infected sandfly develop leishmaniasis, an illness characterized by skin ulcers
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (22): WHO global update, Namibia
Influenza -- Namibia
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 detections continued to increase in southern Africa and in recent weeks started to increase in South America. However, influenza activity remained at inter-seasonal levels in Australia and New Zealand. In the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere influenza activity returned
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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 detections continued to increase in southern Africa and in recent weeks started to increase in South America. However, influenza activity remained at inter-seasonal levels in Australia and New Zealand. In the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere influenza activity returned
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Friday 20 July 2018
PRO/EDR> Measles update (45): Europe, Americas, Africa
Measles -- United Kingdom
General practitioners (GPs) are being urged to be vigilant for measles, particularly in people returning from European hotspots such as Italy, France, Greece, Romania and Russia. There have been nearly 600 recorded cases of measles in England alone this year [2018] -- more than throughout 2017 -- and most were caught abroad, but what are the risks? And how can travellers, adults and children protect themselves?
Risk, or rather perception of risk, is an odd thing when it comes to illnesses
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General practitioners (GPs) are being urged to be vigilant for measles, particularly in people returning from European hotspots such as Italy, France, Greece, Romania and Russia. There have been nearly 600 recorded cases of measles in England alone this year [2018] -- more than throughout 2017 -- and most were caught abroad, but what are the risks? And how can travellers, adults and children protect themselves?
Risk, or rather perception of risk, is an odd thing when it comes to illnesses
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (30): global, WPV, cVDPV, vaccine reaction, fatigue
Polio -- Afghanistan
After the declaration of eradication of wild poliovirus type 2 in 2015, all countries using oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV) switched from using trivalent OPV (tOPV) (containing vaccine virus types 1, 2, and 3) to bivalent OPV (bOPV) (containing types 1 and 3) in April 2016 (1). Vaccine-derived polioviruses (VDPVs), strains that have diverged from the live vaccine virus during prolonged circulation, can emerge rarely in areas with inadequate OPV coverage and can cause outbreaks of paralysis.
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After the declaration of eradication of wild poliovirus type 2 in 2015, all countries using oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV) switched from using trivalent OPV (tOPV) (containing vaccine virus types 1, 2, and 3) to bivalent OPV (bOPV) (containing types 1 and 3) in April 2016 (1). Vaccine-derived polioviruses (VDPVs), strains that have diverged from the live vaccine virus during prolonged circulation, can emerge rarely in areas with inadequate OPV coverage and can cause outbreaks of paralysis.
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PRO/AH> Newcastle disease, poultry - USA (11): (CA) more flocks
Newcastle Disease -- United States
The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed 5 additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease in backyard exhibition chickens in California -- 2 in Los Angeles county, one in Riverside county, and 2 in San Bernardino county.
A complete list of confirmed cases is available on our website at .
Since [18 May 2018], USDA has confirmed 62 cases of vND in backyard birds in California, 54 in San Bernardino county, 5 in Riverside
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The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed 5 additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease in backyard exhibition chickens in California -- 2 in Los Angeles county, one in Riverside county, and 2 in San Bernardino county.
A complete list of confirmed cases is available on our website at .
Since [18 May 2018], USDA has confirmed 62 cases of vND in backyard birds in California, 54 in San Bernardino county, 5 in Riverside
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (53): Congo DR, cases, surveillance, action
Ebola -- DR Congo
Scientists supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), have discovered a new set of broadly neutralizing monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) in the blood of Ebola survivors, which proved protective against disease caused by _Zaire_, _Bundibugyo_, and _Sudan_ ebolaviruses. The findings were published today in the journal Immunity.
In the study, the researchers analyzed plasma from 17 Ebola survivors and found that 2 survivors produced antibodies that bound to an
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Scientists supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), have discovered a new set of broadly neutralizing monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) in the blood of Ebola survivors, which proved protective against disease caused by _Zaire_, _Bundibugyo_, and _Sudan_ ebolaviruses. The findings were published today in the journal Immunity.
In the study, the researchers analyzed plasma from 17 Ebola survivors and found that 2 survivors produced antibodies that bound to an
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PRO/AH/EDR> Trichinellosis - Argentina: (CB) homemade sausage
Trichinosis -- Argentina
In the town of Canals in Córdoba province in central Argentina, an outbreak of the parasitic infection, trichinosis, has sickened at least 45 people, according to local media reports. 6 people required hospitalization and no cases were considered serious. The outbreak has been linked to the consumption of salamis and sausages that came from an authorized [sic. I think this should be "unauthorised". - Mod.SH] slaughter, according to the Cordovan government.
Officials say that the
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In the town of Canals in Córdoba province in central Argentina, an outbreak of the parasitic infection, trichinosis, has sickened at least 45 people, according to local media reports. 6 people required hospitalization and no cases were considered serious. The outbreak has been linked to the consumption of salamis and sausages that came from an authorized [sic. I think this should be "unauthorised". - Mod.SH] slaughter, according to the Cordovan government.
Officials say that the
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PRO/EDR> Typhoid fever - Pakistan (05): multidrug resistance, spread
Typhoid -- Pakistan
Antibiotic resistance is a major problem in _Salmonella enterica_ serovar Typhi, the causative agent of typhoid. Multidrug-resistant (MDR) isolates are prevalent in parts of Asia and Africa and are often associated with the dominant H58 haplotype. Reduced susceptibility to fluoroquinolones is also widespread, and sporadic cases of resistance to 3rd-generation cephalosporins or azithromycin have also been reported. Here, we report the 1st large-scale emergence and spread of a novel _S._ Typhi
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Antibiotic resistance is a major problem in _Salmonella enterica_ serovar Typhi, the causative agent of typhoid. Multidrug-resistant (MDR) isolates are prevalent in parts of Asia and Africa and are often associated with the dominant H58 haplotype. Reduced susceptibility to fluoroquinolones is also widespread, and sporadic cases of resistance to 3rd-generation cephalosporins or azithromycin have also been reported. Here, we report the 1st large-scale emergence and spread of a novel _S._ Typhi
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Eastern Africa (18): Uganda
Rift Valley Fever -- Uganda
An outbreak of Rift Valley fever and Crimean Congo fever has been reported in Ankole, [Uganda]. According to reports, the fever is spreading in the districts of Mbarara, Ibanda, Kirihura, and Isingiro. By press time, 3 people had been reported dead at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.
According to Dr Rose Muhindo, a physician at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, in the past 2 weeks [the hospital] received 5 patients with normal medical symptoms such as headache, chest pain, diarrhea,
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An outbreak of Rift Valley fever and Crimean Congo fever has been reported in Ankole, [Uganda]. According to reports, the fever is spreading in the districts of Mbarara, Ibanda, Kirihura, and Isingiro. By press time, 3 people had been reported dead at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.
According to Dr Rose Muhindo, a physician at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, in the past 2 weeks [the hospital] received 5 patients with normal medical symptoms such as headache, chest pain, diarrhea,
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PRO/EDR> Vibrio vulnificus - USA: (FL) fatal
Vibrio vulnificus -- United States
A Florida man died from a "flesh-eating" bacterium after eating bad oysters, according to officials. The Florida Department of Health said that the 71 year old man in Sarasota, [Florida], died following his seafood meal on 8 Jul 2018 at a local restaurant.
His death came 2 days after he ate oysters containing the "flesh-eating" bacterium known as _Vibrio vulnificus_, which can be found in raw shellfish, according to news station WWSB. The illness is rare but can also cause vomiting,
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A Florida man died from a "flesh-eating" bacterium after eating bad oysters, according to officials. The Florida Department of Health said that the 71 year old man in Sarasota, [Florida], died following his seafood meal on 8 Jul 2018 at a local restaurant.
His death came 2 days after he ate oysters containing the "flesh-eating" bacterium known as _Vibrio vulnificus_, which can be found in raw shellfish, according to news station WWSB. The illness is rare but can also cause vomiting,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (12): (FL,NC) case, comment
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
New cases of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are popping up in Marion County, [Florida]. County workers say several animals have become sick with EEE recently but did not say how many. Marion County is currently under a mosquitoborne illness advisory due to EEE activity. A total of 8 horses and 2 emus have died after contracting the virus in Marion County so far this year [2018].
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New cases of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are popping up in Marion County, [Florida]. County workers say several animals have become sick with EEE recently but did not say how many. Marion County is currently under a mosquitoborne illness advisory due to EEE activity. A total of 8 horses and 2 emus have died after contracting the virus in Marion County so far this year [2018].
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PRO/EDR> Pertussis (08): Australia, USA, Canada, Dominican Republic
Whooping Cough -- Australia
The number of whooping cough cases across Greater Geelong has risen, prompting calls for adults to get their booster shots. There have been 55 cases in the Geelong region so far this year [2018], slightly more than the 51 recorded at the same time last year [2017].
Barwon Health says the booster vaccine can help stop the spread of the infection. Health officials say one in every 200 babies who contract whooping cough will die, and immunisation is the best way to reduce the risk.
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The number of whooping cough cases across Greater Geelong has risen, prompting calls for adults to get their booster shots. There have been 55 cases in the Geelong region so far this year [2018], slightly more than the 51 recorded at the same time last year [2017].
Barwon Health says the booster vaccine can help stop the spread of the infection. Health officials say one in every 200 babies who contract whooping cough will die, and immunisation is the best way to reduce the risk.
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Thursday 19 July 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - Norway: O157, RFI
E. coli -- Norway
Health officials in Norway are reporting an _Escherichia coli_ O157: H7 outbreak that has sickened 6 people since June 2018. The 6 patients reside in different counties: Akershus, Oslo, Vestfold, Hordaland, and Trondelag. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health is cooperating with the municipal health service, the Norwegian Food Safety Authority, and the Veterinary Institute to investigate whether the patients may have a common source of infection.
Interviews are being conducted with the
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Health officials in Norway are reporting an _Escherichia coli_ O157: H7 outbreak that has sickened 6 people since June 2018. The 6 patients reside in different counties: Akershus, Oslo, Vestfold, Hordaland, and Trondelag. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health is cooperating with the municipal health service, the Norwegian Food Safety Authority, and the Veterinary Institute to investigate whether the patients may have a common source of infection.
Interviews are being conducted with the
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PRO/AH> Strangles, equine - USA (04): (NY)
Strangles -- United States
A case of strangles has been reported in New York state according to the Equine Disease Communications Center. According to the site: racing officials and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets have quarantined Barn 19 as a precaution at the Finger Lakes Race Track along with one training stable in Ontario County, New York.
The affected horse became clinically ill on [10 Jul 2018], after leaving Finger Lakes Race Track 2 days earlier. Both quarantined premises have
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A case of strangles has been reported in New York state according to the Equine Disease Communications Center. According to the site: racing officials and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets have quarantined Barn 19 as a precaution at the Finger Lakes Race Track along with one training stable in Ontario County, New York.
The affected horse became clinically ill on [10 Jul 2018], after leaving Finger Lakes Race Track 2 days earlier. Both quarantined premises have
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PRO/AH/EDR> Invasive tick - USA (09): (NY)
Pests -- United States
While hiking, working, or spending time in wooded areas:
- wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts to protect against ticks other biting insects;
- check for ticks often while outdoors and brush off any ticks before they attach;
- perform a full body check multiple times during the day, as well as at the end of the day to ensure that no ticks are attached;
- consider use of repellents containing DEET, picaridin or IR3535, following label instructions.
If you have been bitten by a tick
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While hiking, working, or spending time in wooded areas:
- wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts to protect against ticks other biting insects;
- check for ticks often while outdoors and brush off any ticks before they attach;
- perform a full body check multiple times during the day, as well as at the end of the day to ensure that no ticks are attached;
- consider use of repellents containing DEET, picaridin or IR3535, following label instructions.
If you have been bitten by a tick
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PRO/AH> Chronic wasting disease, cervid - USA (11): (WI)
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
The recent discovery of chronic wasting disease [CWD] in a deer at a breeding farm near Goodman in Marinette county prompted the Florence county board on [Tue 17 Jul 2018] to impose moratoriums both on importing any cervids -- deer, elk, moose, or caribou -- into the county and establishing or expanding any cervid game farms in the county.
The board also will begin the process of crafting an ordinance so the moratoriums will have some "teeth," board chairwoman Jeanette Bomberg said. With an
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The recent discovery of chronic wasting disease [CWD] in a deer at a breeding farm near Goodman in Marinette county prompted the Florence county board on [Tue 17 Jul 2018] to impose moratoriums both on importing any cervids -- deer, elk, moose, or caribou -- into the county and establishing or expanding any cervid game farms in the county.
The board also will begin the process of crafting an ordinance so the moratoriums will have some "teeth," board chairwoman Jeanette Bomberg said. With an
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PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (25): Africa, Asia
Cholera -- Nigeria
1. Guerrant RL, Carneiro-Filho BA, and Dillingham RA. Cholera, diarrhea, and oral rehydration therapy: triumph and indictment. Clin Infect Dis. 2003;37(3):398-405; available at .
2. Gregorio GV, Gonzales ML, Dans LF, and Martinez EG. Polymer-based oral rehydration solution for treating acute watery diarrhoea. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009;(2):CD006519. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006519.pub2; available at .
3. Gore SM, Fontaine O, and Pierce NF. Impact of rice based oral rehydration solution
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1. Guerrant RL, Carneiro-Filho BA, and Dillingham RA. Cholera, diarrhea, and oral rehydration therapy: triumph and indictment. Clin Infect Dis. 2003;37(3):398-405; available at .
2. Gregorio GV, Gonzales ML, Dans LF, and Martinez EG. Polymer-based oral rehydration solution for treating acute watery diarrhoea. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009;(2):CD006519. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006519.pub2; available at .
3. Gore SM, Fontaine O, and Pierce NF. Impact of rice based oral rehydration solution
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PRO/AH> Newcastle disease, poultry - USA (10): (CA) more flocks
Newcastle Disease -- United States
The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed 2 additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease in backyard exhibition chickens in California -- one in Riverside County and one in San Bernardino County [- confirmed on 17 Jul 2018].
A complete list of confirmed cases is available on our website at .
[Since May 18, USDA has confirmed 57 cases of virulent Newcastle disease in backyard birds in California, 52 in San Bernardino
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The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed 2 additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease in backyard exhibition chickens in California -- one in Riverside County and one in San Bernardino County [- confirmed on 17 Jul 2018].
A complete list of confirmed cases is available on our website at .
[Since May 18, USDA has confirmed 57 cases of virulent Newcastle disease in backyard birds in California, 52 in San Bernardino
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PRO/AH/EDR> Novel coronavirus, bat - Myanmar
Coronavirus -- Myanmar
To prevent the next pandemic, pinpoint it at the source. That's the idea behind PREDICT, a global surveillance program that has spent almost 10 years hunting for new viruses that could spill over from vulnerable wildlife to humans. Now, PREDICT researchers in Myanmar have hit pay dirt [achieved their objective. - Mod.SH] with a never-before-seen virus that infects wrinkle-lipped bats--a virus in the same family as the ones that cause SARS and MERS.
The Myanmar virus is the 1st of its kind
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To prevent the next pandemic, pinpoint it at the source. That's the idea behind PREDICT, a global surveillance program that has spent almost 10 years hunting for new viruses that could spill over from vulnerable wildlife to humans. Now, PREDICT researchers in Myanmar have hit pay dirt [achieved their objective. - Mod.SH] with a never-before-seen virus that infects wrinkle-lipped bats--a virus in the same family as the ones that cause SARS and MERS.
The Myanmar virus is the 1st of its kind
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PRO/PL> Downy mildew, grapevine - Cyprus: (PA)
Other Plant Disease -- Cyprus
Agriculture minister Costas Kades said officials will visit Paphos region to evaluate the damage caused to grapes infected by downy mildew, following complaints filed by farmers. Following the evaluation, compensation to be paid to farmers would take into account their attempts to limit the damage caused by the downy mildew.
Wine producers say his [2018] season's grapes have been affected by the disease due to high levels of humidity. The main variety of grape affected by downy mildew is
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Agriculture minister Costas Kades said officials will visit Paphos region to evaluate the damage caused to grapes infected by downy mildew, following complaints filed by farmers. Following the evaluation, compensation to be paid to farmers would take into account their attempts to limit the damage caused by the downy mildew.
Wine producers say his [2018] season's grapes have been affected by the disease due to high levels of humidity. The main variety of grape affected by downy mildew is
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PRO/PL> Tomato chlorosis virus - Netherlands
Other Plant Disease -- Netherlands
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has, in the outbreak investigation of the _Tomato chlorosis virus_ (ToCV), found 7 companies affected by the quarantine disease. These are added to the 11 companies that had already been discovered. The investigation has been completed, Rob Hageman, NVWA, reports, "But we continue to carefully monitor the situation."
During this outbreak investigation, which started at the end of February [2018] and ended in April [2018], the
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The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has, in the outbreak investigation of the _Tomato chlorosis virus_ (ToCV), found 7 companies affected by the quarantine disease. These are added to the 11 companies that had already been discovered. The investigation has been completed, Rob Hageman, NVWA, reports, "But we continue to carefully monitor the situation."
During this outbreak investigation, which started at the end of February [2018] and ended in April [2018], the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Strep. Group B - Singapore: serotype III, ST283, invasive, foodborne, raw fish
Strep -- Singapore
Subject: _Streptococcus agalactiae_ [Group B streptococcus] ST283, which caused a foodborne outbreak of invasive sepsis in Singapore in 2015, is widespread in humans and aquaculture in South East Asia.
Background: In 2015, Singapore had the 1st reported foodborne outbreak caused by the group B streptococcus (GBS) _Streptococcus agalactiae_. It was sequence type (ST) 283, acquired from fish, and, remarkably, affected adults without co-morbidities. Previously, ST283 had only been reported
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Subject: _Streptococcus agalactiae_ [Group B streptococcus] ST283, which caused a foodborne outbreak of invasive sepsis in Singapore in 2015, is widespread in humans and aquaculture in South East Asia.
Background: In 2015, Singapore had the 1st reported foodborne outbreak caused by the group B streptococcus (GBS) _Streptococcus agalactiae_. It was sequence type (ST) 283, acquired from fish, and, remarkably, affected adults without co-morbidities. Previously, ST283 had only been reported
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis - Taiwan (05)
Japanese Encephalitis -- China
Taiwan is still in the peak season for Japanese encephalitis, with 4 new cases confirmed across the nation last week, according to a statement issued on Tuesday [17 Jul 2018] by the [Taiwan] Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
The 4 cases of Japanese encephalitis reported last week ranged in age from 37-52 years. One each of the cases was recorded in Yilan, Taoyaun, Yunlin and Hualien. All 4 patients are in intensive care, and one of them is still unconscious, the CDC said.
The
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Taiwan is still in the peak season for Japanese encephalitis, with 4 new cases confirmed across the nation last week, according to a statement issued on Tuesday [17 Jul 2018] by the [Taiwan] Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
The 4 cases of Japanese encephalitis reported last week ranged in age from 37-52 years. One each of the cases was recorded in Yilan, Taoyaun, Yunlin and Hualien. All 4 patients are in intensive care, and one of them is still unconscious, the CDC said.
The
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed fever - India: (GA) RFI
Fever -- India
In Cuttack, 8 youths from Balasore suffering from an unknown disease were today [17 Jul 2018] admitted to the SCB Medical College and Hospital (SCBMCH) after 2 of their mates succumbed to the disease at Goa last week.
All of them hailing from Nimatpur in Bhograi area of the district were employed at a restaurant in Goa, sources said. After their return from Goa, the patients were 1st admitted to the Balasore District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) and later shifted to the SCB with the help of
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In Cuttack, 8 youths from Balasore suffering from an unknown disease were today [17 Jul 2018] admitted to the SCB Medical College and Hospital (SCBMCH) after 2 of their mates succumbed to the disease at Goa last week.
All of them hailing from Nimatpur in Bhograi area of the district were employed at a restaurant in Goa, sources said. After their return from Goa, the patients were 1st admitted to the Balasore District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) and later shifted to the SCB with the help of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus - Americas (45): Panama (LS)
Hantavirus -- Panama
A 79 year old diagnosed with a hantavirus infection died after suffering cardiac complications while remaining hospitalized since 23 Jun [2018]. The victim, from the La Lagunita de Pedasí community in Los Santos province, became the 2nd person to die of a hantavirus infection this year [2018], according to regional health authorities.
Carlos Muñoz, regional epidemiology coordinator for the Los Santos region, indicated that the patient was hospitalized for 18 days in the Joaquín Pablo
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A 79 year old diagnosed with a hantavirus infection died after suffering cardiac complications while remaining hospitalized since 23 Jun [2018]. The victim, from the La Lagunita de Pedasí community in Los Santos province, became the 2nd person to die of a hantavirus infection this year [2018], according to regional health authorities.
Carlos Muñoz, regional epidemiology coordinator for the Los Santos region, indicated that the patient was hospitalized for 18 days in the Joaquín Pablo
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PRO> Newcastle disease, poultry - USA (09): (CA) comment
Newcastle Disease -- United States
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (08): Greece, equine, OIE
West Nile Virus -- Greece
Information received on 17 Jul 2018 from Mrs Chrysoula Dile, head, Animal Health Directorate, Ministry of Rural Development and Food, Athens, Greece
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 11 Jul 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 Jul 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 31 Dec 2017
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical infection
Causal agent: West Nile fever virus
Nature of diagnosis:
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Information received on 17 Jul 2018 from Mrs Chrysoula Dile, head, Animal Health Directorate, Ministry of Rural Development and Food, Athens, Greece
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 11 Jul 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 Jul 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 31 Dec 2017
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical infection
Causal agent: West Nile fever virus
Nature of diagnosis:
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Wednesday 18 July 2018
PRO/AH> Coral reef kill - USA (02): (FL) spread
Other Animal Disease -- United States
A devastating coral disease continues to spread through Florida's reefs and scientists say it may cause some coral species to go locally extinct; on WMNF's MidPoint we spoke with Greta Aeby, a coral disease ecologist who is studying this disease outbreak at the Smithsonian Marine Station in Ft Pierce. Aeby is a research associate with Qatar University in Doha.
On the show we found out what this tissue loss disease does to infected corals. Some researchers have called it "white-plague
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A devastating coral disease continues to spread through Florida's reefs and scientists say it may cause some coral species to go locally extinct; on WMNF's MidPoint we spoke with Greta Aeby, a coral disease ecologist who is studying this disease outbreak at the Smithsonian Marine Station in Ft Pierce. Aeby is a research associate with Qatar University in Doha.
On the show we found out what this tissue loss disease does to infected corals. Some researchers have called it "white-plague
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PRO/EDR> Malaria - Viet Nam: (BP)
Malaria -- Vietnam
The southern province of Binh Phuoc has recorded 973 malaria cases in the 1st half of the year [2018], up by 66 per cent year-on-year, including one death, reported by the provincial Department of Health on [16 Jul 2018].
The cases were mostly found in the districts of Phu Rieng, Hon Quan, Bu Dop, Loc Ninh, Bu Dang and Bu Gia Map, and Binh Long town. In particular, Bu Gia Map discovered 666 cases, accounting for 68.5 per cent of the total, much higher than the 349 cases recorded in the same
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The southern province of Binh Phuoc has recorded 973 malaria cases in the 1st half of the year [2018], up by 66 per cent year-on-year, including one death, reported by the provincial Department of Health on [16 Jul 2018].
The cases were mostly found in the districts of Phu Rieng, Hon Quan, Bu Dop, Loc Ninh, Bu Dang and Bu Gia Map, and Binh Long town. In particular, Bu Gia Map discovered 666 cases, accounting for 68.5 per cent of the total, much higher than the 349 cases recorded in the same
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Italy (03): (CM) caprine, OIE
Anthrax -- Italy
Information received on [and dated] 17 Jul 2018 from Dr Silvio Borrello, chief veterinary officer, Food Safety and Collegial Bodies for Health Protection, Ministère de la Santé [sic], Department for Veterinary Public Health, Rome, Italy
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Jul 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 16 Apr 2018
Manifestation of
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Information received on [and dated] 17 Jul 2018 from Dr Silvio Borrello, chief veterinary officer, Food Safety and Collegial Bodies for Health Protection, Ministère de la Santé [sic], Department for Veterinary Public Health, Rome, Italy
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Jul 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 16 Apr 2018
Manifestation of
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PRO/EDR> Malaria - India (DL)
Malaria -- India
With 16 fresh cases reported last week, the total number of malaria-affected patients [in Delhi] has reached 122 this year [2018].
Trends show that malaria continues to spread faster than dengue in Delhi. A report released by South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) on [Mon 16 Jul 2018] revealed that 53 583 households in the capital have been found positive for mosquito-breeding and 58 521 legal notices have been served for various violations.
Governor Anil Baijal, on [28 Jun 2018],
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With 16 fresh cases reported last week, the total number of malaria-affected patients [in Delhi] has reached 122 this year [2018].
Trends show that malaria continues to spread faster than dengue in Delhi. A report released by South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) on [Mon 16 Jul 2018] revealed that 53 583 households in the capital have been found positive for mosquito-breeding and 58 521 legal notices have been served for various violations.
Governor Anil Baijal, on [28 Jun 2018],
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PRO/AH> Foot & mouth disease - Algeria (09): (TO), bovine, st O, spread
Foot and Mouth -- Algeria
The health services of the province of Tizi Ouzou reported yesterday [Sun 15 Jul 2018] 16 suspected cases of foot and mouth disease [FMD]. The 16 head of cattle sent to the slaughterhouse were reported in 3 separate outbreaks -- first in Frikat, in the circle of Draa El Mizan, then in Tizi Gheniff in the same region, and finally in Mekla on the east side of the province.
In Frikat, the number of suspected head were yesterday, 13 in 2 different locations. It is in this commune that the
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The health services of the province of Tizi Ouzou reported yesterday [Sun 15 Jul 2018] 16 suspected cases of foot and mouth disease [FMD]. The 16 head of cattle sent to the slaughterhouse were reported in 3 separate outbreaks -- first in Frikat, in the circle of Draa El Mizan, then in Tizi Gheniff in the same region, and finally in Mekla on the east side of the province.
In Frikat, the number of suspected head were yesterday, 13 in 2 different locations. It is in this commune that the
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PRO/AH> Classical swine fever - Russia: (MS) domestic, OIE
Classical Swine Fever -- Russia
Information received on [and dated] 17 Jul 2018 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, deputy head of the Rosselkhoznadzor, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 5 Jul 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 7 Jul 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2 Feb 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: classical swine fever
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Information received on [and dated] 17 Jul 2018 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, deputy head of the Rosselkhoznadzor, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 5 Jul 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 7 Jul 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2 Feb 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: classical swine fever
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PRO/EDR> Carbapenem-resistant K.pneumoniae - EU: OXA-48, tourist, ex hosp Gran Canaria
Klebsiella pneumoniae -- Canary Islands [Spain]
Main conclusions and options for response
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Conclusions
Between January and April 2018, Sweden and Norway reported a cluster of 13 returning travellers who carried or were infected with carbapenemase (OXA-48)-producing _Klebsiella pneumoniae_ ST392. All cases were associated with hospital admissions in Gran Canaria. Isolates from cases showed tight clustering when analysed by whole genome sequencing.
This cluster of 13 patients colonised or
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Main conclusions and options for response
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Conclusions
Between January and April 2018, Sweden and Norway reported a cluster of 13 returning travellers who carried or were infected with carbapenemase (OXA-48)-producing _Klebsiella pneumoniae_ ST392. All cases were associated with hospital admissions in Gran Canaria. Isolates from cases showed tight clustering when analysed by whole genome sequencing.
This cluster of 13 patients colonised or
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PRO/EDR> Syphilis - New Zealand (02): congenital
Syphilis -- New Zealand
Since 2017, there have been 4 cases of syphilis being passed onto babies from their mothers, as well as 1 probable case, NZME reports. A total of 2 of last year's [2017] cases were stillbirths. The Ministry of Health is currently investigating 2 possible further cases and has set up a group to tackle the issue.
All pregnant women are meant to undergo a blood test to check for the infection early in their term; if found early, syphilis can be treated with antibiotics.
Waikato DHB Hamilton
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Since 2017, there have been 4 cases of syphilis being passed onto babies from their mothers, as well as 1 probable case, NZME reports. A total of 2 of last year's [2017] cases were stillbirths. The Ministry of Health is currently investigating 2 possible further cases and has set up a group to tackle the issue.
All pregnant women are meant to undergo a blood test to check for the infection early in their term; if found early, syphilis can be treated with antibiotics.
Waikato DHB Hamilton
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - USA (09): (NYC) more cases
Legionnaires' -- United States
New York City health officials have confirmed 16 cases of legionnaires' disease in one Manhattan neighborhood. The city Health Department said on [Sun 15 Jul 2018] that 7 people have been hospitalized due to legionnaires' in the lower Washington Heights area. No deaths have been reported.
Health officials say they have inspected 20 cooling towers and ordered several building owners to increase their use of biocides to kill the bacteria associated with the disease.
The city sees an
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New York City health officials have confirmed 16 cases of legionnaires' disease in one Manhattan neighborhood. The city Health Department said on [Sun 15 Jul 2018] that 7 people have been hospitalized due to legionnaires' in the lower Washington Heights area. No deaths have been reported.
Health officials say they have inspected 20 cooling towers and ordered several building owners to increase their use of biocides to kill the bacteria associated with the disease.
The city sees an
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PRO/EDR> Dengue/DHF update (14): Asia, vector mod, vaccine
Dengue -- Pakistan
Fiji has identified the hot spots for dengue fever where officials of the World Mosquito Program (WMP) will release the wolbachia-carrying mosquitoes on Monday [16 Jul 2018] to curb the spread of dengue, Zika and chikungunya diseases. According to the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation (FBC), over 7 million Fijian dollars (about USD 3.3 million) is being spent on piloting the project across Fiji, Vanuatu and Kiribati. The 1st batch of _Aedes aegypti_ mosquito carrying wolbachia bacteria will be
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Fiji has identified the hot spots for dengue fever where officials of the World Mosquito Program (WMP) will release the wolbachia-carrying mosquitoes on Monday [16 Jul 2018] to curb the spread of dengue, Zika and chikungunya diseases. According to the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation (FBC), over 7 million Fijian dollars (about USD 3.3 million) is being spent on piloting the project across Fiji, Vanuatu and Kiribati. The 1st batch of _Aedes aegypti_ mosquito carrying wolbachia bacteria will be
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Tuesday 17 July 2018
PRO/AH> Herpesvirus, elephant - Malaysia: fatal, susp
Herpes -- Malaysia
Authorities today revealed that while one of the elephants that died at Lok Kawi Wildlife Park has been sick for years, the baby elephant meanwhile may have contracted a new disease that was not linked with Borneo pygmy elephants previously. Sabah Wildlife Department confirmed the deaths of the elephants, which occurred on 2 separate occasions -- a few days ago and in May [2018].
State tourism, culture and environment minister Christina Liew, who was briefed and visited the Wildlife Park
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Authorities today revealed that while one of the elephants that died at Lok Kawi Wildlife Park has been sick for years, the baby elephant meanwhile may have contracted a new disease that was not linked with Borneo pygmy elephants previously. Sabah Wildlife Department confirmed the deaths of the elephants, which occurred on 2 separate occasions -- a few days ago and in May [2018].
State tourism, culture and environment minister Christina Liew, who was briefed and visited the Wildlife Park
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PRO/AH> Newcastle disease, poultry - USA (08): (CA) more cases
Newcastle Disease -- United States
The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed three additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease in backyard exhibition chickens in California -- one in Riverside County and two in San Bernardino County.
A complete list of confirmed cases is available on our website at .
Virulent Newcastle disease has not been found [previously] in commercial poultry in the United States since 2003.
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The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed three additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease in backyard exhibition chickens in California -- one in Riverside County and two in San Bernardino County.
A complete list of confirmed cases is available on our website at .
Virulent Newcastle disease has not been found [previously] in commercial poultry in the United States since 2003.
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PRO/AH> Equine infectious anemia - USA (05): (TX)
Equine Infectious Anemia -- United States
Texas animal health officials have confirmed 2 more cases of equine infectious anemia (EIA), the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported on [13 Jul 2018]. "Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed EIA in one Dallas County standardbred horse and one McLennan County quarter horse," the EDCC said. "The positive horses have been euthanized and the premises will remain under quarantine until requirements for release have been met. TAHC staff is working closely with
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Texas animal health officials have confirmed 2 more cases of equine infectious anemia (EIA), the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported on [13 Jul 2018]. "Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed EIA in one Dallas County standardbred horse and one McLennan County quarter horse," the EDCC said. "The positive horses have been euthanized and the premises will remain under quarantine until requirements for release have been met. TAHC staff is working closely with
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PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (24): Asia (Yemen)
Cholera, Diarrhea, Dysentery -- Yemen
Cumulative figures
- The cumulative total from 27 Apr 2017 to 1 Jul 2018 is 1 115 378 suspected cholera cases and 2310 associated deaths, (case fatality rate [CFR] 0.21 per cent), 1157 have been confirmed by culture.
- The total proportion of severe cases among the suspected cases is 15.7 per cent
- The national attack rate is 397.4 per 10 000. The 5 governorates with the highest cumulative attack rates per 10 000 remain Amran (936), Al Mahwit (905), Al Dhale'e (641), Sana'a (550), Dhamar
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Cumulative figures
- The cumulative total from 27 Apr 2017 to 1 Jul 2018 is 1 115 378 suspected cholera cases and 2310 associated deaths, (case fatality rate [CFR] 0.21 per cent), 1157 have been confirmed by culture.
- The total proportion of severe cases among the suspected cases is 15.7 per cent
- The national attack rate is 397.4 per 10 000. The 5 governorates with the highest cumulative attack rates per 10 000 remain Amran (936), Al Mahwit (905), Al Dhale'e (641), Sana'a (550), Dhamar
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PRO/AH> Lumpy skin disease - Europe (02): Russia (SA) bovine, OIE
Lumpy Skin Disease -- Russia
Information received on [and dated] 17 Jul 2018 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, deputy head of the Rosselkhoznadzor, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary:
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 29 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 Jul 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 14 Mar 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: lumpy skin disease virus
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Information received on [and dated] 17 Jul 2018 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, deputy head of the Rosselkhoznadzor, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary:
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 29 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 Jul 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 14 Mar 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: lumpy skin disease virus
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Eastern Africa (17): Uganda
Rift Valley Fever -- Uganda
Residents of Ibanda and Isingiro are on high alert after 3 cases of Rift Valley fever were reported in the 2 districts. The cases were discovered by doctors at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) after one patient from Isingiro died at the facility and 2 others presented symptoms of the viral disease that affects animals as well as humans who meat from the dead animals.
"In the past 2 weeks, we have received 3 patients from Ibanda and Isingiro. Initially they were presenting normal
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Residents of Ibanda and Isingiro are on high alert after 3 cases of Rift Valley fever were reported in the 2 districts. The cases were discovered by doctors at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) after one patient from Isingiro died at the facility and 2 others presented symptoms of the viral disease that affects animals as well as humans who meat from the dead animals.
"In the past 2 weeks, we have received 3 patients from Ibanda and Isingiro. Initially they were presenting normal
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (38): Nigeria
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
Highlights
- In the reporting Week 27 (2-8 Jul 2018) 7 new confirmed cases were reported from Ondo (3), Edo (2), Taraba (1) and Plateau (1) with 3 deaths: Ondo (2) and Plateau (1).
- From 1 Jan-8 Jul 2018, a total of 2115 suspected cases have been reported from 21 states. Of these, 446 were confirmed positive, 10 are probable, 1652 negative (not a case).
- Since the onset of the 2018 outbreak, there have been 115 deaths in confirmed cases and 10 in probable cases. Case fatality rate in
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Highlights
- In the reporting Week 27 (2-8 Jul 2018) 7 new confirmed cases were reported from Ondo (3), Edo (2), Taraba (1) and Plateau (1) with 3 deaths: Ondo (2) and Plateau (1).
- From 1 Jan-8 Jul 2018, a total of 2115 suspected cases have been reported from 21 states. Of these, 446 were confirmed positive, 10 are probable, 1652 negative (not a case).
- Since the onset of the 2018 outbreak, there have been 115 deaths in confirmed cases and 10 in probable cases. Case fatality rate in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Nipah virus - India (16): (KL) review
Nipah/Hendra Virus -- India
A detailed study by the Kerala government on the recent outbreak of Nipah virus has suggested that 17 of the 19 infected people might have contracted the deadly virus from the 1st victim, 26 year old [MS]. [MS], who died on [5 May 2018], was among the 17 people who lost their lives after they contracted the virus. Two people recovered.
According to available records, it has been found that [MS] contracted the Nipah virus from fruit bats, and 17 others -- including 3 from his family (father,
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A detailed study by the Kerala government on the recent outbreak of Nipah virus has suggested that 17 of the 19 infected people might have contracted the deadly virus from the 1st victim, 26 year old [MS]. [MS], who died on [5 May 2018], was among the 17 people who lost their lives after they contracted the virus. Two people recovered.
According to available records, it has been found that [MS] contracted the Nipah virus from fruit bats, and 17 others -- including 3 from his family (father,
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Monday 16 July 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Eastern Africa (16): Kenya, animal, spread, control
Rift Valley Fever -- Kenya
Isiolo county government has lifted the meat and milk ban imposed last month [June 2018] following the outbreak of Rift Valley fever [RVF] disease. County livestock minister Mohamud Haji said the disease has been contained. "Following a 13-day successful ring vaccination exercise in affected areas within Isiolo, Merti and Garba Tula sub-counties, we have lifted the ban, and locals can now consume livestock products," said Mr Haji. No new cases of the disease have been reported.
The outbreak
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Isiolo county government has lifted the meat and milk ban imposed last month [June 2018] following the outbreak of Rift Valley fever [RVF] disease. County livestock minister Mohamud Haji said the disease has been contained. "Following a 13-day successful ring vaccination exercise in affected areas within Isiolo, Merti and Garba Tula sub-counties, we have lifted the ban, and locals can now consume livestock products," said Mr Haji. No new cases of the disease have been reported.
The outbreak
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - India (10): (OR) bovine, human exposure
Anthrax -- India
As many as 15 persons of Kuanrmunda block of Sundargarh district have been diagnosed with deadly anthrax disease, and the district administration deputed a medical team to the spot on Friday [13 Jul 2018]. The medical team, besides offering treatment to the affected persons, issued an advisory notice to the locals, requesting them not to eat flesh of any deceased animal.
Sources said about 11 persons of Ganju tolla under Raiboga police station area of Sundargarh district and 4 persons from
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As many as 15 persons of Kuanrmunda block of Sundargarh district have been diagnosed with deadly anthrax disease, and the district administration deputed a medical team to the spot on Friday [13 Jul 2018]. The medical team, besides offering treatment to the affected persons, issued an advisory notice to the locals, requesting them not to eat flesh of any deceased animal.
Sources said about 11 persons of Ganju tolla under Raiboga police station area of Sundargarh district and 4 persons from
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - France: (MO,HA) bovine, OIE
Anthrax -- France
Information received on [and dated] 16 Jul 2018 from Dr Loic Evain, directeur général adjoint, CVO, Direction générale de l'alimentation, Ministère de l'Agriculture et de l'Alimentation, Paris, France
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 3 Oct 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal
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Information received on [and dated] 16 Jul 2018 from Dr Loic Evain, directeur général adjoint, CVO, Direction générale de l'alimentation, Ministère de l'Agriculture et de l'Alimentation, Paris, France
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Jun 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Jun 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 3 Oct 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (44): Americas, Europe, Asia
Measles -- Brazil
English:
A measles outbreak is growing in Brazil after cases were imported from neighboring Venezuela where health services have collapsed. More than 460 cases of the disease have been confirmed in 2 Brazilian border states. There are also concerns that the outbreak has reached an isolated tribe that lives in the Amazon that has little resistance to such diseases [See ProMED-mail. Measles update (41): Americas, Europe, Pacific http://bit.ly/2uFrxMu].
The cases in
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English:
A measles outbreak is growing in Brazil after cases were imported from neighboring Venezuela where health services have collapsed. More than 460 cases of the disease have been confirmed in 2 Brazilian border states. There are also concerns that the outbreak has reached an isolated tribe that lives in the Amazon that has little resistance to such diseases [See ProMED-mail. Measles update (41): Americas, Europe, Pacific http://bit.ly/2uFrxMu].
The cases in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis - Pakistan (02): (NW)
Leishmaniasis -- Pakistan
Cases of leishmaniasis have reached an alarming level in Landi Kotal subdivision of Khyber tribal area amid conflicting claims by health officials, with the medical superintendent of the hospital complaining about an acute shortage of necessary medicines and the agency surgeon claiming to have treated a maximum number of the affected patients.
Doctors at the main Landi Kotal hospital told this correspondent that they had been receiving 40 to 50 patients daily, mostly children, with bites on
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Cases of leishmaniasis have reached an alarming level in Landi Kotal subdivision of Khyber tribal area amid conflicting claims by health officials, with the medical superintendent of the hospital complaining about an acute shortage of necessary medicines and the agency surgeon claiming to have treated a maximum number of the affected patients.
Doctors at the main Landi Kotal hospital told this correspondent that they had been receiving 40 to 50 patients daily, mostly children, with bites on
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PRO/AH> Botulism, avian - UK: (England) waterfowl, susp
Botulism -- United Kingdom
A park in Oldham was taped off following a suspected 'avian botulism' outbreak. Emergency services were called to Alexandra Park after a number of birds -- said to be ducks -- were found dead in the lake. They are currently testing water samples from the park to confirm the theory that the animals died as a result of avian botulism - a disease that affects wild and captive birds and is often fatal. Outbreaks are common in England and Wales, but are more frequent during warm
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A park in Oldham was taped off following a suspected 'avian botulism' outbreak. Emergency services were called to Alexandra Park after a number of birds -- said to be ducks -- were found dead in the lake. They are currently testing water samples from the park to confirm the theory that the animals died as a result of avian botulism - a disease that affects wild and captive birds and is often fatal. Outbreaks are common in England and Wales, but are more frequent during warm
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PRO/AH/EDR> Neospora caninum, bovine - UK (03): (Wales) update, comment
Other Animal Disease -- United Kingdom
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PRO/PL> Wart disease, potato - Ukraine: (IF,CV)
Other Plant Disease -- Ukraine
During monitoring, inspectors found cancer [of] potato, _Synchytrium endobioticum_, in Ivano-Frankivsk in the area of 4.45 hectares (about 11 acres) and Chernivtsi region on the area of 7.59 ha (nearly 19 acres).
After [the] results, [orders were] issued for the destruction of the identified organism, as well as [for] the procedure for moving regulated objects in the quarantine zones and beyond.
[byline: Nash Konston]
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communicated by:
ProMED-mail
[Potato wart disease (PW) is
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During monitoring, inspectors found cancer [of] potato, _Synchytrium endobioticum_, in Ivano-Frankivsk in the area of 4.45 hectares (about 11 acres) and Chernivtsi region on the area of 7.59 ha (nearly 19 acres).
After [the] results, [orders were] issued for the destruction of the identified organism, as well as [for] the procedure for moving regulated objects in the quarantine zones and beyond.
[byline: Nash Konston]
--
communicated by:
ProMED-mail
[Potato wart disease (PW) is
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Sunday 15 July 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Invasive tick - USA (08): (NC)
Pests -- United States
An invasive species of tick native to east Asia has been discovered in North Carolina, and it's an "aggressive biter," says the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The longhorn tick was found recently on an opossum in Polk County, in western North Carolina along the South Carolina border. It's about 90 minutes west of Charlotte.
Details of the discovery were not released, but a warning was issued Wednesday [11 Jul 2018] for the state's veterinarians to be on the lookout for a rapid
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An invasive species of tick native to east Asia has been discovered in North Carolina, and it's an "aggressive biter," says the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The longhorn tick was found recently on an opossum in Polk County, in western North Carolina along the South Carolina border. It's about 90 minutes west of Charlotte.
Details of the discovery were not released, but a warning was issued Wednesday [11 Jul 2018] for the state's veterinarians to be on the lookout for a rapid
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