MRSA, Antimicrobial resistance -- Worldwide/Unknown
An analysis of human isolates from 19 EU nations, plus Iceland and Norway, found that 57.7% of _Campylobacter jejuni_ -- the commonest _Campylobacter_ species identified -- were resistant to ciprofloxacin, and 45.4% were resistant to tetracyclines. Resistance to erythromycin was low (2%).
In Cyprus, Portugal, Spain, Lithuania, and Estonia, resistance to ciprofloxacin was from 80% to 96.5%. In addition, 8 of 17 countries saw a statistically significant increase in ciprofloxacin resistance
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Thursday 28 February 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Tanzania (04): (KL) cattle, human
Anthrax -- Tanzania
Kilimanjaro regional commissioner, Anna Mghwira, yesterday [27 Feb 2019] confirmed that 2 people died and 8 others had been hospitalised following an anthrax outbreak in Moshi district. Addressing reporters [in Moshi] RC Mghwira said 8 people are receiving treatment in 2 different hospitals, whereby 5 were admitted at Kilema Mission Hospital in the district and 3 others were referred to the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre in Moshi municipality. She said that the victims are believed to
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Kilimanjaro regional commissioner, Anna Mghwira, yesterday [27 Feb 2019] confirmed that 2 people died and 8 others had been hospitalised following an anthrax outbreak in Moshi district. Addressing reporters [in Moshi] RC Mghwira said 8 people are receiving treatment in 2 different hospitals, whereby 5 were admitted at Kilema Mission Hospital in the district and 3 others were referred to the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre in Moshi municipality. She said that the victims are believed to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Zimbabwe (03): (MA) pig, prison farm
Anthrax -- Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) has recorded an anthrax outbreak at its Mutare Farm Prison which officials said can manage to contain [sic]. The disease is said to have killed pigs at the farm prison.
ZPCS Manicaland spokesperson Mr Liberty Mhlanga said they discovered the outbreak at their farm some time 2 weeks ago. He said they took the affected pigs into quarantine in a bid to contain the outbreak. "We have recorded an anthrax case on [6 Feb 2019]," said Mhlanga.
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The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) has recorded an anthrax outbreak at its Mutare Farm Prison which officials said can manage to contain [sic]. The disease is said to have killed pigs at the farm prison.
ZPCS Manicaland spokesperson Mr Liberty Mhlanga said they discovered the outbreak at their farm some time 2 weeks ago. He said they took the affected pigs into quarantine in a bid to contain the outbreak. "We have recorded an anthrax case on [6 Feb 2019]," said Mhlanga.
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (14): Pacific, Europe, North America
Measles -- Worldwide/Unknown
Governor Jesus Crispin C Remulla declared a state of calamity due to the measles outbreak that caused a number of deaths and cases in Cavite. Cavite, with 8 districts comprising 7 cities and 16 municipalities, is the country's most populous province. Afflicted by the measles virus are babies and children. Dr Nelson Soriano, Cavite's provincial epidemiologist, citing the update report, confirmed that at least 9 measles deaths and 424 cases have been recorded in the province's lowland and upland
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Governor Jesus Crispin C Remulla declared a state of calamity due to the measles outbreak that caused a number of deaths and cases in Cavite. Cavite, with 8 districts comprising 7 cities and 16 municipalities, is the country's most populous province. Afflicted by the measles virus are babies and children. Dr Nelson Soriano, Cavite's provincial epidemiologist, citing the update report, confirmed that at least 9 measles deaths and 424 cases have been recorded in the province's lowland and upland
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - Fiji: cattle
Bovine TB -- Fiji
Around 250 cattle have been slaughtered so far this year [2019] due to tuberculosis [TB]. Director of animal health and production Avinesh Dayal has confirmed that the majority of the infected animals were from farms in the Central Division.
Dayal says that in the past, the ministry concentrated mostly on dairy farms, but this year [2019] is a bit different. "Basically, we are going Fiji-wide now, and we are testing both the large and small farms. This is just to see the spread and extend
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Around 250 cattle have been slaughtered so far this year [2019] due to tuberculosis [TB]. Director of animal health and production Avinesh Dayal has confirmed that the majority of the infected animals were from farms in the Central Division.
Dayal says that in the past, the ministry concentrated mostly on dairy farms, but this year [2019] is a bit different. "Basically, we are going Fiji-wide now, and we are testing both the large and small farms. This is just to see the spread and extend
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Wednesday 27 February 2019
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (17): Indonesia, WHO
Polio -- Indonesia
On [12 Feb 2019], a circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 1 (cVDPV1) has been confirmed in Papua province, Indonesia. Two genetically-linked VDPV1 viruses were isolated from a child with acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) with onset of paralysis on [27 Nov 2018] and in a healthy community contact, a child whose stool sample was collected on [24 Jan 2019]. The location of this healthy child, with the VDPV isolation, is in a remote village, approximately 3-4 km [1.8-2.5 mi] away from the AFP
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On [12 Feb 2019], a circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 1 (cVDPV1) has been confirmed in Papua province, Indonesia. Two genetically-linked VDPV1 viruses were isolated from a child with acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) with onset of paralysis on [27 Nov 2018] and in a healthy community contact, a child whose stool sample was collected on [24 Jan 2019]. The location of this healthy child, with the VDPV isolation, is in a remote village, approximately 3-4 km [1.8-2.5 mi] away from the AFP
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PRO/AH> African swine fever - Europe (13): Russia (LN,KN) wild boar, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Russia
Information received on [and dated] 25 Feb 2019 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, deputy head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 22 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 24 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 24 Dec 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: African swine
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Information received on [and dated] 25 Feb 2019 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, deputy head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 22 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 24 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 24 Dec 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: African swine
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (10): Pakistan (Islamabad) wild bird, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Pakistan
Information received on [and dated] 26 Feb 2019 from Dr Khurshid Ahmad, animal husbandry commissioner, Government of Pakistan, Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Islamabad, Pakistan
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 2 Jan 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2 Feb 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic
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Information received on [and dated] 26 Feb 2019 from Dr Khurshid Ahmad, animal husbandry commissioner, Government of Pakistan, Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Islamabad, Pakistan
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 2 Jan 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2 Feb 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic
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PRO/EDR> Chikungunya (02): Americas, Africa, Asia
Chikungunya -- Mexico
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Tuesday 26 February 2019
PRO/AH> Equine influenza - France: (NC) horse, EIV H3N8 Florida clade 1 susp
Equine Influenza -- France
France Galop released a statement on [Mon 25 Feb 2019] revealing an outbreak of equine flu at a yard in Lamorlaye, which forms part of the wider Chantilly training center. No details have been given as to the identity of the trainer, nor as to the number of cases or whether any infected horse had raced in recent days [for additional missing information, see comment].
France's Réseau d'Epidémio-Surveillance en Pathologie Equine [RESPE] -- which monitors the spread of contagious disease
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France Galop released a statement on [Mon 25 Feb 2019] revealing an outbreak of equine flu at a yard in Lamorlaye, which forms part of the wider Chantilly training center. No details have been given as to the identity of the trainer, nor as to the number of cases or whether any infected horse had raced in recent days [for additional missing information, see comment].
France's Réseau d'Epidémio-Surveillance en Pathologie Equine [RESPE] -- which monitors the spread of contagious disease
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (26): Saudi Arabia (MD,RI) WHO
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
On [6 Feb 2019], the National IHR Focal Point of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia notified the WHO of an ongoing outbreak of MERS-CoV infection in Wadi Aldwasir city and one of its hospitals (referred to as Hospital A). Between [29 Jan 2019 and 13 Feb 2019], 39 cases of MERS-CoV infection, including 4 deaths, were reported. At the time of writing, this outbreak remains ongoing. Human-to-human transmission has occurred between the index patient and health care workers, patients in the emergency
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On [6 Feb 2019], the National IHR Focal Point of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia notified the WHO of an ongoing outbreak of MERS-CoV infection in Wadi Aldwasir city and one of its hospitals (referred to as Hospital A). Between [29 Jan 2019 and 13 Feb 2019], 39 cases of MERS-CoV infection, including 4 deaths, were reported. At the time of writing, this outbreak remains ongoing. Human-to-human transmission has occurred between the index patient and health care workers, patients in the emergency
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus - Americas (09): Paraguay (CE) susp
Hantavirus -- Paraguay
A 7 year old boy is currently hospitalized in the city [Capiatá] in the intensive care unit in the IPS Central Hospital, for [a] presumed hantavirus [infection]. The hospital director, Gabriel Aguilera, said that up to now this is the 1st known case in the city. The boy resides behind the ContiParaguay Company (CAPSA) at Kilometer 21 of the Mariscal-Estigarriba route. He was seen, along with his mother, in the local hospital last week for fever and was taken to the Previsión Social Institute
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A 7 year old boy is currently hospitalized in the city [Capiatá] in the intensive care unit in the IPS Central Hospital, for [a] presumed hantavirus [infection]. The hospital director, Gabriel Aguilera, said that up to now this is the 1st known case in the city. The boy resides behind the ContiParaguay Company (CAPSA) at Kilometer 21 of the Mariscal-Estigarriba route. He was seen, along with his mother, in the local hospital last week for fever and was taken to the Previsión Social Institute
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (04): Nigeria
Yellow Fever -- Nigeria
In this reporting week, 11-17 Feb 2019:
- 103 suspected cases were recorded.
- 3 new presumptive positive cases were recorded:
- NCDC Central Public Health Laboratory (CPHL) reported the 3 new presumptive cases from Edo State - 2 (Ovia South West and Esan North East local government areas [LGAs]) and Ondo State - 1 (Ose LGA).
- 2 confirmed cases and one inconclusive case were reported on 15 Feb [2019] from Institut Pasteur Dakar: Kwara - 1 (Ifelodun LGA), Federal Capital Territory - 1
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In this reporting week, 11-17 Feb 2019:
- 103 suspected cases were recorded.
- 3 new presumptive positive cases were recorded:
- NCDC Central Public Health Laboratory (CPHL) reported the 3 new presumptive cases from Edo State - 2 (Ovia South West and Esan North East local government areas [LGAs]) and Ondo State - 1 (Ose LGA).
- 2 confirmed cases and one inconclusive case were reported on 15 Feb [2019] from Institut Pasteur Dakar: Kwara - 1 (Ifelodun LGA), Federal Capital Territory - 1
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (19): China (HB) domestic, spread, OIE
African Swine Fever -- China
Information received on [and dated] 26 Feb 2019 from Dr Zhang Zhongqui, director general, China Animal Disease Control Centre, Veterinary Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China (People's Rep of).
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 22 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 24 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: African swine fever virus
Nature of
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Information received on [and dated] 26 Feb 2019 from Dr Zhang Zhongqui, director general, China Animal Disease Control Centre, Veterinary Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China (People's Rep of).
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 22 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 24 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: African swine fever virus
Nature of
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PRO/AH> Classical swine fever - Russia: (PR) wild boar, OIE
Classical Swine Fever -- Russia
Information received on [and dated] 25 Feb 2019 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, deputy head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 18 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 22 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 7 Dec 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: classical swine
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Information received on [and dated] 25 Feb 2019 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, deputy head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 18 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 22 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 7 Dec 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: classical swine
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PRO/AH> African swine fever - Asia (18): Viet Nam (HP) domestic, spread
African Swine Fever -- Vietnam
Hai Phong city has become the 3rd locality in Viet Nam to detect African swine fever [ASF]. The outbreak in Hai Phong was detected [Fri 22 Feb 2019] after a farmer in Chinh My commune, Thuy Nguyen district, reported that 35 of his pigs had died from the disease.
Out of the 5 serum and viscera samples collected from the dead pigs 3 tested positive for ASF with the same pathogens as the outbreaks previously detected in the northern provinces of Thai Binh and Hung Yen, according to the Animal
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Hai Phong city has become the 3rd locality in Viet Nam to detect African swine fever [ASF]. The outbreak in Hai Phong was detected [Fri 22 Feb 2019] after a farmer in Chinh My commune, Thuy Nguyen district, reported that 35 of his pigs had died from the disease.
Out of the 5 serum and viscera samples collected from the dead pigs 3 tested positive for ASF with the same pathogens as the outbreaks previously detected in the northern provinces of Thai Binh and Hung Yen, according to the Animal
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (22): Congo DR (NK,IT) cases, WHO, response
Ebola -- DR Congo
- The Ebola treatment center (ETC) in Katwa, one of Butembo's health zones [North Kivu], was ransacked and set on fire on the night of [Sun 24 Feb to Mon 25 Feb 2019]. This fire resulted in the death of a nurse who was trying to escape (Read the communiqué of the Ministry of Health at [in French]).
- These uncivil acts, perpetrated by unidentified individuals, began around 10 pm [Sun 24 Feb 2019]. For this purpose, the mayor of Butembo town, Sylvain Mbusa Kanyamanda, who condemned these
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- The Ebola treatment center (ETC) in Katwa, one of Butembo's health zones [North Kivu], was ransacked and set on fire on the night of [Sun 24 Feb to Mon 25 Feb 2019]. This fire resulted in the death of a nurse who was trying to escape (Read the communiqué of the Ministry of Health at [in French]).
- These uncivil acts, perpetrated by unidentified individuals, began around 10 pm [Sun 24 Feb 2019]. For this purpose, the mayor of Butembo town, Sylvain Mbusa Kanyamanda, who condemned these
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PRO/PL> Liberibacter solanacearum - Finland, Germany, USA: new haplotypes
Other Plant Disease -- Finland
A new haplotype of '_Candidatus_ Liberibacter solanacearum' [Lso; EPPO A1 quarantine list] (haplotype U) has been described from Finland. It was found in the psyllid, _Trioza urticae_, and its host plant, _Urticae dioica_ (stinging nettle; Urticaceae). This is the first report of Lso in a plant that belongs to neither Solanaceae nor Apiaceae. It is not known if this haplotype poses a risk to crops in Europe (Haapalainen et al. Phytopathology 2018; 108: 925-934. ).
An unknown haplotype of
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A new haplotype of '_Candidatus_ Liberibacter solanacearum' [Lso; EPPO A1 quarantine list] (haplotype U) has been described from Finland. It was found in the psyllid, _Trioza urticae_, and its host plant, _Urticae dioica_ (stinging nettle; Urticaceae). This is the first report of Lso in a plant that belongs to neither Solanaceae nor Apiaceae. It is not known if this haplotype poses a risk to crops in Europe (Haapalainen et al. Phytopathology 2018; 108: 925-934. ).
An unknown haplotype of
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PRO/AH> Chronic wasting disease - USA (05): (KS) deer
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
In a continuing effort to monitor the prevalence and spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Kansas deer, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has collected and tested samples from 360 deer so far this year [2019]. 37 of those samples were confirmed positive. The targeted region for sampling deer taken by hunters this year was south western Kansas. However, sick or suspect deer observed in other parts of the state were also tested, and KDWPT recommends that hunters
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In a continuing effort to monitor the prevalence and spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Kansas deer, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has collected and tested samples from 360 deer so far this year [2019]. 37 of those samples were confirmed positive. The targeted region for sampling deer taken by hunters this year was south western Kansas. However, sick or suspect deer observed in other parts of the state were also tested, and KDWPT recommends that hunters
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Monday 25 February 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (25): Saudi Arabia (RI,QS)
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
In the 2 days since the last update (23 Feb 2019) there have been a total of 3 newly confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including 1 death, reported by Saudi Arabia. In addition, there were 3 recoveries of previously confirmed cases reported during this period.
Information on newly confirmed cases (3):
[1]
Date of confirmation report: 24 Feb 2019
Case no.: 19-1854
MERS in Riyadh city: 24 year old female in Riyadh city, Riyadh region
Contact with camels: no
Case classification:
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In the 2 days since the last update (23 Feb 2019) there have been a total of 3 newly confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including 1 death, reported by Saudi Arabia. In addition, there were 3 recoveries of previously confirmed cases reported during this period.
Information on newly confirmed cases (3):
[1]
Date of confirmation report: 24 Feb 2019
Case no.: 19-1854
MERS in Riyadh city: 24 year old female in Riyadh city, Riyadh region
Contact with camels: no
Case classification:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - India (02): (TR) zoo deer
Anthrax -- India
Following up with the reports of veterinary experts, wildlife authority in Tripura has suspended the entry of tourists in Sepahijala zoo in West Tripura for a week apprehending the presence of anthrax infection among the animals residing there.
According to report, a deer recently died in the zoo on [19 Feb 2019] and the carcass was sent to the laboratory of veterinary College. The [necropsy] report of the dead animal has been suspected of being contaminated with anthrax virus [sic] in the
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Following up with the reports of veterinary experts, wildlife authority in Tripura has suspended the entry of tourists in Sepahijala zoo in West Tripura for a week apprehending the presence of anthrax infection among the animals residing there.
According to report, a deer recently died in the zoo on [19 Feb 2019] and the carcass was sent to the laboratory of veterinary College. The [necropsy] report of the dead animal has been suspected of being contaminated with anthrax virus [sic] in the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Invasive mosquito: Congo DR (KN)
Zika virus, Malaria, Dengue, Yellow Fever, Chikungunya -- DR Congo
T Bobanga, M Moyo, F Vulu, SR Irish. First report of _Aedes albopictus_ (Diptera: Culicidae) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. African Entomology 26(1): 234-236 (2018) DOI:
In January 2016, _Aedes albopictus_ adults were found in the Jardin Zoologique in central Kinshasa [Democratic Republic of Congo]. Subsequent visits found more adults and larvae at numerous sites in Kinshasa. The finding of _Ae. albopictus_ in Kinshasa is not unexpected, but its presence is of importance as it is a
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T Bobanga, M Moyo, F Vulu, SR Irish. First report of _Aedes albopictus_ (Diptera: Culicidae) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. African Entomology 26(1): 234-236 (2018) DOI:
In January 2016, _Aedes albopictus_ adults were found in the Jardin Zoologique in central Kinshasa [Democratic Republic of Congo]. Subsequent visits found more adults and larvae at numerous sites in Kinshasa. The finding of _Ae. albopictus_ in Kinshasa is not unexpected, but its presence is of importance as it is a
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PRO/AH> Die-off, Asiatic lion - India - India: (GJ)
Canine distemper -- India
More than 200 lions and lion cubs died in the state [Gujarat] in the last 2 years [2017-18], the state government said in the assembly on [Fri 22 Feb 2019]. However, the government claimed that a majority of deaths were due to natural causes. Forest minister Ganpatsinh Vasava said in a written reply to a question by Congress MLA [member of legislative assembly] from Talala, Bhaga Barad, that 43 adult Asiatic lions died in the state in 2017, and 67 in 2018.
According to the minister, out of
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More than 200 lions and lion cubs died in the state [Gujarat] in the last 2 years [2017-18], the state government said in the assembly on [Fri 22 Feb 2019]. However, the government claimed that a majority of deaths were due to natural causes. Forest minister Ganpatsinh Vasava said in a written reply to a question by Congress MLA [member of legislative assembly] from Talala, Bhaga Barad, that 43 adult Asiatic lions died in the state in 2017, and 67 in 2018.
According to the minister, out of
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (17): China (YN,GX) domestic, spread, OIE
African Swine Fever -- China
Information received on [and dated] 25 Feb 2019 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: 17 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Feb 2019
Report date: 22 Feb 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 22 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 29 Dec
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Information received on [and dated] 25 Feb 2019 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: 17 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Feb 2019
Report date: 22 Feb 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 22 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 29 Dec
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (16): China (HB,NM) domestic pig, farmed wild boar
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. Bai MJ, Zou Y, Elsheikha HM, et al. _Toxoplasma gondii_ infection in farmed wild boars (_Sus scrofa_) in three cities of northeast China. Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2017; 14(7): 379-85. doi: 10.1089/fpd.2016.2260; and . - Mod.AS
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China: ]
[See Also:
African swine fever -
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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. Bai MJ, Zou Y, Elsheikha HM, et al. _Toxoplasma gondii_ infection in farmed wild boars (_Sus scrofa_) in three cities of northeast China. Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2017; 14(7): 379-85. doi: 10.1089/fpd.2016.2260; and . - Mod.AS
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China: ]
[See Also:
African swine fever -
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PRO/AH> West Nile virus (05): immunological factors
West Nile Virus -- Worldwide/Unknown
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West Nile virus (WNV) is a single-stranded RNA flavivirus and is a major cause of viral encephalitis worldwide. Experimental models of WNV infection in mice are commonly used to define acute neuroinflammatory responses in the brain. Alpha-synuclein (Asyn) is a protein of primarily neuronal origin and is a major cause of Parkinson's disease (PD), a disorder characterized by loss of dopaminergic neurons. Both WNV and PD pathologies are largely mediated by inflammation of the
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West Nile virus (WNV) is a single-stranded RNA flavivirus and is a major cause of viral encephalitis worldwide. Experimental models of WNV infection in mice are commonly used to define acute neuroinflammatory responses in the brain. Alpha-synuclein (Asyn) is a protein of primarily neuronal origin and is a major cause of Parkinson's disease (PD), a disorder characterized by loss of dopaminergic neurons. Both WNV and PD pathologies are largely mediated by inflammation of the
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (07): WHO global update, seasonal, Asia, Europe, vaccine
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.
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In the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere influenza activity continued to increase.
- In North America, influenza activity continued to be reported, with influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 predominating.
- In Europe, influenza activity increased and in most of the countries was above the
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In the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere influenza activity continued to increase.
- In North America, influenza activity continued to be reported, with influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 predominating.
- In Europe, influenza activity increased and in most of the countries was above the
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Sunday 24 February 2019
PRO/EDR> E. coli, enteroinvasive - USA: (NC) 2018
E. coli -- United States
On 2 Jul 2018, the North Carolina Division of Public Health was notified that approximately 3 dozen members of an ethnic Nepali refugee community had been transported to area hospitals for severe gastrointestinal illness after attending a potluck party on 30 Jun 2018. The North Carolina Division of Public Health partnered with the local health department and CDC to investigate the outbreak, identify the cause, and prevent further transmission. The investigation included molecular-guided
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On 2 Jul 2018, the North Carolina Division of Public Health was notified that approximately 3 dozen members of an ethnic Nepali refugee community had been transported to area hospitals for severe gastrointestinal illness after attending a potluck party on 30 Jun 2018. The North Carolina Division of Public Health partnered with the local health department and CDC to investigate the outbreak, identify the cause, and prevent further transmission. The investigation included molecular-guided
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PRO/PL> Phytoplasmas, stone fruit - USA
Other Plant Disease -- United States
Pathogens similar to little cherry disease are found in peaches and nectarines. Premature yellowing, reddening and curling of leaves, and dieback could indicate Western X or pear decline phytoplasma.
"We looked at some very unhappy-looking peaches and nectarines and found a couple of phytoplasmas [in Washington state]," said Scott Harper, Clean Plant Center Northwest. He identified 2 phytoplasmas, Western X and peach yellow leaf roll phytoplasma, also known as pear decline. Western X is one
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Pathogens similar to little cherry disease are found in peaches and nectarines. Premature yellowing, reddening and curling of leaves, and dieback could indicate Western X or pear decline phytoplasma.
"We looked at some very unhappy-looking peaches and nectarines and found a couple of phytoplasmas [in Washington state]," said Scott Harper, Clean Plant Center Northwest. He identified 2 phytoplasmas, Western X and peach yellow leaf roll phytoplasma, also known as pear decline. Western X is one
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PRO/AH/EDR> Porcine epidemic diarrhea - North America (02): Canada (AB)
Other Animal Disease -- Canada
Alberta Pork says a 2nd case of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) has turned up in this province. It is at a 600-head farrow-to-finish operation, but the producer group does not say in what part of the province it was detected. Alberta Pork and Alberta Agriculture and Forestry are working together on an investigation.
The 1st PED outbreak in Alberta was detected in January 2019 at a 400-head farm [Porcine epidemic diarrhea - North America: Canada (AB) 1st report
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Alberta Pork says a 2nd case of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) has turned up in this province. It is at a 600-head farrow-to-finish operation, but the producer group does not say in what part of the province it was detected. Alberta Pork and Alberta Agriculture and Forestry are working together on an investigation.
The 1st PED outbreak in Alberta was detected in January 2019 at a 400-head farm [Porcine epidemic diarrhea - North America: Canada (AB) 1st report
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PRO/EDR> Diphtheria - Malaysia: fatal
Diphtheria -- Malaysia
A 25-month old boy died 2 days ago here, believed to have been due to a diphtheria infection, according to Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said the child was never given any immunisation since birth and had begun to develop fever, cough and swollen tonsils on 16 Feb [2019]. He said the boy was taken to a hospital emergency unit on 18 Feb [2019] in poor condition and was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit for respiratory assistance and given an antitoxin
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A 25-month old boy died 2 days ago here, believed to have been due to a diphtheria infection, according to Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said the child was never given any immunisation since birth and had begun to develop fever, cough and swollen tonsils on 16 Feb [2019]. He said the boy was taken to a hospital emergency unit on 18 Feb [2019] in poor condition and was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit for respiratory assistance and given an antitoxin
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PRO/EDR> Alcohol poisoning - India (02): (AS) fatal
Poisoning -- India
69 workers have died, and at least 200 others have been hospitalised in northeastern India after drinking toxic liquor, officials said on Sat 23 Feb 2019, in the latest case of alcohol poisoning in the country.
The deaths in Assam state came less than 2 weeks after tainted liquor killed about 100 people in the northern states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
"We have recorded the deaths of 50 persons in Golaghat since Thursday night [21 Feb 2019]," Dhiren Hazarika, deputy commissioner
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69 workers have died, and at least 200 others have been hospitalised in northeastern India after drinking toxic liquor, officials said on Sat 23 Feb 2019, in the latest case of alcohol poisoning in the country.
The deaths in Assam state came less than 2 weeks after tainted liquor killed about 100 people in the northern states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
"We have recorded the deaths of 50 persons in Golaghat since Thursday night [21 Feb 2019]," Dhiren Hazarika, deputy commissioner
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - USA (03): (ND) hotel indoor water park susp.
Legionnaires' -- United States
North Dakota health officials say 3 people have contracted Legionnaire's disease linked to a hotel water park in Casselton [North Dakota].
The 3 people became sick between last July [2018] and January [2019], and all 3 reported spending some time at the Days Inn of Casselton.
The Health Department says anyone who spent time at the hotel this month [February 2019] and has become sick should see a doctor.
Legionnaire's is a type of pneumonia caused by _Legionella_ bacteria. Symptoms
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North Dakota health officials say 3 people have contracted Legionnaire's disease linked to a hotel water park in Casselton [North Dakota].
The 3 people became sick between last July [2018] and January [2019], and all 3 reported spending some time at the Days Inn of Casselton.
The Health Department says anyone who spent time at the hotel this month [February 2019] and has become sick should see a doctor.
Legionnaire's is a type of pneumonia caused by _Legionella_ bacteria. Symptoms
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (13)
Measles -- Worldwide/Unknown
A NSW woman has become the 14th person in less than 2 months to be diagnosed with measles, with health authorities urging people to be alert for symptoms of the condition. The woman, aged in her 40s and who thought she had been vaccinated as a child, became ill after returning home to Sydney from an overseas trip last week, NSW Health said in a statement on Fri [22 Feb 2019].
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A NSW woman has become the 14th person in less than 2 months to be diagnosed with measles, with health authorities urging people to be alert for symptoms of the condition. The woman, aged in her 40s and who thought she had been vaccinated as a child, became ill after returning home to Sydney from an overseas trip last week, NSW Health said in a statement on Fri [22 Feb 2019].
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ross River virus - Australia: (NS)
Ross River Virus -- Australia
South Western Sydney Local Health District Acting Public Health Director Dr Nick Rose said residents need to be "more cautious" with the high numbers of mosquitoes around the Georges River.
It comes as the health district put out a warning after mosquito trapping at Deepwater Park identified mosquitoes with Ross River virus.
Dr Rose said that while Ross River infection was relatively rare in south-west Sydney, people enjoying outdoor activities such as camping or fishing in areas with
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South Western Sydney Local Health District Acting Public Health Director Dr Nick Rose said residents need to be "more cautious" with the high numbers of mosquitoes around the Georges River.
It comes as the health district put out a warning after mosquito trapping at Deepwater Park identified mosquitoes with Ross River virus.
Dr Rose said that while Ross River infection was relatively rare in south-west Sydney, people enjoying outdoor activities such as camping or fishing in areas with
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Saturday 23 February 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (24): Saudi Arabia (MK, RI)
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
In the past 24 hours since the last update (see MERS-CoV (23): Saudi Arabia (RI) MoEnvironment closes camel market http://bit.ly/2XmUnyD), there have been 3 newly confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection and 1 recovery reported by Saudi Arabia.
Information on newly confirmed cases (3)
[1]
Date of confirmation report: 23 Feb 2019
Case no.: 19-1851
MERS in Makkah city: 41-year-old male in Makkah city, Makkah region
Contact with camels: yes
Case classification:
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In the past 24 hours since the last update (see MERS-CoV (23): Saudi Arabia (RI) MoEnvironment closes camel market http://bit.ly/2XmUnyD), there have been 3 newly confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection and 1 recovery reported by Saudi Arabia.
Information on newly confirmed cases (3)
[1]
Date of confirmation report: 23 Feb 2019
Case no.: 19-1851
MERS in Makkah city: 41-year-old male in Makkah city, Makkah region
Contact with camels: yes
Case classification:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Classical swine fever - Japan (03): (GF, AI) wild boar, oral vaccination
Classical Swine Fever -- Japan
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries held a meeting in its headquarters on [Fri 22 Feb 2019] in order to study measures required to prevent the further spread of hog cholera [classical swine fever, CSF] in and by wild boars in the prefectures Gifu and Aichi.
In view of the disease situation in wild boars, it was found necessary to address the disease by the application, for the 1st time in Japan, of oral vaccination in wild boars. The oral baits with the CSF vaccine will be
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries held a meeting in its headquarters on [Fri 22 Feb 2019] in order to study measures required to prevent the further spread of hog cholera [classical swine fever, CSF] in and by wild boars in the prefectures Gifu and Aichi.
In view of the disease situation in wild boars, it was found necessary to address the disease by the application, for the 1st time in Japan, of oral vaccination in wild boars. The oral baits with the CSF vaccine will be
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PRO/AH/EDR> Classical swine fever - Japan (03): (GF, AI) wild boar, oral vaccination
Classical Swine Fever -- Japan
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries held a meeting in its headquarters on [Fri 22 Feb 2019] in order to study measures required to prevent the further spread of hog cholera [classical swine fever, CSF] in and by wild boars in the prefectures Gifu and Aichi.
In view of the disease situation in wild boars, it was found necessary to address the disease by the application, for the 1st time in Japan, of oral vaccination in wild boars. The oral baits with the CSF vaccine will be
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries held a meeting in its headquarters on [Fri 22 Feb 2019] in order to study measures required to prevent the further spread of hog cholera [classical swine fever, CSF] in and by wild boars in the prefectures Gifu and Aichi.
In view of the disease situation in wild boars, it was found necessary to address the disease by the application, for the 1st time in Japan, of oral vaccination in wild boars. The oral baits with the CSF vaccine will be
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed poisoning - France: chewing gum susp., RFI, correction, Tunisia
Poisoning -- France
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PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis - Australia: (VI) fatal, nosocomial
Listeriosis -- Australia
An elderly woman has died and there are fears thousands of others may be at risk following a _Listeria_ outbreak. A caller tipped off the Neil Mitchell program about the outbreak at the Dandenong South commercial food caterer, I Cook Foods, which was later confirmed by the Department of Health and Human Services.
The business has been shut down while health authorities investigate. "They have tracked it to facility, which provides meals on wheels," Heidi Murphy explained." They have closed
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An elderly woman has died and there are fears thousands of others may be at risk following a _Listeria_ outbreak. A caller tipped off the Neil Mitchell program about the outbreak at the Dandenong South commercial food caterer, I Cook Foods, which was later confirmed by the Department of Health and Human Services.
The business has been shut down while health authorities investigate. "They have tracked it to facility, which provides meals on wheels," Heidi Murphy explained." They have closed
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - USA: (NY) fatal, assisted living facility
Legionnaires' -- United States
The investigation involves water sampling (final results are still pending) and interviews with staff from the facility to understand how the water system in the facility is currently being operated. No further cases of legionellosis have been reported at this facility.
From 2010 to 2012, legionellosis was seen in 13 NYS residents and 6 residents from other states with exposure to the Best Western Hotel [which is what the building used to be.] Some cases were identified as associated with
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The investigation involves water sampling (final results are still pending) and interviews with staff from the facility to understand how the water system in the facility is currently being operated. No further cases of legionellosis have been reported at this facility.
From 2010 to 2012, legionellosis was seen in 13 NYS residents and 6 residents from other states with exposure to the Best Western Hotel [which is what the building used to be.] Some cases were identified as associated with
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (21): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, summaries, vaccine, WHO, reading
Ebola -- DR Congo
A new confirmed case of Ebola was reported in Beni after 23 days without a case. It appears that the patient was infected after being exposed to bodily fluids from an Ebola-recovered case. A thorough investigation and sequencing of the virus are underway to determine the epidemiological link.
Relocation of strategic coordination in Goma
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The Ebola strategic coordination move from Beni to Goma began this Fri 22 Feb 2019. The strategic
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A new confirmed case of Ebola was reported in Beni after 23 days without a case. It appears that the patient was infected after being exposed to bodily fluids from an Ebola-recovered case. A thorough investigation and sequencing of the virus are underway to determine the epidemiological link.
Relocation of strategic coordination in Goma
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The Ebola strategic coordination move from Beni to Goma began this Fri 22 Feb 2019. The strategic
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed poisoning - France: chewing gum susp., RFI
Poisoning -- France
Eleven cases of food poisoning have been reported at the college of Ezzahra city in the governorate of Sousse. The students bought chewing gum from the college refreshment bar. The product is suspected of causing this intoxication, assured regional director of health in Sousse Boujemaa Fourati.
Fourati added in a statement to the correspondent of Mosaique FM in Sousse that students aged 13-14 were transferred in the afternoon of Wednesday [20 Feb 2019] to the emergency room of the CHU
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Eleven cases of food poisoning have been reported at the college of Ezzahra city in the governorate of Sousse. The students bought chewing gum from the college refreshment bar. The product is suspected of causing this intoxication, assured regional director of health in Sousse Boujemaa Fourati.
Fourati added in a statement to the correspondent of Mosaique FM in Sousse that students aged 13-14 were transferred in the afternoon of Wednesday [20 Feb 2019] to the emergency room of the CHU
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Friday 22 February 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (23): Saudi Arabia (RI) MoEnvironment closes camel market
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
In the past 24 hours since the last update [21 Feb 2019] there has been 1 newly confirmed case of MERS-CoV infection in Saudi Arabia and 3 recoveries reported.
Information on newly confirmed case (1)
Date of confirmation report: 22 Feb 2019
Case no.: 19-1850
MERS in Wadi Aldwasir city: 57-year-old male in Wadi Aldwasir city, Riyadh region
Contact with camels: yes
Case classification: secondary, household contact
Current status: home isolation
Information on reported recoveries
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In the past 24 hours since the last update [21 Feb 2019] there has been 1 newly confirmed case of MERS-CoV infection in Saudi Arabia and 3 recoveries reported.
Information on newly confirmed case (1)
Date of confirmation report: 22 Feb 2019
Case no.: 19-1850
MERS in Wadi Aldwasir city: 57-year-old male in Wadi Aldwasir city, Riyadh region
Contact with camels: yes
Case classification: secondary, household contact
Current status: home isolation
Information on reported recoveries
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Mayotte (03): increase in cases, human, cattle
Rift Valley Fever -- Région d'outre-mer de Mayotte, France
Rift Valley fever (RVF) continues to circulate in Mayotte among the herds of ruminants, and the number of human cases is increasing.
The prefecture of Mayotte, in collaboration with the ARS Indian Ocean and the Directorate of Food, Agriculture and Forestry of Mayotte (DAAF) reminds the population of the importance of implementing recommendations and preventive actions to avoid being ill.
Epidemiological situation as of 22 Feb 2019:
- Samples taken by veterinarians from sick animals or
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Rift Valley fever (RVF) continues to circulate in Mayotte among the herds of ruminants, and the number of human cases is increasing.
The prefecture of Mayotte, in collaboration with the ARS Indian Ocean and the Directorate of Food, Agriculture and Forestry of Mayotte (DAAF) reminds the population of the importance of implementing recommendations and preventive actions to avoid being ill.
Epidemiological situation as of 22 Feb 2019:
- Samples taken by veterinarians from sick animals or
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Europe (12): Belgium (LX) wild boar, spread
African Swine Fever -- Belgium
The [African] swine fever [ASF] virus is closer than ever to the Luxembourg border. The "viropositive" carcass of an infected wild boar was discovered just 3 km [1.9 mi] from the country.
The animal was found a few days ago in the village of Differt, located in the municipality of Messancy in Belgium, according to our colleagues from the Meuse Luxembourg. [The location is] just 10 minutes from Clemency, a Luxembourg town. Wild boars taken by fever usually seek water points: Differt is a
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The [African] swine fever [ASF] virus is closer than ever to the Luxembourg border. The "viropositive" carcass of an infected wild boar was discovered just 3 km [1.9 mi] from the country.
The animal was found a few days ago in the village of Differt, located in the municipality of Messancy in Belgium, according to our colleagues from the Meuse Luxembourg. [The location is] just 10 minutes from Clemency, a Luxembourg town. Wild boars taken by fever usually seek water points: Differt is a
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (14): Nigeria (PL)
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
A popular and deadly disease caused by [a virus in] rodents, Lassa fever, has killed 10 persons and infected 28 others in Plateau state, Nigeria.
Naija News reports that Plateau State commissioner for health Dr Kunden Deyin, while confirming the cases of the fever, said that 64 cases were taken to the laboratory for confirmation; of these, 28 were confirmed to be Lassa fever. According to Deyin, the state has recorded 28 new cases of Lassa fever with 10 deaths.
Deyin's remarks came on
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A popular and deadly disease caused by [a virus in] rodents, Lassa fever, has killed 10 persons and infected 28 others in Plateau state, Nigeria.
Naija News reports that Plateau State commissioner for health Dr Kunden Deyin, while confirming the cases of the fever, said that 64 cases were taken to the laboratory for confirmation; of these, 28 were confirmed to be Lassa fever. According to Deyin, the state has recorded 28 new cases of Lassa fever with 10 deaths.
Deyin's remarks came on
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PRO/AH/EDR> Marijuana poisoning - USA: (CT) dog
Poisoning -- United States
A shoreline veterinarian is putting out a warning after she said 2 dogs that she treats were rushed to animal hospitals in the last 5 days for likely ingesting marijuana.
John Bruno said he took his almost-2-year-old dog, Jodi, on her regular 3-mile walk in Old Saybrook and to his neighbor's house, which was nothing out of the ordinary. But Monday night [18 Feb 2019] he had to rush her to the Pieper Veterinary Madison's emergency center.
"She was very lethargic, and it was almost like
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A shoreline veterinarian is putting out a warning after she said 2 dogs that she treats were rushed to animal hospitals in the last 5 days for likely ingesting marijuana.
John Bruno said he took his almost-2-year-old dog, Jodi, on her regular 3-mile walk in Old Saybrook and to his neighbor's house, which was nothing out of the ordinary. But Monday night [18 Feb 2019] he had to rush her to the Pieper Veterinary Madison's emergency center.
"She was very lethargic, and it was almost like
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PRO/AH/EDR> Strangles - USA (04): (NV, FL) horses
Strangles -- United States
More than a dozen cases of strangles and one horse death have been reported on the same premises in Clark County, Nevada. On 20 Feb 2019, the Nevada Department of Agriculture reported 2 cases of strangles and more than 12 other presumptive cases of strangles (based on clinical signs).
Clinical signs were 1st seen by a local veterinarian on 4 Feb 2019. On 19 Feb 2019, one horse was reported to have died after exhibiting clinical signs, although no confirmatory testing on its cause of death
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More than a dozen cases of strangles and one horse death have been reported on the same premises in Clark County, Nevada. On 20 Feb 2019, the Nevada Department of Agriculture reported 2 cases of strangles and more than 12 other presumptive cases of strangles (based on clinical signs).
Clinical signs were 1st seen by a local veterinarian on 4 Feb 2019. On 19 Feb 2019, one horse was reported to have died after exhibiting clinical signs, although no confirmatory testing on its cause of death
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PRO/AH/EDR> Chronic wasting disease - USA (04): (MS) deer
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
Deer from Panola and Tallahatchie counties have tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). A total of 2 cases of the debilitating deer disease have been confirmed in Panola and Tallahatchie counties, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP).
MDWFP received confirmation that a female white-tailed deer from Panola County and a female white-tailed deer from Tallahatchie County tested positive for CWD. These are the 1st deer to test positive for
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Deer from Panola and Tallahatchie counties have tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). A total of 2 cases of the debilitating deer disease have been confirmed in Panola and Tallahatchie counties, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP).
MDWFP received confirmation that a female white-tailed deer from Panola County and a female white-tailed deer from Tallahatchie County tested positive for CWD. These are the 1st deer to test positive for
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PRO/AH/EDR> BSE, cattle - Spain: (CL) atypical H-type, OIE
BSE -- Spain
Information received on 22 Feb 2019 from Dr. Valentin Almansa, director general, Sanidad de la Produccion Agraria, Ministerio de Agricultura, Alimentacion y Medio Ambiente, Madrid, Spain.
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 24 Jan 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 22 Feb 2019
Date of event resolved: 22 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 23 Nov 2017
Manifestation of
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Information received on 22 Feb 2019 from Dr. Valentin Almansa, director general, Sanidad de la Produccion Agraria, Ministerio de Agricultura, Alimentacion y Medio Ambiente, Madrid, Spain.
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 24 Jan 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 22 Feb 2019
Date of event resolved: 22 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 23 Nov 2017
Manifestation of
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (15): China (SD) domestic, spread, OIE
African Swine Fever -- China
Information received on [and dated] 22 Feb 2019 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: 18 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: Clinical disease
Causal agent: African swine fever virus
Nature
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Information received on [and dated] 22 Feb 2019 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: 18 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: Clinical disease
Causal agent: African swine fever virus
Nature
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (14): China, Mongolia, Viet Nam, domestic, FAO
African Swine Fever -- China
Bulgan, Darkhan-Uul, Dundgovi, Orkhon, Selenge, Tov provinces and Ulaanbaatar
Viet Nam
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Hung Yen and Thai Binh provinces
[For the "ASF situation in Asia (August 2018 to date) map", go to the source URL.]
2. Situation update
China
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Since the China Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) confirmed its 1st African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Liaoning Province on 3 Aug 2018, a total of 108 ASF outbreaks have been detected in 27 provinces/autonomous
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Bulgan, Darkhan-Uul, Dundgovi, Orkhon, Selenge, Tov provinces and Ulaanbaatar
Viet Nam
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Hung Yen and Thai Binh provinces
[For the "ASF situation in Asia (August 2018 to date) map", go to the source URL.]
2. Situation update
China
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Since the China Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) confirmed its 1st African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Liaoning Province on 3 Aug 2018, a total of 108 ASF outbreaks have been detected in 27 provinces/autonomous
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (09): South Africa (FS) ostrich, LPAI H7N2, OIE
Avian Influenza -- South Africa
Information received on [and dated] 21 Feb 2019 from Dr. Bothle Michael Modisane, Chief Director, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Animal Production and Health, Pretoria, South Africa
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 1 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 23 Apr 2018
Manifestation of disease: Subclinical infection
Causal
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Information received on [and dated] 21 Feb 2019 from Dr. Bothle Michael Modisane, Chief Director, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Animal Production and Health, Pretoria, South Africa
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 1 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: Reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 23 Apr 2018
Manifestation of disease: Subclinical infection
Causal
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis - Tunisia: (GF)
Leishmaniasis -- Tunisia
As of Sat 15 Feb 209, the Metlaoui Regional Hospital in Gafsa governorate has hosted 1318 patients with leishmaniasis, following the proliferation of mosquitoes [actually leishmania is transmitted by sandflies] near the lakes and wastewater.
According to Shems Fm, citing its correspondent in the region, the number of leishmaniasis cases has tripled compared to the year 2017.
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[We presume these cases are cutaneous leishmaniasis.
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As of Sat 15 Feb 209, the Metlaoui Regional Hospital in Gafsa governorate has hosted 1318 patients with leishmaniasis, following the proliferation of mosquitoes [actually leishmania is transmitted by sandflies] near the lakes and wastewater.
According to Shems Fm, citing its correspondent in the region, the number of leishmaniasis cases has tripled compared to the year 2017.
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ProMED-mail from HealthMap Alerts
[We presume these cases are cutaneous leishmaniasis.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Trypanosomiasis (Chagas disease) - Mexico: (YU)
Chagas -- Mexico
During the month of February 2019, 24 new cases of "Chagas" disease (American trypanosomiasis) have been confirmed in the state of Yucatan.
During the last week, the Federal Health Secretariat, reported that the cases of Chagas disease in Yucatan, went from 3 in January 2019, to 27 infections the next month, all in chronic phase.
According to the bulletin for epidemiological week no. 6, between the 3 and 9 Feb 2019, 24 new cases of American trypanosomiasis, commonly known as Chagas
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During the month of February 2019, 24 new cases of "Chagas" disease (American trypanosomiasis) have been confirmed in the state of Yucatan.
During the last week, the Federal Health Secretariat, reported that the cases of Chagas disease in Yucatan, went from 3 in January 2019, to 27 infections the next month, all in chronic phase.
According to the bulletin for epidemiological week no. 6, between the 3 and 9 Feb 2019, 24 new cases of American trypanosomiasis, commonly known as Chagas
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (13): Nigeria
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
- In the reporting week 7 (11-17 Feb 2019) 25 new confirmed cases were reported from Edo (6), Ondo (2), Ebonyi (1), Plateau (2), Taraba (4), Bauchi (8), Kogi (1), and Kebbi (1) states with 6 new deaths in Ondo (3), Bauchi (2), and Kogi (1).
- From 1 Jan-17 Feb 2019, a total of 1139 suspected cases have been reported from 19 states and FCT [Federal Capital Territory]. Of these, 355 were confirmed positive, 3 probable, and 781 negative (not a case) --Table 1. However, 1168 suspected cases have
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- In the reporting week 7 (11-17 Feb 2019) 25 new confirmed cases were reported from Edo (6), Ondo (2), Ebonyi (1), Plateau (2), Taraba (4), Bauchi (8), Kogi (1), and Kebbi (1) states with 6 new deaths in Ondo (3), Bauchi (2), and Kogi (1).
- From 1 Jan-17 Feb 2019, a total of 1139 suspected cases have been reported from 19 states and FCT [Federal Capital Territory]. Of these, 355 were confirmed positive, 3 probable, and 781 negative (not a case) --Table 1. However, 1168 suspected cases have
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Thursday 21 February 2019
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (16): global (Afghanistan, Pakistan) WHO (Papua New Guinea)
Polio -- Afghanistan
New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 3
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2019: 6
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2018: 33
New cVDPV cases reported this week: 0
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2019: 0
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2018: 104
Headlines
- On [19 Feb 2019], the 20th IHR Emergency Committee, including members, advisers, and invited member states, convened to discuss the status of international spread of poliovirus. The
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New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 3
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2019: 6
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2018: 33
New cVDPV cases reported this week: 0
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2019: 0
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2018: 104
Headlines
- On [19 Feb 2019], the 20th IHR Emergency Committee, including members, advisers, and invited member states, convened to discuss the status of international spread of poliovirus. The
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (22): Saudi Arabia (RI, QS)
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
In the past 2 days since the last update [19 Feb 2019] there have been a total of 4 newly confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, one death, and 7 recoveries reported by Saudi Arabia.
Information on newly confirmed cases (4):
[1]
Date of confirmation report: 20 Feb 2019
Case no.: 19-1846
MERS in Wadi Aldwasir city: 56-year-old male in Wadi Aldwasir city, Riyadh region
Contact with camels: no
Case classification: secondary, healthcare acquired
Current status:
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In the past 2 days since the last update [19 Feb 2019] there have been a total of 4 newly confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, one death, and 7 recoveries reported by Saudi Arabia.
Information on newly confirmed cases (4):
[1]
Date of confirmation report: 20 Feb 2019
Case no.: 19-1846
MERS in Wadi Aldwasir city: 56-year-old male in Wadi Aldwasir city, Riyadh region
Contact with camels: no
Case classification: secondary, healthcare acquired
Current status:
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PRO/EDR> Haemophilus influenzae, type b - USA: (NE) warning for unvaccinated children
Other Human Disease -- United States
A Nebraska daycare facility is asking parents of non-immunized children to keep their kids at home after one of its employees was hospitalized with a rare, and potentially life-threatening, airborne bacterial infection. Bright Beginnings daycare sent a letter home to parents on Wednesday [20 Feb 2019] urging parents to take precautions after the staff member contracted epiglottitis, Omaha's WOWT-TV reported.
According to the Mayo Clinic, epiglottitis is a rare and potentially
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A Nebraska daycare facility is asking parents of non-immunized children to keep their kids at home after one of its employees was hospitalized with a rare, and potentially life-threatening, airborne bacterial infection. Bright Beginnings daycare sent a letter home to parents on Wednesday [20 Feb 2019] urging parents to take precautions after the staff member contracted epiglottitis, Omaha's WOWT-TV reported.
According to the Mayo Clinic, epiglottitis is a rare and potentially
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PRO/AH/EDR> Viral hemorrhagic septicemia, fish - Slovakia: (BL) rainbow trout, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Slovakia
Information received on [and dated] 20 Feb 2019 from Dr Jozef Bires, director and chief veterinary officer, State Veterinary and Food Administration, Ministry of Agriculture, Bratislava, Slovakia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 Nov 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 13 Dec 2018
Report date: 20 Feb 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 20 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 15 Dec
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Information received on [and dated] 20 Feb 2019 from Dr Jozef Bires, director and chief veterinary officer, State Veterinary and Food Administration, Ministry of Agriculture, Bratislava, Slovakia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 20 Nov 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 13 Dec 2018
Report date: 20 Feb 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 20 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 15 Dec
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis - Australia: (SA) raw egg butter
Salmonella -- Australia
Angkor Bakery outlets at Burton, Blakeview and Salisbury Downs -- all in Adelaide's northern suburbs -- closed last week after salmonellosis cases were linked to Vietnamese rolls, also known as banh mi. SA [South Australia] Health said a total of 51 people had fallen ill since the outbreak started.
SA Health acting director of public health services Dr. Fay Jenkins said all 3 bakeries were expected to reopen tomorrow [22 Feb 2019]. They have been advised to stop using raw egg butter, which
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Angkor Bakery outlets at Burton, Blakeview and Salisbury Downs -- all in Adelaide's northern suburbs -- closed last week after salmonellosis cases were linked to Vietnamese rolls, also known as banh mi. SA [South Australia] Health said a total of 51 people had fallen ill since the outbreak started.
SA Health acting director of public health services Dr. Fay Jenkins said all 3 bakeries were expected to reopen tomorrow [22 Feb 2019]. They have been advised to stop using raw egg butter, which
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PRO/EDR> Mumps update (02): USA (CO, TX), Europe (Ireland)
Mumps -- United States
Mumps have been confirmed at the ICE facility in Aurora. Congressman Jason Crow wants to hear from the Department of Homeland Security about the situation with mumps, reported chicken pox and facility expansion at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility.
ICE responded to the mumps case with this statement, "With the recent influx of migrants coming from the southern border, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has confirmed 1 new case of parotitis, mumps, at our Denver
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Mumps have been confirmed at the ICE facility in Aurora. Congressman Jason Crow wants to hear from the Department of Homeland Security about the situation with mumps, reported chicken pox and facility expansion at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility.
ICE responded to the mumps case with this statement, "With the recent influx of migrants coming from the southern border, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has confirmed 1 new case of parotitis, mumps, at our Denver
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis E - Namibia (02)
Hepatitis E -- Namibia
Statistics from the Ministry of Health and Social Services show that as of [27 Jan 2019], a total 4432 hepatitis E cases had been reported in Namibia. So far, 40 deaths have been reported and the death toll is disproportionately highest among pregnant women and those who have given birth, constituting 17 cases, which translates to 42.5% of deaths. Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula said he has had a chance to interact with teams that are charged with the hepatitis E
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Statistics from the Ministry of Health and Social Services show that as of [27 Jan 2019], a total 4432 hepatitis E cases had been reported in Namibia. So far, 40 deaths have been reported and the death toll is disproportionately highest among pregnant women and those who have given birth, constituting 17 cases, which translates to 42.5% of deaths. Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula said he has had a chance to interact with teams that are charged with the hepatitis E
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PRO/EDR> Varicella update (02): Taiwan, USA
Chicken Pox -- China
A total of 981 people were diagnosed with chicken pox nationwide last week, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said yesterday [Tue 19 Feb 2019].
The figure was higher than the previous 3 weeks and the highest reported during the same week in the past 5 years, the centers said, adding that most of those diagnosed with the disease were children and adolescents between 5 and 14 years old.
"Since the chicken pox vaccine became included in the nation's recommended routine immunizations for
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A total of 981 people were diagnosed with chicken pox nationwide last week, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said yesterday [Tue 19 Feb 2019].
The figure was higher than the previous 3 weeks and the highest reported during the same week in the past 5 years, the centers said, adding that most of those diagnosed with the disease were children and adolescents between 5 and 14 years old.
"Since the chicken pox vaccine became included in the nation's recommended routine immunizations for
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PRO/EDR> Kawasaki disease - USA: (CA)
Kawasaki Disease -- United States
This health advisory informs healthcare professionals about a recent increase in diagnosed cases of Kawasaki disease (KD) in the San Diego County region. It also contains recommendations and resources to help providers promptly diagnose and initiate hospital care for children with KD.
Key Points:
- Since 1 Jan 2019, 16 San Diego County residents have been diagnosed with KD at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego (RCHSD), twice the expected number based on prior winters.
- KD is a seasonal
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This health advisory informs healthcare professionals about a recent increase in diagnosed cases of Kawasaki disease (KD) in the San Diego County region. It also contains recommendations and resources to help providers promptly diagnose and initiate hospital care for children with KD.
Key Points:
- Since 1 Jan 2019, 16 San Diego County residents have been diagnosed with KD at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego (RCHSD), twice the expected number based on prior winters.
- KD is a seasonal
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Zimbabwe (02): (MA) livestock
Anthrax -- Zimbabwe
There has been an anthrax outbreak in Mutare and Vumba with confirmed cases at Leopard Rock and Zimbabwe Prisons & Correctional Service (ZPCS)'s Mutare Prison Farm which has been forced to temporarily close its abattoir. SPCA's Lynne James confirmed that all the animals at the ZPCS farm have been vaccinated band their horses are under quarantine until [10 Mar 2019].
Leopard Rock also has a suspected case of this disease.
"We also have plenty cattle wander all over Vumba roads currently
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There has been an anthrax outbreak in Mutare and Vumba with confirmed cases at Leopard Rock and Zimbabwe Prisons & Correctional Service (ZPCS)'s Mutare Prison Farm which has been forced to temporarily close its abattoir. SPCA's Lynne James confirmed that all the animals at the ZPCS farm have been vaccinated band their horses are under quarantine until [10 Mar 2019].
Leopard Rock also has a suspected case of this disease.
"We also have plenty cattle wander all over Vumba roads currently
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PRO/AH/EDR> Infectious salmon anemia - Denmark: (MJ) st HPR0, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Denmark
Information received on [and dated] 19 Feb 2019 from Dr Per Starcke Henriksen, Chief Veterinary Officer, Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Glostrup, Denmark
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 18 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Feb 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2010
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical infection
Causal
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Information received on [and dated] 19 Feb 2019 from Dr Per Starcke Henriksen, Chief Veterinary Officer, Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Glostrup, Denmark
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 18 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Feb 2018
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2010
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical infection
Causal
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PRO/EDR> Ebola update (20): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, summary, vaccine, response
Ebola -- DR Congo
- Since the start of vaccination on 8 Aug 2018, 81 702 people have been vaccinated [total numbers of people vaccinated in North Kivu, Ituri, Tshopo, and Haut-Uele can be seen at the source URL above].
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[Katwa and one in Butembo remain hot spots for Ebola activity. - Mod.LK]
- Tue 19 Feb 2019. Epidemiological situation report, DRC Ministry of Health>
[in French, machine trans., abridged, edited]
The
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- Since the start of vaccination on 8 Aug 2018, 81 702 people have been vaccinated [total numbers of people vaccinated in North Kivu, Ituri, Tshopo, and Haut-Uele can be seen at the source URL above].
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ProMED-mail Rapporteurs Mary Marshall and Kunihiko Iizuka
[Katwa and one in Butembo remain hot spots for Ebola activity. - Mod.LK]
- Tue 19 Feb 2019. Epidemiological situation report, DRC Ministry of Health>
[in French, machine trans., abridged, edited]
The
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Wednesday 20 February 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Sea star wasting syndrome - North America: (Pacific coast) update
Other Animal Disease -- Worldwide/Unknown
Described by scientists as the biggest disease epidemic ever observed in wild marine animals, Sea star Wasting Syndrome has killed millions of starfish along the Pacific Coast from Mexico to Alaska over the past 6 years. Affecting 20 species, the disease causes the sea stars' limbs to fall off before their bodies disintegrate into liquid.
The epidemic is understood to be naturally occurring, but a new scientific study of data provided by scuba divers has indicated that climate change
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Described by scientists as the biggest disease epidemic ever observed in wild marine animals, Sea star Wasting Syndrome has killed millions of starfish along the Pacific Coast from Mexico to Alaska over the past 6 years. Affecting 20 species, the disease causes the sea stars' limbs to fall off before their bodies disintegrate into liquid.
The epidemic is understood to be naturally occurring, but a new scientific study of data provided by scuba divers has indicated that climate change
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (13): Viet Nam (HY, TB) domestic, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Vietnam
Information received on [and dated] 20 Feb 2019 from Dr. Dong Pham Van, Director General, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department of Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Hanoï, Vietnam
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 1 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Feb 2019
Report date: 20 Feb 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 20 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Manifestation
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Information received on [and dated] 20 Feb 2019 from Dr. Dong Pham Van, Director General, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department of Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Hanoï, Vietnam
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 1 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Feb 2019
Report date: 20 Feb 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 20 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Manifestation
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PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness - Spain: (VC) fatal, susp. mushrooms
Foodborne Illness -- Spain
"Mushroom poisoning is a significant and increasing form of toxin-induced-disease. Existing classifications of mushroom poisoning do not include more recently described new syndromes of mushroom poisoning and this can impede the diagnostic process. We reviewed the literature on mushroom poisoning, concentrating on the period since the current major classification published in 1994, to identify all new syndromes of poisoning and organise them into a new integrated classification, supported by a
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"Mushroom poisoning is a significant and increasing form of toxin-induced-disease. Existing classifications of mushroom poisoning do not include more recently described new syndromes of mushroom poisoning and this can impede the diagnostic process. We reviewed the literature on mushroom poisoning, concentrating on the period since the current major classification published in 1994, to identify all new syndromes of poisoning and organise them into a new integrated classification, supported by a
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PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever - Asia (02): Pakistan (SD)
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- Pakistan
An elderly man died due to complications of the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), commonly known as Congo virus, at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) on early [Sun 17 Feb 2019] morning, becoming the 2nd victim of the deadly tick-borne disease in the city [Karachi] in 2019.
"MUY, an elderly person of 75 years of age, died due to CCHF complications at JPMC on early [Sun 17 Feb 2019] morning," said JPMC Executive Director Dr. Seemin Jamali while taking to The News. She added
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An elderly man died due to complications of the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), commonly known as Congo virus, at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) on early [Sun 17 Feb 2019] morning, becoming the 2nd victim of the deadly tick-borne disease in the city [Karachi] in 2019.
"MUY, an elderly person of 75 years of age, died due to CCHF complications at JPMC on early [Sun 17 Feb 2019] morning," said JPMC Executive Director Dr. Seemin Jamali while taking to The News. She added
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foodborne illness - USA: (IA) game meat
Foodborne Illness -- United States
"When people talk about eating meat, the images that typically come to mind are beef, turkey, chicken, pork or lamb. These meats and products that contain them are widely available throughout the country and are favorites of many families. However, there is a category of meats from non-domesticated animals--game meats--that also can be found in markets and restaurants throughout the United States. Although they represent only a small portion of the U.S. market their popularity is growing. This
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"When people talk about eating meat, the images that typically come to mind are beef, turkey, chicken, pork or lamb. These meats and products that contain them are widely available throughout the country and are favorites of many families. However, there is a category of meats from non-domesticated animals--game meats--that also can be found in markets and restaurants throughout the United States. Although they represent only a small portion of the U.S. market their popularity is growing. This
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PRO/AH/EDR> Monkeypox - Africa (02): Nigeria
Monkeypox -- Nigeria
Key indicators / Numbers
New suspected cases reported / 6
New confirmed cases / 3
Total deaths / 0
Healthcare worker infection / 0
Epidemiological summary
- Nigeria continues to report sporadic cases of monkeypox after the index case reported in September 2017.
- In the reporting month (January 2019), 6 new suspected monkeypox cases were reported in 4 states (Bayelsa - 2; Rivers - 1; Bauchi - 1; Lagos - 1; Borno - 1; Delta - 1) out of which 3 confirmed cases were recorded in 2 states
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Key indicators / Numbers
New suspected cases reported / 6
New confirmed cases / 3
Total deaths / 0
Healthcare worker infection / 0
Epidemiological summary
- Nigeria continues to report sporadic cases of monkeypox after the index case reported in September 2017.
- In the reporting month (January 2019), 6 new suspected monkeypox cases were reported in 4 states (Bayelsa - 2; Rivers - 1; Bauchi - 1; Lagos - 1; Borno - 1; Delta - 1) out of which 3 confirmed cases were recorded in 2 states
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (12): China (SD,GX) domestic, spread
African Swine Fever -- China
In the week that Viet Nam reported its 1st outbreaks of African swine fever [ASF], the news broke as well that the virus had reached 2 of the last non-infected provinces on the Chinese east coast: Shandong province and Guangxi autonomous region.
[This] means that all coastal provinces from north to south now at least reported one outbreak of the virus ever since ASF was first detected in China in August 2018.
In total, on the basis of figures shared by the World Organisation for Animal
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In the week that Viet Nam reported its 1st outbreaks of African swine fever [ASF], the news broke as well that the virus had reached 2 of the last non-infected provinces on the Chinese east coast: Shandong province and Guangxi autonomous region.
[This] means that all coastal provinces from north to south now at least reported one outbreak of the virus ever since ASF was first detected in China in August 2018.
In total, on the basis of figures shared by the World Organisation for Animal
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Australia (04): (QL) cattle, NOT, prussic acid (HCN) & nitrates conf.
Anthrax -- Australia
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine influenza - Nigeria (02): donkey, st pending, spread, Mali, Ghana, susp
Equine Influenza -- Nigeria
Nigeria has declared an outbreak of equine influenza with more than 3000 equines infected, with reports from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) suggesting the outbreak is a symptom of the unregulated global movement and trading of donkeys for their skins.
International animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary [UK] has warned of a potential disease epidemic in West Africa, following reports from partners in neighbouring countries Mali and Ghana of donkeys showing similar
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Nigeria has declared an outbreak of equine influenza with more than 3000 equines infected, with reports from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) suggesting the outbreak is a symptom of the unregulated global movement and trading of donkeys for their skins.
International animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary [UK] has warned of a potential disease epidemic in West Africa, following reports from partners in neighbouring countries Mali and Ghana of donkeys showing similar
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PRO/EDR> Typhoid fever - Pakistan (02): (SD) multidrug resistance
Typhoid -- Pakistan
The Sindh Health Department, on Tue 19 Feb 2019, admitted its failure to formulate an action plan to prevent the spread of the extensively drug-resistant (XDR) strain of typhoid fever in the province. The provincial minister for health, Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho, sighed that the health department still awaited vaccines for XDR typhoid from the federal government as the province battles the outbreak caused by a bacterial strain resistant to most known antimicrobials. She added that the strain had
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The Sindh Health Department, on Tue 19 Feb 2019, admitted its failure to formulate an action plan to prevent the spread of the extensively drug-resistant (XDR) strain of typhoid fever in the province. The provincial minister for health, Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho, sighed that the health department still awaited vaccines for XDR typhoid from the federal government as the province battles the outbreak caused by a bacterial strain resistant to most known antimicrobials. She added that the strain had
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (08): India (JH) backyard, HPAI H5N1, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- India
Information received on [and dated] 16 Feb 2019 from Mr Tarun Shridhar, secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, New Delhi, India
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 25 Jan 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 4 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: December 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent:
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Information received on [and dated] 16 Feb 2019 from Mr Tarun Shridhar, secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, New Delhi, India
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 25 Jan 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 4 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: December 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent:
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (12): Americas, Asia
Measles -- United States
According to an update by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been 101 individual cases of measles have been confirmed in 10 states from [1 Jan to 7 Feb 2019].
The states that have reported cases to CDC are California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.
See figure [at URL above] showing the number of measles cases reported by year, from 2010-2019 (as of 7 Feb 2019).
So far, 5 outbreaks (defined as
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According to an update by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been 101 individual cases of measles have been confirmed in 10 states from [1 Jan to 7 Feb 2019].
The states that have reported cases to CDC are California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.
See figure [at URL above] showing the number of measles cases reported by year, from 2010-2019 (as of 7 Feb 2019).
So far, 5 outbreaks (defined as
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Tuesday 19 February 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa Fever - West Africa (12): Nigeria (EB)
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
The virology center at the Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (FETHA), built by the Ebonyi state government, has successfully treated and discharged 14 Lassa fever patients brought to the centre this year [2019]. Commissioner for Health Dr. Daniel Umezuruike disclosed this during a public health advisory workshop organized by the state Ministry of Health in collaboration with Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state capital.
He noted that the disease is
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The virology center at the Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (FETHA), built by the Ebonyi state government, has successfully treated and discharged 14 Lassa fever patients brought to the centre this year [2019]. Commissioner for Health Dr. Daniel Umezuruike disclosed this during a public health advisory workshop organized by the state Ministry of Health in collaboration with Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state capital.
He noted that the disease is
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foodborne illness - Mongolia: (UB) fast food chain, shigellosis susp.
Shigellosis -- Mongolia
Mongolian authorities have temporarily closed all KFC restaurants in the country after more than 200 customers suffered food poisoning symptoms, and dozens were hospitalized.
The 1st cases emerged earlier this month [February 2019], with 16 people showing symptoms of food poisoning, including diarrhea, vomiting and high fever after eating at the fried chicken franchise. Ulaanbaatar's Metropolitan Professional Inspection Department said 247 similar cases have been reported, and 42 people
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Mongolian authorities have temporarily closed all KFC restaurants in the country after more than 200 customers suffered food poisoning symptoms, and dozens were hospitalized.
The 1st cases emerged earlier this month [February 2019], with 16 people showing symptoms of food poisoning, including diarrhea, vomiting and high fever after eating at the fried chicken franchise. Ulaanbaatar's Metropolitan Professional Inspection Department said 247 similar cases have been reported, and 42 people
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - USA (08): (KY,WV,OH)
Hepatitis A -- United States
Number of Cases 2347
Demographics
Age Range 3-86
Median Age 37
Male 1379 (58.8%)
Hospitalizations 1172 (49.9%)
Deaths 12
Risk Factors
Co-infection with hepatitis C (Information available for 1784 cases) 1017 (56.6%)
Co-infection with hepatitis B (Information available for 1784 cases) 185 (10.3%)
Reports Illicit Drug Use (Information available for 1971 cases) 1423 (71.5%)
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Number of Cases 2347
Demographics
Age Range 3-86
Median Age 37
Male 1379 (58.8%)
Hospitalizations 1172 (49.9%)
Deaths 12
Risk Factors
Co-infection with hepatitis C (Information available for 1784 cases) 1017 (56.6%)
Co-infection with hepatitis B (Information available for 1784 cases) 185 (10.3%)
Reports Illicit Drug Use (Information available for 1971 cases) 1423 (71.5%)
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PRO/EDR> Botulism - Canada: (ON) baby food, risk, recall
Botulism -- Canada
- If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
- Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Food contaminated with _Clostridium botulinum_ toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms in adults can include facial paralysis or loss of facial expression, unreactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids,
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- If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
- Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Food contaminated with _Clostridium botulinum_ toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms in adults can include facial paralysis or loss of facial expression, unreactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids,
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PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness - India: (KA) shellfish
Foodborne Illness -- India
Hundreds of people across the Taluka were seen admitted to Government and private hospitals of Bhatkal after they reportedly fell sick by consuming mussels (sea shells) on [Sun 17 Feb 2019]. On [Sun 17 Feb 2019] evening, it was observed that a large number of people including members of the same family were rushing towards Government and Private hospitals of Bhatkal, Shirali and Murdeshwar, after they fell sick by eating a homemade mussels dish.
The victims were seen with the initial
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Hundreds of people across the Taluka were seen admitted to Government and private hospitals of Bhatkal after they reportedly fell sick by consuming mussels (sea shells) on [Sun 17 Feb 2019]. On [Sun 17 Feb 2019] evening, it was observed that a large number of people including members of the same family were rushing towards Government and Private hospitals of Bhatkal, Shirali and Murdeshwar, after they fell sick by eating a homemade mussels dish.
The victims were seen with the initial
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PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis - USA (02): CDC, sale of unpasteurized milk across state lines
Brucellosis -- United States
Overview:
The CDC and state health officials are investigating potential exposures to _Brucella [abortus_] strain RB51 (RB51) in 19 states, connected to consuming raw (unpasteurized) milk from Miller's Biodiversity Farm in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. One case of RB51 infection (brucellosis) has been confirmed in New York, and an unknown number of people may have been exposed to RB51 from drinking the milk from this farm. This type of _Brucella_ is resistant to first-line drugs and can be
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Overview:
The CDC and state health officials are investigating potential exposures to _Brucella [abortus_] strain RB51 (RB51) in 19 states, connected to consuming raw (unpasteurized) milk from Miller's Biodiversity Farm in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. One case of RB51 infection (brucellosis) has been confirmed in New York, and an unknown number of people may have been exposed to RB51 from drinking the milk from this farm. This type of _Brucella_ is resistant to first-line drugs and can be
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PRO/EDR> Meningitis, meningococcal - Nigeria: fatal, serogroup C, 2018-2019
Meningitis - Neisseria -- Nigeria
Highlights:
- This is the 9th situation report for 2018/2019 season
- The National Technical Working Group for Cerebrospinal Meningitis has been monitoring cases and ensuring preparedness and coordination of response across the states
- States in the meningitis belt were formally placed on alert on the 8th of November 2018
- As at epi week 6 [ending 9 Feb 2019], 3 new suspected cases [were] reported.
- Beginning from 1 Oct 2018 to 12 Feb 2019, a total of 206 suspected cases have been
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Highlights:
- This is the 9th situation report for 2018/2019 season
- The National Technical Working Group for Cerebrospinal Meningitis has been monitoring cases and ensuring preparedness and coordination of response across the states
- States in the meningitis belt were formally placed on alert on the 8th of November 2018
- As at epi week 6 [ending 9 Feb 2019], 3 new suspected cases [were] reported.
- Beginning from 1 Oct 2018 to 12 Feb 2019, a total of 206 suspected cases have been
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PRO/EDR> Botulism - Brazil: (RO) susp. canned corn
Botulism -- Brazil
Botulism is a rare and potentially lethal illness caused by _Clostridium botulinum_ neurotoxin. We describe the findings of a laboratorial investigation of 117 suspected cases of botulism reported to the surveillance system in Brazil from January 2000 to October 2008. Data on the number and type of samples analyzed, type of toxins identified, reporting of the number of botulism cases, and transmission sources are discussed. A total of 193 clinical samples and 81 food samples were analyzed for
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Botulism is a rare and potentially lethal illness caused by _Clostridium botulinum_ neurotoxin. We describe the findings of a laboratorial investigation of 117 suspected cases of botulism reported to the surveillance system in Brazil from January 2000 to October 2008. Data on the number and type of samples analyzed, type of toxins identified, reporting of the number of botulism cases, and transmission sources are discussed. A total of 193 clinical samples and 81 food samples were analyzed for
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (11): Viet Nam (HY,TB) domestic, 1st rep
African Swine Fever -- Vietnam
African swine fever [ASF] has been detected on 3 farms in Viet Nam, authorities said on [Tue 19 Feb 2019], the 1st confirmed cases of the highly contagious disease in the Southeast Asia country.
All pigs on the farms located in Hung Yen and Thai Binh provinces, southeast of the capital Hanoi, were culled, the Animal Health Department said in a statement.
The disease, which is incurable in pigs but harmless for humans, has spread rapidly across neighboring China since August [2018],
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African swine fever [ASF] has been detected on 3 farms in Viet Nam, authorities said on [Tue 19 Feb 2019], the 1st confirmed cases of the highly contagious disease in the Southeast Asia country.
All pigs on the farms located in Hung Yen and Thai Binh provinces, southeast of the capital Hanoi, were culled, the Animal Health Department said in a statement.
The disease, which is incurable in pigs but harmless for humans, has spread rapidly across neighboring China since August [2018],
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (15): Afghanistan (KD)
Polio -- Afghanistan
One new polio case is just confirmed in southern Kandahar province, days after nationwide campaign against the crippling disease kicked off on [Mon 18 Feb 2019].
A 60-month-old boy from Ghorak district is infected by the poliovirus. This is the 2nd case reported in 2019, highlighting the ongoing risks of polio and the need for continued immunization, health officials said.
"From today [18 Feb 2019], polio vaccination teams will visit 5.8 million children under 5 years old in 195
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One new polio case is just confirmed in southern Kandahar province, days after nationwide campaign against the crippling disease kicked off on [Mon 18 Feb 2019].
A 60-month-old boy from Ghorak district is infected by the poliovirus. This is the 2nd case reported in 2019, highlighting the ongoing risks of polio and the need for continued immunization, health officials said.
"From today [18 Feb 2019], polio vaccination teams will visit 5.8 million children under 5 years old in 195
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (21): Saudi Arabia (RI)
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
In the past 24 hours since the last update [19 Feb 2019] there have been 4 newly confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, 1 fatality of a previously reported case, and 2 recoveries reported from Saudi Arabia.
Information on newly confirmed cases (4):
[1]
Date of confirmation report: 19 Feb 2019
Case No: 19-1842
MERS in Wadi Aldwasir city: 35-year-old female in Wadi Aldwasir city, Riyadh region
Contact with camels: No
Case classification: Secondary, healthcare acquired
Current
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In the past 24 hours since the last update [19 Feb 2019] there have been 4 newly confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, 1 fatality of a previously reported case, and 2 recoveries reported from Saudi Arabia.
Information on newly confirmed cases (4):
[1]
Date of confirmation report: 19 Feb 2019
Case No: 19-1842
MERS in Wadi Aldwasir city: 35-year-old female in Wadi Aldwasir city, Riyadh region
Contact with camels: No
Case classification: Secondary, healthcare acquired
Current
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PRO/EDR> Mycetoma: WHO conference, call for action
Other Human Disease -- Worldwide/Unknown
Ref 1. Also termed "skin NTDs," this proposed WHO approach focuses on diseases that present changes in the skin (through lumps or swelling, ulcers, swollen limbs and patches on the face or body). An integrated approach can offer opportunities for early detection of many of these conditions through active screening in communities and schools, including mycetoma, leprosy, scabies, cutaneous leishmaniasis, etc.
Ref 2. Currently used antifungals for eumycetoma such as ketoconazole and
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Ref 1. Also termed "skin NTDs," this proposed WHO approach focuses on diseases that present changes in the skin (through lumps or swelling, ulcers, swollen limbs and patches on the face or body). An integrated approach can offer opportunities for early detection of many of these conditions through active screening in communities and schools, including mycetoma, leprosy, scabies, cutaneous leishmaniasis, etc.
Ref 2. Currently used antifungals for eumycetoma such as ketoconazole and
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Monday 18 February 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Tanzania (03): (SO) bovine, human
Anthrax -- Tanzania
An outbreak of anthrax in Tanzania's southern highlands region of Songwe that killed 4 people in January 2019 is now under control, a senior official said on Monday [18 Feb 2019]. Songwe Regional Administrative Secretary David Kafulila said since the outbreak of the disease in the region on 10 Dec 2018 that regional authorities have taken measures aimed at ending the spread of the disease that left 81 people falling ill after they ate infected meat. "Since 7 Jan this year [2019], we haven't
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An outbreak of anthrax in Tanzania's southern highlands region of Songwe that killed 4 people in January 2019 is now under control, a senior official said on Monday [18 Feb 2019]. Songwe Regional Administrative Secretary David Kafulila said since the outbreak of the disease in the region on 10 Dec 2018 that regional authorities have taken measures aimed at ending the spread of the disease that left 81 people falling ill after they ate infected meat. "Since 7 Jan this year [2019], we haven't
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PRO/EDR> Coccidioidomycosis - USA: (CA) increase cases, 2018
Valley Fever -- United States
A life-threatening fungal illness is rapidly spreading throughout central California, health officials say. The number of valley fever [coccidioidomycosis] cases rose 8 percent in 2018 from the previous year [2017], up to more than 8100 from more than 7500, according to a report released by the California Department of Public Health last week. The increase from 2016, when cases totaled around 5700, was even more shocking, a sharp spike of 42 percent.
Kern County, which is about 133 miles
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A life-threatening fungal illness is rapidly spreading throughout central California, health officials say. The number of valley fever [coccidioidomycosis] cases rose 8 percent in 2018 from the previous year [2017], up to more than 8100 from more than 7500, according to a report released by the California Department of Public Health last week. The increase from 2016, when cases totaled around 5700, was even more shocking, a sharp spike of 42 percent.
Kern County, which is about 133 miles
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PRO/EDR> Meningitis, meningococcal - Ireland: emergence of serogroups W & Y
Meningitis - Neisseria -- Ireland
A rare form of deadly meningitis is on the rise in Ireland following a pattern seen in other countries, disease specialists have revealed.
The number of cases of the [_Neisseria meningitidis_ serogroup] W strain has increased from one in the year 2014 to 12 last year [2018]. There has also been an increase in [meningococcal] meningitis [serogroup] Y over the same period, up from 3 to 8 (See: ).
Neither strain is currently included in the vaccines to protect against meningitis [that] are
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A rare form of deadly meningitis is on the rise in Ireland following a pattern seen in other countries, disease specialists have revealed.
The number of cases of the [_Neisseria meningitidis_ serogroup] W strain has increased from one in the year 2014 to 12 last year [2018]. There has also been an increase in [meningococcal] meningitis [serogroup] Y over the same period, up from 3 to 8 (See: ).
Neither strain is currently included in the vaccines to protect against meningitis [that] are
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PRO/AH/EDR> Newcastle disease - Bulgaria: (KZ) poultry, OIE
Newcastle Disease -- Bulgaria
Information received on [and dated] 18 Feb 2019 from Dr Damyan Iliev, Chief Veterinary Officer and Deputy Executive Director, Bulgarian Food Safety Agency, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Sofia, Bulgaria
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 23 Jan 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 23 Jan 2019
Report date: 18 Feb 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 18 Feb 2019
Date event resolved: 28 Jan 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a
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Information received on [and dated] 18 Feb 2019 from Dr Damyan Iliev, Chief Veterinary Officer and Deputy Executive Director, Bulgarian Food Safety Agency, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Sofia, Bulgaria
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 23 Jan 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 23 Jan 2019
Report date: 18 Feb 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 18 Feb 2019
Date event resolved: 28 Jan 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a
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PRO/PL> Hop stunt viroid, strawberry - China: (SD)
Other Plant Disease -- China
In the autumn of 2016 and 2017, severe shrinking and chlorotic and yellowing symptoms resembling viroid infections were observed on strawberry plants in Shandong Province. Samples were collected from 10 plants exhibiting yellowing and 10 symptomless plants. Specific primers were utilized to detect HSVd through reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). An amplicon of 306 bp was obtained from each of the 10 symptomatic samples. Two different HSVd sequences were obtained, and both
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In the autumn of 2016 and 2017, severe shrinking and chlorotic and yellowing symptoms resembling viroid infections were observed on strawberry plants in Shandong Province. Samples were collected from 10 plants exhibiting yellowing and 10 symptomless plants. Specific primers were utilized to detect HSVd through reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). An amplicon of 306 bp was obtained from each of the 10 symptomatic samples. Two different HSVd sequences were obtained, and both
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PRO/PL> Septoria blotch, wheat - UK: (DS, WL)
Other Plant Disease -- United Kingdom
Wheat crops in Dorset are starting to show widespread levels of septoria, the crop's biggest yield-robbing disease. Todd Jex of agronomy group Agrii says the wet-loving disease has developed quickly due to the mild winter followed by rain during February [2019] in areas of Dorset and southern Wiltshire.
"For this time of the year, there is an awful lot of septoria around in crops, even those that were late drilled." Worryingly, those winter wheat varieties with good resistance to the
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Wheat crops in Dorset are starting to show widespread levels of septoria, the crop's biggest yield-robbing disease. Todd Jex of agronomy group Agrii says the wet-loving disease has developed quickly due to the mild winter followed by rain during February [2019] in areas of Dorset and southern Wiltshire.
"For this time of the year, there is an awful lot of septoria around in crops, even those that were late drilled." Worryingly, those winter wheat varieties with good resistance to the
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PRO/EDR> Ebola update (19): Congo DR (NK,IT) cases, summaries, news, UNICEF
Ebola -- DR Congo
- Since the beginning of vaccination on 8 Aug 2018, 80 491 persons have been vaccinated [total numbers of people vaccinated in North Kivu, Ituri, Tshopo, and Haut-Uele can be seen at the source URL above].
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[2] Outbreak summary
Date: Fri 15 Feb 2019
Source: CIDRAP (Center for Infectious disease Research and Policy) [abridged, edited]
Ebola still claiming lives as DRC cases climb to
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- Since the beginning of vaccination on 8 Aug 2018, 80 491 persons have been vaccinated [total numbers of people vaccinated in North Kivu, Ituri, Tshopo, and Haut-Uele can be seen at the source URL above].
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[2] Outbreak summary
Date: Fri 15 Feb 2019
Source: CIDRAP (Center for Infectious disease Research and Policy) [abridged, edited]
Ebola still claiming lives as DRC cases climb to
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Europe (11): Belgium (LX) wild boar, spread, zoning
African Swine Fever -- Belgium
After the discovery of a new case of African swine fever [ASF] in a wild boar found dead in the surveillance zone, the Walloon government has proceeded to expand the 3 protection zones. This has been announced by the Walloon minister of Nature and Forest, René Collin (CDH).
Collin has held emergency consultations in Gembloux on [Sat 16 Feb 2019] afternoon, including representatives from the Cabinet of Federal Minister for Agriculture Denis Ducarme. "The discovery leads to an extension of
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After the discovery of a new case of African swine fever [ASF] in a wild boar found dead in the surveillance zone, the Walloon government has proceeded to expand the 3 protection zones. This has been announced by the Walloon minister of Nature and Forest, René Collin (CDH).
Collin has held emergency consultations in Gembloux on [Sat 16 Feb 2019] afternoon, including representatives from the Cabinet of Federal Minister for Agriculture Denis Ducarme. "The discovery leads to an extension of
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - USA: (MN) hotel
Legionnaires' -- United States
A total of 4 people have been sickened in an outbreak Legionnaires' disease that has been linked to a hotel in northwestern Minnesota. The individuals became ill between [22 Jan and 27 Jan 2019], with all having spent some time at the Crookston Inn and Convention Center prior to falling ill, though none of them stayed the night.
The Minnesota Department of Health [MDH] is investigating what the source of the _Legionella_ bacteria might be, but says early evidence and "past experience"
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A total of 4 people have been sickened in an outbreak Legionnaires' disease that has been linked to a hotel in northwestern Minnesota. The individuals became ill between [22 Jan and 27 Jan 2019], with all having spent some time at the Crookston Inn and Convention Center prior to falling ill, though none of them stayed the night.
The Minnesota Department of Health [MDH] is investigating what the source of the _Legionella_ bacteria might be, but says early evidence and "past experience"
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PRO/AH/EDR> Aujeszky's disease - France: (AO) dog
Other Animal Disease -- France
A young 18-month-old munsterlander was killed by the Aujeszky's disease virus after a hunt in Moselle. The virus, most often fatal, is transmitted from wild boars to domestic carnivores. A vaccination exists for breeding pigs, not for the wild boar. Hunting dogs are therefore particularly vulnerable to Aujeszky's disease, a herpesvirus that is almost always deadly.
"We hunted on [Sat 9 Feb 2019] and [Sun 10 Feb 2019] at Troisfontaines, then the next day at Zimming. [Thu 14 Feb 2019],
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A young 18-month-old munsterlander was killed by the Aujeszky's disease virus after a hunt in Moselle. The virus, most often fatal, is transmitted from wild boars to domestic carnivores. A vaccination exists for breeding pigs, not for the wild boar. Hunting dogs are therefore particularly vulnerable to Aujeszky's disease, a herpesvirus that is almost always deadly.
"We hunted on [Sat 9 Feb 2019] and [Sun 10 Feb 2019] at Troisfontaines, then the next day at Zimming. [Thu 14 Feb 2019],
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine influenza - UK (05): (England) spread
Equine Influenza -- United Kingdom
We are seeing more cases of equine flu than we would normally expect, due to a new strain of flu in circulation. Through our own laboratories, we continue to test samples from horses suspected of having flu. To 17 Feb 2018, we have confirmed 29 flu outbreaks across 17 counties in England and Scotland.
Equine flu is endemic in the UK. This means that a number of cases of flu are always expected to be seen, as the virus is constantly circulating within the UK horse population. Owners should
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We are seeing more cases of equine flu than we would normally expect, due to a new strain of flu in circulation. Through our own laboratories, we continue to test samples from horses suspected of having flu. To 17 Feb 2018, we have confirmed 29 flu outbreaks across 17 counties in England and Scotland.
Equine flu is endemic in the UK. This means that a number of cases of flu are always expected to be seen, as the virus is constantly circulating within the UK horse population. Owners should
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (11): Nigeria
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
- In the reporting week 6 (4-10 Feb 2019) 37 new confirmed cases were reported from Edo (10), Ondo (12), Ebonyi (4), Plateau (4), Taraba (3), Benue (1), Gombe (1), Rivers (1) and Kebbi (1) states with 10 new deaths in Edo (2), Ondo (2), Ebonyi (4) and Plateau (2).
- From 1 Jan - 10 Feb 2019, a total of 947 suspected cases have been reported from 20 states and FCT. Of these, 324 were confirmed positive, 3 probable and 620 negative (not a case) - Figure 1.
- Since the onset of the 2019
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- In the reporting week 6 (4-10 Feb 2019) 37 new confirmed cases were reported from Edo (10), Ondo (12), Ebonyi (4), Plateau (4), Taraba (3), Benue (1), Gombe (1), Rivers (1) and Kebbi (1) states with 10 new deaths in Edo (2), Ondo (2), Ebonyi (4) and Plateau (2).
- From 1 Jan - 10 Feb 2019, a total of 947 suspected cases have been reported from 20 states and FCT. Of these, 324 were confirmed positive, 3 probable and 620 negative (not a case) - Figure 1.
- Since the onset of the 2019
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed die-off, giant squid - Chile: (AT)
Animal Die-off -- Chile
Officials have launched a probe into the unusual incident and urged the local public to abstain from eating the dead cuttlefish as doing so could lead to food poisoning, Chile's Cooperativa online media outlet reported.
Thousands of dead cuttlefish have been washed up on a popular beach in Chile. The incident occurred at the Bahia Inglesa Beach [Atacama], a popular tourist spot, and it is feared that the occurrence could be linked to pollution or global warning.
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Officials have launched a probe into the unusual incident and urged the local public to abstain from eating the dead cuttlefish as doing so could lead to food poisoning, Chile's Cooperativa online media outlet reported.
Thousands of dead cuttlefish have been washed up on a popular beach in Chile. The incident occurred at the Bahia Inglesa Beach [Atacama], a popular tourist spot, and it is feared that the occurrence could be linked to pollution or global warning.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Kenya (03): (EB) cow, human
Anthrax -- Kenya
A nurse in Embu county was arrested after allegedly inspecting a cow and sanctioning it for consumption yet it had anthrax disease. She is currently being held at Itabua Police Station.
The incident is said to have occurred in Rukia village and led to 3 people being hospitalized at Embu Level Five Hospital.
Embu County Public Health Officer Rosaline Kaugi said the nurse is trained to treat people and works in one of the health facilities but had been engaged by residents to act as a
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A nurse in Embu county was arrested after allegedly inspecting a cow and sanctioning it for consumption yet it had anthrax disease. She is currently being held at Itabua Police Station.
The incident is said to have occurred in Rukia village and led to 3 people being hospitalized at Embu Level Five Hospital.
Embu County Public Health Officer Rosaline Kaugi said the nurse is trained to treat people and works in one of the health facilities but had been engaged by residents to act as a
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PRO/ALL> New in IJID (02): February 2019
Other Human Disease -- Worldwide/Unknown
Epidemiological investigation and successful management of a Burkholderia cepacia outbreak in a neurotrauma intensive care unit
Neha Rastogi, Surbhi Khurana, Balaji Veeraraghavan, Francis Yesurajan Inbanathan, Suresh Kumar Rajamani Sekar, Deepak Gupta, Keshav Goyal, Ashish Bindra, Navdeep Sokhal, Ashutosh Panda, Rajesh Malhotra, Purva Mathur
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 79, February 2019, Pages 4-11
Antimicrobial resistance and molecular characteristics of
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Epidemiological investigation and successful management of a Burkholderia cepacia outbreak in a neurotrauma intensive care unit
Neha Rastogi, Surbhi Khurana, Balaji Veeraraghavan, Francis Yesurajan Inbanathan, Suresh Kumar Rajamani Sekar, Deepak Gupta, Keshav Goyal, Ashish Bindra, Navdeep Sokhal, Ashutosh Panda, Rajesh Malhotra, Purva Mathur
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 79, February 2019, Pages 4-11
Antimicrobial resistance and molecular characteristics of
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (20): Saudi Arabia (RI), Oman (BN) RFI
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
A spokesperson for the WHO said, "For all cases, the investigation of exposure to known risk factors in the 14 days prior to the onset of symptoms is ongoing. Ministry of Health officials in Oman have established a contact list of healthcare workers and familial contacts in North Batinah Governorate. As of [4 Feb 2019], a total of 60 familial contacts were identified, with 26 contacts classified as high-risk."
"All household members of the MERS coronavirus (COV) cases have been screened for
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A spokesperson for the WHO said, "For all cases, the investigation of exposure to known risk factors in the 14 days prior to the onset of symptoms is ongoing. Ministry of Health officials in Oman have established a contact list of healthcare workers and familial contacts in North Batinah Governorate. As of [4 Feb 2019], a total of 60 familial contacts were identified, with 26 contacts classified as high-risk."
"All household members of the MERS coronavirus (COV) cases have been screened for
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (06): Asia (Indonesia, Pakistan) human, dog, control
Rabies -- Indonesia
The [Indonesian] Health Ministry has said that, from January to February [2019], 628 people were infected [see comment] with rabies nationwide, with at least 12 cases that turned fatal.
Six deaths were recorded in Dompu in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), 3 in North Sumatra, and 3 in Central and North Sulawesi [see map at ].
According to Antara, health officials in Ambon reported one fatality and 101 infected in the Maluku city [Maluku province].
The ministry's director for vector-borne and
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The [Indonesian] Health Ministry has said that, from January to February [2019], 628 people were infected [see comment] with rabies nationwide, with at least 12 cases that turned fatal.
Six deaths were recorded in Dompu in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), 3 in North Sumatra, and 3 in Central and North Sulawesi [see map at ].
According to Antara, health officials in Ambon reported one fatality and 101 infected in the Maluku city [Maluku province].
The ministry's director for vector-borne and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever - Asia (02): Oman (BN)
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- Oman
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MoAF) has announced that it has imposed veterinary quarantine on a farm in the wilayat [district] of Shinas in North Batinah [governorate] after it registered a case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in a citizen. MoAF has also confirmed that the citizen infected is undergoing treatment at Sohar Hospital and his condition is stable.
Experts took samples of tick insects, a carrier of the disease from the animals at the citizen's farm and
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MoAF) has announced that it has imposed veterinary quarantine on a farm in the wilayat [district] of Shinas in North Batinah [governorate] after it registered a case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in a citizen. MoAF has also confirmed that the citizen infected is undergoing treatment at Sohar Hospital and his condition is stable.
Experts took samples of tick insects, a carrier of the disease from the animals at the citizen's farm and
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Sunday 17 February 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Newcastle disease, poultry - Mexico: OIE
Newcastle Disease -- Mexico
Information received on 15 Feb 2019 from MVZ Joaquin Braulio Delgadillo Alvarez, Director General de Salud Animal, Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria (SENASICA) Secretaria de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentacion, Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganaderia, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentacion, Mexico.
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 1 Jan 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 26 Jan
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Information received on 15 Feb 2019 from MVZ Joaquin Braulio Delgadillo Alvarez, Director General de Salud Animal, Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria (SENASICA) Secretaria de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentacion, Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganaderia, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentacion, Mexico.
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 1 Jan 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 26 Jan
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (11)
Measles -- Worldwide/Unknown
The World Health Organization warned Thu [14 Feb 2019] that efforts to halt the spread of measles were "backsliding", with case numbers worldwide surging around 50 percent last year [2018].
The UN health agency pointed to preliminary data showing that the disturbing trend of resurgent measles cases was happening at a global level, including in wealthy nations where vaccination coverage has historically been high.
"Our data are showing that there is a substantial increase in measles
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The World Health Organization warned Thu [14 Feb 2019] that efforts to halt the spread of measles were "backsliding", with case numbers worldwide surging around 50 percent last year [2018].
The UN health agency pointed to preliminary data showing that the disturbing trend of resurgent measles cases was happening at a global level, including in wealthy nations where vaccination coverage has historically been high.
"Our data are showing that there is a substantial increase in measles
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PRO/AH/EDR> Strangles - USA (03): (WA) horses
Strangles -- United States
The Washington State Department of Agriculture reported to the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) 3 confirmed cases of strangles and 10 suspected cases in Chelan County. There is a voluntary quarantine in place.
The reporting vet indicated that up to 10 horses on the premises are affected, with 3 having been cultured and confirmed positive for strangles. Additional horses are presumed positive based on clinical signs.
The 3 horses confirmed positive for strangles are a
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The Washington State Department of Agriculture reported to the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) 3 confirmed cases of strangles and 10 suspected cases in Chelan County. There is a voluntary quarantine in place.
The reporting vet indicated that up to 10 horses on the premises are affected, with 3 having been cultured and confirmed positive for strangles. Additional horses are presumed positive based on clinical signs.
The 3 horses confirmed positive for strangles are a
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PRO/EDR> Syphilis - USA: incr. incid., heterosexuals, IDU, methamphetamine use, 2013-17
Syphilis -- United States
"What is already known about this topic?
"During 2013-2017, the primary and secondary (P&S) syphilis rate increased 72.7% nationally and 155.6% among women.
"What is added by this report?
"During 2013-2017, reported methamphetamine, injection drug, and heroin use increased substantially among women and heterosexual men with P&S syphilis.
"What are the implications for public health practice?
"Heterosexual syphilis transmission and drug use, particularly methamphetamine use, are
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"What is already known about this topic?
"During 2013-2017, the primary and secondary (P&S) syphilis rate increased 72.7% nationally and 155.6% among women.
"What is added by this report?
"During 2013-2017, reported methamphetamine, injection drug, and heroin use increased substantially among women and heterosexual men with P&S syphilis.
"What are the implications for public health practice?
"Heterosexual syphilis transmission and drug use, particularly methamphetamine use, are
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (19): Saudi Arabia (RI, TB)
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
In the past 24 hours since the last update [16 Feb 2018], there have been 2 newly confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection reported by Saudi Arabia. [Both were reported late 16 Feb 2019 after the previous update was published].
Information on newly confirmed cases:
[1]
Date of confirmation report: 16 Feb 2019
Case No: 19-1839
MERS in Wadi Aldwasir city: 65-year-old male in Wadi Aldwasir city, Riyadh region
Contact with camels: Yes
Case classification: Primary
Current status:
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In the past 24 hours since the last update [16 Feb 2018], there have been 2 newly confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection reported by Saudi Arabia. [Both were reported late 16 Feb 2019 after the previous update was published].
Information on newly confirmed cases:
[1]
Date of confirmation report: 16 Feb 2019
Case No: 19-1839
MERS in Wadi Aldwasir city: 65-year-old male in Wadi Aldwasir city, Riyadh region
Contact with camels: Yes
Case classification: Primary
Current status:
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Saturday 16 February 2019
PRO/EDR> Dengue/DHF update (05): Asia, Pacific, Europe, research
Dengue -- Sri Lanka
Ref. Kasai S, Caputo B, Tsunoda T, Cuong TC, et al.: 1st detection of a _Vssc_ allele V1016G conferring a high level of insecticide resistance in _Aedes albopictus_ collected from Europe (Italy) and Asia (Viet Nam), 2016: a new emerging threat to controlling arboviral diseases. Euro Surveill. 2019; 24(5): 1700847. doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2019.24.5.1700847.
Abstract
Introduction. _Aedes albopictus_ (Skuse) is an important vector of arboviral diseases, including dengue, chikungunya, and
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Ref. Kasai S, Caputo B, Tsunoda T, Cuong TC, et al.: 1st detection of a _Vssc_ allele V1016G conferring a high level of insecticide resistance in _Aedes albopictus_ collected from Europe (Italy) and Asia (Viet Nam), 2016: a new emerging threat to controlling arboviral diseases. Euro Surveill. 2019; 24(5): 1700847. doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2019.24.5.1700847.
Abstract
Introduction. _Aedes albopictus_ (Skuse) is an important vector of arboviral diseases, including dengue, chikungunya, and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine influenza - UK (04): (England, Scotland) horse, spread
Equine Influenza -- United Kingdom
The Animal Health Trust has reported at least 5 horses have confirmed flu on a premises in Hertfordshire, where 15 others are showing signs of the virus. The yard, on which 30 non-thoroughbred horses live, most unvaccinated, has placed restrictions on movement.
Elsewhere, 2 other diagnosed cases, in Buckinghamshire and central Scotland, involve recently arrived unvaccinated horses that have been in contact with 8 vaccinated equines. In addition, 2 horses have been confirmed as having the
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The Animal Health Trust has reported at least 5 horses have confirmed flu on a premises in Hertfordshire, where 15 others are showing signs of the virus. The yard, on which 30 non-thoroughbred horses live, most unvaccinated, has placed restrictions on movement.
Elsewhere, 2 other diagnosed cases, in Buckinghamshire and central Scotland, involve recently arrived unvaccinated horses that have been in contact with 8 vaccinated equines. In addition, 2 horses have been confirmed as having the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Palestinian Auth: (WE) sheep, 2018, st O, tt EA-3
Foot and Mouth -- Palestinian Authority
[1] Foot and mouth disease [FMD] detection and serotyping results report
Date received: 15 Jan 2019
Country of origin: Palestinian Autonomous Territories
Date test completed: 31 Jan 2019
WRL reference PAT 1/2018
Description of sample: Sheep, fluid/cell culture, collected 29 Jul 2018
PCR result: FMDV GD
Serotyping result by cell culture/ELISA: O
[2] Genotyping report
FMDV serotype: O
Country: Palestinian Autonomous Territories
Year: 2018
Batch: WRLFMD/2019/00006
No. of sequences:
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[1] Foot and mouth disease [FMD] detection and serotyping results report
Date received: 15 Jan 2019
Country of origin: Palestinian Autonomous Territories
Date test completed: 31 Jan 2019
WRL reference PAT 1/2018
Description of sample: Sheep, fluid/cell culture, collected 29 Jul 2018
PCR result: FMDV GD
Serotyping result by cell culture/ELISA: O
[2] Genotyping report
FMDV serotype: O
Country: Palestinian Autonomous Territories
Year: 2018
Batch: WRLFMD/2019/00006
No. of sequences:
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (18): Saudi Arabia (RI) WHO
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
In the 2 days since the last update [14 Feb 2019] there has been one newly confirmed case of MERS-CoV infection and 3 recoveries of previously confirmed cases reported by Saudi Arabia (as of 12:15 GMT-4).
Information on the newly confirmed case:
Date of confirmation report: 15 Feb 2019
Case no.: 19-1838
MERS in Wadi Aldawasir city: 49-year-old male in Wadi Aldawasir city, Riyadh region
Contact with camels: No
Case classification: Secondary, healthcare acquired
Current status:
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In the 2 days since the last update [14 Feb 2019] there has been one newly confirmed case of MERS-CoV infection and 3 recoveries of previously confirmed cases reported by Saudi Arabia (as of 12:15 GMT-4).
Information on the newly confirmed case:
Date of confirmation report: 15 Feb 2019
Case no.: 19-1838
MERS in Wadi Aldawasir city: 49-year-old male in Wadi Aldawasir city, Riyadh region
Contact with camels: No
Case classification: Secondary, healthcare acquired
Current status:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Angiostrongylus cantonensis - USA (02): (HI)
Other Human Disease -- United States
Two new cases of rat lungworm disease were confirmed on the Big Island Wednesday [13 Feb 2019]. According to the Department of Health, 2 adults have contracted the disease; one is a visitor who was on vacation last year [2018].
The visitor became sick in late December [2018] and was diagnosed and hospitalized after returning home. That person has since recovered. The 2nd case was an East Hawaii resident who became ill in January [2019] and then was hospitalized in early February
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Two new cases of rat lungworm disease were confirmed on the Big Island Wednesday [13 Feb 2019]. According to the Department of Health, 2 adults have contracted the disease; one is a visitor who was on vacation last year [2018].
The visitor became sick in late December [2018] and was diagnosed and hospitalized after returning home. That person has since recovered. The 2nd case was an East Hawaii resident who became ill in January [2019] and then was hospitalized in early February
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis, cutaneous - Pakistan (03): (TA)
Leishmaniasis -- Pakistan
Health Minister Dr. Hisham Inamullah Khan has said that government is making efforts on war footing for prevention of cutaneous leishmaniasis in the province and a special cell has been set up to cope with the outbreak of the skin disease.
According to a handout issued here [Peshawar] on Wednesday [13 Feb 2019], so far 21 258 cases of leishmaniasis have been reported throughout the province, including 19 072 from tribal districts.
In his message, Dr. Hisham said that there was no need to
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Health Minister Dr. Hisham Inamullah Khan has said that government is making efforts on war footing for prevention of cutaneous leishmaniasis in the province and a special cell has been set up to cope with the outbreak of the skin disease.
According to a handout issued here [Peshawar] on Wednesday [13 Feb 2019], so far 21 258 cases of leishmaniasis have been reported throughout the province, including 19 072 from tribal districts.
In his message, Dr. Hisham said that there was no need to
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Friday 15 February 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Mycoplasma bovis, bovine - New Zealand (02): cattle, update
Other Animal Disease -- New Zealand
Officials now concede the cattle disease _Mycoplasma bovis_ may have been present in New Zealand as early as 2004.
Late last year [2018], Ministry for Primary Industries principal scientist Dr John Roche dismissed what he described as persistent "myths" surrounding the disease. One of those was that _M bovis_ 1st arrived in New Zealand around 2004. Roche rejected the possibility, saying that by using a molecular clock and culturing the bacteria, scientists were able to see the changes in
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Officials now concede the cattle disease _Mycoplasma bovis_ may have been present in New Zealand as early as 2004.
Late last year [2018], Ministry for Primary Industries principal scientist Dr John Roche dismissed what he described as persistent "myths" surrounding the disease. One of those was that _M bovis_ 1st arrived in New Zealand around 2004. Roche rejected the possibility, saying that by using a molecular clock and culturing the bacteria, scientists were able to see the changes in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine infectious anemia & equine piroplasmosis - USA: (TX) horse
Equine Infectious Anemia, Other Animal Disease -- United States
Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) confirmed equine infectious anemia (EIA) in 9 racing Quarter Horses located on a Smith County premises on [Thu 31 Jan 2019].
Through subsequent testing, 7 of the EIA-positive horses and one additional horse on the property were confirmed positive for a secondary infectious disease, equine piroplasmosis (EP).
The Smith County premises remains in compliance with TAHC rules, which require owners to maintain EIA- and EP-exposed horses in a quarantine
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Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) confirmed equine infectious anemia (EIA) in 9 racing Quarter Horses located on a Smith County premises on [Thu 31 Jan 2019].
Through subsequent testing, 7 of the EIA-positive horses and one additional horse on the property were confirmed positive for a secondary infectious disease, equine piroplasmosis (EP).
The Smith County premises remains in compliance with TAHC rules, which require owners to maintain EIA- and EP-exposed horses in a quarantine
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine influenza - USA (02): (OH) horse
Equine Influenza -- United States
Three horses at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Wilmington, Ohio, have tested positive for equine influenza, the site's management said in a [Tue 12 Feb 2019] statement.
Show veterinarian Holly Helbig, DVM, informed management of the positive tests. All 3 horses have tested negative for _Streptococcus equi_ (which causes strangles) and for equine herpesvirus-1 and -4.
When the affected horses exhibited signs of equine influenza, Helbig isolated them at the WEC Veterinary Clinic,
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Three horses at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Wilmington, Ohio, have tested positive for equine influenza, the site's management said in a [Tue 12 Feb 2019] statement.
Show veterinarian Holly Helbig, DVM, informed management of the positive tests. All 3 horses have tested negative for _Streptococcus equi_ (which causes strangles) and for equine herpesvirus-1 and -4.
When the affected horses exhibited signs of equine influenza, Helbig isolated them at the WEC Veterinary Clinic,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Zambia: (MU) hippopotamus cull proposed
Anthrax -- Zambia
The Zambian government will allow trophy hunters to kill 2000 hippos in a 5-year cull. In 2016, the government announced a plan to kill 400 of the animals per year, claiming there was a risk of an anthrax outbreak. They then backed down from this original plan, but animal rights campaigners claim they have restarted the cull under the guise of a wildlife management tool.
However, charity Born Free says there is no scientific evidence to support a cull, reports The Daily Mail. They say
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The Zambian government will allow trophy hunters to kill 2000 hippos in a 5-year cull. In 2016, the government announced a plan to kill 400 of the animals per year, claiming there was a risk of an anthrax outbreak. They then backed down from this original plan, but animal rights campaigners claim they have restarted the cull under the guise of a wildlife management tool.
However, charity Born Free says there is no scientific evidence to support a cull, reports The Daily Mail. They say
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Australia (03): (QL) cattle, NOT
Anthrax -- Australia
The Queensland Government's Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has ruled out anthrax as the cause of recent cattle deaths at Eukey. Initial testing and autopsies did not show signs of the bacterium _Bacillus anthrax_, but further tests are underway to identify the exact cause of death.
[Byline: Matthew Purcell]
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The Queensland Government's Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has ruled out anthrax as the cause of recent cattle deaths at Eukey. Initial testing and autopsies did not show signs of the bacterium _Bacillus anthrax_, but further tests are underway to identify the exact cause of death.
[Byline: Matthew Purcell]
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (18): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, summaries, vaccine RFI, research
Ebola, Vaccine Complication -- DR Congo
Since the start of vaccination on 8 Aug 2018, 79 146 people have been vaccinated.
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- Thu 14 Feb 2019. Ebola outbreak expands
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Since the start of vaccination on 8 Aug 2018, 79 146 people have been vaccinated.
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- Thu 14 Feb 2019. Ebola outbreak expands
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (14): Pakistan, Indonesia
Polio -- Pakistan
New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 1
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2019: 3
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2018: 33
New cVDPV cases reported this week: 1
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2019: 0
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2018: 104
Headlines
- In Indonesia, a circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 1 (cVDPV1) outbreak is confirmed.
Summary of new viruses this week:
- Pakistan: 1 case of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1)
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New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 1
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2019: 3
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2018: 33
New cVDPV cases reported this week: 1
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2019: 0
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2018: 104
Headlines
- In Indonesia, a circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 1 (cVDPV1) outbreak is confirmed.
Summary of new viruses this week:
- Pakistan: 1 case of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1)
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Romania: (VS) cattle, OIE
Anthrax -- Romania
Information received on 15 Feb 2019 from Dr. Geronimo Raducu Branescu, President Secretary of State Chief Veterinary Officer, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority, Bucharest, Romania
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Feb 2019
Report date: 15 Feb 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 15 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed
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Information received on 15 Feb 2019 from Dr. Geronimo Raducu Branescu, President Secretary of State Chief Veterinary Officer, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority, Bucharest, Romania
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Feb 2019
Report date: 15 Feb 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 15 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Israel: (HZ) cattle, st O, spread, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Israel
Information received on [and dated] 13 Feb 2019 from Dr. Tamir Goshen, Acting Director, Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Beit Dagan, Israel
Summary
Report type: Follow-up report no. 8
Date of start of the event: 5 Sep 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Sep 2018
Report date: 13 Feb 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 13 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 16 Jul
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Information received on [and dated] 13 Feb 2019 from Dr. Tamir Goshen, Acting Director, Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Beit Dagan, Israel
Summary
Report type: Follow-up report no. 8
Date of start of the event: 5 Sep 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Sep 2018
Report date: 13 Feb 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 13 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 16 Jul
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Poona - EU: infants, Spanish powdered milk
Salmonella -- Worldwide/Unknown
French authorities are investigating more than a dozen cases of _Salmonella_ infection in babies less than 19 months old. The illnesses are linked to a rice milk formula made in Spain. Of the 14 babies involved in the investigation, the French National Public Health Agency (Santé publique France) reports 5 have been confirmed and 9 are under investigation. 7 of the babies were hospitalized for salmonellosis but have since recovered. Luxembourg and Belgium have reported one case each linked to
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French authorities are investigating more than a dozen cases of _Salmonella_ infection in babies less than 19 months old. The illnesses are linked to a rice milk formula made in Spain. Of the 14 babies involved in the investigation, the French National Public Health Agency (Santé publique France) reports 5 have been confirmed and 9 are under investigation. 7 of the babies were hospitalized for salmonellosis but have since recovered. Luxembourg and Belgium have reported one case each linked to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leptospirosis - USA: (HI)
Leptospirosis -- United States
A rare (and deadly) form of leptospirosis has infected 2 Oahu [Hawaii] men this year [2019]. Local doctors are alarmed after 2 men were diagnosed with a deadly form of leptospirosis known as Weil's disease. The bacteria attack the organs causing them to rapidly shut down.
Looking at [the patient on Wed 13 Feb 2019] you'd never know the rare disease nearly claimed his life a few weeks ago. The 44-year-old was hospitalized in January [2019] with kidney and liver failure after doing something
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A rare (and deadly) form of leptospirosis has infected 2 Oahu [Hawaii] men this year [2019]. Local doctors are alarmed after 2 men were diagnosed with a deadly form of leptospirosis known as Weil's disease. The bacteria attack the organs causing them to rapidly shut down.
Looking at [the patient on Wed 13 Feb 2019] you'd never know the rare disease nearly claimed his life a few weeks ago. The 44-year-old was hospitalized in January [2019] with kidney and liver failure after doing something
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Zimbabwe: (MA) domestic, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Zimbabwe
Information received on [and dated] 14 Feb 2019 from Dr Unesu Hildah Ushewokunze-Obatolu, Principal Director, Department of Livestock and Veterinary Services, Harare, Zimbabwe
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 21 Jan 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 13 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 24 Dec 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: African swine fever
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Information received on [and dated] 14 Feb 2019 from Dr Unesu Hildah Ushewokunze-Obatolu, Principal Director, Department of Livestock and Veterinary Services, Harare, Zimbabwe
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 21 Jan 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 13 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 24 Dec 2015
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: African swine fever
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Thursday 14 February 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (17): Saudi Arabia (RI) Oman, RFI
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
In the past 2 days since the last update [12 Feb 2019], there have been a total of 2 newly confirmed cases, 2 fatalities, and 2 recoveries reported by Saudi Arabia. In addition, there have been 5 cases previously listed as on home isolation that were changed to hospitalized, and 6 additional cases whose transmission classification was changed from the initial report.
Information on newly confirmed cases:
[1]
Date of confirmation report: 13 Feb 2019
Case no.: 19-1836
MERS in Wadi
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In the past 2 days since the last update [12 Feb 2019], there have been a total of 2 newly confirmed cases, 2 fatalities, and 2 recoveries reported by Saudi Arabia. In addition, there have been 5 cases previously listed as on home isolation that were changed to hospitalized, and 6 additional cases whose transmission classification was changed from the initial report.
Information on newly confirmed cases:
[1]
Date of confirmation report: 13 Feb 2019
Case no.: 19-1836
MERS in Wadi
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PRO/PL> Undiagnosed disease, potato - India: (AS)
Undiagnosed -- India
Thousands of acres of farmland with potato in Lakhimpur [district] are witnessing an abnormal growth of produce. Farmers who have been growing potatoes for generations say they have never experienced such a crop failure, nor have they heard of such a thing from the past.
The tiny size of the potatoes was preceded by the shrinking of the potato plants after the spreading of the leaves, finally leading to its complete withering. A farmer says that the entire potato plantation gets affected
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Thousands of acres of farmland with potato in Lakhimpur [district] are witnessing an abnormal growth of produce. Farmers who have been growing potatoes for generations say they have never experienced such a crop failure, nor have they heard of such a thing from the past.
The tiny size of the potatoes was preceded by the shrinking of the potato plants after the spreading of the leaves, finally leading to its complete withering. A farmer says that the entire potato plantation gets affected
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine influenza - UK (03): (England, Scotland) horse, EIV H3N8 Florida clade 1
Equine Influenza -- United Kingdom
Dr Richard Newton of the Animal Health Trust (AHT) has spoken amid rising instances of a virulent strain among the general horse population. The BBC has learned that 8 times as many flu cases have been reported among UK horses in the 1st 6 weeks of 2019 as in the whole of last year [2018]. Racing resumed on Wednesday [13 Feb 2019] after a 6-day shutdown.
"What we worry about is that the racing network is highly connected," said Newton, AHT head of epidemiology and disease surveillance, a
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Dr Richard Newton of the Animal Health Trust (AHT) has spoken amid rising instances of a virulent strain among the general horse population. The BBC has learned that 8 times as many flu cases have been reported among UK horses in the 1st 6 weeks of 2019 as in the whole of last year [2018]. Racing resumed on Wednesday [13 Feb 2019] after a 6-day shutdown.
"What we worry about is that the racing network is highly connected," said Newton, AHT head of epidemiology and disease surveillance, a
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Australia (02): (QL) cattle, susp.
Anthrax -- Australia
A suspected case of anthrax at a Granite Belt property is being investigated by Biosecurity Queensland. Several cattle at a Pyramids Road property at Eukey have died as a result of the suspected outbreak, with official results due to be released tomorrow [Fri 15 Feb 2019].
Biosecurity Queensland has not confirmed the deaths were a result of anthrax, simply saying "at this stage the cause is unknown." However, the reported property owner, or someone known to the property owner, took to
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A suspected case of anthrax at a Granite Belt property is being investigated by Biosecurity Queensland. Several cattle at a Pyramids Road property at Eukey have died as a result of the suspected outbreak, with official results due to be released tomorrow [Fri 15 Feb 2019].
Biosecurity Queensland has not confirmed the deaths were a result of anthrax, simply saying "at this stage the cause is unknown." However, the reported property owner, or someone known to the property owner, took to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Treponeme-associated hoof disease - USA: (ID) elk, 1st rep.
Other Animal Disease -- United States
A new disease has been confirmed in an elk harvested near Whitebird, Idaho last year [2018]. This is the 1st confirmed case of Treponema associated hoof disease (TAHD), a disease that "is caused by a spirochete bacterium that causes hoof abnormalities and lameness in elk," in the state, Local News 8 reports.
Previously found in elk within Washington and Oregon, the disease is not widespread yet; however, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is working on a study at Washington
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A new disease has been confirmed in an elk harvested near Whitebird, Idaho last year [2018]. This is the 1st confirmed case of Treponema associated hoof disease (TAHD), a disease that "is caused by a spirochete bacterium that causes hoof abnormalities and lameness in elk," in the state, Local News 8 reports.
Previously found in elk within Washington and Oregon, the disease is not widespread yet; however, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is working on a study at Washington
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