Tick-borne Encephalitis -- Norway
Tick‐borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) is recognized as the most important zoonotic tick‐transmitted virus in Europe. TBEV is mainly transmitted to humans through bites from TBEV‐infected ticks (_Ixodes ricinus_ and _Ixodes persulcatus_). However, alimentary infection after consumption of unpasteurized milk and cheese from domestic ruminants has been reported. There is little information about TBEV in ruminants in Norway. The objectives of this study were to analyse unpasteurized cow milk
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Sunday 31 March 2019
PRO/EDR> Measles update (22)
Measles -- Worldwide/Unknown
547 Measles Cases Reported by 18 States; New York counties have reported 381 measles cases.
According to various health agencies and news reports, the number of measles cases reported in the USA has reached 547 during the 2018--2019 outbreak.
As of 30 Mar 2019, the 5 leading measles hot-spots are as follows:
New York: 381 measles cases have been reported, as of 27 Mar 2019
Washington: 73 measles cases have been reported in Clark County, as of 27 Mar 2019
Michigan: 22 measles cases
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547 Measles Cases Reported by 18 States; New York counties have reported 381 measles cases.
According to various health agencies and news reports, the number of measles cases reported in the USA has reached 547 during the 2018--2019 outbreak.
As of 30 Mar 2019, the 5 leading measles hot-spots are as follows:
New York: 381 measles cases have been reported, as of 27 Mar 2019
Washington: 73 measles cases have been reported in Clark County, as of 27 Mar 2019
Michigan: 22 measles cases
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - USA (02): (LA) horse
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
Mosquito season has officially arrived in Louisiana and along with it 2 potentially fatal diseases. West Nile virus (WNV) and eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE) are prevalent in Louisiana and can cause death in horses.
So far, 5 horses have died from EEE across Louisiana, the majority of which could have been prevented with vaccination. WNV and EEE are both viral diseases that cause encephalitis and meningitis (infection of the brain and spinal cord or their protective covering). While
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Mosquito season has officially arrived in Louisiana and along with it 2 potentially fatal diseases. West Nile virus (WNV) and eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE) are prevalent in Louisiana and can cause death in horses.
So far, 5 horses have died from EEE across Louisiana, the majority of which could have been prevented with vaccination. WNV and EEE are both viral diseases that cause encephalitis and meningitis (infection of the brain and spinal cord or their protective covering). While
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PRO/AH/EDR> Western equine encephalitis - Mexico: (NA) equine, OIE
Western Equine Encephalitis -- Mexico
Information received on 29 Mar 2019 from MVZ Joaquin Braulio Delgadillo Alvarez, Director General de Salud Animal, Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria (SENASICA) Secretaria de Agricultura, Ganaderia, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentacion, Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganaderia, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentacion, Mexico, Mexico
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 18 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 25 Mar
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Information received on 29 Mar 2019 from MVZ Joaquin Braulio Delgadillo Alvarez, Director General de Salud Animal, Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria (SENASICA) Secretaria de Agricultura, Ganaderia, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentacion, Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganaderia, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentacion, Mexico, Mexico
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 18 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 25 Mar
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (09): WHO global update, N. America, antiviral resistance
Influenza -- Worldwide/Unknown
Summary
In the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere, influenza activity continued to be reported.
- In North America, influenza activity continued, but in recent weeks influenza A(H3N2) was the dominant virus, followed by influenza A(H1N1)pdm09.
- In Europe, influenza activity decreased across the continent, with two-thirds of countries still above baseline for influenza-like illness activity. Influenza A viruses co-circulated.
- In North Africa, influenza activity was still reported
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Summary
In the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere, influenza activity continued to be reported.
- In North America, influenza activity continued, but in recent weeks influenza A(H3N2) was the dominant virus, followed by influenza A(H1N1)pdm09.
- In Europe, influenza activity decreased across the continent, with two-thirds of countries still above baseline for influenza-like illness activity. Influenza A viruses co-circulated.
- In North Africa, influenza activity was still reported
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (26): China, Viet Nam, domestic, spread, control, FAO
African Swine Fever -- China
China:
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 114 ASF outbreaks have been detected in 28 provinces/autonomous region/municipalities. Around 1 000 000 pigs have been culled in an effort to halt further spread.
Viet Nam:
Since the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) confirmed its ASF outbreaks on 19 Feb 2019, a total of 556 outbreaks were reported in
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China:
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 114 ASF outbreaks have been detected in 28 provinces/autonomous region/municipalities. Around 1 000 000 pigs have been culled in an effort to halt further spread.
Viet Nam:
Since the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) confirmed its ASF outbreaks on 19 Feb 2019, a total of 556 outbreaks were reported in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (20): Nigeria
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
Highlights
- In the reporting Week 12 (18-24 Mar 2019) 15 new confirmed cases were reported from 6 states - Edo (4), Ondo (3), Plateau (2), Bauchi (3), Taraba (2) and Ebonyi (1) with 5 new deaths in Edo (2), Ondo (2) and Bauchi (1) states.
- From 1 Jan - 24 Mar 2019, a total of 1924 suspected cases have been reported from 21 states. Of these, 510 were confirmed positive, 15 probable and 1511 negative (not a case).
- Since the onset of the 2019 outbreak, there have been 117 deaths in
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Highlights
- In the reporting Week 12 (18-24 Mar 2019) 15 new confirmed cases were reported from 6 states - Edo (4), Ondo (3), Plateau (2), Bauchi (3), Taraba (2) and Ebonyi (1) with 5 new deaths in Edo (2), Ondo (2) and Bauchi (1) states.
- From 1 Jan - 24 Mar 2019, a total of 1924 suspected cases have been reported from 21 states. Of these, 510 were confirmed positive, 15 probable and 1511 negative (not a case).
- Since the onset of the 2019 outbreak, there have been 117 deaths in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Mayotte (07): increase in cases, human, cattle
Rift Valley Fever -- Région d'outre-mer de Mayotte, France
The circulation of Rift Valley fever (RVF) continues in Mayotte. There have been 114 human RVF cases and 84 animal outbreaks. This past week, 7 new human cases and 9 in animals were reported to the LRA. Human cases remain concentrated in the center and northwest of the island.
An animal disease of viral origin, Rift Valley fever mainly affects domestic ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats), causing abortions and high mortality in young animals. It can be transmitted from the sick animal to
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The circulation of Rift Valley fever (RVF) continues in Mayotte. There have been 114 human RVF cases and 84 animal outbreaks. This past week, 7 new human cases and 9 in animals were reported to the LRA. Human cases remain concentrated in the center and northwest of the island.
An animal disease of viral origin, Rift Valley fever mainly affects domestic ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats), causing abortions and high mortality in young animals. It can be transmitted from the sick animal to
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Saturday 30 March 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus - North America (08): USA (AZ) horse, EHV-1
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported [28 Mar 2019] that another horse in Maricopa County, Arizona, has been diagnosed with equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
A 20-year-old Quarter Horse mare developed severe neurologic signs on 25 Mar 2019 and was ultimately euthanized, the EDCC said. Test results confirmed EHV-1 infection on [27 Mar 2019].
The Arizona Department of Agriculture said this case is not
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The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) reported [28 Mar 2019] that another horse in Maricopa County, Arizona, has been diagnosed with equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
A 20-year-old Quarter Horse mare developed severe neurologic signs on 25 Mar 2019 and was ultimately euthanized, the EDCC said. Test results confirmed EHV-1 infection on [27 Mar 2019].
The Arizona Department of Agriculture said this case is not
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PRO/AH/EDR> Strangles - North America (05): Canada (NB), USA (RI) horse
Strangles -- Canada
The Canadian Animal Health Surveillance System has reported that a horse has tested positive for strangles in New Brunswick.
On 13 Mar 2019, a provincial veterinarian was called out to examine a horse with an abscess. Due to the location of abscess and clinical signs, the veterinarian was suspicious of strangles and swabbed the abscess. Laboratory confirmation on [19 Mar 2019] revealed _Streptococcus equi equi_ (strangles). There are several other horses on the premise.
This latest case
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The Canadian Animal Health Surveillance System has reported that a horse has tested positive for strangles in New Brunswick.
On 13 Mar 2019, a provincial veterinarian was called out to examine a horse with an abscess. Due to the location of abscess and clinical signs, the veterinarian was suspicious of strangles and swabbed the abscess. Laboratory confirmation on [19 Mar 2019] revealed _Streptococcus equi equi_ (strangles). There are several other horses on the premise.
This latest case
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PRO/AH/EDR> Classical swine fever - Japan (05): (GF, AI) domestic, wild boar, oral vacc.
Classical Swine Fever -- Japan
Japan's central government has disclosed its decision to cull about 2400 pigs on Fri [29 Mar 2019] following confirmation of 2 more [outbreaks] of [classical] swine fever [CSF] at the farms in the region. "It is extremely difficult to foresee when the outbreak will wind down," Farm Minister, Takamori Yoshikawa, told a news conference, referring to the epidemic.
Concise News learned that the Aichi prefectural government reported the 15th and 16th [outbreaks] of CSF, also known as hog
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Japan's central government has disclosed its decision to cull about 2400 pigs on Fri [29 Mar 2019] following confirmation of 2 more [outbreaks] of [classical] swine fever [CSF] at the farms in the region. "It is extremely difficult to foresee when the outbreak will wind down," Farm Minister, Takamori Yoshikawa, told a news conference, referring to the epidemic.
Concise News learned that the Aichi prefectural government reported the 15th and 16th [outbreaks] of CSF, also known as hog
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue - Europe (07): BTV-8, cattle, Belgium, Germany, France, congenital
Bluetongue -- Belgium
Since our last outbreak assessment on 21 Jan 2019, Germany has reported a further 22 outbreaks of BTV-8 in southwestern Germany, now totalling 52 outbreaks since 1 Dec 2018 [map at source URL]. These were identified as part of a surveillance programme in this region. Outbreaks in the southwestern regions along the borders with France and Switzerland were not unexpected, given the circulation in those countries in the past few months, but the more recent reports from Germany encroached on the
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Since our last outbreak assessment on 21 Jan 2019, Germany has reported a further 22 outbreaks of BTV-8 in southwestern Germany, now totalling 52 outbreaks since 1 Dec 2018 [map at source URL]. These were identified as part of a surveillance programme in this region. Outbreaks in the southwestern regions along the borders with France and Switzerland were not unexpected, given the circulation in those countries in the past few months, but the more recent reports from Germany encroached on the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever - Africa (02): South Africa (NC)
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- South Africa
A well-known Kimberley man [ME] is being treated for Congo fever in the isolation unit at the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital. He is the 2nd patient to be diagnosed with Congo fever in South Africa this year [2019]. The other case is in the Free State.
According to [ME]'s wife, [SE], the 58-year-old started feeling ill on Sunday [24 Mar 2019]. "We went away for the weekend and when we came home my husband, who enjoys generally good health, began to complain of joint pain, a headache and
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A well-known Kimberley man [ME] is being treated for Congo fever in the isolation unit at the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital. He is the 2nd patient to be diagnosed with Congo fever in South Africa this year [2019]. The other case is in the Free State.
According to [ME]'s wife, [SE], the 58-year-old started feeling ill on Sunday [24 Mar 2019]. "We went away for the weekend and when we came home my husband, who enjoys generally good health, began to complain of joint pain, a headache and
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PRO/EDR> Mumps update (06): USA (PA) outbreak update
Mumps -- United States
A mumps outbreak that began at Philadelphia's (PA) Temple University in February [2019] has snowballed, with the city's health department now reporting 106 cases associated with the flare-up. University officials say the vast majority of students involved had been immunized previously with the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella.
So why are so many still appearing on campus with the mumps' signature swollen cheeks?
James Garrow, a spokesperson for the
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A mumps outbreak that began at Philadelphia's (PA) Temple University in February [2019] has snowballed, with the city's health department now reporting 106 cases associated with the flare-up. University officials say the vast majority of students involved had been immunized previously with the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella.
So why are so many still appearing on campus with the mumps' signature swollen cheeks?
James Garrow, a spokesperson for the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Kyasanur Forest disease - India (13): (KA) fatal
Kyasanur Forest Disease -- India
A 60-year-old woman from Aralagodu Gram Panchayat limits in Sagar taluk [sub-district] who was suffering from Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD), also known as monkey fever, died in a private hospital at Manipal in Udupi district on [Tue 26 Mar 2019].
The deceased was a resident of Kaalamanji village. She was suffering from high fever and joint aches, and was admitted to the government general hospital in Sagar on [21 Mar 2019]. Her blood samples tested positive for KFD.
As her condition
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A 60-year-old woman from Aralagodu Gram Panchayat limits in Sagar taluk [sub-district] who was suffering from Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD), also known as monkey fever, died in a private hospital at Manipal in Udupi district on [Tue 26 Mar 2019].
The deceased was a resident of Kaalamanji village. She was suffering from high fever and joint aches, and was admitted to the government general hospital in Sagar on [21 Mar 2019]. Her blood samples tested positive for KFD.
As her condition
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - USA (04): (NY) assisted living facility, persistent Legionella
Legionnaires' -- United States
The _Legionella_ bacteria that caused an outbreak in February [2019], sickening 2 residents of the Promenade at University Place Assisted Living facility [see ProMED-mail post Legionellosis - USA (02): (NY) fatal, assisted living facility http://bit.ly/2JP4Hgl], killing one of them, has been found to match samples from a 2012 outbreak when the building, on Route 20 in Guilderland, was a Best Western Hotel. [See ProMED-mail post Legionellosis - USA: (NY) hotel
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The _Legionella_ bacteria that caused an outbreak in February [2019], sickening 2 residents of the Promenade at University Place Assisted Living facility [see ProMED-mail post Legionellosis - USA (02): (NY) fatal, assisted living facility http://bit.ly/2JP4Hgl], killing one of them, has been found to match samples from a 2012 outbreak when the building, on Route 20 in Guilderland, was a Best Western Hotel. [See ProMED-mail post Legionellosis - USA: (NY) hotel
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Friday 29 March 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Dengue/DHF update (08): Americas
Dengue -- Worldwide/Unknown
Cases by Country / Week updated / Serotype / Total / Conf. / Severe / Deaths
North America
USA / 11 [w/e 15 Mar 2019] / D? / 58 / 58 / 0 / 0
Central America and Mexico
Belize / 10 [w/e 8 Mar 2019] / D? / 401 / 52 / 0 / 0
Costa Rica / 9 [w/e 1 Mar 2019] / D1,2 / 358 / 0 / 0 / 0
El Salvador / 11 [w/e 15 Mar 2019] / D2 / 1662 / 222 / 20 / 0
Guatemala / 4 / [w/e 25 Jan 2019] / D2 / 435 / 0 / 17 / 2
Honduras / 11 [w/e 15 Mar 2019] / D1,2,3,4 / 3665 /
Mexico / 11 [w/e 15 Mar 2019] / D
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Cases by Country / Week updated / Serotype / Total / Conf. / Severe / Deaths
North America
USA / 11 [w/e 15 Mar 2019] / D? / 58 / 58 / 0 / 0
Central America and Mexico
Belize / 10 [w/e 8 Mar 2019] / D? / 401 / 52 / 0 / 0
Costa Rica / 9 [w/e 1 Mar 2019] / D1,2 / 358 / 0 / 0 / 0
El Salvador / 11 [w/e 15 Mar 2019] / D2 / 1662 / 222 / 20 / 0
Guatemala / 4 / [w/e 25 Jan 2019] / D2 / 435 / 0 / 17 / 2
Honduras / 11 [w/e 15 Mar 2019] / D1,2,3,4 / 3665 /
Mexico / 11 [w/e 15 Mar 2019] / D
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (38): Saudi Arabia (RI, SH) WHO
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
Infection with MERS-CoV can cause severe disease resulting in high morbidity and mortality. Humans are infected with MERS-CoV from direct or indirect contact with infected dromedary camels. MERS-CoV has demonstrated the ability to transmit between humans, especially from close unprotected contact with infected patients. So far, the observed non-sustained human-to-human transmission has occurred mainly in healthcare settings.
The notification of these additional cases does not change WHO's
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Infection with MERS-CoV can cause severe disease resulting in high morbidity and mortality. Humans are infected with MERS-CoV from direct or indirect contact with infected dromedary camels. MERS-CoV has demonstrated the ability to transmit between humans, especially from close unprotected contact with infected patients. So far, the observed non-sustained human-to-human transmission has occurred mainly in healthcare settings.
The notification of these additional cases does not change WHO's
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PRO/AH/EDR> Chytrid fungus, frog: global conservation impact
Other Animal Disease -- Worldwide/Unknown
A frog-killing fungus is responsible for the decline of more species than any other pathogen on record, a global analysis has found. The study, published on 28 Mar [2019] in Science, reveals that chytrid fungi have caused the decline of at least 501 amphibian species worldwide from 1965 to 2015, including 90 that have become extinct.
Other well-known pathogens such as the bat disease white-nose syndrome or West Nile virus, which kills birds, have affected just a fraction of the number of
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A frog-killing fungus is responsible for the decline of more species than any other pathogen on record, a global analysis has found. The study, published on 28 Mar [2019] in Science, reveals that chytrid fungi have caused the decline of at least 501 amphibian species worldwide from 1965 to 2015, including 90 that have become extinct.
Other well-known pathogens such as the bat disease white-nose syndrome or West Nile virus, which kills birds, have affected just a fraction of the number of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (32): Congo DR (NK,IT) cases, summary, WHO, public trust, economics
Ebola -- DR Congo
- Due to a relatively well-developed road network, the population of North Kivu is very mobile and travels frequently from one health zone to another. This mobility is the main cause of reactivation of the epidemic in health areas where the transmission of the virus had already been stopped.
- This is notably the case of Beni, which had no new confirmed cases between 21 Feb and 20 Mar 2019. Since 20 Mar 2019, the Beni outbreak has been reactivated after a person infected with the Ebola virus
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- Due to a relatively well-developed road network, the population of North Kivu is very mobile and travels frequently from one health zone to another. This mobility is the main cause of reactivation of the epidemic in health areas where the transmission of the virus had already been stopped.
- This is notably the case of Beni, which had no new confirmed cases between 21 Feb and 20 Mar 2019. Since 20 Mar 2019, the Beni outbreak has been reactivated after a person infected with the Ebola virus
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PRO/AH/EDR> Toxoplasmosis - Canada: ex USA (IL), undercooked deer meat
Toxoplasmosis -- Canada
Quebec's health ministry is reporting what it believes to be the 1st local outbreak of toxoplasmosis -- a parasitic disease that can severely affect pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems -- linked to the consumption of undercooked venison eaten outside the province.
A bulletin published by the ministry notes that 5 people in a party of 10 hunters from Quebec fell ill after a 12-day hunting trip last November and December [2018] in the US. During the trip, they ate meat on
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Quebec's health ministry is reporting what it believes to be the 1st local outbreak of toxoplasmosis -- a parasitic disease that can severely affect pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems -- linked to the consumption of undercooked venison eaten outside the province.
A bulletin published by the ministry notes that 5 people in a party of 10 hunters from Quebec fell ill after a 12-day hunting trip last November and December [2018] in the US. During the trip, they ate meat on
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PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis, canine - USA: (WI) imported dogs
Brucellosis -- United States
Two of the 26 dogs having come from South Korea in February [2019] have tested positive for canine brucellosis. Those dogs and any dogs who have come in contact with them have been segregated and are being tested.
Some of the dogs that have already been given to families have been placed in quarantine as well, HAWS [Humane Animal Welfare Society] says. In total, approximately 100 dogs are likely to require quarantine.
Canine brucellosis is a reproductive disease in dogs caused by
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Two of the 26 dogs having come from South Korea in February [2019] have tested positive for canine brucellosis. Those dogs and any dogs who have come in contact with them have been segregated and are being tested.
Some of the dogs that have already been given to families have been placed in quarantine as well, HAWS [Humane Animal Welfare Society] says. In total, approximately 100 dogs are likely to require quarantine.
Canine brucellosis is a reproductive disease in dogs caused by
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PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - USA: (KY) O103
E. coli -- United States
1. Schmidt H, Geitz C, Tarr PI, et al. Non-O157:H7 pathogenic Shiga-toxin producing _Escherichia coli_: phenotypic and genetic profiling of virulence traits and evidence for clonality. J Infect Dis 1999; 179(1): 115-23; available at
2. Bettelheim KA. Role of non-O157 VTEC. Symp Ser Soc Appl Microbiol 2000; (29): 38S-50S; abstract available at
3. Klein EJ, Stapp JR, Calusen CR, et al. Shiga toxin-producing _Escherichia coli_ in children with diarrhea: a prospective point-of-care study. J
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1. Schmidt H, Geitz C, Tarr PI, et al. Non-O157:H7 pathogenic Shiga-toxin producing _Escherichia coli_: phenotypic and genetic profiling of virulence traits and evidence for clonality. J Infect Dis 1999; 179(1): 115-23; available at
2. Bettelheim KA. Role of non-O157 VTEC. Symp Ser Soc Appl Microbiol 2000; (29): 38S-50S; abstract available at
3. Klein EJ, Stapp JR, Calusen CR, et al. Shiga toxin-producing _Escherichia coli_ in children with diarrhea: a prospective point-of-care study. J
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PRO/PL> Asian greening, citrus - Oman: 1st rep
Other Plant Disease -- Oman
Omani citrus has faced various challenges over the past decades, of which the most important was witches' broom disease that killed nearly a million lime trees [ProMED-mail post http://bit.ly/2HKL0o1].
Dr Abdullah Mohammed al Sadi, Sultan Qaboos University, said that the research team noticed symptoms on limes in some areas of the country. "The symptoms are yellow veins, blotchy mottled patterns on leaves, small green fruits, lopsided fruits, half green fruits, yellow
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Omani citrus has faced various challenges over the past decades, of which the most important was witches' broom disease that killed nearly a million lime trees [ProMED-mail post http://bit.ly/2HKL0o1].
Dr Abdullah Mohammed al Sadi, Sultan Qaboos University, said that the research team noticed symptoms on limes in some areas of the country. "The symptoms are yellow veins, blotchy mottled patterns on leaves, small green fruits, lopsided fruits, half green fruits, yellow
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Thursday 28 March 2019
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (22): Pakistan (WPV1), Nigeria (cVDPV2), vacc. postponement
Polio -- Pakistan
New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 2
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2019: 8
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2018: 33
New cVDPV cases reported this week: 2
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2019: 4
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2018: 104
Headlines
- Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general and chair of the Polio Oversight Board, has issued a personal response to the extraordinary joint statement published in January
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New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 2
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2019: 8
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2018: 33
New cVDPV cases reported this week: 2
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2019: 4
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2018: 104
Headlines
- Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general and chair of the Polio Oversight Board, has issued a personal response to the extraordinary joint statement published in January
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus - North America (07): USA (AZ, CA) horse
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
The EDCC [Equine Disease Communication Center] said the Arizona Department of Agriculture (ADA) reported a case of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM, the neurologic form of EHV-1) in a 16-year-old Yavapai County horse that began exhibiting neurologic signs on 22 Mar 2019. The horse was euthanized.
Samples for "lab work (were) collected, and tests are pending," the EDCC said.
Additionally, the ADA reported a case of EHV-1 in an 8-year-old Quarter Horse mare from Maricopa County,
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The EDCC [Equine Disease Communication Center] said the Arizona Department of Agriculture (ADA) reported a case of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM, the neurologic form of EHV-1) in a 16-year-old Yavapai County horse that began exhibiting neurologic signs on 22 Mar 2019. The horse was euthanized.
Samples for "lab work (were) collected, and tests are pending," the EDCC said.
Additionally, the ADA reported a case of EHV-1 in an 8-year-old Quarter Horse mare from Maricopa County,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Mayotte (06): animal, human, control, epidemiology
Rift Valley Fever -- Région d'outre-mer de Mayotte, France
Subject: Rift Valley Fever (RVF) situation in Mayotte, a French department in the Indian Ocean.
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a viral zoonosis affecting ruminants and humans.
1. Modes of transmission:
- vectors (many species of mosquitoes), mainly;
- direct contact with biological fluid;
- ingestion of contaminated products (milk or meat not sanitized).
2. Background
Mayotte is at risk of exposure:
- geographical proximity to many endemic countries (the Comoros, Madagascar);
-
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Subject: Rift Valley Fever (RVF) situation in Mayotte, a French department in the Indian Ocean.
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a viral zoonosis affecting ruminants and humans.
1. Modes of transmission:
- vectors (many species of mosquitoes), mainly;
- direct contact with biological fluid;
- ingestion of contaminated products (milk or meat not sanitized).
2. Background
Mayotte is at risk of exposure:
- geographical proximity to many endemic countries (the Comoros, Madagascar);
-
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PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis - Europe (02): WGS, smoked fish, ex Estonia, fatal, 2016-19
Listeriosis -- Estonia
ECDC has identified a microbiological link between an outbreak of 9 _Listeria monocytogenes_ ST1247 cases in Denmark and 9 additional cases reported between 2014 and 2018 in Estonia (2 cases) Finland (2), France (1) and Sweden (4).
In Denmark, the outbreak investigation is led by Statens Serum Institut (SSI), the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration and the DTU Food Institute.
Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) analysis performed at the national level and by ECDC found all isolates from
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ECDC has identified a microbiological link between an outbreak of 9 _Listeria monocytogenes_ ST1247 cases in Denmark and 9 additional cases reported between 2014 and 2018 in Estonia (2 cases) Finland (2), France (1) and Sweden (4).
In Denmark, the outbreak investigation is led by Statens Serum Institut (SSI), the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration and the DTU Food Institute.
Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) analysis performed at the national level and by ECDC found all isolates from
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (21)
Measles -- Nigeria
The outbreak has been linked to travelers who brought the measles back from other countries facing outbreaks such as Ukraine and Israel. There were 372 cases reported in 2018 according to the CDC. So far, the current outbreak is the 2nd-highest since 2014.
The CDC says the majority of people with measles were unvaccinated and the issue could continue as travelers from overseas bring the disease back to the United States.
The CDC says the virus can be spread through coughing and sneezing.
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The outbreak has been linked to travelers who brought the measles back from other countries facing outbreaks such as Ukraine and Israel. There were 372 cases reported in 2018 according to the CDC. So far, the current outbreak is the 2nd-highest since 2014.
The CDC says the majority of people with measles were unvaccinated and the issue could continue as travelers from overseas bring the disease back to the United States.
The CDC says the virus can be spread through coughing and sneezing.
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PRO/AH> Bluetongue - Europe (06): Belgium (LX) cattle, BTV-8, OIE
Bluetongue -- Belgium
Information received on [and dated] 28 Mar 2019 from Dr Jean-Francois Heymans, director, Animal Health and Safety of Products of Animal Origin, Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC), Bruxelles, Belgium
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 14 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 19 Feb 2019
Report date: 27 Mar 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 28 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous
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Information received on [and dated] 28 Mar 2019 from Dr Jean-Francois Heymans, director, Animal Health and Safety of Products of Animal Origin, Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC), Bruxelles, Belgium
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 14 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 19 Feb 2019
Report date: 27 Mar 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 28 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous
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PRO/AH> Foot & mouth disease - Zambia (03): (ES) cattle, serotype pending
Foot and Mouth -- Zambia
Foot-and-mouth disease [FMD] has broken out in Lundazi and Vubwi districts of Eastern Province. Eastern Permanent Secretary Buleti Nsemukila says that over 1000 animals have been infected with the highly contagious viral disease which affects livestock with split hooves.
Dr. Nsemukila told journalists in Chipata this afternoon [Tue 26 Mar 2019] that government has since restricted the movement of animals in the region. He said that a total of 600 animals have been affected in Lundazi while
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Foot-and-mouth disease [FMD] has broken out in Lundazi and Vubwi districts of Eastern Province. Eastern Permanent Secretary Buleti Nsemukila says that over 1000 animals have been infected with the highly contagious viral disease which affects livestock with split hooves.
Dr. Nsemukila told journalists in Chipata this afternoon [Tue 26 Mar 2019] that government has since restricted the movement of animals in the region. He said that a total of 600 animals have been affected in Lundazi while
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PRO/PL> Stripe rust, wheat - Pakistan, India
Other Plant Disease -- Pakistan
Wheat is currently under attack by yellow rust in Punjab. The disease has been reported from almost all wheat growing districts. First spotted in February [2019], the disease had affected 20 per cent of the crop within a month.
Punjab's Pest Warning and Quality Control of Pesticides Dr Zafar Yab Haider said most of the crop varieties affected were either unapproved, or approved for sowing in Sindh rather than Punjab. New wheat varieties like FD-8 and Johar remained safe from the fungus, and
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Wheat is currently under attack by yellow rust in Punjab. The disease has been reported from almost all wheat growing districts. First spotted in February [2019], the disease had affected 20 per cent of the crop within a month.
Punjab's Pest Warning and Quality Control of Pesticides Dr Zafar Yab Haider said most of the crop varieties affected were either unapproved, or approved for sowing in Sindh rather than Punjab. New wheat varieties like FD-8 and Johar remained safe from the fungus, and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Die-off, turtle - USA: (FL) novel virus susp
Animal Die-off -- United States
Researchers have identified a novel virus they suspect is killing 3 types of freshwater turtles in the St Johns River, mostly softshells.
To keep tabs on the turtles' status, they're urging the public's help in reporting the ongoing die-off, which has so far killed an estimated 300 turtles.
"It's been ongoing since last March [2018]," said Michelle Kerr, a spokeswoman with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
That's when FWC 1st got reports from the St Johns
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Researchers have identified a novel virus they suspect is killing 3 types of freshwater turtles in the St Johns River, mostly softshells.
To keep tabs on the turtles' status, they're urging the public's help in reporting the ongoing die-off, which has so far killed an estimated 300 turtles.
"It's been ongoing since last March [2018]," said Michelle Kerr, a spokeswoman with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
That's when FWC 1st got reports from the St Johns
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Wednesday 27 March 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (20): Nepal, wild bird, HPAI H5N1, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- Nepal
Information received on [and dated] 26 Mar 2019 from Dr Bimal Kumar Nirmal, Director General, Department of Livestock Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Nepal.
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 17 Mar 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Mar 2019
Report date: 26 Mar 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 26 Mar 2019
Date event resolved: 22 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date
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Information received on [and dated] 26 Mar 2019 from Dr Bimal Kumar Nirmal, Director General, Department of Livestock Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Nepal.
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 17 Mar 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Mar 2019
Report date: 26 Mar 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 26 Mar 2019
Date event resolved: 22 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date
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PRO/AH/EDR> Newcastle disease, poultry - USA (06): (CA) shows cancelled
Newcastle Disease -- United States
Poultry show cancellations continue to be announced in response to the outbreak of virulent Newcastle disease (VND).
Since May 2018, a VND outbreak has had a devastating impact on poultry populations in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties. A recent case of VND was also discovered in Redwood City in Alameda County. Officials from the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have been working with the
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Poultry show cancellations continue to be announced in response to the outbreak of virulent Newcastle disease (VND).
Since May 2018, a VND outbreak has had a devastating impact on poultry populations in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties. A recent case of VND was also discovered in Redwood City in Alameda County. Officials from the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have been working with the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Chronic wasting disease - Sweden: (NB) moose, 1st case
Chronic Wasting Disease -- Sweden
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus - North America (06): USA (IA) horse
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
An Altoona horse barn is under quarantine for at least 2 weeks after a case of equine herpes virus was confirmed there Monday [25 Mar 2019].
Iowa state veterinarian Dr. Jeff Kaisand said his office has confirmed the presence of EHV, which is a neurological disease in horses that can damage blood vessels in the brain and spinal cord.
Kaisand said the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship cannot release the exact location.
EHV doesn't pose a threat to humans or other
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An Altoona horse barn is under quarantine for at least 2 weeks after a case of equine herpes virus was confirmed there Monday [25 Mar 2019].
Iowa state veterinarian Dr. Jeff Kaisand said his office has confirmed the presence of EHV, which is a neurological disease in horses that can damage blood vessels in the brain and spinal cord.
Kaisand said the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship cannot release the exact location.
EHV doesn't pose a threat to humans or other
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tetrodotoxin poisoning, puffer fish - Philippines: (CB)
Food-related toxin -- Philippines
4. Cohen NJ, Deeds JR, Wong ES, et al: Public health response to puffer fish (tetrodotoxin) poisoning from mislabeled product. J Food Prot 2009; 72(4): 810-7 [abstract available at .
5. FDA: Fish and fisheries products hazards and controls guidance. 4th ed. US Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration; 2014. Available at .
6. FDA: Exchange of letters between Japan and the US Food and Drug Administration regarding puffer fish. US Department of Health and Human
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4. Cohen NJ, Deeds JR, Wong ES, et al: Public health response to puffer fish (tetrodotoxin) poisoning from mislabeled product. J Food Prot 2009; 72(4): 810-7 [abstract available at .
5. FDA: Fish and fisheries products hazards and controls guidance. 4th ed. US Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration; 2014. Available at .
6. FDA: Exchange of letters between Japan and the US Food and Drug Administration regarding puffer fish. US Department of Health and Human
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (13): Americas, USA (CO, PA) dog, cow, human exposure
Rabies -- United States
A dog in El Paso County, Colorado tested positive for rabies after its owner bypassed veterinarians and gave the animal the vaccine themselves.
Initially, health officials were investigating the possibility the owner may have administered the vaccine to the dog themselves, instead of using a licensed veterinarian. If that was the case, depending on how the vaccine was handled, the vaccine may not have been as effective as one given by a vet.
Later Thursday evening [21 Mar 2109], the
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A dog in El Paso County, Colorado tested positive for rabies after its owner bypassed veterinarians and gave the animal the vaccine themselves.
Initially, health officials were investigating the possibility the owner may have administered the vaccine to the dog themselves, instead of using a licensed veterinarian. If that was the case, depending on how the vaccine was handled, the vaccine may not have been as effective as one given by a vet.
Later Thursday evening [21 Mar 2109], the
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (37): Saudi Arabia (AS, RI, SH)
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
Since the last update on 21 Mar 2019, (MERS-CoV (36): Saudi Arabia (NJ, AS, RI) http://bit.ly/2FxxtfX), there have been a total of 3 newly confirmed cases reported by Saudi Arabia. In addition there were 7 recoveries reported during this period.
Information on newly confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection (3)
[1]
Date of confirmation report: 25 Mar 2019
Case No: 19-1883
MERS in Khamess Meshait city: 61-year-old male in Khamess Meshait city, Aseer region
Contact
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Since the last update on 21 Mar 2019, (MERS-CoV (36): Saudi Arabia (NJ, AS, RI) http://bit.ly/2FxxtfX), there have been a total of 3 newly confirmed cases reported by Saudi Arabia. In addition there were 7 recoveries reported during this period.
Information on newly confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection (3)
[1]
Date of confirmation report: 25 Mar 2019
Case No: 19-1883
MERS in Khamess Meshait city: 61-year-old male in Khamess Meshait city, Aseer region
Contact
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PRO/EDR> VIM-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa - USA (02): ex Mexico, medical tourism, alert
P. aeruginosa -- United States
Two people in San Diego county [California, USA] remain hospitalized and 1 person is under care at a nursing facility after contracting a potentially deadly superbug infection at a Tijuana [Baja California, Mexico] hospital. "Right now these patients are treatable, but we want to make sure no one else gets that infection," said Eric McDonald, MD, medical director of epidemiology for the county of San Diego. "All of the patients who were hospitalized in San Diego had their infections recognized
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Two people in San Diego county [California, USA] remain hospitalized and 1 person is under care at a nursing facility after contracting a potentially deadly superbug infection at a Tijuana [Baja California, Mexico] hospital. "Right now these patients are treatable, but we want to make sure no one else gets that infection," said Eric McDonald, MD, medical director of epidemiology for the county of San Diego. "All of the patients who were hospitalized in San Diego had their infections recognized
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PRO/EDR> Mumps update (05): UK (England) USA (PA) university
Mumps -- United Kingdom
More than 220 suspected cases of mumps have been reported at 2 universities, Public Health England (PHE) has said.
Students are being urged to ensure they are vaccinated due to an outbreak at Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham.
A total of 40 cases have been confirmed so far. PHE, which confirmed the cases, said it was working with the universities to persuade unprotected students to get the MMR [measles, mumps, rubella] jab.
Latest news and stories from the
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More than 220 suspected cases of mumps have been reported at 2 universities, Public Health England (PHE) has said.
Students are being urged to ensure they are vaccinated due to an outbreak at Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham.
A total of 40 cases have been confirmed so far. PHE, which confirmed the cases, said it was working with the universities to persuade unprotected students to get the MMR [measles, mumps, rubella] jab.
Latest news and stories from the
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Tuesday 26 March 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Porcine epidemic diarrhea - North America (03): USA (OK) pigs
Novel Swine Enteric Coronavirus -- United States
Pigs were diagnosed with porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) at the Oklahoma Youth Expo in Oklahoma City, OK on Wed 20 Mar 2019. Several pigs have become ill, and show veterinarians assume that most pigs that were at the show or are there now have been exposed, according to a statement released by the Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE).
"PEDV is not a human health risk, and pork is safe to eat. However, the disease causes a transient illness in feeder pigs and mature swine. In baby pigs, it can
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Pigs were diagnosed with porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) at the Oklahoma Youth Expo in Oklahoma City, OK on Wed 20 Mar 2019. Several pigs have become ill, and show veterinarians assume that most pigs that were at the show or are there now have been exposed, according to a statement released by the Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE).
"PEDV is not a human health risk, and pork is safe to eat. However, the disease causes a transient illness in feeder pigs and mature swine. In baby pigs, it can
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PRO/AH/EDR> Canine distemper - North America: new dog strain
Canine distemper -- Worldwide/Unknown
A young dog imported from South Korea into western Canada last October [2018] brought along a dangerous hitchhiker: the Asia-1 strain of canine distemper virus (CDV), which until then had not been reported in North America.
Scientists at Cornell's Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC) identified the virus in samples from the dog, which they suspect was part of a shipment of animals rescued from a Korean meat market by an animal welfare organization. Dogs that are already immunized against
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A young dog imported from South Korea into western Canada last October [2018] brought along a dangerous hitchhiker: the Asia-1 strain of canine distemper virus (CDV), which until then had not been reported in North America.
Scientists at Cornell's Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC) identified the virus in samples from the dog, which they suspect was part of a shipment of animals rescued from a Korean meat market by an animal welfare organization. Dogs that are already immunized against
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (09): India, crows & mosquitoes tested
West Nile Virus -- India
A week after a 6-year-old boy from Malappuram, Kerala lost his life to West Nile fever, samples of dead crows and mosquitoes have now been sent to the National Institute of Virology in Alappuzha to test for the virus.
West Nile fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease. West Nile virus is related to viruses that cause Japanese encephalitis, Yellow fever and St Louis encephalitis. The mosquitoes catch the virus through infected birds. The virus is most often transmitted to humans via
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A week after a 6-year-old boy from Malappuram, Kerala lost his life to West Nile fever, samples of dead crows and mosquitoes have now been sent to the National Institute of Virology in Alappuzha to test for the virus.
West Nile fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease. West Nile virus is related to viruses that cause Japanese encephalitis, Yellow fever and St Louis encephalitis. The mosquitoes catch the virus through infected birds. The virus is most often transmitted to humans via
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PRO/AH/EDR> Chronic wasting disease - USA (09): (SD) captive elk
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
South Dakota's state veterinarian says chronic wasting disease has been confirmed in a captive elk in Clark County.
State Veterinarian Dr. Dustin Oedekoven said Wednesday [20 Mar 2019] that the owner of the 21-month-old female elk noticed the animal was sick and contacted his veterinarian. The USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa later confirmed that samples tested positive for the disease.
Chronic wasting disease is endemic in free-ranging deer and elk in and
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South Dakota's state veterinarian says chronic wasting disease has been confirmed in a captive elk in Clark County.
State Veterinarian Dr. Dustin Oedekoven said Wednesday [20 Mar 2019] that the owner of the 21-month-old female elk noticed the animal was sick and contacted his veterinarian. The USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa later confirmed that samples tested positive for the disease.
Chronic wasting disease is endemic in free-ranging deer and elk in and
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PRO/AH> Foot & mouth disease, Rift Valley fever - Egypt: mass vaccination
Rift Valley Fever, Foot and Mouth -- Egypt
Dr. Mona Mehrez, the deputy minister of agriculture, said that through the national campaign to vaccinate livestock against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and Rift Valley fever [RVF], which started on [Sat 2 Feb 2019] and ended on [Thu 14 Mar 2019], the campaign succeeded for the 1st time in reaching the target immunization proportion of 89% instead of the 81% [reached] the last year [2018].
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Animal, Poultry and Fishery Affairs confirmed that according to
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Dr. Mona Mehrez, the deputy minister of agriculture, said that through the national campaign to vaccinate livestock against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and Rift Valley fever [RVF], which started on [Sat 2 Feb 2019] and ended on [Thu 14 Mar 2019], the campaign succeeded for the 1st time in reaching the target immunization proportion of 89% instead of the 81% [reached] the last year [2018].
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture for Animal, Poultry and Fishery Affairs confirmed that according to
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PRO/PL> Asian greening, citrus - South Africa: alert
Other Plant Disease -- South Africa
Researchers expect the imminent arrival of the Asian greening disease [huanglongbing, HLB] vector or the bacteria in South Africa. The South African [citrus] industry should be very concerned, [said] Dr Vaughan Hattingh, Citrus Research International. Arrival of HLB is not a case of if, but rather when.
The vector, the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP; _Diaphorina citri_), was in 2015 detected in Tanzania, 2016 in Kenya, and is known to occur in Reunion and Mauritius. However, in Kenya and
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Researchers expect the imminent arrival of the Asian greening disease [huanglongbing, HLB] vector or the bacteria in South Africa. The South African [citrus] industry should be very concerned, [said] Dr Vaughan Hattingh, Citrus Research International. Arrival of HLB is not a case of if, but rather when.
The vector, the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP; _Diaphorina citri_), was in 2015 detected in Tanzania, 2016 in Kenya, and is known to occur in Reunion and Mauritius. However, in Kenya and
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Monday 25 March 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Kyasanur Forest disease - India (12): (KL) fatal
Kyasanur Forest Disease -- India
Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD) or monkey fever has claimed one life in Wayanad [district in Kerala state], marking it the 1st KFD death in the state after 2015.
[S] aged (27), a resident of the Begur tribal hamlet, died at the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital Saturday night [23 Mar 2019]. He was admitted to the Mananthavady district hospital on [10 Mar 2019] with symptoms of the disease and was later referred to the medical college.
"The deceased had gone for work in a timber yard near
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Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD) or monkey fever has claimed one life in Wayanad [district in Kerala state], marking it the 1st KFD death in the state after 2015.
[S] aged (27), a resident of the Begur tribal hamlet, died at the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital Saturday night [23 Mar 2019]. He was admitted to the Mananthavady district hospital on [10 Mar 2019] with symptoms of the disease and was later referred to the medical college.
"The deceased had gone for work in a timber yard near
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - USA (11): (KY,WV,OH)
Hepatitis A -- United States
Age Range 1-87
Median Age 37
Male 1433 (58.4%)
Hospitalizations 1221 (49.7%)
Deaths 21
Risk Factors
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Co-infection with Hepatitis C (Information available for 1852 cases) 1048 (56.1%)
Co-infection with Hepatitis B (Information available for 1852 cases) 191 (10.2%)
Reports Illicit Drug Use (Information available for 2071 cases) 1462 (70.1%)
Homeless 234 (9.5%)
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Age Range 1-87
Median Age 37
Male 1433 (58.4%)
Hospitalizations 1221 (49.7%)
Deaths 21
Risk Factors
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Co-infection with Hepatitis C (Information available for 1852 cases) 1048 (56.1%)
Co-infection with Hepatitis B (Information available for 1852 cases) 191 (10.2%)
Reports Illicit Drug Use (Information available for 2071 cases) 1462 (70.1%)
Homeless 234 (9.5%)
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[Date / Cases / New cases per week
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PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (05): Asia (Yemen) WHO
Cholera -- Yemen
Cholera is a waterborne disease which is endemic to Yemen, and the war-torn country witnessed its worst outbreak in its modern history in 2017. Nearly 110 000 suspected cases of cholera have been reported in war-hit Yemen since the beginning of January 2019, including 190 related deaths, the UN said on Mon 25 Mar 2019.
The UN office for humanitarian affairs (OCHA) said children under the age of 5 make up nearly 1/3rd of 108 889 cases which were reported between 1 Jan 2019 and 17 Mar 2019.
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Cholera is a waterborne disease which is endemic to Yemen, and the war-torn country witnessed its worst outbreak in its modern history in 2017. Nearly 110 000 suspected cases of cholera have been reported in war-hit Yemen since the beginning of January 2019, including 190 related deaths, the UN said on Mon 25 Mar 2019.
The UN office for humanitarian affairs (OCHA) said children under the age of 5 make up nearly 1/3rd of 108 889 cases which were reported between 1 Jan 2019 and 17 Mar 2019.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Americas (06): Brazil (PR)
Yellow Fever -- Brazil
The weekly epidemiological bulletin released on [Thu 21 Mar 2019] by the State Department of Health reports that the number of cases of yellow fever rose in Parana. Last week [week of 11 Mar 2019] there were 8 confirmed cases and now there are 12 in the updated bulletin, corresponding to the period from 1 Jul 2018 to 20 Mar 2019.
According to the Secretary of State for Health, Beto Preto, the 22 regional health centers of Parana are involved with the intensification of vaccination. "We
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The weekly epidemiological bulletin released on [Thu 21 Mar 2019] by the State Department of Health reports that the number of cases of yellow fever rose in Parana. Last week [week of 11 Mar 2019] there were 8 confirmed cases and now there are 12 in the updated bulletin, corresponding to the period from 1 Jul 2018 to 20 Mar 2019.
According to the Secretary of State for Health, Beto Preto, the 22 regional health centers of Parana are involved with the intensification of vaccination. "We
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PRO/AH> African swine fever - Asia (25): China (CQ) domestic, spread, OIE
African Swine Fever -- China
Information received on 22 Mar 2019 [but see date submitted, below] 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 Mar 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Mar 2019
Report date: 22 Mar 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 25 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous
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Information received on 22 Mar 2019 [but see date submitted, below] 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 Mar 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Mar 2019
Report date: 22 Mar 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 25 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous
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PRO/EDR> Botulism - Canada (02): brewed coffee, risk, recall
Botulism -- Canada
A botulism scare has forced the recall of a local [British Columbia] coffee company's product. Cherry Hill Coffee's N7 Nitro Cold Brew Coffee has been recalled after it was learned that temperature issues during the manufacturing process could have led to a failure to control pathogens, including botulism.
On Wed 20 Mar 2019, Interior Health put out a warning to the public advising anyone who purchased the cold brew coffee from the Kelowna company to not drink it.
"Either throw out the
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A botulism scare has forced the recall of a local [British Columbia] coffee company's product. Cherry Hill Coffee's N7 Nitro Cold Brew Coffee has been recalled after it was learned that temperature issues during the manufacturing process could have led to a failure to control pathogens, including botulism.
On Wed 20 Mar 2019, Interior Health put out a warning to the public advising anyone who purchased the cold brew coffee from the Kelowna company to not drink it.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (19): Iraq (BA) HPAI, poultry, H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Iraq
Information received on [and edited] 25 Mar 2019 from Dr Salah Fadhil Abbas, Director General, Veterinary Directorate, Ministry of Agriculture, Baghdad, Iraq
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Mar 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 22 Mar 2019
Report date: 24 Mar 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 25 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2 Jul 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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Information received on [and edited] 25 Mar 2019 from Dr Salah Fadhil Abbas, Director General, Veterinary Directorate, Ministry of Agriculture, Baghdad, Iraq
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Mar 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 22 Mar 2019
Report date: 24 Mar 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 25 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2 Jul 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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PRO/PL> Crop diseases - Rwanda, Burundi: impact
Other Plant Disease -- Rwanda
Abstract
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Biotic constraints cause major crop losses and, hence, food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa. This study documented farmers' perceptions on the severity of biotic constraints and the impact of related crop losses for the key root, tuber, and banana (RTB) crops (cassava, potato, sweetpotato, and banana) in 2014 in Rwanda and Burundi. Farmers were asked to estimate crop loss due to pests and diseases.
Cutworms and late blight in potato, weevils and _Xanthomonas_ wilt in
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Biotic constraints cause major crop losses and, hence, food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa. This study documented farmers' perceptions on the severity of biotic constraints and the impact of related crop losses for the key root, tuber, and banana (RTB) crops (cassava, potato, sweetpotato, and banana) in 2014 in Rwanda and Burundi. Farmers were asked to estimate crop loss due to pests and diseases.
Cutworms and late blight in potato, weevils and _Xanthomonas_ wilt in
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Sunday 24 March 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (31): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, summaries, opinions, research
Ebola -- DR Congo
Vaccination
- Since the beginning of vaccination on 8 Aug 2018, 91 286 persons have been vaccinated [see URL for number of vaccinees in each location].
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE MINISTER OF HEALTH
This Sun 24 Mar 2019, the Ebola outbreak in the provinces of North Kivu has exceeded the threshold of 1000 cases.
Before being a public health emergency, an Ebola epidemic is above all a human and social tragedy. Behind these numbers are several hundred Congolese families directly
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Vaccination
- Since the beginning of vaccination on 8 Aug 2018, 91 286 persons have been vaccinated [see URL for number of vaccinees in each location].
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE MINISTER OF HEALTH
This Sun 24 Mar 2019, the Ebola outbreak in the provinces of North Kivu has exceeded the threshold of 1000 cases.
Before being a public health emergency, an Ebola epidemic is above all a human and social tragedy. Behind these numbers are several hundred Congolese families directly
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (19): Nigeria
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
Highlights
- In the reporting Week 11 (11 - 17 Mar 2019) 23 new confirmed cases were reported from 9 states - Edo (8), Ondo 4), Ebonyi (3), Bauchi (3), Taraba (1), Imo (1), Enugu (1), Benue (1) and Kebbi (1) with 4 new deaths in Edo (2), Benue (1) and Bauchi (1) States
- From 1 Jan - 17 Mar 2019, a total of 1801 suspected cases have been reported from states. Of these, 495 were confirmed positive, 15 probable and 1277 negative (not a case)-Table 1
- Since the onset of the 2019 outbreak,
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Highlights
- In the reporting Week 11 (11 - 17 Mar 2019) 23 new confirmed cases were reported from 9 states - Edo (8), Ondo 4), Ebonyi (3), Bauchi (3), Taraba (1), Imo (1), Enugu (1), Benue (1) and Kebbi (1) with 4 new deaths in Edo (2), Benue (1) and Bauchi (1) States
- From 1 Jan - 17 Mar 2019, a total of 1801 suspected cases have been reported from states. Of these, 495 were confirmed positive, 15 probable and 1277 negative (not a case)-Table 1
- Since the onset of the 2019 outbreak,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (18): Cambodia, poultry, LPAI H7N4, OIE
Avian Influenza -- Cambodia
Information received on 22 Mar 2019 from Dr Sen Sovann, Director General, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, General Directorate of Animal Health and Production (GDAHP), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 24 Feb 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Feb 2019
Report date: 22 Mar 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 22 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: New strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Low
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Information received on 22 Mar 2019 from Dr Sen Sovann, Director General, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, General Directorate of Animal Health and Production (GDAHP), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 24 Feb 2018
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Feb 2019
Report date: 22 Mar 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 22 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: New strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Low
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Saturday 23 March 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Psittacosis - Sweden: wild bird contact
Psittacosis -- Sweden
Swedish public health authorities, Folkhalsomyndigheten, is reporting an outbreak of psittacosis, or parrot disease, since November 2018. According to officials, some 60 cases have been reported from the regions of Vastra Gotaland, Kalmar, Jonkoping, and Skane. This is the highest number of cases reported in one winter in 2 decades.
Those who have now fallen ill have mainly come into contact with bird droppings from wild birds, for example through the handling of bird tables and other
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Swedish public health authorities, Folkhalsomyndigheten, is reporting an outbreak of psittacosis, or parrot disease, since November 2018. According to officials, some 60 cases have been reported from the regions of Vastra Gotaland, Kalmar, Jonkoping, and Skane. This is the highest number of cases reported in one winter in 2 decades.
Those who have now fallen ill have mainly come into contact with bird droppings from wild birds, for example through the handling of bird tables and other
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease - Europe (02): EFSA epidemiology 2017-2018, EU control policy
Lumpy Skin Disease -- Worldwide/Unknown
Vaccination and other control measures have succeeded in halting the epidemic of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the Balkans, new data suggest.
EFSA's latest report on the status of the disease in southeastern Europe shows that there were no new outbreaks in 2018. The number of outbreaks had declined dramatically in 2017, down to 385 from 7483 in 2016, and the latest data indicate that the disease is now absent from the region.
More than 2.5 million cattle were vaccinated in 2018,
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Vaccination and other control measures have succeeded in halting the epidemic of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the Balkans, new data suggest.
EFSA's latest report on the status of the disease in southeastern Europe shows that there were no new outbreaks in 2018. The number of outbreaks had declined dramatically in 2017, down to 385 from 7483 in 2016, and the latest data indicate that the disease is now absent from the region.
More than 2.5 million cattle were vaccinated in 2018,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis - Europe: Denmark, fatal, WGS, smoked fish, ex Estonia, 2016-19
Listeriosis -- Denmark
Danish officials have solved a _Listeria_ outbreak that had been ongoing for 3 years. Cold-smoked fish products imported from Estonia are the source of the long-lasting outbreak, which had made 9 people sick and linked to 2 deaths since 2016.
Statens Serum Institut (SSI), the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fodevarestyrelsen), and DTU Food - National Food Institute reported that 2 of the 9 cases that became ill with the same type of _Listeria_ were in 2019. Luise Muller from SSI
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Danish officials have solved a _Listeria_ outbreak that had been ongoing for 3 years. Cold-smoked fish products imported from Estonia are the source of the long-lasting outbreak, which had made 9 people sick and linked to 2 deaths since 2016.
Statens Serum Institut (SSI), the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fodevarestyrelsen), and DTU Food - National Food Institute reported that 2 of the 9 cases that became ill with the same type of _Listeria_ were in 2019. Luise Muller from SSI
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine influenza - UK (07): (England) horse, EIV H3N8 Florida clade 1, spread
Equine Influenza -- United Kingdom
The 1st outbreak of equine flu in Cumbria, [England], has been confirmed by animal health officials. The Animal Health Trust says the horse affected was an unvaccinated non-Thoroughbred that had recently arrived on a private yard in the county following post-purchase movement from another part of the UK.
A report on the AHT website said the horse had shown signs of mild fever, coughing, and nasal discharge shortly after arriving and tested positive for EI [equine influenza] by PCR on a
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The 1st outbreak of equine flu in Cumbria, [England], has been confirmed by animal health officials. The Animal Health Trust says the horse affected was an unvaccinated non-Thoroughbred that had recently arrived on a private yard in the county following post-purchase movement from another part of the UK.
A report on the AHT website said the horse had shown signs of mild fever, coughing, and nasal discharge shortly after arriving and tested positive for EI [equine influenza] by PCR on a
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PRO/EDR> Varicella update (03): Philippines, USA (NM)
Chicken Pox -- United States
A public elementary school in Tubungan town, Iloilo has recorded a total of 36 chickenpox cases from 15 Jan to 3 Mar [2019], the Provincial Health Office (PHO) said. In an interview on Wednesday [20 Mar 2019], Dr. Patricia Grace Trabado, PHO head, said the cases were observed as patients who sought treatment at the rural health units (RHU) and private clinics in Tubungan.
All the cases were recorded in Cadabdab Elementary School, with 21 male and 15 female students affected. Trabado said
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A public elementary school in Tubungan town, Iloilo has recorded a total of 36 chickenpox cases from 15 Jan to 3 Mar [2019], the Provincial Health Office (PHO) said. In an interview on Wednesday [20 Mar 2019], Dr. Patricia Grace Trabado, PHO head, said the cases were observed as patients who sought treatment at the rural health units (RHU) and private clinics in Tubungan.
All the cases were recorded in Cadabdab Elementary School, with 21 male and 15 female students affected. Trabado said
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (20)
Measles -- Worldwide/Unknown
In a follow-up on the measles outbreak in Canterbury, New Zealand, health officials put the total cases at 30, not including one under investigation. Canterbury Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ramon Pink says measles numbers continue to increase in Canterbury. Dr. Pink says 27 000 doses of the MMR vaccine arrived in Canterbury last week. "We have enough vaccines to immunise those who need it most -- people aged between 12 months and 28 years who have never been immunised."
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In a follow-up on the measles outbreak in Canterbury, New Zealand, health officials put the total cases at 30, not including one under investigation. Canterbury Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ramon Pink says measles numbers continue to increase in Canterbury. Dr. Pink says 27 000 doses of the MMR vaccine arrived in Canterbury last week. "We have enough vaccines to immunise those who need it most -- people aged between 12 months and 28 years who have never been immunised."
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Friday 22 March 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - USA: travel alert
African Swine Fever -- United States
The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) under secretary for marketing and regulatory programs, Greg Ibach, is alerting international travelers of a deadly swine disease they could unknowingly bring back into the United States on their clothes, shoes, or hands.
African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious and deadly disease affecting both domestic and feral (wild) pigs. It does not affect human health and cannot be transmitted from pigs to humans. Recent spread of the disease to new
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The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) under secretary for marketing and regulatory programs, Greg Ibach, is alerting international travelers of a deadly swine disease they could unknowingly bring back into the United States on their clothes, shoes, or hands.
African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious and deadly disease affecting both domestic and feral (wild) pigs. It does not affect human health and cannot be transmitted from pigs to humans. Recent spread of the disease to new
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (06): Sudan, vaccination
Yellow Fever -- Sudan
The Federal Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and UNICEF, has launched a large-scale mass vaccination campaign in Sudan to vaccinate more than 8.3 million people 9 months to 60 years of age against yellow fever in the states of Blue Nile, Gezira and Sennar during 10-29 Mar 2019.
The campaign represents a crucial step in protecting a large portion of the population and reducing the risk of severe and deadly yellow fever
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The Federal Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and UNICEF, has launched a large-scale mass vaccination campaign in Sudan to vaccinate more than 8.3 million people 9 months to 60 years of age against yellow fever in the states of Blue Nile, Gezira and Sennar during 10-29 Mar 2019.
The campaign represents a crucial step in protecting a large portion of the population and reducing the risk of severe and deadly yellow fever
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - India (04): (OR) cattle, human
Anthrax -- India
Fear of an anthrax and diarrhoea outbreak has triggered panic in Dasmantpur area as 3 people have died of it. The 2 diseases may take the form of an epidemic at the block, which has increased tension among the residents of the area.
A medical team also visited and inspected Padabagri village of Dumba Guda panchayat [village council] under the block in Koraput district. The team of officers, comprising Dadhi Baman Tripathy, ADMO Arun Kumar Padhi, Koraput DSMO S. Patnayak and a community
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Fear of an anthrax and diarrhoea outbreak has triggered panic in Dasmantpur area as 3 people have died of it. The 2 diseases may take the form of an epidemic at the block, which has increased tension among the residents of the area.
A medical team also visited and inspected Padabagri village of Dumba Guda panchayat [village council] under the block in Koraput district. The team of officers, comprising Dadhi Baman Tripathy, ADMO Arun Kumar Padhi, Koraput DSMO S. Patnayak and a community
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (24): China, Viet Nam, domestic, spread, control, FAO
African Swine Fever -- China
China:
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 114 ASF outbreaks have been detected in 28 provinces/autonomous region/municipalities. More than 950 000 pigs have been culled in an effort to halt further spread.
[During the week 15-22 Mar 2019, a new ASF outbreak was reported from] Chongqing Municipality: one farm with 91 pigs in Shizhu County.
Viet Nam:
Since the
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China:
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 114 ASF outbreaks have been detected in 28 provinces/autonomous region/municipalities. More than 950 000 pigs have been culled in an effort to halt further spread.
[During the week 15-22 Mar 2019, a new ASF outbreak was reported from] Chongqing Municipality: one farm with 91 pigs in Shizhu County.
Viet Nam:
Since the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Enteritidis - Australia: eggs, alert, recall
Salmonella -- Australia
An egg recall has been announced following the discovery of a _Salmonella_ outbreak at a Victorian egg farm. The scare has prompted a recall of some brands of eggs from outlets in 4 states.
To date, 5 cases of _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Enteritidis have been linked to eggs produced by Victoria's Bridgewater Poultry, the state's health department said on [Thu 21 Mar 2019]. The company's free-range and barn-laid eggs are packaged as Woolworths brand, Victorian Fresh, and Loddon Valley,
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An egg recall has been announced following the discovery of a _Salmonella_ outbreak at a Victorian egg farm. The scare has prompted a recall of some brands of eggs from outlets in 4 states.
To date, 5 cases of _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Enteritidis have been linked to eggs produced by Victoria's Bridgewater Poultry, the state's health department said on [Thu 21 Mar 2019]. The company's free-range and barn-laid eggs are packaged as Woolworths brand, Victorian Fresh, and Loddon Valley,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (12): Americas, USA (SC, CT) raccoon, dog, human exp
Rabies -- United States
[One person] in Aiken county may have been exposed to rabies following an unfriendly encounter with a wild raccoon, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control [DHEC].
According to a DHEC press release, the victim was on the North Augusta Greeneway Walking Trail on 16 Mar 2019 when they were bitten by a raccoon. The raccoon was later submitted to DHEC and tested positive for rabies. [Apparently the DHEC knows there is a victim so their earlier statement of
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[One person] in Aiken county may have been exposed to rabies following an unfriendly encounter with a wild raccoon, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control [DHEC].
According to a DHEC press release, the victim was on the North Augusta Greeneway Walking Trail on 16 Mar 2019 when they were bitten by a raccoon. The raccoon was later submitted to DHEC and tested positive for rabies. [Apparently the DHEC knows there is a victim so their earlier statement of
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PRO/PL> Bacterial black spot, mango - Ghana
Other Plant Disease -- Ghana
The increasing reports of bacterial black spot (BBS) in a number of mango farms across the country [see ProMED-mail post http://bit.ly/2TRUe8C] appears to be casting doubts over [the] government's Planting for Export and Rural Development (PERD) programme. Farmers expressed worries about their losses to the disease, urging to furnish them with efficient and affordable agro-chemicals that can assist in controlling BBS.
Reports indicate that chemical control of BBS
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The increasing reports of bacterial black spot (BBS) in a number of mango farms across the country [see ProMED-mail post http://bit.ly/2TRUe8C] appears to be casting doubts over [the] government's Planting for Export and Rural Development (PERD) programme. Farmers expressed worries about their losses to the disease, urging to furnish them with efficient and affordable agro-chemicals that can assist in controlling BBS.
Reports indicate that chemical control of BBS
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Thursday 21 March 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Zearalenone - India: (UP) cereal grain
-- India
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR) have detected the presence of a toxin -- zearalenone -- in 84% of the cereals tested in Uttar Pradesh. The toxin, which is produced by soil fungi, behaves like an endocrine disruptor in humans, meaning this fungus can possibly lead to hormonal imbalances, birth defects, and other developmental disorders. Various studies have also indicated signs of early puberty in girls on exposure to a high intake of this toxin.
The
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Researchers from the Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR) have detected the presence of a toxin -- zearalenone -- in 84% of the cereals tested in Uttar Pradesh. The toxin, which is produced by soil fungi, behaves like an endocrine disruptor in humans, meaning this fungus can possibly lead to hormonal imbalances, birth defects, and other developmental disorders. Various studies have also indicated signs of early puberty in girls on exposure to a high intake of this toxin.
The
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PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness - India: (OR) mushrooms susp.
Foodborne Illness -- India
Three members of a family, including 2 minor girls, fell sick after consuming toxic wild mushrooms in Mirigikhoji village under Patana block in Keonjhar district.
According to sources, some members of the family complained of vomiting and nausea after consuming the wild mushroom. They were rushed to the Keonjhar district headquarters hospital where their health condition is stated to be critical.
Although the actual reason behind the illness has not been ascertained, the doctor suspected
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Three members of a family, including 2 minor girls, fell sick after consuming toxic wild mushrooms in Mirigikhoji village under Patana block in Keonjhar district.
According to sources, some members of the family complained of vomiting and nausea after consuming the wild mushroom. They were rushed to the Keonjhar district headquarters hospital where their health condition is stated to be critical.
Although the actual reason behind the illness has not been ascertained, the doctor suspected
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus - North America: USA (05): USA (NV) horse
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
The state of Nevada is recommending all equine events scheduled for this weekend [23-24 Mar 2019] in the Silver State be canceled due to 3 horses in southern Nevada recently testing positive for herpes.
In a Tuesday morning [19 Mar 2019] statement from the Nevada Department of Agriculture, state veterinarian JJ Goicoechea "strongly urges" equine events, especially in southern Nevada, be shut down in efforts to slow the spread of equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1), which can cause neurologic
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The state of Nevada is recommending all equine events scheduled for this weekend [23-24 Mar 2019] in the Silver State be canceled due to 3 horses in southern Nevada recently testing positive for herpes.
In a Tuesday morning [19 Mar 2019] statement from the Nevada Department of Agriculture, state veterinarian JJ Goicoechea "strongly urges" equine events, especially in southern Nevada, be shut down in efforts to slow the spread of equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1), which can cause neurologic
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed poisoning - Malaysia (02): (JH) toxic waste
Poisoning -- Malaysia
One suspect in the illegal chemical dumping activities in Sungai Kim Kim in Pasir Gudang here last Thursday [7 Mar 2019] is expected to be charged tomorrow [Thu 14 Mar 2019].
Energy, science, technology, environment and climate change minister Yeo Bee Yin said the Department of Environment (DoE) had completed the investigation paper on the case and submitted it to the public prosecutor's office today [Wed 13 Mar 2019].
"The suspect, one of the 3 arrested earlier this week, is the owner
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One suspect in the illegal chemical dumping activities in Sungai Kim Kim in Pasir Gudang here last Thursday [7 Mar 2019] is expected to be charged tomorrow [Thu 14 Mar 2019].
Energy, science, technology, environment and climate change minister Yeo Bee Yin said the Department of Environment (DoE) had completed the investigation paper on the case and submitted it to the public prosecutor's office today [Wed 13 Mar 2019].
"The suspect, one of the 3 arrested earlier this week, is the owner
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (21): global (Nigeria), Pakistan
Polio -- Nigeria
New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 0
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2019: 6
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: 2
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2018: 104
Headlines
- Following cyclone Idai's landfall in Mozambique, accessibility in many areas remains a challenge, particularly Beira city. However, outside of Beira, polio outbreak response is ongoing
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New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 0
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2019: 6
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: 2
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2018: 104
Headlines
- Following cyclone Idai's landfall in Mozambique, accessibility in many areas remains a challenge, particularly Beira city. However, outside of Beira, polio outbreak response is ongoing
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (08): Americas (USA) hawk, alert
West Nile Virus -- United States
A dead Cooper's hawk found in Lakeside has tested positive for West Nile virus [WNV], making it the 1st sign this year [2019] of the potentially deadly disease in San Diego County.
County Vector Control officials said people should remember to follow the County's "Prevent, Protect, Report" guidelines -- particularly to dump out standing water and to wear insect repellent -- to protect themselves from mosquitoes that can transmit WNV and other diseases, such as chikungunya, dengue and
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A dead Cooper's hawk found in Lakeside has tested positive for West Nile virus [WNV], making it the 1st sign this year [2019] of the potentially deadly disease in San Diego County.
County Vector Control officials said people should remember to follow the County's "Prevent, Protect, Report" guidelines -- particularly to dump out standing water and to wear insect repellent -- to protect themselves from mosquitoes that can transmit WNV and other diseases, such as chikungunya, dengue and
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PRO/EDR> Mumps update (04): USA (PA) outbreak
Mumps -- United States
St. Joe's Student Health Center and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health have advised students on campus to take precautionary measures after an outbreak of mumps at nearby Temple University.
At the end of last month [February 2019], right before the school's spring break, Temple released a statement that there were 4 confirmed cases of mumps on campus. As of [18 Mar 2019], there have been 54 cases of mumps at Temple -- 12 confirmed and 42 probable --, according to the Philadelphia
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St. Joe's Student Health Center and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health have advised students on campus to take precautionary measures after an outbreak of mumps at nearby Temple University.
At the end of last month [February 2019], right before the school's spring break, Temple released a statement that there were 4 confirmed cases of mumps on campus. As of [18 Mar 2019], there have been 54 cases of mumps at Temple -- 12 confirmed and 42 probable --, according to the Philadelphia
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (36): Saudi Arabia (NJ, AS, RI)
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
In the period from 13-21 Mar 2019, there have been a total of 3 newly confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection reported with the most recent case being reported on 16 Mar 2019. In addition there have been 13 outcomes reported -- 2 deaths and 11 recoveries.
Information on newly confirmed cases (3):
[1]
Date of confirmation report: 15 Mar 2019
Case No: 19-1879
MERS in Abha city: 41-year-old male in Abha city, Aseer [`Asīr] region
Contact with camels: No
Case classification: Under
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In the period from 13-21 Mar 2019, there have been a total of 3 newly confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection reported with the most recent case being reported on 16 Mar 2019. In addition there have been 13 outcomes reported -- 2 deaths and 11 recoveries.
Information on newly confirmed cases (3):
[1]
Date of confirmation report: 15 Mar 2019
Case No: 19-1879
MERS in Abha city: 41-year-old male in Abha city, Aseer [`Asīr] region
Contact with camels: No
Case classification: Under
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PRO/EDR> Meningitis, meningococcal - Africa Mn belt: emergence of new sg post-mass vaccn.
Meningitis - Neisseria -- Worldwide/Unknown
The major cause of meningitis in Africa has changed in recent years, a study published in EBioMedicine and funded by Meningitis Research Foundation has confirmed. A type of bacterial meningitis called MenA (meningococcal group A) has seen huge declines, but now meningococcal groups W, X, and C have risen as major causes of meningitis in the African region known as the meningitis belt [Ref. 1].
The meningitis belt countries of sub-Saharan Africa have been repeatedly devastated by meningitis
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The major cause of meningitis in Africa has changed in recent years, a study published in EBioMedicine and funded by Meningitis Research Foundation has confirmed. A type of bacterial meningitis called MenA (meningococcal group A) has seen huge declines, but now meningococcal groups W, X, and C have risen as major causes of meningitis in the African region known as the meningitis belt [Ref. 1].
The meningitis belt countries of sub-Saharan Africa have been repeatedly devastated by meningitis
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (30): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, summaries, WHO, preparedness
Ebola -- DR Congo
- In the last 21 days, 97 new cases have been reported. The 3 main households for this period are Katwa (33 cases, or 34%), Masereka (18 cases, or 18.6%), and Mandima (15 cases, or 15.5%).
- This increase in cases was expected, given the paralysis of the response in the town of Butembo after the armed attacks against the 2 CTEs. In addition, the community dialogue is starting to bear fruit. We are seeing an increase in alerts reported by the community, which makes it possible to detect
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- In the last 21 days, 97 new cases have been reported. The 3 main households for this period are Katwa (33 cases, or 34%), Masereka (18 cases, or 18.6%), and Mandima (15 cases, or 15.5%).
- This increase in cases was expected, given the paralysis of the response in the town of Butembo after the armed attacks against the 2 CTEs. In addition, the community dialogue is starting to bear fruit. We are seeing an increase in alerts reported by the community, which makes it possible to detect
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Wednesday 20 March 2019
PRO/EDR> Chikungunya (03): Americas, Africa, Asia
Chikungunya -- Worldwide/Unknown
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease - Europe: Russia (UD) bovine, OIE
Lumpy Skin Disease -- Russia
Information received on [and dated] 18 Mar 2019 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, Deputy Head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscou, Russia
Summary:
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 7 Mar 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 17 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 15 Feb 2019
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: lumpy skin
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Information received on [and dated] 18 Mar 2019 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, Deputy Head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscou, Russia
Summary:
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 7 Mar 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 17 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 15 Feb 2019
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: lumpy skin
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (23): China, Viet Nam, domestic, Cambodia, alert
African Swine Fever -- China
When pigs on the Xinda Husbandry Co. Ltd breeding farm in northern China began dying in growing numbers in early January [2019], it looked increasingly likely that the farm had been struck by the much feared African swine fever [ASF], an incurable disease that has spread rapidly across the country since last year [2018].
But after taking samples from some pigs, local officials in the Xushui district of Baoding city, about an hour's drive from Beijing, said their tests came back negative,
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When pigs on the Xinda Husbandry Co. Ltd breeding farm in northern China began dying in growing numbers in early January [2019], it looked increasingly likely that the farm had been struck by the much feared African swine fever [ASF], an incurable disease that has spread rapidly across the country since last year [2018].
But after taking samples from some pigs, local officials in the Xushui district of Baoding city, about an hour's drive from Beijing, said their tests came back negative,
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PRO/PL> Antibiotic resistance - USA: spraying streptomycin on citrus trees, EPA
Antimicrobial resistance -- United States
Consumer Reports urged the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reverse its proposed decision to allow the use of streptomycin to treat citrus disease because of the unacceptable risk it could pose to human health and the environment.
In comments submitted to the EPA, the consumer group noted that the proposal would result in a 26-fold increase in the use of streptomycin in plant agriculture and could trigger antibiotic resistance that would reduce the drug's effectiveness in
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Consumer Reports urged the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reverse its proposed decision to allow the use of streptomycin to treat citrus disease because of the unacceptable risk it could pose to human health and the environment.
In comments submitted to the EPA, the consumer group noted that the proposal would result in a 26-fold increase in the use of streptomycin in plant agriculture and could trigger antibiotic resistance that would reduce the drug's effectiveness in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Agbeni - Norway (02): dried fruit, alert, recall, 2nd serotype
Salmonella -- Norway
More cases of salmonellosis have been reported in Norway with a link to imported dried fruit and coconut. _Salmonella_ Agbeni has been detected in several samples of the snack mixes. _Salmonella_ Gamaba was also found in 2 unopened packages from the same lot. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (Folkehelseinstituttet) reported 32 confirmed and 7 possible _Salmonella_ Agbeni cases in an update from the 21 confirmed and 9 possible infections earlier this month [March 2019].
Bama Gruppen
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More cases of salmonellosis have been reported in Norway with a link to imported dried fruit and coconut. _Salmonella_ Agbeni has been detected in several samples of the snack mixes. _Salmonella_ Gamaba was also found in 2 unopened packages from the same lot. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (Folkehelseinstituttet) reported 32 confirmed and 7 possible _Salmonella_ Agbeni cases in an update from the 21 confirmed and 9 possible infections earlier this month [March 2019].
Bama Gruppen
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PRO/EDR> Undiagnosed poisoning - Malaysia: (JH)
Poisoning -- Malaysia
Over 100 schools have been closed after the dumping of toxic waste into a river caused hundreds of people to fall ill, including many children, authorities said in Malaysia. Over 500 people, many of them school pupils, have received medical treatment after inhaling the fumes.
A lorry [truck] is believed to have dumped the waste in southern Johor state last week, sending hazardous fumes across a wide area.
Education Minister Maszlee Malik said his Ministry has decided to close all 111
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Over 100 schools have been closed after the dumping of toxic waste into a river caused hundreds of people to fall ill, including many children, authorities said in Malaysia. Over 500 people, many of them school pupils, have received medical treatment after inhaling the fumes.
A lorry [truck] is believed to have dumped the waste in southern Johor state last week, sending hazardous fumes across a wide area.
Education Minister Maszlee Malik said his Ministry has decided to close all 111
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leptospirosis - USA (02): (CA) dogs
Leptospirosis -- United States
A rare bacterial disease that every pet owner should know about has surfaced in a Citrus Heights pet. Leptospirosis is spread from wild animals to pets and humans.
The disease is found in standing water and with all the rain lately, veterinarians are reminding people to vaccinate pets. All it takes is a puddle of water or an infected blade of grass to infect an animal, but Leptospirosis is preventable through vaccination.
Alarm bells are sounding after a Citrus Heights woman admitted her
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A rare bacterial disease that every pet owner should know about has surfaced in a Citrus Heights pet. Leptospirosis is spread from wild animals to pets and humans.
The disease is found in standing water and with all the rain lately, veterinarians are reminding people to vaccinate pets. All it takes is a puddle of water or an infected blade of grass to infect an animal, but Leptospirosis is preventable through vaccination.
Alarm bells are sounding after a Citrus Heights woman admitted her
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PRO/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths - Cote d'Ivoire: herbal tea susp.
Undiagnosed -- Cote d'Ivoire
Two people, including a 70-year-old woman, died on [Sun 17 Mar 2019] in the village of Yrouzon and 4 other people were admitted to the general hospital of Duekoue (West, region of Guemon), after having consumed a decoction of herbal tea, supposed to cure malaria.
According to information collected from the victims, a decoction of herbal tea was prepared the day before by the wife of the young -30 years old- BN, that passed away instantly. [BN may have been trying to relieve the pain of what
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Two people, including a 70-year-old woman, died on [Sun 17 Mar 2019] in the village of Yrouzon and 4 other people were admitted to the general hospital of Duekoue (West, region of Guemon), after having consumed a decoction of herbal tea, supposed to cure malaria.
According to information collected from the victims, a decoction of herbal tea was prepared the day before by the wife of the young -30 years old- BN, that passed away instantly. [BN may have been trying to relieve the pain of what
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - USA: (GA) horse
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
A horse in Lowndes County has tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
Public Health officials urge South Georgians to always wear mosquito spray whenever outdoors to guard against mosquito-borne illnesses no matter how early in the season it may seem.
"It is crucial to remember that it is never too early for mosquito bite prevention," says Kenneth Lowery, district epidemiologist. "While we generally see EEE beginning in late spring, it would not be unreasonable to see
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A horse in Lowndes County has tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
Public Health officials urge South Georgians to always wear mosquito spray whenever outdoors to guard against mosquito-borne illnesses no matter how early in the season it may seem.
"It is crucial to remember that it is never too early for mosquito bite prevention," says Kenneth Lowery, district epidemiologist. "While we generally see EEE beginning in late spring, it would not be unreasonable to see
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PRO/AH/EDR> Zika virus (02): Americas, Asia, research, observations
Zika virus -- Worldwide/Unknown
Julia A. Brown, Gursewwak Singh, Joshua A. Acklin, Silviana Lee, James E. Duehr, Anupa N. Chokola et al. Dengue Virus Immunity Increases Zika Virus-Induced Damage During Pregnancy.
Highlights
- Dengue-specific antibodies can enhance Zika virus pathogenesis during pregnancy
- Enhancement of Zika pathogenesis was observed in the placenta, not in the fetus
- Placental damage was associated with an increase in infected trophoblasts
- This process was found to be FcyR mediated
Zika virus
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Julia A. Brown, Gursewwak Singh, Joshua A. Acklin, Silviana Lee, James E. Duehr, Anupa N. Chokola et al. Dengue Virus Immunity Increases Zika Virus-Induced Damage During Pregnancy.
Highlights
- Dengue-specific antibodies can enhance Zika virus pathogenesis during pregnancy
- Enhancement of Zika pathogenesis was observed in the placenta, not in the fetus
- Placental damage was associated with an increase in infected trophoblasts
- This process was found to be FcyR mediated
Zika virus
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (11): Americas, USA (FL) raccoon, alert
Rabies -- United States
A rabies alert has been expanded to all of Bay County. The Florida Department of Health in Bay County is expanding a rabies alert issued in March [2019]. Health officials say there were 4 confirmed rabies cases in the span of a month.
Health officials say the most recent case involved a rabid raccoon killed by dogs off Oakenshaw Drive between Highway 2301 and Camp Flowers Road in Youngstown. Florida law requires pets 4 months or older to be vaccinated. If an animal is not vaccinated, keep
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A rabies alert has been expanded to all of Bay County. The Florida Department of Health in Bay County is expanding a rabies alert issued in March [2019]. Health officials say there were 4 confirmed rabies cases in the span of a month.
Health officials say the most recent case involved a rabid raccoon killed by dogs off Oakenshaw Drive between Highway 2301 and Camp Flowers Road in Youngstown. Florida law requires pets 4 months or older to be vaccinated. If an animal is not vaccinated, keep
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PRO/AH/EDR> Die-off, bighorn sheep - USA: (CA) pneumonia susp.
Pneumonia -- United States
Aerial and ground surveys of Southern California's Mount San Gorgonio desert bighorn sheep population conducted during early March [2019] have confirmed a severe decline in numbers. Biologists from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and partner agencies counted 60 animals, approximately 1/3rd the number counted in the last helicopter survey conducted in March 2016.
This reduction appears to be consistent with an outbreak of respiratory disease that CDFW has been
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Aerial and ground surveys of Southern California's Mount San Gorgonio desert bighorn sheep population conducted during early March [2019] have confirmed a severe decline in numbers. Biologists from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and partner agencies counted 60 animals, approximately 1/3rd the number counted in the last helicopter survey conducted in March 2016.
This reduction appears to be consistent with an outbreak of respiratory disease that CDFW has been
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PRO/AH/EDR> Trypanosomiasis, African - South Africa: ex Zambia, South Luangwa Natl. Park
African Trypanosomiasis -- South Africa
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (17): Nepal (TH) poultry, HPAI H5N1, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- Nepal
Information received on [and dated] 17 Mar 2019 from Dr Bimal Kumar Nirmal, Director General, Department of Livestock Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Nepal
Summary:
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 14 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 6 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 10 Sep 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Highly pathogenic
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Information received on [and dated] 17 Mar 2019 from Dr Bimal Kumar Nirmal, Director General, Department of Livestock Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Nepal
Summary:
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 14 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 6 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 10 Sep 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: Highly pathogenic
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (07): India
West Nile Virus -- India
As a 6-year-old boy undergoing treatment for West Nile fever died in Kerala's Mallapuram, the government on Tue 19 Mar 2019 reviewed the current situation, preparedness, and action taken to deal with the disease.
According to a Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry official, this could be the 1st fatality due to the vector-borne disease reported from the country.
The ministry, along with officials from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), reviewed the state preparedness and
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As a 6-year-old boy undergoing treatment for West Nile fever died in Kerala's Mallapuram, the government on Tue 19 Mar 2019 reviewed the current situation, preparedness, and action taken to deal with the disease.
According to a Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry official, this could be the 1st fatality due to the vector-borne disease reported from the country.
The ministry, along with officials from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), reviewed the state preparedness and
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Tuesday 19 March 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Equine influenza - Germany: (BY) horse, serotyping pending
Equine Influenza -- Germany
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus - Americas (13): Chile (BB)
Hantavirus -- Chile
The 3rd hantavirus pulmonary syndrome was confirmed, with positive PCR and ELISA tests, in the Bio Bio region this [Fri 15 Mar 2019]. The case is a 57 year old man, resident of the Arauco province, according to indications by the Bio Bio Health SEREMI [Regional Health Ministerial Secretariat].
"The patient was 1st seen in the SAPU Eleuterio Ramírez on [10 Mar 2019], later taken to the Curanilahue Hospital, and on [14 Mar 2019] was taken to the Guillermo Grant Benavente Hospital. There he
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The 3rd hantavirus pulmonary syndrome was confirmed, with positive PCR and ELISA tests, in the Bio Bio region this [Fri 15 Mar 2019]. The case is a 57 year old man, resident of the Arauco province, according to indications by the Bio Bio Health SEREMI [Regional Health Ministerial Secretariat].
"The patient was 1st seen in the SAPU Eleuterio Ramírez on [10 Mar 2019], later taken to the Curanilahue Hospital, and on [14 Mar 2019] was taken to the Guillermo Grant Benavente Hospital. There he
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Europe (16): Belgium (LX) wild boar, spread
African Swine Fever -- Belgium
The discovery of a dead wild boar infected with African swine fever [ASF] in zone I north, between Les Fossés and Mellier (Léglise), required adjustment of the limits of the restricted areas. The change was applied in cooperation with the European Commission. Zone I (buffer zone) and zone II (contaminated zone) were expanded to the north.[The updated map is available at - Mod.AS].
To date, 687 cases of ASF have been detected in wild boar. As a reminder, the 1st cases of ASF were
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The discovery of a dead wild boar infected with African swine fever [ASF] in zone I north, between Les Fossés and Mellier (Léglise), required adjustment of the limits of the restricted areas. The change was applied in cooperation with the European Commission. Zone I (buffer zone) and zone II (contaminated zone) were expanded to the north.[The updated map is available at - Mod.AS].
To date, 687 cases of ASF have been detected in wild boar. As a reminder, the 1st cases of ASF were
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PRO/EDR> Shigellosis - USA: (Guam)
Shigellosis -- Guam [USA]
The Department of Public Health and Social Services is monitoring an outbreak of shigellosis on Guam. Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by a group of bacteria called _Shigella_. Most who are infected with _Shigella_ develop diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps starting a day or 2 after they are exposed to the bacteria.
So far in 2019, a total of 10 cases have been reported, 9 have been confirmed. In 2018, a total of 29 cases of shigellosis were reported; 23 were
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The Department of Public Health and Social Services is monitoring an outbreak of shigellosis on Guam. Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by a group of bacteria called _Shigella_. Most who are infected with _Shigella_ develop diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps starting a day or 2 after they are exposed to the bacteria.
So far in 2019, a total of 10 cases have been reported, 9 have been confirmed. In 2018, a total of 29 cases of shigellosis were reported; 23 were
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Europe (15): Moldova (GA) domestic, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Moldova
Information received on [and dated] 18 Mar 2019 from Dr. Vitalie Caraus, Head of Animal Health and Welfare Department, Animal Health and Welfare Department, National Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Moldova, Chisinau, Moldova
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 14 Mar 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 9 Jul 2018
Manifestation of disease:
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Information received on [and dated] 18 Mar 2019 from Dr. Vitalie Caraus, Head of Animal Health and Welfare Department, Animal Health and Welfare Department, National Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Moldova, Chisinau, Moldova
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 14 Mar 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 9 Jul 2018
Manifestation of disease:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Antibiotic resistance - USA: spraying streptomycin on citrus trees, EPA
Antimicrobial resistance -- United States
Consumer Reports urged the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reverse its proposed decision to allow the use of streptomycin to treat citrus disease because of the unacceptable risk it could pose to human health and the environment.
In comments submitted to the EPA, the consumer group noted that the proposal would result in a 26-fold increase in the use of streptomycin in plant agriculture and could trigger antibiotic resistance that would reduce the drug's effectiveness in
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Consumer Reports urged the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reverse its proposed decision to allow the use of streptomycin to treat citrus disease because of the unacceptable risk it could pose to human health and the environment.
In comments submitted to the EPA, the consumer group noted that the proposal would result in a 26-fold increase in the use of streptomycin in plant agriculture and could trigger antibiotic resistance that would reduce the drug's effectiveness in
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PRO/PL> Lethal necrosis, maize - Africa: survey
Other Plant Disease -- Worldwide/Unknown
Boddupalli Prasanna, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center [CIMMYT], said maize lethal necrosis disease (MLN) is under control but not eradicated. "We have managed to contain the spread within the region but continue to monitor its movements." A survey conducted in late 2018 in eastern and southern Africa showed no MLN in Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Incidence is falling in Kenya but MLN continues to spread to other regions in Uganda.
Prasanna attributed the success
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Boddupalli Prasanna, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center [CIMMYT], said maize lethal necrosis disease (MLN) is under control but not eradicated. "We have managed to contain the spread within the region but continue to monitor its movements." A survey conducted in late 2018 in eastern and southern Africa showed no MLN in Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Incidence is falling in Kenya but MLN continues to spread to other regions in Uganda.
Prasanna attributed the success
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Uganda: (NK) cattle, st A, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Uganda
Information received on 18 Mar 2019 from Dr. Anna Rose Ademun Okurut, Acting Commissioner, Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Entebbe, Uganda
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 25 Jan 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 8 Mar 2019
Report date: 18 Mar 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 18 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: New strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Foot and mouth disease
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Information received on 18 Mar 2019 from Dr. Anna Rose Ademun Okurut, Acting Commissioner, Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Entebbe, Uganda
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 25 Jan 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 8 Mar 2019
Report date: 18 Mar 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 18 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: New strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Foot and mouth disease
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PRO/AH/EDR> Dengue/DHF update (07): Americas
Dengue -- Worldwide/Unknown
Cases by country / Week updated / Serotype / Total / Confirmed / Severe / Deaths
Central America and Mexico
Belize / 10 [w/e 8 Mar 2019] / D? / 53 / 53 / 0 / 0
Costa Rica / 6 [w/e 8 Feb 2019] / D? / 190 / 0 / 0 / 0
El Salvador / 9 [w/e 1 Mar 2019] / D2 / 1304 / 217 / 20 / 0
Guatemala / 4 / [w/e 25 Jan 2019] / D2 / 435 / 0 / 17 / 2
Mexico / 10 [w/e 8 Mar 2019] / D1,2,3 / 7131 / 900 / 55 / 3
Nicaragua / 8 [w/e 22 Feb 2019] / D? / 11 574 / 430 / 0 / 0
Latin Caribbean
Dominican
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Cases by country / Week updated / Serotype / Total / Confirmed / Severe / Deaths
Central America and Mexico
Belize / 10 [w/e 8 Mar 2019] / D? / 53 / 53 / 0 / 0
Costa Rica / 6 [w/e 8 Feb 2019] / D? / 190 / 0 / 0 / 0
El Salvador / 9 [w/e 1 Mar 2019] / D2 / 1304 / 217 / 20 / 0
Guatemala / 4 / [w/e 25 Jan 2019] / D2 / 435 / 0 / 17 / 2
Mexico / 10 [w/e 8 Mar 2019] / D1,2,3 / 7131 / 900 / 55 / 3
Nicaragua / 8 [w/e 22 Feb 2019] / D? / 11 574 / 430 / 0 / 0
Latin Caribbean
Dominican
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Monday 18 March 2019
PRO/EDR> Measles update (19)
Measles -- Worldwide/Unknown
This week, a total of 63 cases of measles have been reported (laboratory confirmed or with an epidemiological link).
- 29 cases of measles have been reported from Skopje (of which 79.3%, of them are incompletely vaccinated, unvaccinated or with unknown vaccine status) while the other 34 are from 8 other cities in Macedonia.
- 11 cases were reported from Kumanovo and Tetovo, 72.7% of them were unvaccinated;
- from Veles: 4 reported cases, 2 vaccinated, 2 unvaccinated;
- from Struga - 3
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This week, a total of 63 cases of measles have been reported (laboratory confirmed or with an epidemiological link).
- 29 cases of measles have been reported from Skopje (of which 79.3%, of them are incompletely vaccinated, unvaccinated or with unknown vaccine status) while the other 34 are from 8 other cities in Macedonia.
- 11 cases were reported from Kumanovo and Tetovo, 72.7% of them were unvaccinated;
- from Veles: 4 reported cases, 2 vaccinated, 2 unvaccinated;
- from Struga - 3
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - Israel (02): (HZ) cattle, alert, typing pending
Bovine TB -- Israel
During a routine slaughter of [4] mature dairy cows from Kibbutz Maoz Hayim, in an abbatoir, pathological changes suspected to be indicative of tuberculosis were discovered. The suspected material was forwarded to the Veterinary Institute, Beit-Dagan, where presumptive confirmation was obtained; samples submited to the Ministry of Health's TB Laboratory (National laboratory) in Abu Kabir were found there to be _Mycobacteriun tuberculosis complex_ positive. Further investigation to define/type
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During a routine slaughter of [4] mature dairy cows from Kibbutz Maoz Hayim, in an abbatoir, pathological changes suspected to be indicative of tuberculosis were discovered. The suspected material was forwarded to the Veterinary Institute, Beit-Dagan, where presumptive confirmation was obtained; samples submited to the Ministry of Health's TB Laboratory (National laboratory) in Abu Kabir were found there to be _Mycobacteriun tuberculosis complex_ positive. Further investigation to define/type
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PRO/PL> Tomato brown rugose fruit virus - Belgium, Netherlands: 1st reps
Other Plant Disease -- Belgium
A new giant tomato operation, Sterling Suffolk [SS], based at Ipswich is restricting access to its site in the wake of the worldwide spread of a plant disease. Although _Tomato brown rugose fruit virus_ hasn't reached the UK's shores, it has recently been detected as far north as Belgium, said Richard Lewis, SS.
The hi-tech glasshouses, inside which a quarter of a million tomato plants were planted in December 2018, shut its doors on March 6 and put in place precautionary restrictions to
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A new giant tomato operation, Sterling Suffolk [SS], based at Ipswich is restricting access to its site in the wake of the worldwide spread of a plant disease. Although _Tomato brown rugose fruit virus_ hasn't reached the UK's shores, it has recently been detected as far north as Belgium, said Richard Lewis, SS.
The hi-tech glasshouses, inside which a quarter of a million tomato plants were planted in December 2018, shut its doors on March 6 and put in place precautionary restrictions to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (18): Nigeria
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
Highlights
- In the reporting Week 10 (4 - 10 Mar 2019) 52 new confirmed cases were reported from 8 states - Edo (23), Ondo (11), Ebonyi (9), Bauchi (1), Nasarawa (2), Plateau (1), Taraba (4) and Delta (1) with 11 new deaths in Edo (3), Ondo (3), Ebonyi (4) and Nasarawa (1) states.
- From 1 Jan-10 Mar 2019, a total of 1752 suspected cases have been reported. Of these, 472 were confirmed positive, 15 probable and 1265 negative (not a case); Table 1.
- Since the onset of the 2019 outbreak,
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Highlights
- In the reporting Week 10 (4 - 10 Mar 2019) 52 new confirmed cases were reported from 8 states - Edo (23), Ondo (11), Ebonyi (9), Bauchi (1), Nasarawa (2), Plateau (1), Taraba (4) and Delta (1) with 11 new deaths in Edo (3), Ondo (3), Ebonyi (4) and Nasarawa (1) states.
- From 1 Jan-10 Mar 2019, a total of 1752 suspected cases have been reported. Of these, 472 were confirmed positive, 15 probable and 1265 negative (not a case); Table 1.
- Since the onset of the 2019 outbreak,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Possum die-off - Australia: (VI) heat susp.
Animal Die-off -- Australia
More than 100 dead and injured ringtail possums have been found by wildlife rescuers along a single stretch of beach in Victoria in what ecologists say is becoming an annual occurrence due to extreme heat.
Rescuers and wildlife carers discovered 127 ringtail possums along the shoreline and in the water at Somers Beach on the Mornington Peninsula on [Sat 3 Mar 2019] during a 4-day period that saw consistent temperatures in the high 30s, warm nights and bushfires in parts of the
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More than 100 dead and injured ringtail possums have been found by wildlife rescuers along a single stretch of beach in Victoria in what ecologists say is becoming an annual occurrence due to extreme heat.
Rescuers and wildlife carers discovered 127 ringtail possums along the shoreline and in the water at Somers Beach on the Mornington Peninsula on [Sat 3 Mar 2019] during a 4-day period that saw consistent temperatures in the high 30s, warm nights and bushfires in parts of the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine infectious anemia - USA (02): (NC) mule
Equine Infectious Anemia -- United States
One mule was euthanized after a presumptive positive for EIA and other animals are under quarantine. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services notified the Equine Disease Communication Center on [Wed 13 Mar 2019] of one case of equine infectious anemia (EIA) in Transylvania County. The case was in a mule that was euthanized.
The mule displayed clinical signs and at necropsy had histopathological changes consistent with EIA. Additional blood from the animal was not
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One mule was euthanized after a presumptive positive for EIA and other animals are under quarantine. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services notified the Equine Disease Communication Center on [Wed 13 Mar 2019] of one case of equine infectious anemia (EIA) in Transylvania County. The case was in a mule that was euthanized.
The mule displayed clinical signs and at necropsy had histopathological changes consistent with EIA. Additional blood from the animal was not
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PRO/AH/EDR> Chronic wasting disease - USA (08): (MS) deer
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks says 3 more cases of chronic wasting disease have been confirmed. The executive director of the agency's Wildlife Bureau, Russ Walsh, tells The Hattiesburg American the cases were confirmed this week in Benton and Marshall Counties. The fatal neurological disease affects deer, elk and moose.
So far, a total of 19 cases have been confirmed in Benton, Issaquena, Marshall, Panola, Pontotoc and Tallahatchie counties. Walsh says the
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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks says 3 more cases of chronic wasting disease have been confirmed. The executive director of the agency's Wildlife Bureau, Russ Walsh, tells The Hattiesburg American the cases were confirmed this week in Benton and Marshall Counties. The fatal neurological disease affects deer, elk and moose.
So far, a total of 19 cases have been confirmed in Benton, Issaquena, Marshall, Panola, Pontotoc and Tallahatchie counties. Walsh says the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Newcastle disease - USA (05): (CA) birds, northern spread
Newcastle Disease -- United States
The live poultry show has been canceled at this spring's San Mateo County Fair. A major Peninsula veterinary hospital is postponing all chicken appointments. And worried Bay Area backyard bird hobbyists are taking special steps to protect their flocks. News of a highly contagious and deadly bird virus detected at a veterinary clinic in Redwood City on [Thu 14 Mar 2019], has alarmed the Bay Area's poultry community, since it indicates the dreaded Virulent Newcastle Disease has moved north from
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The live poultry show has been canceled at this spring's San Mateo County Fair. A major Peninsula veterinary hospital is postponing all chicken appointments. And worried Bay Area backyard bird hobbyists are taking special steps to protect their flocks. News of a highly contagious and deadly bird virus detected at a veterinary clinic in Redwood City on [Thu 14 Mar 2019], has alarmed the Bay Area's poultry community, since it indicates the dreaded Virulent Newcastle Disease has moved north from
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PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis - Mexico: (SLP) unpasteurized goat cheese
Brucellosis -- Mexico
A total of 4 cases of brucellosis have been reported in the municipality of Villa Juárez in the State of San Luis Potosí, Mexico, according to a Pulso report (computer translated). The cases are being linked to unpasteurized goat cheese. It is recommended that the population acquire cheese that is pasteurized to avoid this contagion.
Brucellosis is a contagious disease of animals that also affects humans. In humans, it is known as undulant fever. Brucellosis is one of the most serious
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A total of 4 cases of brucellosis have been reported in the municipality of Villa Juárez in the State of San Luis Potosí, Mexico, according to a Pulso report (computer translated). The cases are being linked to unpasteurized goat cheese. It is recommended that the population acquire cheese that is pasteurized to avoid this contagion.
Brucellosis is a contagious disease of animals that also affects humans. In humans, it is known as undulant fever. Brucellosis is one of the most serious
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Sunday 17 March 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - USA (02): (TX) cattle
Bovine TB -- United States
Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed cattle tuberculosis (TB) in one Texas Panhandle dairy located in Sherman County. As a part of the ongoing epidemiological investigation, TAHC confirmed TB in an associated Dallam County calf raising operation.
The TB affected facilities are under quarantine or hold and will remain so until they meet all requirements for release through testing and removal of infected animals. The epidemiological investigations of both facilities
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Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed cattle tuberculosis (TB) in one Texas Panhandle dairy located in Sherman County. As a part of the ongoing epidemiological investigation, TAHC confirmed TB in an associated Dallam County calf raising operation.
The TB affected facilities are under quarantine or hold and will remain so until they meet all requirements for release through testing and removal of infected animals. The epidemiological investigations of both facilities
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PRO/AH/EDR> Nipah virus - Bangladesh (02): (RP)
Nipah/Hendra Virus -- Bangladesh
The 3 members of a family from Baliadangi upazila's [2nd-lowest tier of regional administration] Ujarmoni village in Thakurgaon [district] are suspected to have been infected with the deadly Nipah virus, reports United News of Bangladesh [apparently later confirmed as Nipah virus; see below. - Mod.TY].
The victims include a 28 year old mother; her son, aged 8; and her daughter, aged 4. They were taken to Rangpur Medical College Hospital on Thursday [14 Mar 2019], said ABM Maniruzzaman, the
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The 3 members of a family from Baliadangi upazila's [2nd-lowest tier of regional administration] Ujarmoni village in Thakurgaon [district] are suspected to have been infected with the deadly Nipah virus, reports United News of Bangladesh [apparently later confirmed as Nipah virus; see below. - Mod.TY].
The victims include a 28 year old mother; her son, aged 8; and her daughter, aged 4. They were taken to Rangpur Medical College Hospital on Thursday [14 Mar 2019], said ABM Maniruzzaman, the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (29): Congo DR (NK,IT) cases, control
Ebola -- DR Congo
Vaccination
- Since vaccination began on 8 Aug 2018, 88 533 people have been vaccinated [See URL for number of vaccinees in each location.]
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communicated by:
ProMED-mail rapporteur Mary Marshall
- 15 Mar 2019. Epidemiological situation report, DRC Ministry of Health [in French, machine trans., abridged, edited]
The epidemiological situation of the Ebola virus disease dated 14 Mar 2019:
- Since the beginning of the epidemic, the cumulative number of cases is 936, 871
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Vaccination
- Since vaccination began on 8 Aug 2018, 88 533 people have been vaccinated [See URL for number of vaccinees in each location.]
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communicated by:
ProMED-mail rapporteur Mary Marshall
- 15 Mar 2019. Epidemiological situation report, DRC Ministry of Health [in French, machine trans., abridged, edited]
The epidemiological situation of the Ebola virus disease dated 14 Mar 2019:
- Since the beginning of the epidemic, the cumulative number of cases is 936, 871
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PRO/EDR> Meningitis, meningococcal - Niger: counterfeit vaccine
Meningitis - Neisseria -- Niger
Health authorities in Niger said Friday [15 Mar 2019] they had found a fake version of a meningitis vaccine after the country had launched a campaign to inoculate millions of children against the disease. In a statement, the health ministry asked doctors to be vigilant over a "counterfeit" version of a vaccine called Mencevax ACWY. The fake drug is marked as having been manufactured in December 2016, with an end-date for use by November 2021, it said.
Niger launched a week-long campaign on
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Health authorities in Niger said Friday [15 Mar 2019] they had found a fake version of a meningitis vaccine after the country had launched a campaign to inoculate millions of children against the disease. In a statement, the health ministry asked doctors to be vigilant over a "counterfeit" version of a vaccine called Mencevax ACWY. The fake drug is marked as having been manufactured in December 2016, with an end-date for use by November 2021, it said.
Niger launched a week-long campaign on
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PRO/EDR> Dengue/DHF update (06): Asia, Pacific, research
Dengue -- Worldwide/Unknown
A recently published population-based cohort study by Li and colleagues (1) suggests that stroke patients in Taiwan were 2.49 times more likely to have been diagnosed with dengue infection in the preceding 2 months relative to paired controls. Although rare, dengue-associated stroke does meet the criteria for severe dengue diagnosis based on guidelines from the World Health Organization (2). Li and colleagues report an overall increase in the incidence of stroke attributable to dengue by 1.61
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A recently published population-based cohort study by Li and colleagues (1) suggests that stroke patients in Taiwan were 2.49 times more likely to have been diagnosed with dengue infection in the preceding 2 months relative to paired controls. Although rare, dengue-associated stroke does meet the criteria for severe dengue diagnosis based on guidelines from the World Health Organization (2). Li and colleagues report an overall increase in the incidence of stroke attributable to dengue by 1.61
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Mayotte (05): more cases, human, cattle
Rift Valley Fever -- Région d'outre-mer de Mayotte, France
The circulation of Rift Valley fever (RVF) continues in Mayotte. An animal disease of viral origin, Rift Valley fever mainly affects domestic ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats), causing abortions and high mortality in young animals. It can be transmitted from the infected animal to humans.
In total, since the beginning of the epidemic (end of November [2018]),
- samples taken by veterinarians from sick animals or during abortions led to the identification of 8 new outbreaks this week [week
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The circulation of Rift Valley fever (RVF) continues in Mayotte. An animal disease of viral origin, Rift Valley fever mainly affects domestic ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats), causing abortions and high mortality in young animals. It can be transmitted from the infected animal to humans.
In total, since the beginning of the epidemic (end of November [2018]),
- samples taken by veterinarians from sick animals or during abortions led to the identification of 8 new outbreaks this week [week
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (16): Denmark (SD) poultry, LPAI H7, OIE
Avian Influenza -- Denmark
Information received on [and dated] 15 Mar 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: 12 Mar 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: low pathogenic avian influenza [LPAI] virus
Serotype:
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Information received on [and dated] 15 Mar 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: 12 Mar 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: low pathogenic avian influenza [LPAI] virus
Serotype:
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PRO/AH> African swine fever - Asia (22): China, Mongolia, Viet Nam, domestic, FAO
African Swine Fever -- China
Affected provinces:
a. China: Anhui, Heilongjiang, Henan, Jilin, Liaoning, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanxi, Yunnan, Hunan and Guizhou, Hubei, Jiangxi, Fujian, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Qinghai, Guangdong, Gansu, and Shandong provinces; Tianjin, Chongqing, Shanghai, and Beijing municipalities; and Inner Mongolia, Ningxia Hui, and Guangxi Zhuang autonomous regions
b. Mongolia: Bulgan, Darkhan-Uul, Dundgovi, Orkhon, Selenge, and Tov provinces and Ulaanbaatar
c. Viet Nam: Hung Yen, Thai Binh, Thanh Hoa, Ha
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Affected provinces:
a. China: Anhui, Heilongjiang, Henan, Jilin, Liaoning, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanxi, Yunnan, Hunan and Guizhou, Hubei, Jiangxi, Fujian, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Qinghai, Guangdong, Gansu, and Shandong provinces; Tianjin, Chongqing, Shanghai, and Beijing municipalities; and Inner Mongolia, Ningxia Hui, and Guangxi Zhuang autonomous regions
b. Mongolia: Bulgan, Darkhan-Uul, Dundgovi, Orkhon, Selenge, and Tov provinces and Ulaanbaatar
c. Viet Nam: Hung Yen, Thai Binh, Thanh Hoa, Ha
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PRO/AH/EDR> Barmah Forest virus - Australia (03): (TS)
Other Human Disease -- Australia
Tasmania health officials are advising people who live on the east coast, or plan on traveling there, to ensure they protect themselves against mosquitoes following a number of cases of Barmah Forest virus. To date, 5 confirmed cases of the mosquitoborne disease have been reported, with 2 additional cases being investigated. Officials note that these cases represent the 1st time the officials have been able to confirm the virus was contracted in Tasmania.
Public Health Services has
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Tasmania health officials are advising people who live on the east coast, or plan on traveling there, to ensure they protect themselves against mosquitoes following a number of cases of Barmah Forest virus. To date, 5 confirmed cases of the mosquitoborne disease have been reported, with 2 additional cases being investigated. Officials note that these cases represent the 1st time the officials have been able to confirm the virus was contracted in Tasmania.
Public Health Services has
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Saturday 16 March 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis - Armenia: (SU) dog, OIE
Leishmaniasis -- Armenia
Information received on 15 Mar 2019 from Dr Hovhannes Mkrtchyan, head, Veterinary Inspectorate of the State Service for Food Safety, Ministry of Agriculture, Yerevan, Armenia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 14 Mar 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical infection
Causal agent: _Leishmania_ sp
Nature of diagnosis:
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Information received on 15 Mar 2019 from Dr Hovhannes Mkrtchyan, head, Veterinary Inspectorate of the State Service for Food Safety, Ministry of Agriculture, Yerevan, Armenia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 14 Mar 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical infection
Causal agent: _Leishmania_ sp
Nature of diagnosis:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus - Americas (12): Uruguay (CO) fatal
Hantavirus -- Uruguay
The departmental health director, Dr Jorge Mota, confirmed for Carmelo Portal the death in our city of a young 17 year old girl from [a] hantavirus [infection]. "In Colonia department, there are on average 3 cases per year. The evolution of the disease is in thirds. One-third of the [infected] people do not have notable symptoms; another third have serious symptoms, especially respiratory symptoms and ones in all the systems, but with adequate treatment, [the infected people] survive,
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The departmental health director, Dr Jorge Mota, confirmed for Carmelo Portal the death in our city of a young 17 year old girl from [a] hantavirus [infection]. "In Colonia department, there are on average 3 cases per year. The evolution of the disease is in thirds. One-third of the [infected] people do not have notable symptoms; another third have serious symptoms, especially respiratory symptoms and ones in all the systems, but with adequate treatment, [the infected people] survive,
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Friday 15 March 2019
PRO/EDR> Measles update (18)
Measles -- Philippines
Japan aims to maintain measles elimination status that had been verified internationally in March 2015, based on "Guidelines for the Prevention of Specific Infectious Diseases: Measles" issued by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in December 2007.
The number of measles cases reported was between 1 and 9 cases per week since the 35th week of 2018. However, the number has increased rapidly (22-47 cases per week) since the 2nd week of 2019, and has comparatively increased
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Japan aims to maintain measles elimination status that had been verified internationally in March 2015, based on "Guidelines for the Prevention of Specific Infectious Diseases: Measles" issued by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in December 2007.
The number of measles cases reported was between 1 and 9 cases per week since the 35th week of 2018. However, the number has increased rapidly (22-47 cases per week) since the 2nd week of 2019, and has comparatively increased
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PRO/AH> Riemerella anatipestifer - USA: (CO) wildfowl
Other Animal Disease -- United States
Duck and geese death reports are on the rise in the Denver metro area. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) said that it has seen an uptick in waterfowl deaths recently, and necropsies of the birds in question ruled out avian influenza viruses and Newcastle disease, but did identify the culprit: a bacterial infection caused by _Riemerella anatipestifer_, otherwise known as "new duck disease".
It's not great news for the large flocks of ducks and geese that call the Denver area home throughout
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Duck and geese death reports are on the rise in the Denver metro area. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) said that it has seen an uptick in waterfowl deaths recently, and necropsies of the birds in question ruled out avian influenza viruses and Newcastle disease, but did identify the culprit: a bacterial infection caused by _Riemerella anatipestifer_, otherwise known as "new duck disease".
It's not great news for the large flocks of ducks and geese that call the Denver area home throughout
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - UK: (Wales) cattle, spread
Bovine TB -- United Kingdom
Numbers of cattle slaughtered in Wales due to bovine tuberculosis (TB) infection have reached record levels, as authorised culls of TB-infected badgers make slow progress. In October 2018, 1499 cattle were slaughtered as a result of TB controls, the highest number in a month since records began. Latest statistics show another 1418 animals were killed in November [2018], the 2nd-highest monthly figure.
It has now emerged that 17 months into Wales's refreshed TB eradication programme, badger
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Numbers of cattle slaughtered in Wales due to bovine tuberculosis (TB) infection have reached record levels, as authorised culls of TB-infected badgers make slow progress. In October 2018, 1499 cattle were slaughtered as a result of TB controls, the highest number in a month since records began. Latest statistics show another 1418 animals were killed in November [2018], the 2nd-highest monthly figure.
It has now emerged that 17 months into Wales's refreshed TB eradication programme, badger
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (05): Nigeria
Yellow Fever -- Nigeria
In this reporting week, 25 Feb to 3 Mar 2019:
- 88 suspected cases were recorded.
- 2 new presumptive positive cases were recorded: NCDC Central Public Health Laboratory (CPHL) reported 2 new presumptive positive cases from Edo State - 2 (Uhunmwode local government area [LGA]).
- No new confirmed case from the Institute Pasteur (IP) Dakar.
- Last IP Dakar confirmed cases were 20 Feb 2019.
- 18 states have recorded at least one confirmed case from IP Dakar since the onset of the outbreak
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In this reporting week, 25 Feb to 3 Mar 2019:
- 88 suspected cases were recorded.
- 2 new presumptive positive cases were recorded: NCDC Central Public Health Laboratory (CPHL) reported 2 new presumptive positive cases from Edo State - 2 (Uhunmwode local government area [LGA]).
- No new confirmed case from the Institute Pasteur (IP) Dakar.
- Last IP Dakar confirmed cases were 20 Feb 2019.
- 18 states have recorded at least one confirmed case from IP Dakar since the onset of the outbreak
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PRO/PL> Virus yellows, sugar beet - UK: alert
Other Plant Disease -- United Kingdom
Sugar beet crops are at high risk from virus yellows this summer [2019] because of higher aphid populations arising from the mild winter. Virus yellows is a largely forgotten disease carried by aphids that for many years has been well controlled by the routine use of neonicotinoid seed treatments. However, this coming season [2019] is the 1st time in 25 years that these treatments are not available to protect the crop from aphids, leaving beet vulnerable to the disease.
In northern France
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Sugar beet crops are at high risk from virus yellows this summer [2019] because of higher aphid populations arising from the mild winter. Virus yellows is a largely forgotten disease carried by aphids that for many years has been well controlled by the routine use of neonicotinoid seed treatments. However, this coming season [2019] is the 1st time in 25 years that these treatments are not available to protect the crop from aphids, leaving beet vulnerable to the disease.
In northern France
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (15): Bulgaria (LV) poultry, H5, OIE
Avian Influenza -- Bulgaria
Information received on [and dated] 13 Mar 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
Date of start of the event: 13 Mar 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 13 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 17 Dec 2018
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical
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Information received on [and dated] 13 Mar 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
Date of start of the event: 13 Mar 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 13 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 17 Dec 2018
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (20): (Pakistan, Nigeria) isolates, real-time surveill
Polio -- Pakistan
New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 0
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: 1
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2018: 104
Headlines
Summary of new viruses this week:
- Pakistan: 9 wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1)-positive environmental samples;
- Nigeria: 1 circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2)-
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New wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 0
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: 1
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2018: 104
Headlines
Summary of new viruses this week:
- Pakistan: 9 wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1)-positive environmental samples;
- Nigeria: 1 circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2)-
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PRO/AH> Equine herpesvirus - North America (04): USA (NY) horse
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is advising owners, boarders, and riders to watch their horses closely for signs of equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) after several cases of the virus were confirmed in horses boarded in Canton, St Lawrence County, and Geneseo, Livingston County. The virus is not a threat to humans, but people can also spread the virus from infected horses to other horses.
The department is investigating the cases at St. Lawrence University's
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The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is advising owners, boarders, and riders to watch their horses closely for signs of equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) after several cases of the virus were confirmed in horses boarded in Canton, St Lawrence County, and Geneseo, Livingston County. The virus is not a threat to humans, but people can also spread the virus from infected horses to other horses.
The department is investigating the cases at St. Lawrence University's
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PRO/EDR> Botulism - USA (03): (NYC) home-canned peas
Botulism -- United States
On 6 Jun 2018 at 1:30 pm, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was notified of 3 related women who had arrived at a hospital 4 hours earlier for evaluation for acute nausea, dizziness, blurred vision, slurred speech, ptosis, thick-feeling tongue, and shortness of breath. Two patients developed respiratory failure, requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation in the emergency department, and the 3rd patient was intubated at 7 pm that evening. The combination of cranial
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On 6 Jun 2018 at 1:30 pm, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was notified of 3 related women who had arrived at a hospital 4 hours earlier for evaluation for acute nausea, dizziness, blurred vision, slurred speech, ptosis, thick-feeling tongue, and shortness of breath. Two patients developed respiratory failure, requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation in the emergency department, and the 3rd patient was intubated at 7 pm that evening. The combination of cranial
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Thursday 14 March 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (28): Congo DR (NK,IT) cases, law, research
Ebola -- DR Congo
Since vaccination began on 8 Aug 2018, 87 668 people have been vaccinated. [See URL for number of vaccines in each location.]
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communicated by:
ProMED-mail rapporteur Mary Marshall
- Mon 11 Mar 2019. Epidemiological situation report, DRC Ministry of Health
[in French, machine trans., abridged, edited]
The epidemiological situation of the Ebola virus disease in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri dated 10 Mar 2019:
- Since the beginning of the epidemic, the cumulative number
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Since vaccination began on 8 Aug 2018, 87 668 people have been vaccinated. [See URL for number of vaccines in each location.]
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communicated by:
ProMED-mail rapporteur Mary Marshall
- Mon 11 Mar 2019. Epidemiological situation report, DRC Ministry of Health
[in French, machine trans., abridged, edited]
The epidemiological situation of the Ebola virus disease in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri dated 10 Mar 2019:
- Since the beginning of the epidemic, the cumulative number
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Schwartzengrund - USA: ground turkey products, recall
Salmonella -- United States
Butterball, LLC, a Mount Olive, North Carolina establishment, is recalling approximately 78 164 pounds [about 35 530 kilograms] of raw ground turkey products that may be contaminated with _Salmonella_ Schwartzengrund, the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today, [Wed 13 Mar 2019].
The prepacked raw ground turkey was produced on 7 Jul 2018. The following products are subject to recall:
-48-oz. plastic wrapped tray containing "BUTTERBALL
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Butterball, LLC, a Mount Olive, North Carolina establishment, is recalling approximately 78 164 pounds [about 35 530 kilograms] of raw ground turkey products that may be contaminated with _Salmonella_ Schwartzengrund, the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today, [Wed 13 Mar 2019].
The prepacked raw ground turkey was produced on 7 Jul 2018. The following products are subject to recall:
-48-oz. plastic wrapped tray containing "BUTTERBALL
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PRO/AH/EDR> Kyasanur Forest disease - India (11): (KA) human, fatal
Hemorrhagic Fever -- India
A 35 year old man died of Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD), also known as monkey fever, at KMC hospital in Manipal on Monday [4 Mar 2019].
The deceased was a resident of Bannumane village in Aralagodu Gram Panchayat jurisdiction in Sagar taluk. With this, the death toll due to KFD has risen to 11 in the last 4 months.
[byline: Nrupathunga S K]
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communicated by:
ProMED-mail
[The above report provides no epidemiological information or exposure history of the new fatal case. The
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A 35 year old man died of Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD), also known as monkey fever, at KMC hospital in Manipal on Monday [4 Mar 2019].
The deceased was a resident of Bannumane village in Aralagodu Gram Panchayat jurisdiction in Sagar taluk. With this, the death toll due to KFD has risen to 11 in the last 4 months.
[byline: Nrupathunga S K]
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communicated by:
ProMED-mail
[The above report provides no epidemiological information or exposure history of the new fatal case. The
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PRO/AH> Foot & mouth disease - Russia (02): (ZB) cattle, st O, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Russia
Information received on [and dated] 12 Mar 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: 8 Mar 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 3 Apr 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: foot and mouth
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Information received on [and dated] 12 Mar 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: 8 Mar 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 Mar 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 3 Apr 2018
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: foot and mouth
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (14): Viet Nam (QM), HPAI H5N6, poultry, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- Vietnam
Information received on [and dated] 12 Mar 2019 from Dr Dong Pham Van, director general, chief veterinary officer, Department of Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Hanoi, Viet Nam
Summary:
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 11 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 27 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 10 Jan 2019
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal
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Information received on [and dated] 12 Mar 2019 from Dr Dong Pham Van, director general, chief veterinary officer, Department of Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Hanoi, Viet Nam
Summary:
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 11 Feb 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 27 Feb 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 10 Jan 2019
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal
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