Other Human Disease -- Worldwide/Unknown
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Friday 30 November 2018
PRO/EDR> Hand, foot & mouth disease update (15): Netherlands (St. Eustatius)
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease -- Worldwide/Unknown
St. Eustatius is currently experiencing an outbreak of hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD), St. Eustatius Health Department official Gerwin Schobbe said. He said the disease is highly contagious and is usually contracted by children, but adults can also become infected.
HFMD is caused by the coxsackievirus, which is usually in a person's urine, saliva, and intestines. Children contract the virus easily because they sometimes put toys in their mouth that they share with others while playing. The
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St. Eustatius is currently experiencing an outbreak of hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD), St. Eustatius Health Department official Gerwin Schobbe said. He said the disease is highly contagious and is usually contracted by children, but adults can also become infected.
HFMD is caused by the coxsackievirus, which is usually in a person's urine, saliva, and intestines. Children contract the virus easily because they sometimes put toys in their mouth that they share with others while playing. The
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PRO/AH/EDR> Malaria - Congo DR: (NK)
Malaria -- DR Congo
People are catching Ebola when seeking out treatment for malaria -- experts say there have been 8 times more malaria cases this year [2018] than last [2017] in North Kivu, and aid workers are proactively handing out drugs and mosquito nets to 450 000 residents. In addition, experts say people suffering from Ebola and malaria are becoming mixed up, making it more difficult to control the fast-spreading virus.
The number of people catching malaria has spiked this year [2018] in the North Kivu
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People are catching Ebola when seeking out treatment for malaria -- experts say there have been 8 times more malaria cases this year [2018] than last [2017] in North Kivu, and aid workers are proactively handing out drugs and mosquito nets to 450 000 residents. In addition, experts say people suffering from Ebola and malaria are becoming mixed up, making it more difficult to control the fast-spreading virus.
The number of people catching malaria has spiked this year [2018] in the North Kivu
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (33): China, domestic swine, spread, control, FAO
African Swine Fever -- China
Since the China Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MoARA) confirmed its 1st African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Liaoning Province on 3 Aug 2018, ASF was detected in 83 villages/the smallest available admin units in 20 provinces/autonomous region/municipalities. More than 570 000 pigs have been culled in an effort to halt further spread.
Tianjin Municipality: ASF outbreak occurred in one farm with 361 pigs in Ninghe District [in Chinese, ].
Hubei Province: ASF outbreak
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Since the China Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MoARA) confirmed its 1st African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Liaoning Province on 3 Aug 2018, ASF was detected in 83 villages/the smallest available admin units in 20 provinces/autonomous region/municipalities. More than 570 000 pigs have been culled in an effort to halt further spread.
Tianjin Municipality: ASF outbreak occurred in one farm with 361 pigs in Ninghe District [in Chinese, ].
Hubei Province: ASF outbreak
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Malawi: (MA) hippopotami, OIE
Anthrax -- Malawi
Information received on 29 Nov 2018 from Dr. Patrick Chikungwa, Director of Department of Animal Health and Livestock Development, Department of Animal Health and Livestock Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Lilongwe, Malawi
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 10 Oct 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 29 Nov 2018
Report date: 29 Nov 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 29 Nov 2018
Reason for notification: First
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Information received on 29 Nov 2018 from Dr. Patrick Chikungwa, Director of Department of Animal Health and Livestock Development, Department of Animal Health and Livestock Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Lilongwe, Malawi
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 10 Oct 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 29 Nov 2018
Report date: 29 Nov 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 29 Nov 2018
Reason for notification: First
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PRO/AH/EDR> PRO/AH/EDR>Undiagnosed die-off, whale - New Zealand: strandings
Animal Die-off -- New Zealand
A total of 51 pilot whales have died after becoming stranded on a beach on the Chatham Islands off New Zealand, the BBC reports. The mass stranding means more than 200 whales have died in separate incidents over the past week [24-30 Nov 2018] in the region.
New Zealand's Department of Conservation says between 80 and 90 whales were found to have become stranded in Hanson Bay on Thursday [29 Nov 2018]. Several dozen managed to refloat themselves, but 50 were found dead and one had to be put
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A total of 51 pilot whales have died after becoming stranded on a beach on the Chatham Islands off New Zealand, the BBC reports. The mass stranding means more than 200 whales have died in separate incidents over the past week [24-30 Nov 2018] in the region.
New Zealand's Department of Conservation says between 80 and 90 whales were found to have become stranded in Hanson Bay on Thursday [29 Nov 2018]. Several dozen managed to refloat themselves, but 50 were found dead and one had to be put
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PRO/AH/EDR> Invasive tick - USA (18)
Pests -- United States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Thu 29 Nov [2018] that a dangerous tick capable of spreading diseases in humans and animals has been found in the United States.
The tick is indigenous to eastern China, Japan, eastern Russia, and Korea and was introduced in Australia, New Zealand, and several island nations in the western Pacific region. Called _Haemaphysalis longicornis_, or the Asian longhorned tick, the CDC said it can lead to hemorrhagic fever, Lyme disease, and a
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Thu 29 Nov [2018] that a dangerous tick capable of spreading diseases in humans and animals has been found in the United States.
The tick is indigenous to eastern China, Japan, eastern Russia, and Korea and was introduced in Australia, New Zealand, and several island nations in the western Pacific region. Called _Haemaphysalis longicornis_, or the Asian longhorned tick, the CDC said it can lead to hemorrhagic fever, Lyme disease, and a
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PRO/EDR> Acute flaccid myelitis - North America (10): USA (NE)
Other Human Disease -- United States
A child in the Sarpy/Cass Health Department area had the 1st confirmed case of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) in Nebraska. AFM is a condition that causes muscle weakness. The child was hospitalized and later released. The case was reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
One additional suspected case, also in the Sarpy/Cass Health Department jurisdiction, is undergoing further testing at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Another reported
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A child in the Sarpy/Cass Health Department area had the 1st confirmed case of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) in Nebraska. AFM is a condition that causes muscle weakness. The child was hospitalized and later released. The case was reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
One additional suspected case, also in the Sarpy/Cass Health Department jurisdiction, is undergoing further testing at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Another reported
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (30): WHO global update
Influenza -- Worldwide/Unknown
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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In the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere influenza activity started to increase although overall influenza activity remained low. Increased influenza detections were reported in some countries of South-East Asia and Central America. In the temperate zones of the southern hemisphere,
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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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In the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere influenza activity started to increase although overall influenza activity remained low. Increased influenza detections were reported in some countries of South-East Asia and Central America. In the temperate zones of the southern hemisphere,
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PRO/EDR> Ebola update (142): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, summary, WHO, suspect, response
Ebola -- DR Congo
- Field teams often face difficult situations. The many incidents, including physical and verbal abuse, are often caused by groups of youth who are hostile to the response activities. To remedy this, several leaders of these youth groups have been trained and hired by psycho-social care teams to support safe and dignified vaccination and burial activities in Katwa. These young people include those who broke into a morgue last week [week of 19 Nov 2018] stealing the body of a person who died of
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- Field teams often face difficult situations. The many incidents, including physical and verbal abuse, are often caused by groups of youth who are hostile to the response activities. To remedy this, several leaders of these youth groups have been trained and hired by psycho-social care teams to support safe and dignified vaccination and burial activities in Katwa. These young people include those who broke into a morgue last week [week of 19 Nov 2018] stealing the body of a person who died of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (24): South Sudan (Gbudwe) WHO
Yellow Fever -- South Sudan
The Ministry of Health has declared a yellow fever (YF) outbreak today (Thu 29 Nov [2018]) in Sakure, Nzara County, Gbudue state (formerly Western Equatoria state).
The declaration was preceded by a briefing meeting with His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit, the president of South Sudan, to gain a high-level political support, commitment, and advocate for improved access to the affected area.
Addressing a press conference in Juba, Hon. Ms Awut Deng Acuil, the acting minister of health,
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The Ministry of Health has declared a yellow fever (YF) outbreak today (Thu 29 Nov [2018]) in Sakure, Nzara County, Gbudue state (formerly Western Equatoria state).
The declaration was preceded by a briefing meeting with His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit, the president of South Sudan, to gain a high-level political support, commitment, and advocate for improved access to the affected area.
Addressing a press conference in Juba, Hon. Ms Awut Deng Acuil, the acting minister of health,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease - UK (02): (England) pet rabbit deaths
Other Animal Disease -- United Kingdom
Vets have issued a warning to pet owners after a disease known to kill rabbits "swiftly and suddenly" was detected in Swanwick. Vets4Pets, in Nottingham Road, Somercotes, has asked rabbit owners to ensure their pets are properly vaccinated following an outbreak of rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease in the area.
The highly contagious virus has been described as a swift and sudden killer and often gives little warning at all. In some cases, rabbits have been known to bleed from the nose, mouth
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Vets have issued a warning to pet owners after a disease known to kill rabbits "swiftly and suddenly" was detected in Swanwick. Vets4Pets, in Nottingham Road, Somercotes, has asked rabbit owners to ensure their pets are properly vaccinated following an outbreak of rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease in the area.
The highly contagious virus has been described as a swift and sudden killer and often gives little warning at all. In some cases, rabbits have been known to bleed from the nose, mouth
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed disease, livestock - Sudan: (ED) capripox disease susp, RFI
Undiagnosed -- Sudan
Cattle owners in East Darfur have made complaints about the emergence of a smallpox-like virus among their cattle. The state's veterinary departments have not yet been able to verify the complaints.
A number of cattle owners complained about what they called smallpox infections among livestock, sheep in particular, and pointed to the lack of medicine in the veterinary pharmacies in the state.
However, the East Darfur minister of animal resources, El Fadil Khalfiya, has denied the
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Cattle owners in East Darfur have made complaints about the emergence of a smallpox-like virus among their cattle. The state's veterinary departments have not yet been able to verify the complaints.
A number of cattle owners complained about what they called smallpox infections among livestock, sheep in particular, and pointed to the lack of medicine in the veterinary pharmacies in the state.
However, the East Darfur minister of animal resources, El Fadil Khalfiya, has denied the
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Thursday 29 November 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus - Americas (64): Chile (CO, NB)
Hantavirus -- Chile
The 1st case of [a] hantavirus [infection] was confirmed for the Coquimbo region by the Public Health Institute.
This case is a 39-year-old agricultural worker who died in the Antonio Tirado Lanas Hospital in Ovalle. The individual began to feel the symptoms of the virus, was hospitalized, and died later. Samples were sent to Santiago, where the presence of the hantavirus in his body was confirmed.
The infection was acquired in a rural sector between Ovalle and Monte Patria. Health
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The 1st case of [a] hantavirus [infection] was confirmed for the Coquimbo region by the Public Health Institute.
This case is a 39-year-old agricultural worker who died in the Antonio Tirado Lanas Hospital in Ovalle. The individual began to feel the symptoms of the virus, was hospitalized, and died later. Samples were sent to Santiago, where the presence of the hantavirus in his body was confirmed.
The infection was acquired in a rural sector between Ovalle and Monte Patria. Health
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (57): global (Afghanistan, Niger)
Polio -- Afghanistan
New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 0
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2018: 27
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2017: 22
New cVDPV cases reported this week: 1
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2018: 91
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2017: 96
Headlines
Summary of new viruses this week:
- Afghanistan - advance notification of 1 wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case and 6 positive WPV1 environmental samples.
- Pakistan - 2 WPV1 positive
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New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 0
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2018: 27
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2017: 22
New cVDPV cases reported this week: 1
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2018: 91
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2017: 96
Headlines
Summary of new viruses this week:
- Afghanistan - advance notification of 1 wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case and 6 positive WPV1 environmental samples.
- Pakistan - 2 WPV1 positive
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PRO/ALL> New in IJID (12): December 2018
HIV/AIDS, Other Human Disease, Ebola, Tuberculosis, Pneumonia, Hepatitis B, Dengue -- Worldwide/Unknown
World AIDS Day 2018
Overcoming 'purview paradox' to make way for the effective implementation of PrEP in preventing HIV transmission
Shui Shan Lee, Eskild Petersen
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 77, December 2018, Pages 105-106
HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis in South East Asia: A focused review on present situation
Kin Wang To, Shui Shan Lee
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 77, December 2018, Pages 113-117
Reviews
_Sphingomonas
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World AIDS Day 2018
Overcoming 'purview paradox' to make way for the effective implementation of PrEP in preventing HIV transmission
Shui Shan Lee, Eskild Petersen
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 77, December 2018, Pages 105-106
HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis in South East Asia: A focused review on present situation
Kin Wang To, Shui Shan Lee
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 77, December 2018, Pages 113-117
Reviews
_Sphingomonas
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Wednesday 28 November 2018
PRO/EDR> Rubella - Japan (03): cases, vaccine
Rubella -- Japan
Go to the URL above to see case numbers in IDWR Surveillance Data Table 2018 week 46 (12-18 Nov 2018).
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[2] Rubella epidemic: Is vaccine enough? Japan
Date: Sat 24 Nov 2018
Source: Yahoo Japan [translated, edited]
Excerpts:
Expansion of the epidemic of rubella continues. The cumulative number of patients reported by 11 Nov this year [2018] is 2032, exceeding 2000 for the 1st time in 5 years since the epidemic
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Go to the URL above to see case numbers in IDWR Surveillance Data Table 2018 week 46 (12-18 Nov 2018).
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[2] Rubella epidemic: Is vaccine enough? Japan
Date: Sat 24 Nov 2018
Source: Yahoo Japan [translated, edited]
Excerpts:
Expansion of the epidemic of rubella continues. The cumulative number of patients reported by 11 Nov this year [2018] is 2032, exceeding 2000 for the 1st time in 5 years since the epidemic
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - USA (08): (MI) cervids, alert
Bovine TB -- United States
Wildlife officials in Michigan are warning hunters to inspect their deer for a serious disease.
The state's Department of Natural Resources says bovine tuberculosis was reported in 10 counties last year [2017], and managers are trying to eradicate the disease from white-tail deer in the state.
So far in the 2018 hunting season, Michigan DNR has reported 5 cases in 4 counties.
The DNR shared a photo of an infected deer's rib cage, showing white, bubble-shaped sores on the
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Wildlife officials in Michigan are warning hunters to inspect their deer for a serious disease.
The state's Department of Natural Resources says bovine tuberculosis was reported in 10 counties last year [2017], and managers are trying to eradicate the disease from white-tail deer in the state.
So far in the 2018 hunting season, Michigan DNR has reported 5 cases in 4 counties.
The DNR shared a photo of an infected deer's rib cage, showing white, bubble-shaped sores on the
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PRO/EDR> Acinetobacter - USA (02): (NJ) fatal, neonatal ICU
Acinetobacter baumannii -- United States
New Jersey officials say 2 premature infants with a bacterial infection have died. The Health Department is investigating the [_Acinetobacter] baumannii_ outbreak at University Hospital in Newark and said Tuesday [27 Nov 2018] that the infants had confirmed cases of the bacteria. They died last week and were not identified.
A 3rd infant with the bacteria was previously reported to have died.
The department says the 2 infants contracted the infection 6 weeks ago but had other medical
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New Jersey officials say 2 premature infants with a bacterial infection have died. The Health Department is investigating the [_Acinetobacter] baumannii_ outbreak at University Hospital in Newark and said Tuesday [27 Nov 2018] that the infants had confirmed cases of the bacteria. They died last week and were not identified.
A 3rd infant with the bacteria was previously reported to have died.
The department says the 2 infants contracted the infection 6 weeks ago but had other medical
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Europe (62): Belgium (LX) wild boar, control
African Swine Fever -- Belgium
The Walloon Minister of Agriculture, René Collin (CDH), proposes to halve the wild boar population in Wallonia within 2 years, writes L'Avenir today. He [Collin] is going to propose a series of measures that will soon completely change the wild boar hunt policy.
"In 2 years' time, we will reduce the wild boar population by 50% in Wallonia. And for this season, outside the area affected by swine fever, we will increase the hunting target by 30%, the minister announced on [Tue 27 Nov 2018]
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The Walloon Minister of Agriculture, René Collin (CDH), proposes to halve the wild boar population in Wallonia within 2 years, writes L'Avenir today. He [Collin] is going to propose a series of measures that will soon completely change the wild boar hunt policy.
"In 2 years' time, we will reduce the wild boar population by 50% in Wallonia. And for this season, outside the area affected by swine fever, we will increase the hunting target by 30%, the minister announced on [Tue 27 Nov 2018]
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (141): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, summary, WHO, challenges, response
Ebola -- DR Congo
Since the start of vaccination on 8 Aug 2018, 36 612 people were vaccinated, including 17 465 in Beni [North Kivu], 5017 in Katwa [North Kivu], 4544 in Mabalako [North Kivu], 2630 in Butembo [North Kivu], 1788 in Kalunguta [North Kivu], 1663 in Mandima [Ituri], 732 in Masereka [North Kivu], 521 in Oicha [North Kivu], 434 in Bunia [Ituri], 359 in Vuhovi [North Kivu], 355 in Tchomia [Ituri], 355 at Mutwanga [North Kivu], 241 at Kyondo [North Kivu], 240 at Komanda [Ituri], 234 at Musienene [North
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Since the start of vaccination on 8 Aug 2018, 36 612 people were vaccinated, including 17 465 in Beni [North Kivu], 5017 in Katwa [North Kivu], 4544 in Mabalako [North Kivu], 2630 in Butembo [North Kivu], 1788 in Kalunguta [North Kivu], 1663 in Mandima [Ituri], 732 in Masereka [North Kivu], 521 in Oicha [North Kivu], 434 in Bunia [Ituri], 359 in Vuhovi [North Kivu], 355 in Tchomia [Ituri], 355 at Mutwanga [North Kivu], 241 at Kyondo [North Kivu], 240 at Komanda [Ituri], 234 at Musienene [North
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PRO/EDR> Adenovirus - USA (06): (MD) fatal, university students, update
Adenovirus -- United States
The University of Maryland has confirmed that 3 more UMD [University of Maryland] students tested positive for adenovirus over the Thanksgiving break [22-25 Nov 2018].
University health officials had previously been aware of 6 confirmed tests, one of which resulted in the death of a student from an adenovirus-related illness.
The school has said that student well-being is a top priority, they acknowledge that mold can make people more susceptible to viral infections, but they said there
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The University of Maryland has confirmed that 3 more UMD [University of Maryland] students tested positive for adenovirus over the Thanksgiving break [22-25 Nov 2018].
University health officials had previously been aware of 6 confirmed tests, one of which resulted in the death of a student from an adenovirus-related illness.
The school has said that student well-being is a top priority, they acknowledge that mold can make people more susceptible to viral infections, but they said there
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - China (14): (XJ) st O, porcine, spread
Foot and Mouth -- China
China's agriculture ministry on [Tue 27 Nov 2018] reported an outbreak of O-type foot-and-mouth disease [FMD] on a pig farm in the country's northwestern Xinjiang region.
The outbreak in Yining county, in Ili prefecture, infected 108 of 331 pigs on the farm, killing 46, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said in a statement.
The other 285 pigs have been culled, it said.
[Byline: Tom Daly; editing: Tom Hogue]
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China's agriculture ministry on [Tue 27 Nov 2018] reported an outbreak of O-type foot-and-mouth disease [FMD] on a pig farm in the country's northwestern Xinjiang region.
The outbreak in Yining county, in Ili prefecture, infected 108 of 331 pigs on the farm, killing 46, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said in a statement.
The other 285 pigs have been culled, it said.
[Byline: Tom Daly; editing: Tom Hogue]
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (72): Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia
Measles -- Israel
Winter AK, Wesolowski AP, Mensah KJ, et al. Revealing measles outbreak risk with a nested immunoglobulin g serosurvey in Madagascar. Am J Epidemiol. 2018; 187(10): 2219-26. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwy114; .
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[4] Philippines (Sarangani)
Date: Tue 27 Nov 2018
Source: Tempo [edited]
Local health personnel were dispatched to a remote mountain village in Malapatan [Sarangani province] town to contain a measles outbreak which killed at least 20
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Winter AK, Wesolowski AP, Mensah KJ, et al. Revealing measles outbreak risk with a nested immunoglobulin g serosurvey in Madagascar. Am J Epidemiol. 2018; 187(10): 2219-26. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwy114; .
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[4] Philippines (Sarangani)
Date: Tue 27 Nov 2018
Source: Tempo [edited]
Local health personnel were dispatched to a remote mountain village in Malapatan [Sarangani province] town to contain a measles outbreak which killed at least 20
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Tuesday 27 November 2018
PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - USA (59): (KY, WV, OH)
Hepatitis A -- United States
Total Outbreak: 2769
Hospitalizations: 1438
Deaths: 17
Last updated: 27 Nov 2018
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[Date / Cases / Deaths / Average cases per week
14 Apr 2018 / 352 / 3 / --
28 Apr 2018 / 448 / 4 / 48
25 May 2018 / 629 / 6 / 45
9 Jun 2018 / 832 / 6 / 101
27 Jun 2018 / 969 / 6 / 53
7 Jul 2018 / 1094 / 8 / 87
14 Jul 2018 / 1170 / 8 / 76
21 Jul 2018 / 1221 / 8 / 51
28 Jul 2018 / 1276 / 8 / 55
4 Aug 2018 / 1341 / 8 / 65
11 Aug 2018 / 1425 / 9 / 84
18 Aug 2018
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Total Outbreak: 2769
Hospitalizations: 1438
Deaths: 17
Last updated: 27 Nov 2018
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[Date / Cases / Deaths / Average cases per week
14 Apr 2018 / 352 / 3 / --
28 Apr 2018 / 448 / 4 / 48
25 May 2018 / 629 / 6 / 45
9 Jun 2018 / 832 / 6 / 101
27 Jun 2018 / 969 / 6 / 53
7 Jul 2018 / 1094 / 8 / 87
14 Jul 2018 / 1170 / 8 / 76
21 Jul 2018 / 1221 / 8 / 51
28 Jul 2018 / 1276 / 8 / 55
4 Aug 2018 / 1341 / 8 / 65
11 Aug 2018 / 1425 / 9 / 84
18 Aug 2018
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (23): Nigeria
Yellow Fever -- Nigeria
Highlights
In this reporting week 5 - 11 Nov 2018:
- 85 suspected cases were recorded
- One inconclusive case from Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River state recorded from the NCDC Central Public health laboratory Lagos
- No new confirmed case from Institut Pasteur (IP) Dakar
- Last confirmed case from IP Dakar was on 18 Oct 2018
- A national yellow fever Incident Management System (IMS) Level 2 Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) is active
- Phase 2b Yellow fever preventive mass
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Highlights
In this reporting week 5 - 11 Nov 2018:
- 85 suspected cases were recorded
- One inconclusive case from Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River state recorded from the NCDC Central Public health laboratory Lagos
- No new confirmed case from Institut Pasteur (IP) Dakar
- Last confirmed case from IP Dakar was on 18 Oct 2018
- A national yellow fever Incident Management System (IMS) Level 2 Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) is active
- Phase 2b Yellow fever preventive mass
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Namibia (05): (KU) livestock, human
Anthrax -- Namibia
The Ministry of Health and Social Services in Namibia has reported a suspected anthrax outbreak in Opuwo District, Kunene Region, located in the far north-west part of the country.
The outbreak was originally recognized in late October 2018 when 4 patients presented at the district hospital with wounds (skin lesions) and swelling on various parts of their bodies. It was established that these case-patients had either handled carcasses of dead goats or consumed the meat.
As of 21 Nov
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The Ministry of Health and Social Services in Namibia has reported a suspected anthrax outbreak in Opuwo District, Kunene Region, located in the far north-west part of the country.
The outbreak was originally recognized in late October 2018 when 4 patients presented at the district hospital with wounds (skin lesions) and swelling on various parts of their bodies. It was established that these case-patients had either handled carcasses of dead goats or consumed the meat.
As of 21 Nov
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (140): DRC (North Kivu, Ituri) cases, summary, preparedness
Ebola -- DR Congo
This Sun 25 Nov 2018, Beni's Vision Theater Group has put its art to the service of the Ebola response. Through a series of comedy and tragedy sketches, the actors spoke of the danger of Ebola virus disease for the entire community, the incivility that drives some people to threaten the health workers doing their job, and finally the unfolding of a dignified and secure burial. The theater group has already organized sessions in the districts of Kalinda, Kuka, and Ngongolio [North Kivu]. More
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This Sun 25 Nov 2018, Beni's Vision Theater Group has put its art to the service of the Ebola response. Through a series of comedy and tragedy sketches, the actors spoke of the danger of Ebola virus disease for the entire community, the incivility that drives some people to threaten the health workers doing their job, and finally the unfolding of a dignified and secure burial. The theater group has already organized sessions in the districts of Kalinda, Kuka, and Ngongolio [North Kivu]. More
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tick-borne pathogens - USA
Tick-borne disease -- United States
In 2017, state and local health departments reported a record number of cases of tickborne disease to CDC, 59 349 cases, up from 48 610 in 2016.
Reported tickborne diseases, U.S. / 2016 / 2017
Lyme disease (confirmed and probable) / 36 429 / 42 743
Anaplasmosis/Ehrlichiosis** / 5750 / 7718
Spotted fever rickettsiosis*** / 4269 / 6248
Babesiosis**** / 1910 / 2368
Tularemia / 230 / 239
Powassan virus / 22 / 33
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Total / 48 610 / 59 349
*Unless stated
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In 2017, state and local health departments reported a record number of cases of tickborne disease to CDC, 59 349 cases, up from 48 610 in 2016.
Reported tickborne diseases, U.S. / 2016 / 2017
Lyme disease (confirmed and probable) / 36 429 / 42 743
Anaplasmosis/Ehrlichiosis** / 5750 / 7718
Spotted fever rickettsiosis*** / 4269 / 6248
Babesiosis**** / 1910 / 2368
Tularemia / 230 / 239
Powassan virus / 22 / 33
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Total / 48 610 / 59 349
*Unless stated
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PRO/AH/EDR> Vaccinia virus - Brazil: equine
Other Animal Disease -- Brazil
After several pox outbreaks in horses and donkeys in Brazil, researchers are still working to understand how the equids got the vaccinia virus, why humans don't seem to get it from equids, and why some equids get it in a population and others don't.
Scientists eradicated smallpox, caused by the variola virus, in the 1980s using a similar virus that caused pox in horses, cows, and rodents. Unfortunately, that similar virus -- vaccinia -- could very well have started its own series of pox
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After several pox outbreaks in horses and donkeys in Brazil, researchers are still working to understand how the equids got the vaccinia virus, why humans don't seem to get it from equids, and why some equids get it in a population and others don't.
Scientists eradicated smallpox, caused by the variola virus, in the 1980s using a similar virus that caused pox in horses, cows, and rodents. Unfortunately, that similar virus -- vaccinia -- could very well have started its own series of pox
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PRO/AH/EDR> Schistosomiasis - Myanmar (04): (RA)
Schistosomiasis -- Myanmar
The Myanmar Ministry of Health and Sports reported earlier this month [November 2018] (computer translated) that of the nearly 1000 suspect schistosomiasis cases tested in Rakhine state, 520 were _Schistosoma mansoni_ IgG (Elisa) positive.
In addition to Rakhine, some people with schistosomiasis were detected in Shwe Kyin of Bago region and Inn Lay of Shan state.
Prevention, treatment and diagnosis for schistosomiasis is a collaboration between the WHO, the Chinese CDC, and local health
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The Myanmar Ministry of Health and Sports reported earlier this month [November 2018] (computer translated) that of the nearly 1000 suspect schistosomiasis cases tested in Rakhine state, 520 were _Schistosoma mansoni_ IgG (Elisa) positive.
In addition to Rakhine, some people with schistosomiasis were detected in Shwe Kyin of Bago region and Inn Lay of Shan state.
Prevention, treatment and diagnosis for schistosomiasis is a collaboration between the WHO, the Chinese CDC, and local health
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - fractional vaccine dosing, Nigeria, Netherlands ex Gambia/Senegal
Yellow Fever -- Worldwide/Unknown
According to a study today in the Annals of Internal Medicine, fractional dosing of the yellow fever vaccine offers recipients protective antibodies for up to 10 years without a booster dose.
The results could inform the use of fractional dosing in preventive vaccination campaigns, and not just outbreak settings. In related news, Nigeria is vaccinating millions of people after 9 people recently tested positive, and Dutch officials report an imported yellow fever case.
The randomized,
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According to a study today in the Annals of Internal Medicine, fractional dosing of the yellow fever vaccine offers recipients protective antibodies for up to 10 years without a booster dose.
The results could inform the use of fractional dosing in preventive vaccination campaigns, and not just outbreak settings. In related news, Nigeria is vaccinating millions of people after 9 people recently tested positive, and Dutch officials report an imported yellow fever case.
The randomized,
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Monday 26 November 2018
PRO/EDR> Syphilis - USA (09): (AZ) rising incidence, women, congenital
Syphilis -- United States
There is currently a statewide outbreak of syphilis in Arizona, a bacterial infection that is usually spread by sexual contact. Medical providers are seeing the largest increase of syphilis cases in women and newborns.
A pregnant woman can pass syphilis to her unborn child, which is called congenital syphilis. Congenital syphilis can lead to problems with the skin, eyes and brain, stillbirth or infant death. Up to 40 percent of untreated syphilitic pregnancies result in stillbirth or
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There is currently a statewide outbreak of syphilis in Arizona, a bacterial infection that is usually spread by sexual contact. Medical providers are seeing the largest increase of syphilis cases in women and newborns.
A pregnant woman can pass syphilis to her unborn child, which is called congenital syphilis. Congenital syphilis can lead to problems with the skin, eyes and brain, stillbirth or infant death. Up to 40 percent of untreated syphilitic pregnancies result in stillbirth or
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PRO/AH/EDR> Scrub typhus - India (05): (WB) fatal, susp.
Scrub Typhus -- India
City based doctors and virologists suspect that the nature of larval mites, a kind of insect [that] causes diseases like scrub typhus, might have changed, as a result of which they are now found within the city. Earlier, the insects were only found in forest areas.
Two persons from Ultadanga's Basanti Colony area reportedly died of scrub typhus in November [2018], triggering panic among other residents of the area. The disease is spread among people through the bites of infected chiggers
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City based doctors and virologists suspect that the nature of larval mites, a kind of insect [that] causes diseases like scrub typhus, might have changed, as a result of which they are now found within the city. Earlier, the insects were only found in forest areas.
Two persons from Ultadanga's Basanti Colony area reportedly died of scrub typhus in November [2018], triggering panic among other residents of the area. The disease is spread among people through the bites of infected chiggers
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PRO/PL> Barley virus G - Australia: 1st rep (VI)
Other Plant Disease -- Australia
Researchers are closely monitoring cereal crops in Victoria after the detection of a new virus species, Barley virus G, first identified in South Korea. Closely associated with yellow dwarf viruses, it was discovered in Australia for the first time early in 2018.
Agriculture Victoria's Narelle Nancarrow says researchers noticed yellow leaf symptoms along with potentially disease-carrying aphids among volunteer cereals. Testing for barley yellow dwarf viruses (BYDV-PAV and BYDV-MAV) and
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Researchers are closely monitoring cereal crops in Victoria after the detection of a new virus species, Barley virus G, first identified in South Korea. Closely associated with yellow dwarf viruses, it was discovered in Australia for the first time early in 2018.
Agriculture Victoria's Narelle Nancarrow says researchers noticed yellow leaf symptoms along with potentially disease-carrying aphids among volunteer cereals. Testing for barley yellow dwarf viruses (BYDV-PAV and BYDV-MAV) and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (57): Asia (Lebanon) human, animal
Rabies -- Lebanon
Abstract
The status of rabies as a neglected disease has made its eradication rather challenging in different parts of the world despite the availability of a successful vaccine. Lebanon, in particular, is a country endemic to the disease with several cases of rabies deaths reported over the past 30 years. The risk of rabies, however, has taken a new turn over the past few years in Lebanon with 2 emerging situations that have made the control of the disease rather challenging: the
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Abstract
The status of rabies as a neglected disease has made its eradication rather challenging in different parts of the world despite the availability of a successful vaccine. Lebanon, in particular, is a country endemic to the disease with several cases of rabies deaths reported over the past 30 years. The risk of rabies, however, has taken a new turn over the past few years in Lebanon with 2 emerging situations that have made the control of the disease rather challenging: the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (111): China (YN,JS) poultry, HPAI H5N6, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- China
Information received on 22 Nov 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: 28 Oct 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Nov 2018
Report date: 21 Nov 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 22 Nov 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 15 Sep
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Information received on 22 Nov 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: 28 Oct 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Nov 2018
Report date: 21 Nov 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 22 Nov 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 15 Sep
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (32): China (BJ) domestic swine, spread, OIE
African Swine Fever -- China
Information received on 24 Nov 2018 from Dr. Zhang Zhongqui, director general, China Animal Disease Control Centre, Veterinary Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China (People's Rep. of)
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 Nov 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 23 Nov 2018
Report date: 23 Nov 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 24 Nov 2018
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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Information received on 24 Nov 2018 from Dr. Zhang Zhongqui, director general, China Animal Disease Control Centre, Veterinary Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China (People's Rep. of)
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 Nov 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 23 Nov 2018
Report date: 23 Nov 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 24 Nov 2018
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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PRO/AH/EDR> Coral reef kills - Caribbean: (St Maarten)
Not Yet Classified -- Saint Martin [France/Netherlands]
The Nature Foundation St Maarten has recently established the presence of 'tissue loss disease' on several local coral reefs. The disease is a relatively new issue that has been plaguing coral reefs in the Atlantic Basin for the last few months. The coral reef disease manifests itself through the creation of white blotches on stony coral, eventually leading to the loss of tissue and eventual death in the coral colony. The disease affects 20 different species of coral and is able to kill
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The Nature Foundation St Maarten has recently established the presence of 'tissue loss disease' on several local coral reefs. The disease is a relatively new issue that has been plaguing coral reefs in the Atlantic Basin for the last few months. The coral reef disease manifests itself through the creation of white blotches on stony coral, eventually leading to the loss of tissue and eventual death in the coral colony. The disease affects 20 different species of coral and is able to kill
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (23): China (JS) H5N6
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- China
The Chinese National Health Commission reported on an additional human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Jiangsu. This brings the total cases to 23 in China since 2014.
The case involved a 10-year-old girl from Suzhou in Jiangsu. She developed symptoms on [29 Oct 2018] and was hospitalized on [3 Nov 2018]. She is now in a serious condition. Avian influenza is caused by those influenza viruses that mainly affect birds and poultry, such as chickens or ducks.
Clinical presentation of avian
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The Chinese National Health Commission reported on an additional human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Jiangsu. This brings the total cases to 23 in China since 2014.
The case involved a 10-year-old girl from Suzhou in Jiangsu. She developed symptoms on [29 Oct 2018] and was hospitalized on [3 Nov 2018]. She is now in a serious condition. Avian influenza is caused by those influenza viruses that mainly affect birds and poultry, such as chickens or ducks.
Clinical presentation of avian
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (67): Europe, ECDC update
West Nile Virus -- Italy
In 2018, as of 15 Nov 2018, EU Member States have reported 1491 human cases in Italy (569), Greece (309), Romania (277), Hungary (214), Croatia (53), France (25), Austria (20), Bulgaria (15), the Czech Republic (5), Slovenia (3), and Cyprus (1). EU neighbouring countries reported 557 human cases in Serbia (415), Israel (128), and Kosovo* (14). To date, 171 deaths due to West Nile virus infection have been reported by Greece (45), Italy (42), Romania (42), Serbia (35), Kosovo* (3), Bulgaria
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In 2018, as of 15 Nov 2018, EU Member States have reported 1491 human cases in Italy (569), Greece (309), Romania (277), Hungary (214), Croatia (53), France (25), Austria (20), Bulgaria (15), the Czech Republic (5), Slovenia (3), and Cyprus (1). EU neighbouring countries reported 557 human cases in Serbia (415), Israel (128), and Kosovo* (14). To date, 171 deaths due to West Nile virus infection have been reported by Greece (45), Italy (42), Romania (42), Serbia (35), Kosovo* (3), Bulgaria
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Sunday 25 November 2018
PRO/PL> Asian greening, citrus - Argentina: (ER) alert
Other Plant Disease -- Argentina
The government of Entre Rios declared a phytosanitary emergency due to Huanglongbing (HLB) and urged producers and authorities to adopt and / or strengthen control, prevention, and surveillance tasks throughout the provincial territory. Authorities detected the presence of the HLB vector insect, _Diaphorina citri_, in commercial fields and in urban areas. HLB could affect 36 000 hectares [88 958 acres] devoted to [citrus] production in the province.
The statement added that "the risk of
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The government of Entre Rios declared a phytosanitary emergency due to Huanglongbing (HLB) and urged producers and authorities to adopt and / or strengthen control, prevention, and surveillance tasks throughout the provincial territory. Authorities detected the presence of the HLB vector insect, _Diaphorina citri_, in commercial fields and in urban areas. HLB could affect 36 000 hectares [88 958 acres] devoted to [citrus] production in the province.
The statement added that "the risk of
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (56): Global, (Papua New Guinea, DR Congo, Nigeria) cVDPV
Polio -- Papua New Guinea
New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 0
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2018: 27
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2017: 22
New cVDPV cases reported this week: 6
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2018: 90
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2017: 96
Headlines
Summary of new viruses this week:
- Afghanistan - 5 wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) positive environmental samples.
- Pakistan - 1 WPV1 positive environmental sample.
- Papua New
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New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 0
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2018: 27
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2017: 22
New cVDPV cases reported this week: 6
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2018: 90
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2017: 96
Headlines
Summary of new viruses this week:
- Afghanistan - 5 wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) positive environmental samples.
- Pakistan - 1 WPV1 positive environmental sample.
- Papua New
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PRO/AH/EDR> Zika virus (11): India
Zika virus -- India
Following India's 1st outbreak of Zika infections in Rajasthan in September 2018, Madhya Pradesh has now reported a 2nd one, with 6 districts affected.
The virus has been linked to birth defects in 5-15 percent of children of infected mothers. Such birth defects include an abnormally small head (microcephaly), eye damage, shortened muscles and joints, and hearing damage. This is why the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that in areas with ongoing Zika transmission, pregnant women
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Following India's 1st outbreak of Zika infections in Rajasthan in September 2018, Madhya Pradesh has now reported a 2nd one, with 6 districts affected.
The virus has been linked to birth defects in 5-15 percent of children of infected mothers. Such birth defects include an abnormally small head (microcephaly), eye damage, shortened muscles and joints, and hearing damage. This is why the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that in areas with ongoing Zika transmission, pregnant women
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (47): Saudi Arabia (RI, QS) WHO
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
From [16 through 30 Oct 2018], the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) National Focal Point of Saudi Arabia reported 4 additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection, including 1 death.
MERS-CoV cases reported between 15 and 30 Oct 2018:
Case no.: Date of notification to WHO / Region of residence / Age / Sex / Health care worker / Comorbidities / Exposure to camels / Camel milk consumption / Contact with a MERS-CoV cases / Date of symptoms
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From [16 through 30 Oct 2018], the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) National Focal Point of Saudi Arabia reported 4 additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection, including 1 death.
MERS-CoV cases reported between 15 and 30 Oct 2018:
Case no.: Date of notification to WHO / Region of residence / Age / Sex / Health care worker / Comorbidities / Exposure to camels / Camel milk consumption / Contact with a MERS-CoV cases / Date of symptoms
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (71): Europe, Americas, Southeast Asia, Pacific
Measles -- Worldwide/Unknown
Hackney medics have moved to address a recent outbreak of measles in the borough with a programme of vaccinations which has seen 500 children immunised against the disease.
The programme is seeking to address concerns over low vaccination figures for north-east Hackney, against a background of declining figures for innoculations across the borough generally.
There were 38 confirmed cases of measles in Hackney as at 19 Nov 2018.
Healthwatch Hackney director Jon Williams said: "The
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Hackney medics have moved to address a recent outbreak of measles in the borough with a programme of vaccinations which has seen 500 children immunised against the disease.
The programme is seeking to address concerns over low vaccination figures for north-east Hackney, against a background of declining figures for innoculations across the borough generally.
There were 38 confirmed cases of measles in Hackney as at 19 Nov 2018.
Healthwatch Hackney director Jon Williams said: "The
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PRO/EDR> Non-tuberculous mycobacteria - USA: (FL) tattoo, 2015
Mycobacteria, non-TB -- United States
"BACKGROUND. On 29 Apr 2015, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) was notified by a local dermatologist of 3 patients with suspect nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infection after receiving tattoos at a local tattoo studio.
METHODS. DOH-Miami-Dade conducted interviews and offered testing, described below, to tattoo studio clients reporting rashes. Culture of clinical isolates and identification were performed at the Florida Bureau of Public Health
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"BACKGROUND. On 29 Apr 2015, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) was notified by a local dermatologist of 3 patients with suspect nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infection after receiving tattoos at a local tattoo studio.
METHODS. DOH-Miami-Dade conducted interviews and offered testing, described below, to tattoo studio clients reporting rashes. Culture of clinical isolates and identification were performed at the Florida Bureau of Public Health
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Saturday 24 November 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (139): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, WHO, news, control
Ebola -- DR Congo
Since the beginning of vaccination on 8 Aug 2018, 34 839 people have been vaccinated, including 16 832 in Beni [North Kivu] . . .
[Any type of game is a good approach to attract people's attention, especially when awards are offered. - Mod.LK]
- Fri 23 Nov 2018. Epidemiological situation report, DRC Ministry of Health [in French, machine trans., edited]
-The epidemiological situation of the Ebola virus disease in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri dated 22 Nov 2018:
Since the
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Since the beginning of vaccination on 8 Aug 2018, 34 839 people have been vaccinated, including 16 832 in Beni [North Kivu] . . .
[Any type of game is a good approach to attract people's attention, especially when awards are offered. - Mod.LK]
- Fri 23 Nov 2018. Epidemiological situation report, DRC Ministry of Health [in French, machine trans., edited]
-The epidemiological situation of the Ebola virus disease in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri dated 22 Nov 2018:
Since the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus - Americas (63): Chile (LI)
Hantavirus -- Chile
The Health SEREMI [Regional Health Ministerial Secretariat] of the O'Higgins region, Rafael Borgono, reported on a case of [a] hantavirus [infection] detected recently. "Today [23 Nov 2018] we had confirmation from the Institute for Public Health (ISP) of a 24-year-old man from the Rengo community who is the 4th case of [a] hantavirus [infection] so far in the O'Higgins region this year [2018]. This will be the 1st case in this summer season; the other 3 cases were between January and March of
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The Health SEREMI [Regional Health Ministerial Secretariat] of the O'Higgins region, Rafael Borgono, reported on a case of [a] hantavirus [infection] detected recently. "Today [23 Nov 2018] we had confirmation from the Institute for Public Health (ISP) of a 24-year-old man from the Rengo community who is the 4th case of [a] hantavirus [infection] so far in the O'Higgins region this year [2018]. This will be the 1st case in this summer season; the other 3 cases were between January and March of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa Fever - West Africa (46): Nigeria
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
Highlights
- In the reporting week 46 (12-18 Nov 2018), 3 new confirmed cases were reported from Edo (1) and Ondo (2) states with one new death.
- From 1 Jan-18 Nov 2018, a total of 3086 suspected cases have been reported from 22 states. Of these, 562 were confirmed positive, 17 probable, 2507 negative (not a case).
- Since the onset of the 2018 outbreak, there have been 144 deaths in confirmed cases and 17 in probable cases. Case fatality rate (CFR) in confirmed cases is 25.6 percent.
-
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Highlights
- In the reporting week 46 (12-18 Nov 2018), 3 new confirmed cases were reported from Edo (1) and Ondo (2) states with one new death.
- From 1 Jan-18 Nov 2018, a total of 3086 suspected cases have been reported from 22 states. Of these, 562 were confirmed positive, 17 probable, 2507 negative (not a case).
- Since the onset of the 2018 outbreak, there have been 144 deaths in confirmed cases and 17 in probable cases. Case fatality rate (CFR) in confirmed cases is 25.6 percent.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Enteritidis - Sweden
Salmonella -- Sweden
Swedish officials are investigating a national outbreak of salmonellosis that has sickened 33 people. Local counties, Livsmedelsverket (National Food Agency) and Folkhalsomyndigheten (Public Health Agency) are working together to investigate the illnesses and identify the source of infection.
The outbreak of _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Enteritidis with multiple locus variable number of tandem repeat analysis (MLVA) type 2-10-7-3-2 was detected by Folkhalsomyndigheten's monitoring
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Swedish officials are investigating a national outbreak of salmonellosis that has sickened 33 people. Local counties, Livsmedelsverket (National Food Agency) and Folkhalsomyndigheten (Public Health Agency) are working together to investigate the illnesses and identify the source of infection.
The outbreak of _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Enteritidis with multiple locus variable number of tandem repeat analysis (MLVA) type 2-10-7-3-2 was detected by Folkhalsomyndigheten's monitoring
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PRO/AH> Foot & mouth disease - Israel (09): (HZ) bovine, st O, spread, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Israel
Clinical foot and mouth disease (FMD) cases, reported from a beef cattle herd grazing in the Mas'ada forest [Golan Heights, Odem forest reserve], have been confirmed positive. Quarantine measures have been imposed on the herd's site and a 10-km [6.2-mile] (radius) zone around it. All cattle breeders should be reminded of the need to complete, at the earliest opportunity, the annual FMD vaccination of all cattle.
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Communicated by:
ProMED-mail
[Mas'ada is a Druse village, situated
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Clinical foot and mouth disease (FMD) cases, reported from a beef cattle herd grazing in the Mas'ada forest [Golan Heights, Odem forest reserve], have been confirmed positive. Quarantine measures have been imposed on the herd's site and a 10-km [6.2-mile] (radius) zone around it. All cattle breeders should be reminded of the need to complete, at the earliest opportunity, the annual FMD vaccination of all cattle.
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Communicated by:
ProMED-mail
[Mas'ada is a Druse village, situated
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PRO/AH/EDR> Trypanosomiasis - Netherlands: ex Malawi
Trypanosomiasis -- Netherlands
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PRO/AH/EDR> Sarcoptic mange, bear - USA (02): (VA)
Scabies -- United States
Over the past couple of years, the number of black bears with mange has continued to rise in Virginia. The 1st cases of mange in black bears in Virginia were found in the 1980s. Sarcoptic mange is a parasitic disease that allows sarcoptic mites to bury underneath the skin, causing an extreme inflammatory immune response to the animal. Infected bears physically cannot eat enough to consume sufficient calories to help sustain themselves while also fighting off the disease.
Peach Van Wick is a
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Over the past couple of years, the number of black bears with mange has continued to rise in Virginia. The 1st cases of mange in black bears in Virginia were found in the 1980s. Sarcoptic mange is a parasitic disease that allows sarcoptic mites to bury underneath the skin, causing an extreme inflammatory immune response to the animal. Infected bears physically cannot eat enough to consume sufficient calories to help sustain themselves while also fighting off the disease.
Peach Van Wick is a
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Friday 23 November 2018
PRO/EDR> Dengue/DHF update (22): Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, vaccine, serotypes
Dengue -- Nepal
This article presents the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendations on the use of dengue vaccine excerpted from the WHO position paper on dengue vaccine -- September 2018, published in the Weekly Epidemiological Record. This position paper replaces the July 2016 WHO position paper concerning the 1st licensed dengue vaccine, CYD-TDV. The position paper presents new evidence that became available in November 2017. A retrospective analysis of data from clinical trials, using a new
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This article presents the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendations on the use of dengue vaccine excerpted from the WHO position paper on dengue vaccine -- September 2018, published in the Weekly Epidemiological Record. This position paper replaces the July 2016 WHO position paper concerning the 1st licensed dengue vaccine, CYD-TDV. The position paper presents new evidence that became available in November 2017. A retrospective analysis of data from clinical trials, using a new
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (138): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, response, vaccine RFI
Ebola -- DR Congo
- The Minister of Health, Dr Oly Ilunga Kalenga, and the President of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Corneille Nangaa, had a working session this Thu 22 Nov 2018 in the Cabinet of the Minister. A joint commission between the 2 institutions was set up to coordinate their activities in the areas affected by the Ebola epidemic during the election period. The teams have already begun the work of harmonizing the maps to identify the precise location of the polling stations to
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- The Minister of Health, Dr Oly Ilunga Kalenga, and the President of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Corneille Nangaa, had a working session this Thu 22 Nov 2018 in the Cabinet of the Minister. A joint commission between the 2 institutions was set up to coordinate their activities in the areas affected by the Ebola epidemic during the election period. The teams have already begun the work of harmonizing the maps to identify the precise location of the polling stations to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (22): Nigeria (ED), Netherlands ex Gambia/Senegal
Yellow Fever -- Nigeria
Two persons have been confirmed dead from suspected cases of yellow fever in Edo state. It was gathered that the deaths occurred barely a week of the outbreak of strange ailments in some villages in Uhunmwode local government. Symptoms displayed by the victims included high fever, stomach pains, vomiting, and nose bleeding, among others.
Edo state commissioner for health, Dr. David Osifo, confirmed that the outbreak debunked rumours about Lassa fever or Ebola outbreak. He said his team of
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Two persons have been confirmed dead from suspected cases of yellow fever in Edo state. It was gathered that the deaths occurred barely a week of the outbreak of strange ailments in some villages in Uhunmwode local government. Symptoms displayed by the victims included high fever, stomach pains, vomiting, and nose bleeding, among others.
Edo state commissioner for health, Dr. David Osifo, confirmed that the outbreak debunked rumours about Lassa fever or Ebola outbreak. He said his team of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - USA (07): (WI) bovine
Bovine TB -- United States
The genetic testing of the organism isolated from the 1st cow, which was diagnosed with the disease at slaughter, showed it matched the DNA of a tuberculosis organism isolated from a worker who had been diagnosed with the disease when he was employed at the farm briefly in 2015.
Testing of the cattle on the farm includes 3 tests, Konkle said, including a caudal fold skin test, which is the initial screening test. Any animals that are found to be "reactors" in this test are removed from the
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The genetic testing of the organism isolated from the 1st cow, which was diagnosed with the disease at slaughter, showed it matched the DNA of a tuberculosis organism isolated from a worker who had been diagnosed with the disease when he was employed at the farm briefly in 2015.
Testing of the cattle on the farm includes 3 tests, Konkle said, including a caudal fold skin test, which is the initial screening test. Any animals that are found to be "reactors" in this test are removed from the
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PRO/AH> Peste des petits ruminants - Israel: (HZ) ovine, OIE
Peste des petits ruminants -- Israel
Information received on [and dated] 22 Nov 2018 from Dr. Shlomo Garazi, Chief Officer for Import and Export of the Veterinary Services, Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Bet Dagan, Israel
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Nov 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Nov 2018
Report date: 22 Nov 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 22 Nov 2018
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed
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Information received on [and dated] 22 Nov 2018 from Dr. Shlomo Garazi, Chief Officer for Import and Export of the Veterinary Services, Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Bet Dagan, Israel
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Nov 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Nov 2018
Report date: 22 Nov 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 22 Nov 2018
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed
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PRO/AH/EDR> Sarcoptic mange, fox - USA: (CA)
Scabies -- United States
An outbreak of mange has killed over 100 endangered San Joaquin kit foxes, causing the squirrel population to increase at CSU [California State University] Bakersfield. To combat the rising population, the campus has employed several control methods, one of them being a carbon monoxide device.
Michael Lukens, Interim Chief of Staff to the President of CSU Bakersfield, was able to provide further details on how the squirrels are controlled.
"The CSUB Grounds Department purchased a piece
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An outbreak of mange has killed over 100 endangered San Joaquin kit foxes, causing the squirrel population to increase at CSU [California State University] Bakersfield. To combat the rising population, the campus has employed several control methods, one of them being a carbon monoxide device.
Michael Lukens, Interim Chief of Staff to the President of CSU Bakersfield, was able to provide further details on how the squirrels are controlled.
"The CSUB Grounds Department purchased a piece
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PRO/PL> Cyst nematodes, potato - India
Other Plant Disease -- India
The West Bengal government has issued a blanket ban on importing seed potatoes, particularly from Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, owing to presence of potato cyst nematode (_Globodera rostochiensis_ and _G. pallida_). The notification followed a warning from the Union Agriculture and Farmers Department prohibiting movement of seed potato from these states to all other states and union territories due to the above mentioned disease.
"West Bengal being a major
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The West Bengal government has issued a blanket ban on importing seed potatoes, particularly from Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, owing to presence of potato cyst nematode (_Globodera rostochiensis_ and _G. pallida_). The notification followed a warning from the Union Agriculture and Farmers Department prohibiting movement of seed potato from these states to all other states and union territories due to the above mentioned disease.
"West Bengal being a major
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Thursday 22 November 2018
PRO/EDR> Adenovirus (05): USA (MD) university
Adenovirus -- United States
A student at the University of Maryland has died after suffering from a strain of the adenovirus, school health officials said.
The school learned that a student was sick with the illness on [1 Nov 2018] David McBride, the director of the university's health center, said in a statement released [Tue 20 Nov 2018].
Since then, 5 more students have been diagnosed with the adenovirus. On [Mon 19 Nov 2018], the health center learned that one of the specimens they sent to the Centers for
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A student at the University of Maryland has died after suffering from a strain of the adenovirus, school health officials said.
The school learned that a student was sick with the illness on [1 Nov 2018] David McBride, the director of the university's health center, said in a statement released [Tue 20 Nov 2018].
Since then, 5 more students have been diagnosed with the adenovirus. On [Mon 19 Nov 2018], the health center learned that one of the specimens they sent to the Centers for
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PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - USA, Canada: O157, romaine lettuce
E. coli -- United States
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[1] Canada
Date: Wed 21 Nov 2018
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada [edited]
The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Health Canada, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC), and the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) to investigate an outbreak of _E. coli_ infections in Ontario, Quebec, and several U.S. states.
In Canada, based on
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[1] Canada
Date: Wed 21 Nov 2018
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada [edited]
The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Health Canada, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC), and the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) to investigate an outbreak of _E. coli_ infections in Ontario, Quebec, and several U.S. states.
In Canada, based on
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - USA (14): (NC) casino
Legionnaires' -- United States
North Carolina health officials are investigating several cases of legionnaires' disease in people who visited a western North Carolina casino resort.
According to a news release from the Jackson County Department of Public Health and the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services on [Wed 21 Nov 2018], 3 cases of the disease are being investigated in people who visited the Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, North Carolina from May 2018 through November
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North Carolina health officials are investigating several cases of legionnaires' disease in people who visited a western North Carolina casino resort.
According to a news release from the Jackson County Department of Public Health and the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians Public Health and Human Services on [Wed 21 Nov 2018], 3 cases of the disease are being investigated in people who visited the Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, North Carolina from May 2018 through November
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PRO/AH/EDR> Angiostrongylus cantonensis - USA (07): (LA)
Other Human Disease -- United States
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"Rat lungworm (_Angiostrongylus cantonensis_), a parasitic nematode that can cause eosinophilic meningitis in humans, was 1st detected in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, in the mid-1980s and now appears to be widespread in the southeastern United States. We assessed the distribution, prevalence, and intensity of _A. cantonensis_ infection in New Orleans by examining lung biopsy samples of rodents trapped at 96 sites in 9 areas in Orleans Parish and 1 area in neighboring St
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"Rat lungworm (_Angiostrongylus cantonensis_), a parasitic nematode that can cause eosinophilic meningitis in humans, was 1st detected in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, in the mid-1980s and now appears to be widespread in the southeastern United States. We assessed the distribution, prevalence, and intensity of _A. cantonensis_ infection in New Orleans by examining lung biopsy samples of rodents trapped at 96 sites in 9 areas in Orleans Parish and 1 area in neighboring St
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PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis - USA (03): ready-to-eat pork patties, WGS, recall
Listeriosis -- United States
Reported cases: 4
States: 4
Hospitalizations: 4
Deaths: 0
Recall: Yes
Cha Chien Fried Pork Patty
Recall
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- On [Tue 20 Nov 2018], 165368 C. Corporation, doing business as Long Phung Food Products in Houston, TX recalled ready-to-eat pork products because they might be contaminated with _Listeria_.
- Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled products from Long Phung Food Products.
The full list of recalled ready-to-eat pork patty rolls is on the USDA-FSIS website [].
- Recalled
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Reported cases: 4
States: 4
Hospitalizations: 4
Deaths: 0
Recall: Yes
Cha Chien Fried Pork Patty
Recall
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- On [Tue 20 Nov 2018], 165368 C. Corporation, doing business as Long Phung Food Products in Houston, TX recalled ready-to-eat pork products because they might be contaminated with _Listeria_.
- Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled products from Long Phung Food Products.
The full list of recalled ready-to-eat pork patty rolls is on the USDA-FSIS website [].
- Recalled
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tick-bite fever - Nepal: (KT) erythema migrans-like lesion, high-grade fever
Fever -- Nepal
1. Pun SB, Agrawal S, Jha S, et al. First report of Lyme disease in Nepal. JMM Case Rep. 2018; 5(3): e005128. doi: 10.1099/jmmcr.0.005128doi: 10.1099/jmmcr.0.005128; [available at ]
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Dr Sher Bahadur Pun, MD, PhD
Clinical Research Unit,
Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital,
Kathmandu
Nepal
[Dr Pun is thanked for sending in this report.
As many as 80 percent of patients develop erythema migrans, the characteristic feature of early Lyme disease, an expanding round or
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1. Pun SB, Agrawal S, Jha S, et al. First report of Lyme disease in Nepal. JMM Case Rep. 2018; 5(3): e005128. doi: 10.1099/jmmcr.0.005128doi: 10.1099/jmmcr.0.005128; [available at ]
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Dr Sher Bahadur Pun, MD, PhD
Clinical Research Unit,
Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital,
Kathmandu
Nepal
[Dr Pun is thanked for sending in this report.
As many as 80 percent of patients develop erythema migrans, the characteristic feature of early Lyme disease, an expanding round or
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PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis - USA (07): (WY) bovine
Brucellosis -- United States
Wyoming state veterinarian, Dr Jim Logan, has been notified by the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory and the National Veterinary Services Laboratory there is another new case of brucellosis in a cattle herd in Wyoming -- this time in Sublette county, which is in the Wyoming Brucellosis Designated Surveillance Area (DSA). Serologic testing at both laboratories has shown reactor level results on 2 animals from 1 herd. Further testing, including bacterial culture, will be conducted to confirm
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Wyoming state veterinarian, Dr Jim Logan, has been notified by the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory and the National Veterinary Services Laboratory there is another new case of brucellosis in a cattle herd in Wyoming -- this time in Sublette county, which is in the Wyoming Brucellosis Designated Surveillance Area (DSA). Serologic testing at both laboratories has shown reactor level results on 2 animals from 1 herd. Further testing, including bacterial culture, will be conducted to confirm
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Wednesday 21 November 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue - Turkey: (AA) ovine, st 8 & 4, OIE
Bluetongue -- Turkey
Information received [and dated] on 20 Nov 2018 from Dr Nihat Pakdil, Deputy Undersecretary of Ministry, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock, Ankara, Turkey
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Sep 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 19 Nov 2018
Report date: 20 Nov 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 20 Nov 2018
Reason for notification: New strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Bluetongue
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Information received [and dated] on 20 Nov 2018 from Dr Nihat Pakdil, Deputy Undersecretary of Ministry, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock, Ankara, Turkey
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Sep 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 19 Nov 2018
Report date: 20 Nov 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 20 Nov 2018
Reason for notification: New strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Bluetongue
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Kyrgyzstan (05): (DA) bovine, human susp
Anthrax -- Kyrgyzstan
KyrTAG [Kyrgyzstan Telegraph Agency] reports 2 people have been hospitalized in the Jalal-Abad region with anthrax assumption. "2 inhabitants of Suzak district have been hospitalized with anthrax assumption. The lab tests made in Jalal-Abad have shown a negative result, we sent the analysis to Osh for a repeated research," said Usen Zhorobayev, head of center of state sanitary-epidemiological surveillance of the Suzak district. In his words, the hospitalized men had been butchering a cow. The
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KyrTAG [Kyrgyzstan Telegraph Agency] reports 2 people have been hospitalized in the Jalal-Abad region with anthrax assumption. "2 inhabitants of Suzak district have been hospitalized with anthrax assumption. The lab tests made in Jalal-Abad have shown a negative result, we sent the analysis to Osh for a repeated research," said Usen Zhorobayev, head of center of state sanitary-epidemiological surveillance of the Suzak district. In his words, the hospitalized men had been butchering a cow. The
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PRO/EDR> Malaria, autochthonous P. vivax - Greece
Malaria -- Greece
Greek health officials have reported 9 autochthonous non-_Plasmodium falciparum_ malaria cases since August [2018].
Case investigation of the 9 introduced cases (8 _P. vivax_ and one non-_P. falciparum_) showed:
- 1 _P. vivax_ case with probable exposure at the municipal unit of Tichero, municipality of Soufli, regional unit (RU) of Evros, with onset of symptoms the week of 20-26 Aug 2018;
- 1 _P. vivax_ case with probable exposure at the municipal unit of Feres, municipality of
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Greek health officials have reported 9 autochthonous non-_Plasmodium falciparum_ malaria cases since August [2018].
Case investigation of the 9 introduced cases (8 _P. vivax_ and one non-_P. falciparum_) showed:
- 1 _P. vivax_ case with probable exposure at the municipal unit of Tichero, municipality of Soufli, regional unit (RU) of Evros, with onset of symptoms the week of 20-26 Aug 2018;
- 1 _P. vivax_ case with probable exposure at the municipal unit of Feres, municipality of
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PRO/AH> African swine fever - Asia (31): China (SH,SC) domestic swine, spread, OIE
African Swine Fever -- China
Information received on 19 Nov 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: 15 Nov 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 17 Nov 2018
Report date: 17 Nov 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 19 Nov 2018
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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Information received on 19 Nov 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: 15 Nov 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 17 Nov 2018
Report date: 17 Nov 2018
Date submitted to OIE: 19 Nov 2018
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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PRO/EDR> Pertussis (10): USA, Canada
Whooping Cough -- United States
Katie Nelson from Mesa County Public Health stopped by the KREX 5 News Studios to tell us about the vaccinations that can prevent pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Last year [2017], there were 46 cases of whooping cough, and this year there have already been 13.
Mesa County Public Health offers DTaP [diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis] and Tdap [booster] immunizations and accepts all major health insurance plans. They do have programs for those without insurance, and they said cost
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Katie Nelson from Mesa County Public Health stopped by the KREX 5 News Studios to tell us about the vaccinations that can prevent pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Last year [2017], there were 46 cases of whooping cough, and this year there have already been 13.
Mesa County Public Health offers DTaP [diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis] and Tdap [booster] immunizations and accepts all major health insurance plans. They do have programs for those without insurance, and they said cost
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - USA (58): (NM)
Hepatitis A -- United States
We saw it in California -- a public health emergency because of a hepatitis A outbreak. Now, the highly contagious illness usually spread by poor hygiene is here in Albuquerque. "It is highly contagious and it can be through handling of food or water," said Dennis Plumer with Heading Home.
Albuquerque shelters are on alert as the state Department of Health (DOH) issued a hepatitis A outbreak -- an illness primarily impacting the homeless first.
"It's flu-like symptoms that can last for a
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We saw it in California -- a public health emergency because of a hepatitis A outbreak. Now, the highly contagious illness usually spread by poor hygiene is here in Albuquerque. "It is highly contagious and it can be through handling of food or water," said Dennis Plumer with Heading Home.
Albuquerque shelters are on alert as the state Department of Health (DOH) issued a hepatitis A outbreak -- an illness primarily impacting the homeless first.
"It's flu-like symptoms that can last for a
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - Canada (02): (BC) bovine
Bovine TB -- Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced 19 Nov 2018 it has launched an investigation into a case of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in British Columbia.
Bovine TB is a reportable disease in Canada and has been subject to a mandatory national eradication program since 1923, CFIA said. While Canada is considered to be officially free of bovine TB, isolated cases may occur. There is no risk to the food supply or to human health from this case, the agency said.
CFIA explained on 26 Oct
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced 19 Nov 2018 it has launched an investigation into a case of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in British Columbia.
Bovine TB is a reportable disease in Canada and has been subject to a mandatory national eradication program since 1923, CFIA said. While Canada is considered to be officially free of bovine TB, isolated cases may occur. There is no risk to the food supply or to human health from this case, the agency said.
CFIA explained on 26 Oct
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Tuesday 20 November 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (137): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, summary, response
Ebola -- DR Congo
Vaccination
Since the beginning of vaccination on 8 Aug 2018, 32 626 people have been vaccinated, including 16 210 in Beni.
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[The report includes a video in French describing the vaccination procedure followed in the villages.
The cases hold another day at 373, although more than 70 are under investigation. In addition, there is 1 new death reported. - Mod LK]
Mon 19 Nov 2018. Epidemiological situation
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Vaccination
Since the beginning of vaccination on 8 Aug 2018, 32 626 people have been vaccinated, including 16 210 in Beni.
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ProMED-mail Rapporteurs Mary Marshall and Kunihiko Iizuka
[The report includes a video in French describing the vaccination procedure followed in the villages.
The cases hold another day at 373, although more than 70 are under investigation. In addition, there is 1 new death reported. - Mod LK]
Mon 19 Nov 2018. Epidemiological situation
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PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - USA (28): O157, romaine lettuce
E. coli -- United States
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, Canada, and the FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing _Escherichia coli_ O157:H7 (_E. coli_ O157:H7) infections.
Public health investigators are using the PulseNet system to identify illnesses that may be part of this outbreak. PulseNet is the national subtyping network of public health and food regulatory agency laboratories coordinated by CDC. DNA fingerprinting is performed on _E. coli_ bacteria
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CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, Canada, and the FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing _Escherichia coli_ O157:H7 (_E. coli_ O157:H7) infections.
Public health investigators are using the PulseNet system to identify illnesses that may be part of this outbreak. PulseNet is the national subtyping network of public health and food regulatory agency laboratories coordinated by CDC. DNA fingerprinting is performed on _E. coli_ bacteria
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PRO/AH/EDR> Chronic wasting disease, cervid - USA (19): (MT)
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
Test results from 3 deer harvested in Blaine County have tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
The deer were harvested within the 2018 priority surveillance area, which includes the northern half of Blaine County. As a result, the northern part of Blaine County -- north of U.S. Highway 2 -- has been designated a CWD-positive area. A previously existing CWD-positive area includes all of Liberty County. FWP [Fish, Wildlife, and Parks] has notified the hunters who submitted the
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Test results from 3 deer harvested in Blaine County have tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
The deer were harvested within the 2018 priority surveillance area, which includes the northern half of Blaine County. As a result, the northern part of Blaine County -- north of U.S. Highway 2 -- has been designated a CWD-positive area. A previously existing CWD-positive area includes all of Liberty County. FWP [Fish, Wildlife, and Parks] has notified the hunters who submitted the
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PRO/EDR> Adenovirus - USA (04): (NJ) case numbers, update
Adenovirus -- United States
An 11th child has died in connection with an adenovirus outbreak at a health care facility in New Jersey that has sickened 23 others, state health officials said on Friday [16 Nov 2018].
The child was a resident of the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Haskell, roughly 30 miles [48.3 km] west of Manhattan, where a new adenovirus case was confirmed on Thursday [15 Nov 2018] night, the New Jersey Department of Health announced.
All of the children associated with the
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An 11th child has died in connection with an adenovirus outbreak at a health care facility in New Jersey that has sickened 23 others, state health officials said on Friday [16 Nov 2018].
The child was a resident of the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Haskell, roughly 30 miles [48.3 km] west of Manhattan, where a new adenovirus case was confirmed on Thursday [15 Nov 2018] night, the New Jersey Department of Health announced.
All of the children associated with the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Australia (07): (VI) ovine
Anthrax -- Australia
Agriculture officials in Victoria, Australia reported responding to positive identification of anthrax in a sheep on a property near Swan Hill over the weekend [17-18 Nov 2018]. Victoria's Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Charles Milne, said the affected property had now been quarantined and appropriate biosecurity protections were in place.
Dr. Milne said it was not unusual for incidents of anthrax to be detected in cattle and sheep in the region, with several farms in the Swan Hill area
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Agriculture officials in Victoria, Australia reported responding to positive identification of anthrax in a sheep on a property near Swan Hill over the weekend [17-18 Nov 2018]. Victoria's Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Charles Milne, said the affected property had now been quarantined and appropriate biosecurity protections were in place.
Dr. Milne said it was not unusual for incidents of anthrax to be detected in cattle and sheep in the region, with several farms in the Swan Hill area
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PRO/AH/EDR> Kyasanur Forest disease - India (11): (GA)
Hemorrhagic Fever -- India
The need for developing short and long-term strategies to control the spread of Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD) or monkey fever was stressed at a consultative meeting of officials headed by Bicholim deputy collector Pradeep Naik at the Community Health Centre, Valpoi. Speaking at the meeting, Naik stated that an action plan would be set up to control KFD, which has affected different parts of Sattari in the last 3 years. ZP member Fati Gaonkar, Valpoi health officer Dr. Gajanan Naik and Sankhali
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The need for developing short and long-term strategies to control the spread of Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD) or monkey fever was stressed at a consultative meeting of officials headed by Bicholim deputy collector Pradeep Naik at the Community Health Centre, Valpoi. Speaking at the meeting, Naik stated that an action plan would be set up to control KFD, which has affected different parts of Sattari in the last 3 years. ZP member Fati Gaonkar, Valpoi health officer Dr. Gajanan Naik and Sankhali
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis E - Bangladesh (02): (CG)
Hepatitis E -- Bangladesh
[HEV is hepatitis E virus, which causes one of the 5 known viral hepatitis]. HEV spreads usually through fecal contamination of drinking water.
At least 4 people lost their lives due to HEV infection in the last few months and thousands have been infected by HEV in a large part of Chittagong city. This water-borne epidemic has challenged the capacity of supplying safe drinking water and maintaining sewerage system there, which is the second most important metropolis of Bangladesh with a
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[HEV is hepatitis E virus, which causes one of the 5 known viral hepatitis]. HEV spreads usually through fecal contamination of drinking water.
At least 4 people lost their lives due to HEV infection in the last few months and thousands have been infected by HEV in a large part of Chittagong city. This water-borne epidemic has challenged the capacity of supplying safe drinking water and maintaining sewerage system there, which is the second most important metropolis of Bangladesh with a
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PRO/PL> Banana bunchy top virus - South Africa: (NL)
Other Plant Disease -- South Africa
South Africa's banana growing and export industry is at risk following the discovery of Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV) in Kwazulu-Natal's [KZN] Ugu district. Subsistence farmers are hit the hardest with their livelihoods at risk. The disease has already wiped out a 160 ha [about 395 acres] commercial farm on which the outbreak was first identified after the farmer had to uproot and destroy every single plant to curb spread of the virus. Banana plants surrounding the affected area are also
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South Africa's banana growing and export industry is at risk following the discovery of Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV) in Kwazulu-Natal's [KZN] Ugu district. Subsistence farmers are hit the hardest with their livelihoods at risk. The disease has already wiped out a 160 ha [about 395 acres] commercial farm on which the outbreak was first identified after the farmer had to uproot and destroy every single plant to curb spread of the virus. Banana plants surrounding the affected area are also
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Monday 19 November 2018
PRO/PL> Greening disease, citrus - Thailand: antibiotic use
Other Plant Disease -- Thailand
A recent report highlighted the apparent long-standing use of amoxicillin injection into orange trees 3 to 4 times a year to treat Citrus greening disease, caused by bacteria spread by psyllid insects. Amoxicillin -- reportedly used widely in northern and central orange orchards -- could lead to drug resistance or even fatal allergies in humans as well as contaminating the environment, especially water sources.
[A pharmacist] said his colleagues had identified the issue of antibiotic use in
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A recent report highlighted the apparent long-standing use of amoxicillin injection into orange trees 3 to 4 times a year to treat Citrus greening disease, caused by bacteria spread by psyllid insects. Amoxicillin -- reportedly used widely in northern and central orange orchards -- could lead to drug resistance or even fatal allergies in humans as well as contaminating the environment, especially water sources.
[A pharmacist] said his colleagues had identified the issue of antibiotic use in
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PRO/EDR> Norovirus - USA (06): (CA)
Norovirus -- United States
Norovirus, which is sometimes called stomach flu or a stomach bug, is "a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea," according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It leads to 19 to 21 million cases of acute gastroenteritis in the United States every year.
The commonest symptoms are stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Fever, headache and body aches can also be signs of norovirus.
CDC says that symptoms usually develop 12-48 hours after a person is
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Norovirus, which is sometimes called stomach flu or a stomach bug, is "a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea," according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It leads to 19 to 21 million cases of acute gastroenteritis in the United States every year.
The commonest symptoms are stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Fever, headache and body aches can also be signs of norovirus.
CDC says that symptoms usually develop 12-48 hours after a person is
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - USA (57): (PA,WV)
Hepatitis A -- United States
Number of cases 1859
Demographics
Age range 12-86
Median age 37
Male 1119 (60.2%)
Hospitalizations 960 (51.6%)
Deaths 5
Risk factors
Co-infection with hepatitis C (information available for 1452 cases) 852 (58.7%)
Co-infection with hepatitis B (information available for 1452 cases) 158 (10.4%)
Reports illicit drug use (information available for 1589 cases) 1178 (74.1%)
Homeless 202 (10.9%)
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Number of cases 1859
Demographics
Age range 12-86
Median age 37
Male 1119 (60.2%)
Hospitalizations 960 (51.6%)
Deaths 5
Risk factors
Co-infection with hepatitis C (information available for 1452 cases) 852 (58.7%)
Co-infection with hepatitis B (information available for 1452 cases) 158 (10.4%)
Reports illicit drug use (information available for 1589 cases) 1178 (74.1%)
Homeless 202 (10.9%)
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (136): Congo DR (NK,IT) cases, response
Ebola -- DR Congo
Security
- Contrary to what has been reported in some international media, the Ministry of Health has not suspended the Ebola response. Following the attack of a MONUSCO [Mission de l'Organisation des Nations Unies pour la stabilisation en République démocratique du Congo] base in the Boikene district, Ruwenzori commune, in the city of Beni, by an armed group on the evening of Fri 16 Nov 2018, the field activities in Beni did not take place normally at the beginning of the day on Sat 17
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Security
- Contrary to what has been reported in some international media, the Ministry of Health has not suspended the Ebola response. Following the attack of a MONUSCO [Mission de l'Organisation des Nations Unies pour la stabilisation en République démocratique du Congo] base in the Boikene district, Ruwenzori commune, in the city of Beni, by an armed group on the evening of Fri 16 Nov 2018, the field activities in Beni did not take place normally at the beginning of the day on Sat 17
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PRO/AH> Foot & mouth disease - Nigeria: (YO) ex Cameroon and Chad, bovine, camel susp
Foot and Mouth -- Nigeria
Strange case of foot and mouth disease [FMD] ravaging animals in different parts of Yobe State is scaring livestock farmers in the state. Cases of the disease were said to have been found in communities in Jakusko, Fune, Nangere, Tarmuwa, Potiskum, Damaturu, Fika and Gulani local government areas of the state.
Breeders from the affected areas told the Daily Trust that the scourge manifested shortly after the rainy season and that it had so far claimed many animals. The chairman of Kullen
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Strange case of foot and mouth disease [FMD] ravaging animals in different parts of Yobe State is scaring livestock farmers in the state. Cases of the disease were said to have been found in communities in Jakusko, Fune, Nangere, Tarmuwa, Potiskum, Damaturu, Fika and Gulani local government areas of the state.
Breeders from the affected areas told the Daily Trust that the scourge manifested shortly after the rainy season and that it had so far claimed many animals. The chairman of Kullen
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hepatitis E - China (02): (HK) human, rat virus, 1st and 2nd reps
Hepatitis E -- China
Siddharth Sridhar, Cyril C.Y. Yip, Shusheng Wu, et al. Rat hepatitis E virus as cause of persistent hepatitis after liver transplant. Emerg Infect Dis. Dec 2018; 24(12)
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infects 20 million humans worldwide annually (1). HEV-infected persons usually have self-limiting acute hepatitis. However, persistent hepatitis can occur in HEV-infected immunocompromised patients who acquire infection by eating undercooked pork, rabbit, deer, camel, or boar meat (2-6). HEV
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Siddharth Sridhar, Cyril C.Y. Yip, Shusheng Wu, et al. Rat hepatitis E virus as cause of persistent hepatitis after liver transplant. Emerg Infect Dis. Dec 2018; 24(12)
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infects 20 million humans worldwide annually (1). HEV-infected persons usually have self-limiting acute hepatitis. However, persistent hepatitis can occur in HEV-infected immunocompromised patients who acquire infection by eating undercooked pork, rabbit, deer, camel, or boar meat (2-6). HEV
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PRO> Smoke inhalation - USA: (CA) wildfire, alert
Respiratory Illness -- United States
The wildfires that have laid waste to vast parts of California are presenting residents with a new danger: air so thick with smoke it ranks among the dirtiest in the world. In the communities closest to the Paradise fire, a smoky fog cloaked the roads, evacuees wandered in white masks and officials said respiratory hospitalizations had surged. Nearly 200 miles [about 320 km] to the south, in San Francisco, the smoke was so thick health warnings prompted widespread school closings. Even the
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The wildfires that have laid waste to vast parts of California are presenting residents with a new danger: air so thick with smoke it ranks among the dirtiest in the world. In the communities closest to the Paradise fire, a smoky fog cloaked the roads, evacuees wandered in white masks and officials said respiratory hospitalizations had surged. Nearly 200 miles [about 320 km] to the south, in San Francisco, the smoke was so thick health warnings prompted widespread school closings. Even the
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PRO/AH> Foot & mouth disease - Russia (03): (SR) precautionary vaccine, RFI
Foot and Mouth -- Russia
In the Saratov region, veterinary activities worth 4.1 million rubles [USD 62 127] have been applied in agricultural and domestic animals.
In areas bordering with Kazakhstan, vaccination against foot and mouth disease [FMD] is being carried out; 383 500 head of cattle and small ruminants have been vaccinated.
According to the information from the Saratov veterinary department, 1.2 million vaccinations were given against anthrax, and 467 600 against nodular dermatitis [lumpy skin disease
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In the Saratov region, veterinary activities worth 4.1 million rubles [USD 62 127] have been applied in agricultural and domestic animals.
In areas bordering with Kazakhstan, vaccination against foot and mouth disease [FMD] is being carried out; 383 500 head of cattle and small ruminants have been vaccinated.
According to the information from the Saratov veterinary department, 1.2 million vaccinations were given against anthrax, and 467 600 against nodular dermatitis [lumpy skin disease
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PRO/EDR> Clostridium perfringens foodborne illness - USA: (NC) church barbecue
Clostridium perfringens enterotoxin (CPE) -- United States
Enteritis necroticans is a segmental necrotizing infection of the jejunum and ileum caused by _Clostridium perfringens_, type C. The disease occurs sporadically in parts of Asia, Africa, and the South Pacific, where it primarily affects children with severe protein malnutrition. The disease is extremely rare in developed countries, where it has been seen primarily in diabetics. 2 cases have previously been reported in the United States, one in a child with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes. A
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Enteritis necroticans is a segmental necrotizing infection of the jejunum and ileum caused by _Clostridium perfringens_, type C. The disease occurs sporadically in parts of Asia, Africa, and the South Pacific, where it primarily affects children with severe protein malnutrition. The disease is extremely rare in developed countries, where it has been seen primarily in diabetics. 2 cases have previously been reported in the United States, one in a child with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes. A
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Reading - USA (04): raw turkey products, recall
Salmonella -- United States
Editor's note: FSIS [United States Department of Agrticulture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service] and our public health partners, including CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] and state public health officials, are investigating a _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Reading outbreak. Please note that FSIS is continuing to investigate illnesses associated with this widespread outbreak, and additional product from other companies may also be recalled. Salmonella is prevalent and
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Editor's note: FSIS [United States Department of Agrticulture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service] and our public health partners, including CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] and state public health officials, are investigating a _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Reading outbreak. Please note that FSIS is continuing to investigate illnesses associated with this widespread outbreak, and additional product from other companies may also be recalled. Salmonella is prevalent and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Newport - USA (05): ground beef, alert, recall
Salmonella -- United States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning about more cases of salmonella-tainted beef from an Arizona company. There have now been 66 cases in California and 246 nationwide linked to JBS Tolleson. The company recalled nearly 7 million pounds of beef products in early October 2018.
A total of 59 people have been hospitalized. None have died. The beef was packaged from [26 Jul to 7 Sep 2018] and sold with establishment number "EST 267".
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning about more cases of salmonella-tainted beef from an Arizona company. There have now been 66 cases in California and 246 nationwide linked to JBS Tolleson. The company recalled nearly 7 million pounds of beef products in early October 2018.
A total of 59 people have been hospitalized. None have died. The beef was packaged from [26 Jul to 7 Sep 2018] and sold with establishment number "EST 267".
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PRO/EDR> Syphilis - Australia (03): (SA) increasing, congenital, indigenous people
Syphilis -- Australia
- A syphilis outbreak has spread to Adelaide [capital of the Australian state of South Australia/SA].
- There have been 64 cases reported in SA, including an infant, since 2016.
- An outbreak of the disease started in Queensland in early 2011.
SA Health issued an alert to medical practitioners, advising the syphilis outbreak had formally been extended to Adelaide after previously being in place in the state's Far North, Eyre Peninsula, and western regions. [See ProMED-mail. Syphilis -
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- A syphilis outbreak has spread to Adelaide [capital of the Australian state of South Australia/SA].
- There have been 64 cases reported in SA, including an infant, since 2016.
- An outbreak of the disease started in Queensland in early 2011.
SA Health issued an alert to medical practitioners, advising the syphilis outbreak had formally been extended to Adelaide after previously being in place in the state's Far North, Eyre Peninsula, and western regions. [See ProMED-mail. Syphilis -
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PRO/AH> African swine fever - Europe (61): Belgium (LX) wild boar, scientific advice
African Swine Fever -- Belgium
1. Terms of reference
Following introduction of African swine fever virus (ASFv) in wildlife (wild boars) in the province of Luxembourg (Belgium) the Scientific Committee has been asked to give rapid advice
- on the risk of geographic spreading of ASFv in wildlife (wild boars);
- on the risk of introduction and spread of ASFv in Belgian pig farms;
- and to assess the efficiency of measures that have been taken to prevent the risk of spreading of ASFv in wildlife and the risk of
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1. Terms of reference
Following introduction of African swine fever virus (ASFv) in wildlife (wild boars) in the province of Luxembourg (Belgium) the Scientific Committee has been asked to give rapid advice
- on the risk of geographic spreading of ASFv in wildlife (wild boars);
- on the risk of introduction and spread of ASFv in Belgian pig farms;
- and to assess the efficiency of measures that have been taken to prevent the risk of spreading of ASFv in wildlife and the risk of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (56): Americas (Costa Rica, Colombia) bat, human, equine, bovine
Rabies -- Costa Rica
A 43 year old biologist infected with the rabies virus died on Wed 14 Nov 2018 the Ministry of Health has confirmed. His admission to the medical center occurred 2 months after the biologist entered a cave during a family outing on 15 Aug 2018 in Copey de Dota and had contact with bats, suffering a bite on one of his arms. He began to manifest symptoms [numbness and paralysis, difficulties swallowing, and behavioral disorders] on 11 Oct 2018, when he finally decided to obtain medical help. The
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A 43 year old biologist infected with the rabies virus died on Wed 14 Nov 2018 the Ministry of Health has confirmed. His admission to the medical center occurred 2 months after the biologist entered a cave during a family outing on 15 Aug 2018 in Copey de Dota and had contact with bats, suffering a bite on one of his arms. He began to manifest symptoms [numbness and paralysis, difficulties swallowing, and behavioral disorders] on 11 Oct 2018, when he finally decided to obtain medical help. The
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Sunday 18 November 2018
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Zambia (06): (MU) hippopotamus, susp
Anthrax -- Zambia
Hippos in Luangwa River in Chama district in Muchinga Province are reportedly dying from suspected anthrax disease. Confirming the development to ZANIS, Chama district commissioner Leonard Ngoma said a team from the University of Zambia (UNZA) has since visited the affected areas to collect samples for testing.
Mr Ngoma said results from the samples taken are yet to be released to confirm whether or not the hippos are dying from suspected anthrax or whether it is because of overpopulation.
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Hippos in Luangwa River in Chama district in Muchinga Province are reportedly dying from suspected anthrax disease. Confirming the development to ZANIS, Chama district commissioner Leonard Ngoma said a team from the University of Zambia (UNZA) has since visited the affected areas to collect samples for testing.
Mr Ngoma said results from the samples taken are yet to be released to confirm whether or not the hippos are dying from suspected anthrax or whether it is because of overpopulation.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Namibia (04): (KU) livestock, human
Anthrax -- Namibia
Thirteen human anthrax cases were recorded at Sesfontein in the Kunene Region after 35 residents consumed the meat of livestock which died of unknown disease. No deaths have been reported, and the disease has since been contained says Health and Social Services permanent secretary, Ben Nangombe.
In a joint statement signed by both the Ministry of Health and Social Services and that of Agriculture, a total of 92 small stock died from the outbreak in Sesfontein, while 23 buffalo died in the
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Thirteen human anthrax cases were recorded at Sesfontein in the Kunene Region after 35 residents consumed the meat of livestock which died of unknown disease. No deaths have been reported, and the disease has since been contained says Health and Social Services permanent secretary, Ben Nangombe.
In a joint statement signed by both the Ministry of Health and Social Services and that of Agriculture, a total of 92 small stock died from the outbreak in Sesfontein, while 23 buffalo died in the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tularemia - Germany: (BY) rabbit hunters
Tularemia -- Germany
In Bavaria, 9 hunters apparently have been infected with the causative agent of rabbit fever. According to information from the district administrative office in Swan village, the men had, on 27 Oct 2018, shot 8 eight rabbits and eviscerated and packed them. Eight of the men have been hospitalized since 4 Nov 2018 at the Amberg hospital, the district office spokesman Hans Prechtl confirmed. The 9th hunter was admitted 5 days later.
Tularemia (rabbit fever) is caused by the bacterium
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In Bavaria, 9 hunters apparently have been infected with the causative agent of rabbit fever. According to information from the district administrative office in Swan village, the men had, on 27 Oct 2018, shot 8 eight rabbits and eviscerated and packed them. Eight of the men have been hospitalized since 4 Nov 2018 at the Amberg hospital, the district office spokesman Hans Prechtl confirmed. The 9th hunter was admitted 5 days later.
Tularemia (rabbit fever) is caused by the bacterium
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PRO/EDR> Varicella update (16): USA (NC)
Chicken Pox -- United States
A chickenpox outbreak at a private school now ranks as North Carolina's largest since a vaccine for the virus became available more than 20 years ago, health officials say. As of Fri 16 Nov 2018, 36 students at Asheville Waldorf School had contracted the varicella virus, known to most as chickenpox. The school has one of the highest vaccination religious exemption rates in the state.
"People don't think it's a serious disease, and for the majority of people it's not. But it's not that way
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A chickenpox outbreak at a private school now ranks as North Carolina's largest since a vaccine for the virus became available more than 20 years ago, health officials say. As of Fri 16 Nov 2018, 36 students at Asheville Waldorf School had contracted the varicella virus, known to most as chickenpox. The school has one of the highest vaccination religious exemption rates in the state.
"People don't think it's a serious disease, and for the majority of people it's not. But it's not that way
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (135): Congo DR (NK,IT) cases, security
Ebola -- DR Congo
Security
- On the evening of Fri 16 Nov 2018, an armed group made an incursion into Boikene neighborhood, Rwenzori commune, in the city of Beni, with the intention of attacking one of the bases of MONUSCO [Mission de l'Organisation des Nations Unies pour la stabilisation en République démocratique du Congo]. The peacekeepers reacted immediately, pushing the rebel group back after several hours of clashes, a few meters from the Ebola Response Emergency Operations Center and hotels in which
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Security
- On the evening of Fri 16 Nov 2018, an armed group made an incursion into Boikene neighborhood, Rwenzori commune, in the city of Beni, with the intention of attacking one of the bases of MONUSCO [Mission de l'Organisation des Nations Unies pour la stabilisation en République démocratique du Congo]. The peacekeepers reacted immediately, pushing the rebel group back after several hours of clashes, a few meters from the Ebola Response Emergency Operations Center and hotels in which
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PRO/EDR> Infant botulism - USA (03): (TX) honey pacifiers
Botulism -- United States
1. Underwood K, Rubin S, Deaker T, Newth C. Infant botulism: A 30-year experience spanning the introduction of botulism immune globulin intravenous in the intensive care Unit at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. Pediatrics 2007; 120(6): e1380-5; available at .
2. Pifko E, Price A, Sterner S. Infant botulism and indications for administration of botulism immune globulin. Pediatric Emerg Care. 2014; 30(2): 120-4; quiz 125-7. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000000079; abstract available at . -
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1. Underwood K, Rubin S, Deaker T, Newth C. Infant botulism: A 30-year experience spanning the introduction of botulism immune globulin intravenous in the intensive care Unit at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. Pediatrics 2007; 120(6): e1380-5; available at .
2. Pifko E, Price A, Sterner S. Infant botulism and indications for administration of botulism immune globulin. Pediatric Emerg Care. 2014; 30(2): 120-4; quiz 125-7. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000000079; abstract available at . -
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PRO/AH> Classical swine fever - Japan (07): (GF) spread, wild, domestic
Classical Swine Fever -- Japan
A 2nd case of [classical] swine fever [CSF] was detected in Gifu Prefecture on Fri [16 Nov 2018] at a park, after the nation's 1st case in decades was reported in September [2018] at a nearby pig farm. The Gifu Prefectural Government culled all 21 pigs kept at the Chikusan Center Park (Livestock Center Park) after confirming earlier in the morning through tests that 2 of them were infected with what is also known as hog cholera. The virus affects only pigs and wild boars and has an almost 100
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A 2nd case of [classical] swine fever [CSF] was detected in Gifu Prefecture on Fri [16 Nov 2018] at a park, after the nation's 1st case in decades was reported in September [2018] at a nearby pig farm. The Gifu Prefectural Government culled all 21 pigs kept at the Chikusan Center Park (Livestock Center Park) after confirming earlier in the morning through tests that 2 of them were infected with what is also known as hog cholera. The virus affects only pigs and wild boars and has an almost 100
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Saturday 17 November 2018
PRO/AH> African swine fever - Asia (30): China (JL) wild boar, regional impact
African Swine Fever -- China
The discovery of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boar has created a large intricate loophole in China's prevention program of the epizootic. The 1st case was discovered in Jilin province in a dead wild boar. Experts say that if a large-scale killing of infected wild boar is applied, it will lead to wild boars fleeing to neighboring regions, causing ASF to spread to North Korea, which borders Jilin. The wild boar death occurred at the junction of Changbai Mountain and North Korea [see map at
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The discovery of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boar has created a large intricate loophole in China's prevention program of the epizootic. The 1st case was discovered in Jilin province in a dead wild boar. Experts say that if a large-scale killing of infected wild boar is applied, it will lead to wild boars fleeing to neighboring regions, causing ASF to spread to North Korea, which borders Jilin. The wild boar death occurred at the junction of Changbai Mountain and North Korea [see map at
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (134): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, challenges
Ebola -- DR Congo
- An additional 7 probable cases have been validated in Kalunguta.
News of the response
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The National Association of Ebola Winners (ANVE)
- The local committee of the ANVE of Beni was installed this Thu 15 Nov 2018; 2 doctors who were cured of Ebola were elected president and vice-president of the Beni affiliation by the other members.
Vaccination
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- Closure of targeted geographic vaccination in Kanihunga Village, Kalunguta Health Zone. Targeted
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- An additional 7 probable cases have been validated in Kalunguta.
News of the response
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The National Association of Ebola Winners (ANVE)
- The local committee of the ANVE of Beni was installed this Thu 15 Nov 2018; 2 doctors who were cured of Ebola were elected president and vice-president of the Beni affiliation by the other members.
Vaccination
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- Closure of targeted geographic vaccination in Kanihunga Village, Kalunguta Health Zone. Targeted
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PRO/AH> African swine fever - Europe (60): Ukraine, domestic, wild boar, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Ukraine
Rovno: event started 4 Sep 2015. 30 outbreaks (submitted) reported to date (Fri 16 Nov 2018). The event is still continuing with the last follow-up report provided on 17 Oct 2018.
Total animals affected:
Species / Susceptible / Cases / Deaths / Killed and disposed of / Slaughtered
Swine / 728 / 63 / 62 / 666 / 0
Wild boar: _Sus scrofa_ (Suidae) / - / 17 / 4 / 13 / 0
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Date: Fri 16 Nov 2018
Source: OIE, WAHIS
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Rovno: event started 4 Sep 2015. 30 outbreaks (submitted) reported to date (Fri 16 Nov 2018). The event is still continuing with the last follow-up report provided on 17 Oct 2018.
Total animals affected:
Species / Susceptible / Cases / Deaths / Killed and disposed of / Slaughtered
Swine / 728 / 63 / 62 / 666 / 0
Wild boar: _Sus scrofa_ (Suidae) / - / 17 / 4 / 13 / 0
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[2] Kiev: domestic swine
Date: Fri 16 Nov 2018
Source: OIE, WAHIS
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PRO/AH> Vitamin D toxicity - USA: canine, pet food recall
Food-related toxin -- United States
Two types of dry dog food have been recalled after 3 separate reports from pet owners indicated their pets were suffering from vitamin D toxicity as a result of eating the food. Natural Life Pet Products is voluntarily recalling Natural Life Chicken and Potato dry dog food in 8 states, and Nutrisca is voluntarily recalling its Chicken and Chickpea Dry Dog Food nationwide.
An investigation into the matter found that a formula error led to the products containing too much vitamin D, the
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Two types of dry dog food have been recalled after 3 separate reports from pet owners indicated their pets were suffering from vitamin D toxicity as a result of eating the food. Natural Life Pet Products is voluntarily recalling Natural Life Chicken and Potato dry dog food in 8 states, and Nutrisca is voluntarily recalling its Chicken and Chickpea Dry Dog Food nationwide.
An investigation into the matter found that a formula error led to the products containing too much vitamin D, the
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (66): Americas (USA) equine
West Nile Virus -- United States
California animal health officials have confirmed another equine case of West Nile virus (WNV). So far this year [2018], there have been 11 confirmed cases of WNV in California horses.
"On 2 Nov 2018, a 1 year old grade mare in Sacramento County with unknown vaccination history and displaying neurologic signs was confirmed positive for West Nile virus," the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) said in a statement on its website. "The mare was euthanized due to severity of
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California animal health officials have confirmed another equine case of West Nile virus (WNV). So far this year [2018], there have been 11 confirmed cases of WNV in California horses.
"On 2 Nov 2018, a 1 year old grade mare in Sacramento County with unknown vaccination history and displaying neurologic signs was confirmed positive for West Nile virus," the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) said in a statement on its website. "The mare was euthanized due to severity of
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Friday 16 November 2018
PRO/AH> African swine fever - Asia (29): China (CN) domestic, spread
African Swine Fever -- China
https://reut.rs/2zfxmDH
China's agricultural ministry confirmed on Fri [16 Nov 2018] the 1st outbreak of deadly African swine fever [ASF] in the south west province of Sichuan, the country's top pig-producing region, raising the likelihood of a major impact to pork supplies in coming months. The outbreak was found on a farm of 40 pigs in Yibin city, in Sichuan's south east. This is the
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https://reut.rs/2zfxmDH
China's agricultural ministry confirmed on Fri [16 Nov 2018] the 1st outbreak of deadly African swine fever [ASF] in the south west province of Sichuan, the country's top pig-producing region, raising the likelihood of a major impact to pork supplies in coming months. The outbreak was found on a farm of 40 pigs in Yibin city, in Sichuan's south east. This is the
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PRO/AH> African swine fever - Asia (28): China (JL) 1st rep in wild boar, RFI
African Swine Fever -- China
1. UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). African swine fever threatens People's Republic of China (6 Mar 2018). FAO Animal Health Risk Analysis - Assessment, Issue no. 5. Rome, FAO; .
2. European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW). African swine fever -- scientific opinion (published 14 Jul 2015).
EFSA Journal 2015; 13(7): 4163;.
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Maps of China: and .]
[See Also:
African swine fever - Asia (27): Japan ex China, contaminated food
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1. UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). African swine fever threatens People's Republic of China (6 Mar 2018). FAO Animal Health Risk Analysis - Assessment, Issue no. 5. Rome, FAO; .
2. European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW). African swine fever -- scientific opinion (published 14 Jul 2015).
EFSA Journal 2015; 13(7): 4163;.
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Maps of China: and .]
[See Also:
African swine fever - Asia (27): Japan ex China, contaminated food
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (55): global (WPV, cVDPV)
Polio -- Pakistan
New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 0
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2018: 27
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2017: 22
New cVDPV cases reported this week: 3
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2018: 85
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2017: 96
Headlines
Summary of new viruses this week:
- Afghanistan: 1 wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) positive environmental sample.
- Pakistan: 4 WPV1 positive environmental samples.
- Papua New Guinea: 1
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New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 0
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2018: 27
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2017: 22
New cVDPV cases reported this week: 3
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2018: 85
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2017: 96
Headlines
Summary of new viruses this week:
- Afghanistan: 1 wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) positive environmental sample.
- Pakistan: 4 WPV1 positive environmental samples.
- Papua New Guinea: 1
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (133): Congo DR (NK,IT) cases, international
Ebola -- DR Congo
- 2 additional probable cases have been confirmed;
- 2 confirmed cases were removed (duplicates)
- 16 deaths of confirmed case deaths were removed (duplicates, listing errors)
News of the response
Support
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The transit center of Beni was inaugurated this Thu 15 Nov 2018. Located opposite the office of the head of the health zone, this 16-bed transit center will isolate all suspected cases waiting for laboratory results. Only laboratory confirmed cases will be transferred to the
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- 2 additional probable cases have been confirmed;
- 2 confirmed cases were removed (duplicates)
- 16 deaths of confirmed case deaths were removed (duplicates, listing errors)
News of the response
Support
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The transit center of Beni was inaugurated this Thu 15 Nov 2018. Located opposite the office of the head of the health zone, this 16-bed transit center will isolate all suspected cases waiting for laboratory results. Only laboratory confirmed cases will be transferred to the
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PRO/EDR> Mumps update (08): Malaysia (SL) Ireland (GY)
Mumps -- Malaysia
After 14 students, aged between 10 and 12, came down with mumps, 6 classrooms at Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Sentosa in Rawang [Gombak district, Selangor] were ordered to be closed for 2 weeks. All 14 pupils received outpatient treatment at an area hospital and are reported to be in a stable condition, said Selangor health director Datuk Dr Khalid Ibrahim. The shuttered classes are now undergoing cleansing and disinfection measures to control the infection, he added.
Dr Khalid said mumps is
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After 14 students, aged between 10 and 12, came down with mumps, 6 classrooms at Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Sentosa in Rawang [Gombak district, Selangor] were ordered to be closed for 2 weeks. All 14 pupils received outpatient treatment at an area hospital and are reported to be in a stable condition, said Selangor health director Datuk Dr Khalid Ibrahim. The shuttered classes are now undergoing cleansing and disinfection measures to control the infection, he added.
Dr Khalid said mumps is
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PRO/AH> Taenia ovis - New Zealand: (BP) ovine, canine role
Other Animal Disease -- New Zealand
Sheep measles is a disease that won't disappear any time soon. The roaming of untreated dogs defaecating on pasture grazed by sheep and feeding off raw sheep meat has an important part to play in the disease. Sheep measles is the common name given to lesions in sheep and goats caused by an "intermediate stage" of a tapeworm parasite. They are seen as hard white cysts either on the surface or deep in muscle tissue. The blemishes in sheep meat can result in downgrading or, in extreme cases,
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Sheep measles is a disease that won't disappear any time soon. The roaming of untreated dogs defaecating on pasture grazed by sheep and feeding off raw sheep meat has an important part to play in the disease. Sheep measles is the common name given to lesions in sheep and goats caused by an "intermediate stage" of a tapeworm parasite. They are seen as hard white cysts either on the surface or deep in muscle tissue. The blemishes in sheep meat can result in downgrading or, in extreme cases,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis - USA (06): (WY) bovine
Brucellosis -- United States
Wyoming state veterinarian, Dr Jim Logan, has been notified by the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory and the National Veterinary Services Laboratory that there is a new case of brucellosis in a cattle herd in Teton County, which is in the Wyoming brucellosis designated surveillance area (DSA). Serologic testing at both laboratories has shown reactor level results on 5 animals from one herd. Further testing, including bacterial culture, will be conducted to confirm serology results.
Logan
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Wyoming state veterinarian, Dr Jim Logan, has been notified by the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory and the National Veterinary Services Laboratory that there is a new case of brucellosis in a cattle herd in Teton County, which is in the Wyoming brucellosis designated surveillance area (DSA). Serologic testing at both laboratories has shown reactor level results on 5 animals from one herd. Further testing, including bacterial culture, will be conducted to confirm serology results.
Logan
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PRO/EDR> Acute flaccid myelitis - North America (09): USA
Other Human Disease -- United States
The number of children being stricken by a mysterious paralyzing condition continues to increase, federal officials say. At least 252 cases of acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) so far this year [2018] from 27 states, including 90 that have been confirmed through [Fri 9 Nov 2018], CDC reported on Tuesday [13 Nov 2018]. Most of the cases have occurred among children between the ages of 2 and 8.
The illness usually starts
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The number of children being stricken by a mysterious paralyzing condition continues to increase, federal officials say. At least 252 cases of acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) so far this year [2018] from 27 states, including 90 that have been confirmed through [Fri 9 Nov 2018], CDC reported on Tuesday [13 Nov 2018]. Most of the cases have occurred among children between the ages of 2 and 8.
The illness usually starts
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PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever - East Africa (11): Uganda (RK)
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- Uganda
Uganda's health ministry has spoken out on reports of an Ebola outbreak in Rukungiri district, days after 2 patients succumbed to an Ebola-like-disease.
The Tower Post has seen a [Mon 12 Nov 2018] communication between 2 Rukungiri district leaders indicating the death of patients with signs similar to those of Ebola. According to the communication, a patient, identified as [TW], died at Nyakibale Hospital of what would later be confirmed as [Crimean-Congo] hemorrhagic fever.
"On [4 Nov
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Uganda's health ministry has spoken out on reports of an Ebola outbreak in Rukungiri district, days after 2 patients succumbed to an Ebola-like-disease.
The Tower Post has seen a [Mon 12 Nov 2018] communication between 2 Rukungiri district leaders indicating the death of patients with signs similar to those of Ebola. According to the communication, a patient, identified as [TW], died at Nyakibale Hospital of what would later be confirmed as [Crimean-Congo] hemorrhagic fever.
"On [4 Nov
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Thursday 15 November 2018
PRO/AH> Newcastle disease - Sweden (02): (VG) poultry, epidemiology, genotype
Newcastle Disease -- Sweden
Poultry producers have been reminded of the risks of pigeons spreading Newcastle disease (ND) following a disease outbreak in Sweden. The Swedish outbreak was reported last month [October 2018] at a large commercial farm on the western coast, which held 5000 laying hens. Presence of ND, which led to egg drop and eggs without shells but no increase in mortality, was caused by a virulent avian avulavirus type-1 (formerly Avian Paramyxovirus-1), according to PCR and gene sequencing.
Sweden
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Poultry producers have been reminded of the risks of pigeons spreading Newcastle disease (ND) following a disease outbreak in Sweden. The Swedish outbreak was reported last month [October 2018] at a large commercial farm on the western coast, which held 5000 laying hens. Presence of ND, which led to egg drop and eggs without shells but no increase in mortality, was caused by a virulent avian avulavirus type-1 (formerly Avian Paramyxovirus-1), according to PCR and gene sequencing.
Sweden
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (132): Congo DR (NK,IT) cases, vaccine, plans
Ebola -- DR Congo
- The response was successfully coordinated, said General Luis Carrilho, United Nations police adviser, at the Beni response headquarters on Wed 14 Nov 2018. The meeting focused on the issue of security by the Congolese National Police, in collaboration with that of MONUSCO [Mission de l'Organisation des Nations Unies pour la stabilisation en République démocratique du Congo], for the health workers in the response to the Ebola epidemic. General Carrilho reiterated the commitment of the UN
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- The response was successfully coordinated, said General Luis Carrilho, United Nations police adviser, at the Beni response headquarters on Wed 14 Nov 2018. The meeting focused on the issue of security by the Congolese National Police, in collaboration with that of MONUSCO [Mission de l'Organisation des Nations Unies pour la stabilisation en République démocratique du Congo], for the health workers in the response to the Ebola epidemic. General Carrilho reiterated the commitment of the UN
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PRO/AH> Crayfish plague - Ireland: (WH) white-clawed crayfish
Plague -- Ireland
All water users along the River Shannon are being urged to take precautions after confirmation of an outbreak of crayfish plague on a stretch of the Al River. This river is one of the main tributaries to the River Shannon in Athlone [County Westmeath] and flows westerly, entering the Shannon downstream of the weir. A small number of dead freshwater crayfish were reported on the river last week [week of 5 Nov 2018]. DNA analysis by the Marine Institute has now confirmed that crayfish were
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All water users along the River Shannon are being urged to take precautions after confirmation of an outbreak of crayfish plague on a stretch of the Al River. This river is one of the main tributaries to the River Shannon in Athlone [County Westmeath] and flows westerly, entering the Shannon downstream of the weir. A small number of dead freshwater crayfish were reported on the river last week [week of 5 Nov 2018]. DNA analysis by the Marine Institute has now confirmed that crayfish were
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PRO/AH> Myxomatosis - Portugal (02): (EV) hare, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Portugal
Information received on [and dated] 14 Nov 2018 from Dr Bernardo Fernando, [General Directorate of Food and Veterinary Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development], Lisbon, Portugal
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of star of the event: 28 Oct 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 7 Nov 2018
Reason for notification: listed disease in an unusual host species
Causal agent: Myxoma virus
Nature of diagnosis: laboratory (advanced), necropsy
This
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Information received on [and dated] 14 Nov 2018 from Dr Bernardo Fernando, [General Directorate of Food and Veterinary Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development], Lisbon, Portugal
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of star of the event: 28 Oct 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 7 Nov 2018
Reason for notification: listed disease in an unusual host species
Causal agent: Myxoma virus
Nature of diagnosis: laboratory (advanced), necropsy
This
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ross River virus - Australia (02): (NS)
Ross River Virus -- Australia
NSW [New South Wales state] Health has warned people to protect themselves against mosquitoborne diseases as the weather warms up and people move outdoors. Medical entomologist at NSW Health Pathology, Dr Cameron Webb, said the warmer weather was a time for increasing mosquito activity and it was important to prepare against diseases carried by them such as Ross River and Barmah Forest virus.
There were 9 official notifications of Ross River virus in NSW Between 28 Oct-3 Nov [2018] and 11
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NSW [New South Wales state] Health has warned people to protect themselves against mosquitoborne diseases as the weather warms up and people move outdoors. Medical entomologist at NSW Health Pathology, Dr Cameron Webb, said the warmer weather was a time for increasing mosquito activity and it was important to prepare against diseases carried by them such as Ross River and Barmah Forest virus.
There were 9 official notifications of Ross River virus in NSW Between 28 Oct-3 Nov [2018] and 11
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (70): Europe, Pacific, Americas
Measles -- Ukraine
Over the 1st week of November 2018, 489 people got sick with measles, according to the press service of Lviv regional Lab Center: "In Lviv region, during one week (1-7 Nov 2018), 489 cases of measles, including 373 cases with children under the age of 17 or 76% and 116 cases with the adults (23.7%) were spotted," the message said.
Children aged from 5-9 made the vast majority of those infected; 78% of them were not vaccinated. 323 people were hospitalized. As we reported, since the
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Over the 1st week of November 2018, 489 people got sick with measles, according to the press service of Lviv regional Lab Center: "In Lviv region, during one week (1-7 Nov 2018), 489 cases of measles, including 373 cases with children under the age of 17 or 76% and 116 cases with the adults (23.7%) were spotted," the message said.
Children aged from 5-9 made the vast majority of those infected; 78% of them were not vaccinated. 323 people were hospitalized. As we reported, since the
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - USA (56): (WV,TN)
Hepatitis A -- United States
Number of cases 1774
Demographics
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Age range 12-86
Median age 37
Male 1069 (60.3%)
Hospitalizations 914 (51.5%)
Deaths 5
Risk factors
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Co-infection with hepatitis C (information available for 1384 cases) 824 (59.5%)
Co-infection with hepatitis B (information available for 1384 cases) 153 (11.1%)
Reports illicit drug use (information available for 1517 cases) 1135 (74.8%)
Homeless 194 (10.9%)
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Number of cases 1774
Demographics
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Age range 12-86
Median age 37
Male 1069 (60.3%)
Hospitalizations 914 (51.5%)
Deaths 5
Risk factors
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Co-infection with hepatitis C (information available for 1384 cases) 824 (59.5%)
Co-infection with hepatitis B (information available for 1384 cases) 153 (11.1%)
Reports illicit drug use (information available for 1517 cases) 1135 (74.8%)
Homeless 194 (10.9%)
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communicated
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PRO/AH> American foulbrood, apis - New Zealand: (WK) control initiatives
Other Animal Disease -- New Zealand
The Waikato Domestic Bee Association (WDBA) is calling on all Hamilton [Waikato] beekeepers to help rid the city of the hive-destroying American foulbrood disease (AFB). An AFB infection causes death of the honey bee (_Apis mellifera_) larvae. The disease is in almost all countries where honey bees are found.
The AFB bacterium produces resistant, long-lived spores and an infected beehive will usually be killed by the disease. The infection can be present in a beehive but not initially
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?6145368&promed&0
The Waikato Domestic Bee Association (WDBA) is calling on all Hamilton [Waikato] beekeepers to help rid the city of the hive-destroying American foulbrood disease (AFB). An AFB infection causes death of the honey bee (_Apis mellifera_) larvae. The disease is in almost all countries where honey bees are found.
The AFB bacterium produces resistant, long-lived spores and an infected beehive will usually be killed by the disease. The infection can be present in a beehive but not initially
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?6145368&promed&0
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