White nose syndrome -- Canada
The fatal bat disease known as white-nose syndrome has been found in Manitoba's Riding Mountain National Park, the westernmost location where the infection has been found in Canada. A total of 6 bats were found dead or dying from white-nose syndrome this spring and summer in Riding Mountain, located about 250 km [approx. 155 mi] northwest of Winnipeg, Parks Canada disclosed on its website in July [2019]. The infected bats were found near the park's east gate as well as in Wasagaming, the
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Monday 30 September 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Europe (44): Hungary (PT) wild boar, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Hungary
Information received on [and dated] 30 Sep 2019 from Dr. Lajos Bognar, deputy state secretary chief veterinary officer, Food Chain Safety Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Budapest, Hungary
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 25 Sep 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Sep 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: Clinical disease
Causal agent: African swine fever virus
Nature of diagnosis:
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Information received on [and dated] 30 Sep 2019 from Dr. Lajos Bognar, deputy state secretary chief veterinary officer, Food Chain Safety Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Budapest, Hungary
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 25 Sep 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Sep 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: Clinical disease
Causal agent: African swine fever virus
Nature of diagnosis:
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Sunday 29 September 2019
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (77): Pakistan (SD, PB, KP)
Polio -- Pakistan
- Polio eradication has faced difficulties in 2019 with the total case count now standing at 69, with 52 cases from KP and KPTD, 7 cases from Sindh, 5 cases each from Balochsitan and Punjab.
- "We will ensure we turn the tide" said the spokesperson for the EoC in Sindh.
- This was said to be possible if only parents and caretakers take their children to any government EPI centre where these vaccines are available free of cost.
The Emergency Operation Centre for Polio in Sindh here on
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- Polio eradication has faced difficulties in 2019 with the total case count now standing at 69, with 52 cases from KP and KPTD, 7 cases from Sindh, 5 cases each from Balochsitan and Punjab.
- "We will ensure we turn the tide" said the spokesperson for the EoC in Sindh.
- This was said to be possible if only parents and caretakers take their children to any government EPI centre where these vaccines are available free of cost.
The Emergency Operation Centre for Polio in Sindh here on
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - USA (21): (NC) fatal, agricultural fair
Legionnaires' -- United States
- On 23 Sep 2019, the NC Division of Public Health was notified about an increase in the number of Legionnaire's disease cases in Buncombe and Henderson counties.
- The source of the outbreak is under investigation.
- Many of the cases reported attending the NC Mountain State Fair, held 6-15 Sep 2019 in Fletcher, NC.
- As a precaution, anyone who attended the NC Mountain State Fair and who is experiencing cough, fever or shortness of breath is advised to call their healthcare provider right
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- On 23 Sep 2019, the NC Division of Public Health was notified about an increase in the number of Legionnaire's disease cases in Buncombe and Henderson counties.
- The source of the outbreak is under investigation.
- Many of the cases reported attending the NC Mountain State Fair, held 6-15 Sep 2019 in Fletcher, NC.
- As a precaution, anyone who attended the NC Mountain State Fair and who is experiencing cough, fever or shortness of breath is advised to call their healthcare provider right
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PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever - Pakistan (21): (PB) fatal
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- Pakistan
A young woman suffering from Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever [CCHF], commonly referred to as Congo fever, died in Rawalpindi on Friday [27 Sep 2019], Dunya News reported.
According to details, the 32-year-old woman, a resident of Adiala Road, was brought to the emergency ward of a private clinic in critical condition where she died during treatment.
Congo fever is a tick-borne viral disease which is mainly transferred to humans from pets. Its symptoms include fever, flu, bloody urine,
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A young woman suffering from Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever [CCHF], commonly referred to as Congo fever, died in Rawalpindi on Friday [27 Sep 2019], Dunya News reported.
According to details, the 32-year-old woman, a resident of Adiala Road, was brought to the emergency ward of a private clinic in critical condition where she died during treatment.
Congo fever is a tick-borne viral disease which is mainly transferred to humans from pets. Its symptoms include fever, flu, bloody urine,
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PRO/EDR> West Nile virus (39): Asia (Bangladesh) 1st human case
West Nile Virus -- Bangladesh
A new mosquito-borne virus, West Nile Virus (WNV), has been found in Bangladesh. However, detailed information about the virus has not been available yet as the government's concerned department didn't investigate to know its origin.
According to the experts, West Nile is a potentially life-threatening viral infection which can pass to animals and humans if they are bitten by an infected mosquito.
WNV is a virus of the _Flaviviridae_ family, which includes the viruses responsible for
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A new mosquito-borne virus, West Nile Virus (WNV), has been found in Bangladesh. However, detailed information about the virus has not been available yet as the government's concerned department didn't investigate to know its origin.
According to the experts, West Nile is a potentially life-threatening viral infection which can pass to animals and humans if they are bitten by an infected mosquito.
WNV is a virus of the _Flaviviridae_ family, which includes the viruses responsible for
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PRO/EDR> West Nile virus (38): Europe (Germany, Greece) ECDC update
West Nile Virus -- Germany
Germany has seen its 1st confirmed case of the mosquito-spread West Nile virus in a human.
"The person from [the eastern state of] Saxony suffered from encephalitis, was treated at the Klinikum St Georg in Leipzig, and has recovered," several institutions, including the Robert Koch Institute in Berlin, announced on Friday [27 Sep 2019].
The virus often does not cause symptoms in humans. Serious and deadly cases are rare and usually involve older people with pre-existing illnesses.
So
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Germany has seen its 1st confirmed case of the mosquito-spread West Nile virus in a human.
"The person from [the eastern state of] Saxony suffered from encephalitis, was treated at the Klinikum St Georg in Leipzig, and has recovered," several institutions, including the Robert Koch Institute in Berlin, announced on Friday [27 Sep 2019].
The virus often does not cause symptoms in humans. Serious and deadly cases are rare and usually involve older people with pre-existing illnesses.
So
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Saturday 28 September 2019
PRO/EDR> Measles update (64)
Measles -- Worldwide/Unknown
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has alerted to [a] major and ongoing outbreak of measles in Angola, Cameroon, Chad, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Philippines, South Sudan, Sudan and Thailand. The latest preliminary reports, published yesterday [23 Sep 2019] by the WHO, warned that [the] measles outbreak continues to spread rapidly around the world with millions of people globally at risk of the disease.
According to the health body, in the first 6 months of 2019, reported measles cases are the
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has alerted to [a] major and ongoing outbreak of measles in Angola, Cameroon, Chad, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Philippines, South Sudan, Sudan and Thailand. The latest preliminary reports, published yesterday [23 Sep 2019] by the WHO, warned that [the] measles outbreak continues to spread rapidly around the world with millions of people globally at risk of the disease.
According to the health body, in the first 6 months of 2019, reported measles cases are the
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (37): Europe (Germany) animals, spread, OIE
West Nile Virus -- Germany
1. OIE WAHIS interface Report Archive, Ref 31948, 25 Sep 2019, Germany
and
2. OIE WAHIS interface Report Archive, Ref 31946, 25 Sep 2019, Germany
[both abridged, edited]
1. Ref 31948 (Sachsen-Anhalt-other)
[This report presents follow-up report no. 5 of a West Nile fever event in Germany's province Sachsen-Anhalt-other that started 3 Jul 2019. It includes the following outbreak summary as of 25 Sep 2019, and a map presenting the 13 outbreaks (with 16 cases).]
Total outbreaks =
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1. OIE WAHIS interface Report Archive, Ref 31948, 25 Sep 2019, Germany
and
2. OIE WAHIS interface Report Archive, Ref 31946, 25 Sep 2019, Germany
[both abridged, edited]
1. Ref 31948 (Sachsen-Anhalt-other)
[This report presents follow-up report no. 5 of a West Nile fever event in Germany's province Sachsen-Anhalt-other that started 3 Jul 2019. It includes the following outbreak summary as of 25 Sep 2019, and a map presenting the 13 outbreaks (with 16 cases).]
Total outbreaks =
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis - Netherlands: Spanish eggs
Salmonella -- Netherlands
About 30 people are part of a _Salmonella_ outbreak in the Netherlands linked to eggs from Spain. The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) in August 2019 advised people not to eat eggs stamped with the code 3-ES-4624944A because of _Salmonella_ contamination. The agency added it was important to wash hands after touching them, as the _Salmonella_ can be found on the outside of the eggs. The eggs were supplied to neighborhood supermarkets, market stalls and catering
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About 30 people are part of a _Salmonella_ outbreak in the Netherlands linked to eggs from Spain. The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) in August 2019 advised people not to eat eggs stamped with the code 3-ES-4624944A because of _Salmonella_ contamination. The agency added it was important to wash hands after touching them, as the _Salmonella_ can be found on the outside of the eggs. The eggs were supplied to neighborhood supermarkets, market stalls and catering
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed lethal disease - Norway (05): dog, peaked
Undiagnosed -- Norway
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority cancels the general advice to limit close contact between dogs. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority and the Veterinary Institute now receive few reports of dogs with bloody diarrhea from veterinarians. It is also clear that not all cases of illness can be linked to each other.
Many of the reported cases are from some counties in Eastern Norway, where the density of dogs is also high. The Veterinary Institute and the Norwegian Food Safety Authority believe
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The Norwegian Food Safety Authority cancels the general advice to limit close contact between dogs. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority and the Veterinary Institute now receive few reports of dogs with bloody diarrhea from veterinarians. It is also clear that not all cases of illness can be linked to each other.
Many of the reported cases are from some counties in Eastern Norway, where the density of dogs is also high. The Veterinary Institute and the Norwegian Food Safety Authority believe
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lead poisoning - USA (02): (NY) cattle, human
Poisoning -- United States
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PRO/EDR> Vaping-related illness - North America (01): Canada, USA, CDC updates
Other Human Disease -- Canada
What is already known about this topic?
Lung injury associated with e-cigarette use, or vaping, has recently been reported in most states. CDC, the Food and Drug Administration, and others are investigating this outbreak.
What is added by this report?
Among 805 cases reported as of [24 Sep 2019], 69% were in males; 62% of patients were aged 18-34 years. Among patients with data on substances used in e-cigarettes, or vaping products, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-containing product use was
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What is already known about this topic?
Lung injury associated with e-cigarette use, or vaping, has recently been reported in most states. CDC, the Food and Drug Administration, and others are investigating this outbreak.
What is added by this report?
Among 805 cases reported as of [24 Sep 2019], 69% were in males; 62% of patients were aged 18-34 years. Among patients with data on substances used in e-cigarettes, or vaping products, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-containing product use was
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - Europe (06): UK (England) cooling tower confirmed, corr.
Legionnaires' -- Canada
This report [of an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease] is identified as a UK incident. The text confirms that this cluster of _Legionella_ infections occurred in London, Ontario, Canada -- so not really the UK. Please could you update.
--
Dr. Tony Ellam
Consultant in Communicable Disease Control (Retired)
UK Public Health (Retired)
[ProMED-mail thanks Dr. Ellam for correcting the record that the location of this outbreak of Legionnaires' disease is London, Ontario, Canada, not London,
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This report [of an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease] is identified as a UK incident. The text confirms that this cluster of _Legionella_ infections occurred in London, Ontario, Canada -- so not really the UK. Please could you update.
--
Dr. Tony Ellam
Consultant in Communicable Disease Control (Retired)
UK Public Health (Retired)
[ProMED-mail thanks Dr. Ellam for correcting the record that the location of this outbreak of Legionnaires' disease is London, Ontario, Canada, not London,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Obituary: Stuart B. Levy
Antimicrobial resistance -- Worldwide/Unknown
Stuart B. Levy, the emeritus professor of molecular biology and microbiology at the Tufts University School of Medicine whose pioneering research and impassioned advocacy raised awareness of the danger of antibiotic resistance, died on [4 Sep 2019]. Levy, who had battled Parkinson's disease and related conditions for several years, was 80.
Colleagues, friends, and family remember the scientist, who retired in 2018 after 47 years at Tufts, as a gifted researcher and a compassionate and
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Stuart B. Levy, the emeritus professor of molecular biology and microbiology at the Tufts University School of Medicine whose pioneering research and impassioned advocacy raised awareness of the danger of antibiotic resistance, died on [4 Sep 2019]. Levy, who had battled Parkinson's disease and related conditions for several years, was 80.
Colleagues, friends, and family remember the scientist, who retired in 2018 after 47 years at Tufts, as a gifted researcher and a compassionate and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Capnocytophaga canimorsus - USA: (WI) fulminant sepsis, genetic predisposition
Sepsis -- United States
Gravely ill, [the patient] lost parts of his arms and legs, as well as the skin of his nose and part of his upper lip. The cause was _Capnocytophaga_, a germ from [his dog] Ellie's mouth or from another dog he encountered.
_Capnocytophaga_ is commonly found in the saliva of cats and dogs and almost never leads to people getting sick, unless the person has a compromised immune system. But [the patient] was perfectly healthy. In fact, he doesn't think he'd ever used his health insurance
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Gravely ill, [the patient] lost parts of his arms and legs, as well as the skin of his nose and part of his upper lip. The cause was _Capnocytophaga_, a germ from [his dog] Ellie's mouth or from another dog he encountered.
_Capnocytophaga_ is commonly found in the saliva of cats and dogs and almost never leads to people getting sick, unless the person has a compromised immune system. But [the patient] was perfectly healthy. In fact, he doesn't think he'd ever used his health insurance
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (46): Asia (Myanmar) dog, OIE
Rabies -- Myanmar
Information received on [and dated] 27 Sep 2019 from Dr Ye Tun Win, chief veterinary officer director general, Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Start date: 9 Sep 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Sep 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: rabies virus
Serotype: not typed
Nature
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Information received on [and dated] 27 Sep 2019 from Dr Ye Tun Win, chief veterinary officer director general, Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Start date: 9 Sep 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Sep 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: rabies virus
Serotype: not typed
Nature
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PRO/AH/EDR> Monkeypox, smallpox vaccine
Smallpox-Related, Monkeypox -- Worldwide/Unknown
Bavarian Nordic announced that the FDA has approved Jynneos, a live, nonreplicating vaccine for the prevention of smallpox and monkeypox disease in adults aged 18 years or older who are at a high risk for smallpox or monkeypox infection. The new vaccine from Bavarian Nordic marks the only FDA-approved vaccine for the prevention of monkeypox.
"The licensure of this vaccine not only enhances domestic biodefense and global health security but also demonstrates what can be accomplished for the
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Bavarian Nordic announced that the FDA has approved Jynneos, a live, nonreplicating vaccine for the prevention of smallpox and monkeypox disease in adults aged 18 years or older who are at a high risk for smallpox or monkeypox infection. The new vaccine from Bavarian Nordic marks the only FDA-approved vaccine for the prevention of monkeypox.
"The licensure of this vaccine not only enhances domestic biodefense and global health security but also demonstrates what can be accomplished for the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Invasive mosquito - Canada (ON)
Other Human Disease -- Canada
The Windsor Essex County Health Unit [WECHU] said that recently collected data has identified a single mosquito capable of transmitting the Zika virus. The routine mosquito surveillance program, conducted by WECHU in the summer and fall, tested the adult _Aedes aegypti_ mosquito found, and it has tested negative for any vector-borne diseases.
That type of mosquito is capable of transmitting Zika, dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever. The 1st mosquito capable of transmitting these diseases
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The Windsor Essex County Health Unit [WECHU] said that recently collected data has identified a single mosquito capable of transmitting the Zika virus. The routine mosquito surveillance program, conducted by WECHU in the summer and fall, tested the adult _Aedes aegypti_ mosquito found, and it has tested negative for any vector-borne diseases.
That type of mosquito is capable of transmitting Zika, dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever. The 1st mosquito capable of transmitting these diseases
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia: Timor-Leste (DL) domestic, 1st report, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Timor Leste
Information received on [and dated] 27 Sep 2019 from Dr Da Costa Jong Joanita Bendita, national director of Veterinary Directorate, Veterinary Directorate, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dili, Timor-Leste
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 9 Sep 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 26 Sep 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: African swine fever virus
Nature of diagnosis: clinical,
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Information received on [and dated] 27 Sep 2019 from Dr Da Costa Jong Joanita Bendita, national director of Veterinary Directorate, Veterinary Directorate, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dili, Timor-Leste
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 9 Sep 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 26 Sep 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: African swine fever virus
Nature of diagnosis: clinical,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (16): Nigeria
Yellow Fever -- Nigeria
On 16 Jul 2019, the Ebonyi State Ministry of Health received information about suspected yellow fever cases in Ndingele ward, Izzi local government area (LGA), Nigeria. The cases had symptoms of fever and jaundice, reported with onset since May 2019. As of 30 Aug 2019, a total of 84 suspected yellow fever cases, including 26 deaths (case fatality ratio: 31%), have been reported across 9 LGAs within Ebonyi state. Of the suspected yellow fever cases, 55% (46/84) are male. The most affected age
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On 16 Jul 2019, the Ebonyi State Ministry of Health received information about suspected yellow fever cases in Ndingele ward, Izzi local government area (LGA), Nigeria. The cases had symptoms of fever and jaundice, reported with onset since May 2019. As of 30 Aug 2019, a total of 84 suspected yellow fever cases, including 26 deaths (case fatality ratio: 31%), have been reported across 9 LGAs within Ebonyi state. Of the suspected yellow fever cases, 55% (46/84) are male. The most affected age
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - Europe (06): UK (England) cooling tower confirmed
Legionnaires' -- United Kingdom
An air conditioning cooling tower is to blame for an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease that landed 6 people in the hospital in a single south-central London neighbourhood, public health officials announced Thursday [26 Sep 2019].
Middlesex-London Health Unit inspectors collected samples from different areas in the neighbourhood to test for the presence of _Legionella_ bacteria, the germ that causes Legionnaires' disease. Laboratory testing confirmed samples from a cooling tower were a
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An air conditioning cooling tower is to blame for an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease that landed 6 people in the hospital in a single south-central London neighbourhood, public health officials announced Thursday [26 Sep 2019].
Middlesex-London Health Unit inspectors collected samples from different areas in the neighbourhood to test for the presence of _Legionella_ bacteria, the germ that causes Legionnaires' disease. Laboratory testing confirmed samples from a cooling tower were a
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Friday 27 September 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (93): Congo DR (NK, IT, SK) cases, summaries, response
Ebola -- DR Congo
- Ring vaccination expanded around 2 confirmed cases in Mataba health area in Kalunguta, North Kivu. Two more vaccination rings, in the same health zone, are waiting to be opened in Lisasa and Kabasha health zones;
- Since the start of vaccination on [8 Aug 2018], 228 430 people have been vaccinated;
- The only vaccine to be used in this epidemic is the rVSV-ZEBOV vaccine, manufactured by the pharmaceutical company Merck, after approval by the Ethics Committee in its decision of 20 May
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- Ring vaccination expanded around 2 confirmed cases in Mataba health area in Kalunguta, North Kivu. Two more vaccination rings, in the same health zone, are waiting to be opened in Lisasa and Kabasha health zones;
- Since the start of vaccination on [8 Aug 2018], 228 430 people have been vaccinated;
- The only vaccine to be used in this epidemic is the rVSV-ZEBOV vaccine, manufactured by the pharmaceutical company Merck, after approval by the Ethics Committee in its decision of 20 May
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - USA (20): (NC) fatal, agricultural fair susp.
Legionnaires' -- United States
One person has died in Buncombe County from an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, as health officials investigate the disease's possible link to the Mountain State Fair.
The NC Department of Health and Human Services is working with health departments in Buncombe and Henderson counties to investigate several reported cases of Legionnaires' disease among attendees of the NC [North Carolina] Mountain State Fair earlier this month [September 2019].
Kim Horton, spokeswoman for the Henderson
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One person has died in Buncombe County from an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, as health officials investigate the disease's possible link to the Mountain State Fair.
The NC Department of Health and Human Services is working with health departments in Buncombe and Henderson counties to investigate several reported cases of Legionnaires' disease among attendees of the NC [North Carolina] Mountain State Fair earlier this month [September 2019].
Kim Horton, spokeswoman for the Henderson
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PRO/AH/EDR> Aujeszky's disease - Finland: (NK) wild boar, OIE, correction
Other Animal Disease -- Finland
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (62): Saudi Arabia (QS, RI) WHO
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
From [1-31 Aug 2019], the National IHR Focal Point of Saudi Arabia reported 6 additional laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV) infection and one associated death. The cases were reported from Riyadh (3 cases), Taif (1 case), Quriyat (1 case), and Najran (1 case) regions. One of the cases reported (Case 4) is a household contact identified during the contact tracing investigation of Case 2.
MERS-CoV cases reported between 1 and 31 Aug 2019*
Please note,
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From [1-31 Aug 2019], the National IHR Focal Point of Saudi Arabia reported 6 additional laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV) infection and one associated death. The cases were reported from Riyadh (3 cases), Taif (1 case), Quriyat (1 case), and Najran (1 case) regions. One of the cases reported (Case 4) is a household contact identified during the contact tracing investigation of Case 2.
MERS-CoV cases reported between 1 and 31 Aug 2019*
Please note,
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (36): Americas (USA)
West Nile Virus -- United States
Abstract
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The introduction of West Nile virus (WNV) to North America in 1999 and its subsequent rapid spread across the Americas demonstrated the potential impact of arboviral introductions to new regions, and this was reinforced by the subsequent introductions of chikungunya and Zika viruses. Extensive studies of host-pathogen-vector-environment interactions over the past two decades have illuminated many aspects of the ecology and evolution of WNV and other arboviruses, including
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Abstract
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The introduction of West Nile virus (WNV) to North America in 1999 and its subsequent rapid spread across the Americas demonstrated the potential impact of arboviral introductions to new regions, and this was reinforced by the subsequent introductions of chikungunya and Zika viruses. Extensive studies of host-pathogen-vector-environment interactions over the past two decades have illuminated many aspects of the ecology and evolution of WNV and other arboviruses, including
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lead poisoning - USA: (NY) cattle, human
Poisoning -- United States
Cattle raised for milk and meat can consume lead through their environments or feed. Some of the lead can contaminate products of those animals, especially milk and organ meats.
Dr Karyn Bischoff is a veterinary diagnostic toxicologist for the New York State Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory, and she teaches toxicology at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. In a session at AVMA Convention 2019 this August in Washington, DC, she described the possible sources of lead
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Cattle raised for milk and meat can consume lead through their environments or feed. Some of the lead can contaminate products of those animals, especially milk and organ meats.
Dr Karyn Bischoff is a veterinary diagnostic toxicologist for the New York State Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory, and she teaches toxicology at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. In a session at AVMA Convention 2019 this August in Washington, DC, she described the possible sources of lead
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - USA (06): (MI) transmission from deer to humans, 2017
Bovine TB -- United States
1. Sunstrum J, Shoyinka A, Power LE, et al. Notes from the Field: Zoonotic _Mycobacterium bovis_ disease in deer hunters -- Michigan, 2002. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2019; 68(37): 807-8. doi: 10.15585/mmwr.mm6837a3
_M. bovis_ and _M. tuberculosis_ are closely related genetically, and the standard nucleic acid amplification assay will only identify _M. bovis_ as a member of the "_M. tuberculosis_ complex," which includes _M. tuberculosis_, _M. bovis_, _M. africanum_, the Bacillus
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1. Sunstrum J, Shoyinka A, Power LE, et al. Notes from the Field: Zoonotic _Mycobacterium bovis_ disease in deer hunters -- Michigan, 2002. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2019; 68(37): 807-8. doi: 10.15585/mmwr.mm6837a3
_M. bovis_ and _M. tuberculosis_ are closely related genetically, and the standard nucleic acid amplification assay will only identify _M. bovis_ as a member of the "_M. tuberculosis_ complex," which includes _M. tuberculosis_, _M. bovis_, _M. africanum_, the Bacillus
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PRO/ALL> Announcements (06): ProMED-mail anniversary award 2019
Not Yet Classified -- Worldwide/Unknown
Each year, ProMED presents an award in honor of the anniversary of its founding in August 1994. We are pleased to announce the winners of this annual award.
This year's award goes to Steve Morse and Barbara Hatch Rosenberg, who, along with the late Jack Woodall, founded ProMED in 1994. Their foresight and imagination began the use of informal (or event-based) surveillance to serve as an early warning for emerging disease outbreaks. (Jack Woodall was the 2004 awardee on ProMED's 10th
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Each year, ProMED presents an award in honor of the anniversary of its founding in August 1994. We are pleased to announce the winners of this annual award.
This year's award goes to Steve Morse and Barbara Hatch Rosenberg, who, along with the late Jack Woodall, founded ProMED in 1994. Their foresight and imagination began the use of informal (or event-based) surveillance to serve as an early warning for emerging disease outbreaks. (Jack Woodall was the 2004 awardee on ProMED's 10th
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tuberculosis - USA: (WA) latent, zoo elephant handlers, RFI
Tuberculosis -- United States
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium [Tacoma, Washington] officials said they are taking extra steps to ensure the health and safety of their staff, visitors, and animals after some staff members who work with and around elephants tested positive for latent tuberculosis (TB) infection. Tuberculosis spreads only in the active stage. Currently, tests show no active cases of the disease in people.
Those with latent tuberculosis are not sick and cannot infect anyone, according to Tacoma-Pierce County
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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium [Tacoma, Washington] officials said they are taking extra steps to ensure the health and safety of their staff, visitors, and animals after some staff members who work with and around elephants tested positive for latent tuberculosis (TB) infection. Tuberculosis spreads only in the active stage. Currently, tests show no active cases of the disease in people.
Those with latent tuberculosis are not sick and cannot infect anyone, according to Tacoma-Pierce County
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PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis - Europe (13): WGS, smoked fish, ex Estonia, fatal, 2014-19
Listeriosis -- Estonia
_Listeria_ bacteria that have been traced back to the M.V.Wool fish plant in Estonia have been contracted by 9 people in Estonia, 2 of whom died as a result.
Several countries' studies have suggested that a mutated and very aggressive form of the _Listeria_ bacteria is raging in an M.V.Wool fish plant located near Harku, just outside of Tallinn. According to the latest info, 26 people across Europe have already contracted the bacteria, 6 of whom have died -- among them 9 people in Estonia,
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_Listeria_ bacteria that have been traced back to the M.V.Wool fish plant in Estonia have been contracted by 9 people in Estonia, 2 of whom died as a result.
Several countries' studies have suggested that a mutated and very aggressive form of the _Listeria_ bacteria is raging in an M.V.Wool fish plant located near Harku, just outside of Tallinn. According to the latest info, 26 people across Europe have already contracted the bacteria, 6 of whom have died -- among them 9 people in Estonia,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Chronic wasting disease - Sweden (03): (NB) moose
Chronic Wasting Disease -- Sweden
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PRO/EDR> Vaping-related illness - USA (05): update
Respiratory Illness -- United States
The number of cases of vaping-related illnesses spiked sharply again this week [week of 23 Sep 2019] as pressure mounts to uncover the cause of the mysterious symptoms.
There have been 805 confirmed and probable cases of lung injury linked with e-cigarette use across 46 states and the US Virgin Islands, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on [Thu 26 Sep 2019]. The case count marks a surge from the 530 cases reported last week, and the 380 cases reported the week prior. The
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The number of cases of vaping-related illnesses spiked sharply again this week [week of 23 Sep 2019] as pressure mounts to uncover the cause of the mysterious symptoms.
There have been 805 confirmed and probable cases of lung injury linked with e-cigarette use across 46 states and the US Virgin Islands, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on [Thu 26 Sep 2019]. The case count marks a surge from the 530 cases reported last week, and the 380 cases reported the week prior. The
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Thursday 26 September 2019
PRO/EDR> Infant botulism - USA (04): (TX)
Botulism -- United States
A 5th case of infant botulism has been confirmed in East Texas. According to NET Health public information officer Terrence Ates, the case occurred in the Lindale area. Ates reported they were investigating the case in August [2019], but at the time they were awaiting confirmation. The case was confirmed in September [2019].
Four cases were confirmed across East Texas in June [2019]: 2 in Troup, one in Mineola, and one in Tyler. In a follow-up investigation conducted by the Northeast Texas
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A 5th case of infant botulism has been confirmed in East Texas. According to NET Health public information officer Terrence Ates, the case occurred in the Lindale area. Ates reported they were investigating the case in August [2019], but at the time they were awaiting confirmation. The case was confirmed in September [2019].
Four cases were confirmed across East Texas in June [2019]: 2 in Troup, one in Mineola, and one in Tyler. In a follow-up investigation conducted by the Northeast Texas
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis - USA (06): (MD) restaurant, hummus
Salmonella -- United States
The Maryland Department of Health is investigating a cluster of _Salmonella_ infections that have been linked to a local kabob chain restaurant. Since 10 Sep [2019], 8 of the 9 confirmed cases of salmonellosis reported eating hummus from Moby Dick House of Kabob, which has several locations in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. The exact cause of the infection has not yet been determined, and the investigation is ongoing.
The chain has voluntarily stopped the sale of its hummus, and
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The Maryland Department of Health is investigating a cluster of _Salmonella_ infections that have been linked to a local kabob chain restaurant. Since 10 Sep [2019], 8 of the 9 confirmed cases of salmonellosis reported eating hummus from Moby Dick House of Kabob, which has several locations in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. The exact cause of the infection has not yet been determined, and the investigation is ongoing.
The chain has voluntarily stopped the sale of its hummus, and
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (74): South Korea, domestic, spread, control, FAO
African Swine Fever -- South Korea
South Korea has ordered hundreds of soldiers manning the demilitarised zone (DMZ) on its border with North Korea to track and capture wild boars in a bid to prevent the spread of African swine fever [ASF], military officials said.
South Korea confirmed its 7th case on Thursday [26 Sep 2019], just over a week after the virus was 1st detected, and prompted authorities to step up disinfection measures.
The source of the outbreak has not been confirmed, but the virus has been found on hog
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South Korea has ordered hundreds of soldiers manning the demilitarised zone (DMZ) on its border with North Korea to track and capture wild boars in a bid to prevent the spread of African swine fever [ASF], military officials said.
South Korea confirmed its 7th case on Thursday [26 Sep 2019], just over a week after the virus was 1st detected, and prompted authorities to step up disinfection measures.
The source of the outbreak has not been confirmed, but the virus has been found on hog
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PRO/EDR> Paratyphoid fever - North Korea: (HN, PM) post typhoon
Fever, Salmonella -- North Korea
1. Sood S, Kapil A, Dash N, et al.: Paratyphoid fever in India: an emerging problem. Emerg Infect Dis. 1999; 5: 483-4.
2. Vollaard AM, Ali S, van Asten Hagh, et al.: Risk factors for typhoid and paratyphoid fever in Jakarta, Indonesia. JAMA. 2004; 291: 2607-15.
A map of North Korea showing the location of these 2 adjacent provinces in the central part of the country can be seen at . - Mod.LL
HealthMap/ProMED-mail maps:
South Hamgyeong Province, North Korea:
South Pyongan Province,
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1. Sood S, Kapil A, Dash N, et al.: Paratyphoid fever in India: an emerging problem. Emerg Infect Dis. 1999; 5: 483-4.
2. Vollaard AM, Ali S, van Asten Hagh, et al.: Risk factors for typhoid and paratyphoid fever in Jakarta, Indonesia. JAMA. 2004; 291: 2607-15.
A map of North Korea showing the location of these 2 adjacent provinces in the central part of the country can be seen at . - Mod.LL
HealthMap/ProMED-mail maps:
South Hamgyeong Province, North Korea:
South Pyongan Province,
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis E - Namibia (04)
Hepatitis E -- Namibia
Hepatitis E cases in Namibia have risen to over 6305 cases in the entire country, health officials said Monday [23 Sep 2019]. Health Ministry director of research Phelomena Ochurus said there is a need for the country to be concerned, as cases are being reported on a weekly basis.
According to statistics Ochurus provided, there have so far been 52 fatal cases since 2017, with pregnant women topping the list of deaths.
"Pregnant women are more susceptible, because when they are pregnant,
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Hepatitis E cases in Namibia have risen to over 6305 cases in the entire country, health officials said Monday [23 Sep 2019]. Health Ministry director of research Phelomena Ochurus said there is a need for the country to be concerned, as cases are being reported on a weekly basis.
According to statistics Ochurus provided, there have so far been 52 fatal cases since 2017, with pregnant women topping the list of deaths.
"Pregnant women are more susceptible, because when they are pregnant,
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PRO/EDR> Typhoid fever - Taiwan: ex Pakistan, multidrug resistance
Fever -- China
The Taiwan Department of Disease Control (CDC) reported today (24 Sep 2019) the 1st imported case of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) typhoid fever in the country. The patient, a 30-year-old male, traveled to a number of countries during the incubation time including Pakistan, which has been battling an outbreak of XDR typhoid for several years. According to the results of genetic sequencing and drug-resistance gene comparison, the place where [the disease] was contracted was in
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The Taiwan Department of Disease Control (CDC) reported today (24 Sep 2019) the 1st imported case of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) typhoid fever in the country. The patient, a 30-year-old male, traveled to a number of countries during the incubation time including Pakistan, which has been battling an outbreak of XDR typhoid for several years. According to the results of genetic sequencing and drug-resistance gene comparison, the place where [the disease] was contracted was in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis - UAI: (DU) restaurant, egg sauce
Salmonella -- United Arab Emirates
Dubai Municipality has shut down a restaurant in Jumeirah after 15 people fell ill following an outbreak of _Salmonella_ infection, local media reported. An initial investigation revealed that the outbreak was likely caused by raw eggs served in a hollandaise sauce.
Officials received a report that several people, including a child, fell sick with symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and vomiting after eating at the restaurant. They collected samples and conducted tests, following which they
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Dubai Municipality has shut down a restaurant in Jumeirah after 15 people fell ill following an outbreak of _Salmonella_ infection, local media reported. An initial investigation revealed that the outbreak was likely caused by raw eggs served in a hollandaise sauce.
Officials received a report that several people, including a child, fell sick with symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and vomiting after eating at the restaurant. They collected samples and conducted tests, following which they
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (76): global (Pakistan, Angola, Myanmar), ARCC certif.
Polio -- Pakistan
New wild poliovirus cases isolates reported this week:
AFP cases: 4
Environment: 8
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2019: 82
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2018: 33
New cVDPV isolates reported this week:
AFP cases: 6
Environment: 2
Others: 9
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2019: 86
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2018: 104
Headlines
- The Global Polio Eradication Initiative and the Pakistan Polio Programme are looking for innovative
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New wild poliovirus cases isolates reported this week:
AFP cases: 4
Environment: 8
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2019: 82
Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2018: 33
New cVDPV isolates reported this week:
AFP cases: 6
Environment: 2
Others: 9
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2019: 86
Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2018: 104
Headlines
- The Global Polio Eradication Initiative and the Pakistan Polio Programme are looking for innovative
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease - Canada (03): (BC)
Other Animal Disease -- Canada
Rabbit owners are being warned to keep a close eye on their pets after haemorrhagic disease was confirmed once again on Vancouver Island [British Columbia, BC].
Rabbit owners on southern Vancouver Island are being warned to take extra precautions with their pets after the reemergence of a deadly virus in the Capital Regional District.
The Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations says rabbit hemorrhagic disease was recently detected in 2 dead feral rabbits.
It is the
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Rabbit owners are being warned to keep a close eye on their pets after haemorrhagic disease was confirmed once again on Vancouver Island [British Columbia, BC].
Rabbit owners on southern Vancouver Island are being warned to take extra precautions with their pets after the reemergence of a deadly virus in the Capital Regional District.
The Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations says rabbit hemorrhagic disease was recently detected in 2 dead feral rabbits.
It is the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Marek's disease, poultry: research
Other Animal Disease -- United States
Marek's disease virus is ubiquitous in poultry, and recent research indicates highly virulent strains can persist for years on farms.
On one Iowa farm, for example, strains collected in 2011 and 2013 were closely related to an isolate that caused disease in 1999, according to a scientific article. That article, "Identification of Marek's disease virus genes associated with virulence of US strains," was published [11 Jun 2019] in the Journal of General Virology [see below].
Researchers
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Marek's disease virus is ubiquitous in poultry, and recent research indicates highly virulent strains can persist for years on farms.
On one Iowa farm, for example, strains collected in 2011 and 2013 were closely related to an isolate that caused disease in 1999, according to a scientific article. That article, "Identification of Marek's disease virus genes associated with virulence of US strains," was published [11 Jun 2019] in the Journal of General Virology [see below].
Researchers
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Wednesday 25 September 2019
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (75): Philippines, WHO, no new confirmed cases
Polio -- Philippines
On [19 Sep 2019], the Philippines declared an outbreak of polio. Two cases have been reported to date, both caused by vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (VDPV2). Environmental samples taken from sewage in Manila on [13 Aug 2019] and a waterway in Davao on [22 Aug 2019] have also tested positive for VDPV2.
The 1st case was confirmed on [14 Sep 2019] following testing by the National Polio Laboratory at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, the Japan National Institute of Infectious
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On [19 Sep 2019], the Philippines declared an outbreak of polio. Two cases have been reported to date, both caused by vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (VDPV2). Environmental samples taken from sewage in Manila on [13 Aug 2019] and a waterway in Davao on [22 Aug 2019] have also tested positive for VDPV2.
The 1st case was confirmed on [14 Sep 2019] following testing by the National Polio Laboratory at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, the Japan National Institute of Infectious
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Typhimurium, monophasic - Sweden
Salmonella -- Sweden
Authorities in Sweden are investigating a national outbreak of monophasic _Salmonella_ Typhimurium, which has affected almost 40 people.
Folkhalsomyndigheten (Public Health Agency of Sweden) reported that the source of the infections is still unknown. During September [2019], there was an increase in the number of cases of salmonellosis. The outbreak was identified, thanks to Folkhalsomyndigheten's microbial surveillance program. The latest date of illness onset is 6 Sep [2019].
To date,
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Authorities in Sweden are investigating a national outbreak of monophasic _Salmonella_ Typhimurium, which has affected almost 40 people.
Folkhalsomyndigheten (Public Health Agency of Sweden) reported that the source of the infections is still unknown. During September [2019], there was an increase in the number of cases of salmonellosis. The outbreak was identified, thanks to Folkhalsomyndigheten's microbial surveillance program. The latest date of illness onset is 6 Sep [2019].
To date,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - North America (27): USA (MI) wolf
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
A Mexican gray wolf pup at Binder Park Zoo has died from eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV or EEE). The pup died the 1st weekend in September [2019]. The zoo announced Tuesday [2 Sep 2019] it had received test results confirming the disease as the cause of death.
Test results are pending on a 2nd wolf pup that died the following day, but that pup had been previously diagnosed with a congenital liver abnormality, which may have played a role in its death.
Eastern equine encephalitis
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A Mexican gray wolf pup at Binder Park Zoo has died from eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV or EEE). The pup died the 1st weekend in September [2019]. The zoo announced Tuesday [2 Sep 2019] it had received test results confirming the disease as the cause of death.
Test results are pending on a 2nd wolf pup that died the following day, but that pup had been previously diagnosed with a congenital liver abnormality, which may have played a role in its death.
Eastern equine encephalitis
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (73): South Korea, domestic, spread
African Swine Fever -- South Korea
South Korea reported 3 new suspected [outbreaks] of African swine fever (ASF) on [Wed 25 Sep 2019], adding to concerns over the potential spread of the deadly animal disease despite massive disinfection efforts, Yonhap news agency reported.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, 2 suspected cases were reported at farms on Ganghwa Island in Incheon, around 60 km [about 37 mi] west of Seoul,
The ministry confirmed the 5th ASF [outbreak] in the same location a day
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South Korea reported 3 new suspected [outbreaks] of African swine fever (ASF) on [Wed 25 Sep 2019], adding to concerns over the potential spread of the deadly animal disease despite massive disinfection efforts, Yonhap news agency reported.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, 2 suspected cases were reported at farms on Ganghwa Island in Incheon, around 60 km [about 37 mi] west of Seoul,
The ministry confirmed the 5th ASF [outbreak] in the same location a day
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (92): Congo DR (NK,IT,SK) cases, summaries, response
Ebola -- DR Congo
Opening of an enlarged ring of vaccination around 2 confirmed cases on 19 and 21 Sep 2019 in the health area of Madidi in Mambasa in Ituri.
Another satellite ring was opened at the Kitatumba General Referral Hospital in Butembo health zone in North Kivu around the case notified on 22 Sep 2019. This case started the illness in the Kasindi health area in Mutwanga, North Kivu.
- The Expanded Program of Vaccines has received 4320 doses of vaccine at the national level;
- Since vaccination began
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Opening of an enlarged ring of vaccination around 2 confirmed cases on 19 and 21 Sep 2019 in the health area of Madidi in Mambasa in Ituri.
Another satellite ring was opened at the Kitatumba General Referral Hospital in Butembo health zone in North Kivu around the case notified on 22 Sep 2019. This case started the illness in the Kasindi health area in Mutwanga, North Kivu.
- The Expanded Program of Vaccines has received 4320 doses of vaccine at the national level;
- Since vaccination began
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PRO/AH/EDR> Epizootic hemorrhagic disease - USA (03): (TN) deer
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease -- United States
State wildlife officials are alerting the public to a disease outbreak among the Middle Tennessee deer population after receiving reports of diseased carcasses in scattered areas.
The timing and details of many of the reports have led Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency [TWRA] personnel to believe that deaths are being caused by hemorrhagic disease -- a fairly common blood-borne illness caused by a sector of flies known broadly as biting midges, sand gnats, sand flies, no-see-ums, or
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State wildlife officials are alerting the public to a disease outbreak among the Middle Tennessee deer population after receiving reports of diseased carcasses in scattered areas.
The timing and details of many of the reports have led Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency [TWRA] personnel to believe that deaths are being caused by hemorrhagic disease -- a fairly common blood-borne illness caused by a sector of flies known broadly as biting midges, sand gnats, sand flies, no-see-ums, or
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis - Belgium: (WV) school, egg-based sauce
Salmonella -- Belgium
A _Salmonella_ outbreak that sickened almost 200 people at a Belgian school was likely caused by eggs used to make a tartar sauce, according to authorities. The Agency for Care and Health (Zorg en Gezondheid) and Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) investigation detected _Salmonella_ in the freshly prepared tartar sauce. Findings from an online survey of students and teachers also reached the same conclusion on the source.
The Agency for Care and Health had previously
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A _Salmonella_ outbreak that sickened almost 200 people at a Belgian school was likely caused by eggs used to make a tartar sauce, according to authorities. The Agency for Care and Health (Zorg en Gezondheid) and Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) investigation detected _Salmonella_ in the freshly prepared tartar sauce. Findings from an online survey of students and teachers also reached the same conclusion on the source.
The Agency for Care and Health had previously
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PRO/EDR> Vaping-related illness - USA (04): (KS) deaths
Other Human Disease -- United States
[The death of a Kansas man] from a vaping-related illness is the 2nd vaping-related death in the state, according to the Kansas Governor's office, and brings the death toll in the US to 9.
"Today [23 Sep 2019], I am saddened to announce the death of a 2nd Kansan in association with this outbreak," Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday in a press release.
The man was over the age of 50 and had underlying health conditions, according to the release. The 1st death in Kansas
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[The death of a Kansas man] from a vaping-related illness is the 2nd vaping-related death in the state, according to the Kansas Governor's office, and brings the death toll in the US to 9.
"Today [23 Sep 2019], I am saddened to announce the death of a 2nd Kansan in association with this outbreak," Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday in a press release.
The man was over the age of 50 and had underlying health conditions, according to the release. The 1st death in Kansas
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Tuesday 24 September 2019
PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness - China: (GD) school, RFI
Foodborne Illness -- China
99 students from a kindergarten in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong remain hospitalized with suspected foodborne illness, local authorities said Mon 23 Sep 2019.
The municipal health bureau in the city of Dongguan said that 103 people, including the 99 children, are still being treated following a "possible foodborne disease outbreak." An earlier statement from the city's market supervision bureau said that 242 children and 12 adults from Montai International Kindergarten in
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99 students from a kindergarten in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong remain hospitalized with suspected foodborne illness, local authorities said Mon 23 Sep 2019.
The municipal health bureau in the city of Dongguan said that 103 people, including the 99 children, are still being treated following a "possible foodborne disease outbreak." An earlier statement from the city's market supervision bureau said that 242 children and 12 adults from Montai International Kindergarten in
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PRO/AH> Undiagnosed lethal disease - Norway (04): dog, spread
Undiagnosed -- Norway
1. Latest news:
Since [Mon 23 Sep 2019], the Norwegian Food Safety Authority has received 2 new reports on dogs with similar symptoms of disease. The cases are from Akershus and Hordaland.
These are cases that have been reported directly to the Norwegian Food Safety Authority and not as feedback via the survey sent to veterinarians. So far, an estimated 43 dogs with similar symptoms of disease have died.
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority's survey shows that almost 90 different dog
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1. Latest news:
Since [Mon 23 Sep 2019], the Norwegian Food Safety Authority has received 2 new reports on dogs with similar symptoms of disease. The cases are from Akershus and Hordaland.
These are cases that have been reported directly to the Norwegian Food Safety Authority and not as feedback via the survey sent to veterinarians. So far, an estimated 43 dogs with similar symptoms of disease have died.
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority's survey shows that almost 90 different dog
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PRO/EDR> Botulism - USA (06): caviar, risk, recall
Botulism -- United States
Roland Foods has recalled 6 batches each of its red lumpfish caviar and black lumpfish caviar because they might be contaminated with botulism. "Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled," Roland Foods' website recall notice says. "The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing found that the product experienced a processing issue."
Botulism can kill. As Roland Foods warns, it can also cause weakness, dizziness, double-vision,
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Roland Foods has recalled 6 batches each of its red lumpfish caviar and black lumpfish caviar because they might be contaminated with botulism. "Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled," Roland Foods' website recall notice says. "The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing found that the product experienced a processing issue."
Botulism can kill. As Roland Foods warns, it can also cause weakness, dizziness, double-vision,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - North America (26): USA (OH, MI) horses, humans
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
A potentially deadly virus being spread by mosquitoes has made its way to Ohio. Eastern equine encephalitis, or "Triple-E", has killed 3 people in Michigan. Health officials in Ohio are closely monitoring the spread of the virus.
Stephanie Green boards 36 horses at her Shoo Fly Stables in Fairfield County. She says her horses are like her children, which is why she takes no chances with their health. "Horses are very susceptible to a lot of different diseases, so we vaccinate every year.
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A potentially deadly virus being spread by mosquitoes has made its way to Ohio. Eastern equine encephalitis, or "Triple-E", has killed 3 people in Michigan. Health officials in Ohio are closely monitoring the spread of the virus.
Stephanie Green boards 36 horses at her Shoo Fly Stables in Fairfield County. She says her horses are like her children, which is why she takes no chances with their health. "Horses are very susceptible to a lot of different diseases, so we vaccinate every year.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Novel porcupine fungal disease - USA: (ME, MA, NH)
Other Animal Disease -- United States
A debilitating, often fatal fungal disease has been discovered in wild North American porcupines in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, according to the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of New Hampshire (UNH).
UNH pathologists found that 12 wild porcupines taken to wildlife rehabilitators in Maine and Massachusetts with what appeared to be mange were actually infected with a disease caused by a common fungal organism found in domesticated cats and dogs,
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A debilitating, often fatal fungal disease has been discovered in wild North American porcupines in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, according to the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of New Hampshire (UNH).
UNH pathologists found that 12 wild porcupines taken to wildlife rehabilitators in Maine and Massachusetts with what appeared to be mange were actually infected with a disease caused by a common fungal organism found in domesticated cats and dogs,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Antibiotic resistance (07): incr., food animals in emerging economies, 2000-2018
Antimicrobial resistance -- Worldwide/Unknown
A landmark international study, just published in Science [1], charts an alarming rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in food animals in emerging economies around the world. Food animals' resistance rates to antibiotics commonly used in raising them -- and in treating diseases in humans -- are as high as 60% in some cases, according to the report. Left unchecked, it could mean the potential loss of animal proteins and farmer incomes. It could also negatively impact human health since
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A landmark international study, just published in Science [1], charts an alarming rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in food animals in emerging economies around the world. Food animals' resistance rates to antibiotics commonly used in raising them -- and in treating diseases in humans -- are as high as 60% in some cases, according to the report. Left unchecked, it could mean the potential loss of animal proteins and farmer incomes. It could also negatively impact human health since
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (15): Nigeria
Yellow Fever -- Nigeria
Nigeria is currently responding to an outbreak of yellow fever in people who are either resident in or have visited Alkaleri Local Government Area (LGA) in Bauchi since [1 Aug 2019]. Suspected and confirmed cases with an epidemiological link to Bauchi have been reported in Borno, Kano, Gombe and Katsina states. Of the cases with an epidemiological link to Bauchi, [the] current [epidemiological] summary is as follows:
- 243 suspected cases
- 10 presumptive positives cases (IgM positive on
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Nigeria is currently responding to an outbreak of yellow fever in people who are either resident in or have visited Alkaleri Local Government Area (LGA) in Bauchi since [1 Aug 2019]. Suspected and confirmed cases with an epidemiological link to Bauchi have been reported in Borno, Kano, Gombe and Katsina states. Of the cases with an epidemiological link to Bauchi, [the] current [epidemiological] summary is as follows:
- 243 suspected cases
- 10 presumptive positives cases (IgM positive on
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Monday 23 September 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - North America (25): USA (CT, MA, MI) human
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
A person diagnosed with eastern equine encephalitis [EEE] earlier this season has died, and a 2nd case of the disease has been confirmed in Connecticut this season.
The Department of Public Health confirmed an adult from East Lyme who was hospitalized with eastern equine encephalitis in late August [2019] has died.
DPH also confirmed a 2nd human case has been confirmed in an adult resident of Old Lyme.
EEE is a rare disease, but 30 percent of people who catch it die, and survivors
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A person diagnosed with eastern equine encephalitis [EEE] earlier this season has died, and a 2nd case of the disease has been confirmed in Connecticut this season.
The Department of Public Health confirmed an adult from East Lyme who was hospitalized with eastern equine encephalitis in late August [2019] has died.
DPH also confirmed a 2nd human case has been confirmed in an adult resident of Old Lyme.
EEE is a rare disease, but 30 percent of people who catch it die, and survivors
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - USA (34): CDC
Hepatitis A -- United States
State / Case total / Hospitalizations n (%) / Deaths / Outbreak start / Current through / Av. weekly cases since last post
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Total / 26 013 / 15 643 (60%) / 262 / --- / --- / 265
States with an ongoing outbreak
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Alabama / 142 78 (55%) / NR / 1 Sep 2018 / 4 Sep 2019 / --
Arizona / 575 / 454 (79%) / 8 / 1 Nov 2018 / 19 Sep 2019 / 8
Arkansas / 412 / 209 (51%) / 3 / 7 Feb
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State / Case total / Hospitalizations n (%) / Deaths / Outbreak start / Current through / Av. weekly cases since last post
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Total / 26 013 / 15 643 (60%) / 262 / --- / --- / 265
States with an ongoing outbreak
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Alabama / 142 78 (55%) / NR / 1 Sep 2018 / 4 Sep 2019 / --
Arizona / 575 / 454 (79%) / 8 / 1 Nov 2018 / 19 Sep 2019 / 8
Arkansas / 412 / 209 (51%) / 3 / 7 Feb
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (46): Taiwan (KH) duck, HPAI H5N5, new strain, OIE
Avian Influenza -- China
Information received on [and dated] 23 Sep 2019 from from Dr. Wen-Jane Tu, Chief Veterinary Officer, Deputy Director General, Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, Taipei, Chinese Taipei
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 9 Sep 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 13 Sep 2019
Reason for notification: New strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian
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Information received on [and dated] 23 Sep 2019 from from Dr. Wen-Jane Tu, Chief Veterinary Officer, Deputy Director General, Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, Taipei, Chinese Taipei
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 9 Sep 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 13 Sep 2019
Reason for notification: New strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian
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PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC, Salmonellosis - Latvia: schools
Salmonella -- Latvia
Officials in Latvia are investigating 40 _Salmonella_ and Shiga toxin-producing _E. coli_ illnesses with mostly children affected. A total of 36 children and 4 employees of educational institutions are ill, according to the Latvian Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC).
Salmonellosis has been laboratory confirmed in 9 children with symptoms of acute intestinal infection thought to have occurred from [9 to 11 Sep 2019]. Patients have been recorded at Levina and Tornisi
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Officials in Latvia are investigating 40 _Salmonella_ and Shiga toxin-producing _E. coli_ illnesses with mostly children affected. A total of 36 children and 4 employees of educational institutions are ill, according to the Latvian Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC).
Salmonellosis has been laboratory confirmed in 9 children with symptoms of acute intestinal infection thought to have occurred from [9 to 11 Sep 2019]. Patients have been recorded at Levina and Tornisi
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PRO/AH/EDR> Herpesvirus, zoo elephant - INDIA: (OR)
Herpes -- India
The death of 4 elephants within a month inside Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar has now emerged as a major concern for animal lovers as well as the State government. As there is no proven method of treating Elephant endotheliotrophic herpes virus, assistance from experts from Assam and Kerala is being sought to contain further outbreak, informed Forests and Environment Minister Bikram Arukh on [Sat 21 Sep 2019].
Arukh further informed that out of the total 8 elephants at
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The death of 4 elephants within a month inside Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar has now emerged as a major concern for animal lovers as well as the State government. As there is no proven method of treating Elephant endotheliotrophic herpes virus, assistance from experts from Assam and Kerala is being sought to contain further outbreak, informed Forests and Environment Minister Bikram Arukh on [Sat 21 Sep 2019].
Arukh further informed that out of the total 8 elephants at
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PRO/PL> Brown rot, orange - India: (MH)
Other Plant Disease -- India
Nagpur [district] oranges are succumbing to a fungal infection brought on by excess rain. Some farmers are quoting an 80% loss of the produce already being harvested. ICAR [Indian Council of Agricultural Research] said that there has been a 40-50% dip in production due to a fungal infection called `phytophthora palmvora.' "The atmospheric humidity is around 90-95%. Such conditions favour the growth of this fungus."
[ICAR] said the fungus is invading developing fruits and causing brown rot.
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Nagpur [district] oranges are succumbing to a fungal infection brought on by excess rain. Some farmers are quoting an 80% loss of the produce already being harvested. ICAR [Indian Council of Agricultural Research] said that there has been a 40-50% dip in production due to a fungal infection called `phytophthora palmvora.' "The atmospheric humidity is around 90-95%. Such conditions favour the growth of this fungus."
[ICAR] said the fungus is invading developing fruits and causing brown rot.
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PRO/EDR> Burkholderia cepacia - China: (Hong Kong) chlorhexidine product, renal patients
Burkholderia cepacia -- China
Hong Kong health officials continue their investigation into a cluster of _Burkholderia cepacia_ complex infection linked to Kam's KS-MED solution for wound care.
To date, a total of 181 patients were known to be affected; many are renal patients. Officials report prepacked aqueous chlorhexidine product tested positive for _Burkholderia cepacia_ complex by the Hospital Authority.
Based on the findings, health officials urge members of the public not to use the product, which is available
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Hong Kong health officials continue their investigation into a cluster of _Burkholderia cepacia_ complex infection linked to Kam's KS-MED solution for wound care.
To date, a total of 181 patients were known to be affected; many are renal patients. Officials report prepacked aqueous chlorhexidine product tested positive for _Burkholderia cepacia_ complex by the Hospital Authority.
Based on the findings, health officials urge members of the public not to use the product, which is available
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st. Enteriditis - UK: eggs
Salmonella -- United Kingdom
Dozens of people have been made ill after eating British eggs contaminated with one of the most dangerous forms of _Salmonella_, the Bureau can reveal, despite government assurances that the risk had been virtually eliminated. There have been at least 100 cases recorded in the past 3 years, and 45 since January [2019], in a major outbreak that health officials have traced back to contaminated eggs and poultry farms.
Despite outbreaks of this strain occurring for more than 3 years, the
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Dozens of people have been made ill after eating British eggs contaminated with one of the most dangerous forms of _Salmonella_, the Bureau can reveal, despite government assurances that the risk had been virtually eliminated. There have been at least 100 cases recorded in the past 3 years, and 45 since January [2019], in a major outbreak that health officials have traced back to contaminated eggs and poultry farms.
Despite outbreaks of this strain occurring for more than 3 years, the
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A and E - India: (PB) waterborne
Hepatitis -- India
A 2-member team from National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has arrived in Bathinda to take stock of the outbreak of jaundice cases in 2 villages that have till now reported 165 patients and one death. The team comprising Dr Hemlata and Dr Hema Gogia will visit Harraipur village, where hepatitis A has been reported, and Rama Mandi, where hepatitis E infection has been reported.
Harraipur started reporting the cases from 5 Sep 2019, while in Rama Mandi, [illness] started from 14 Sep
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A 2-member team from National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has arrived in Bathinda to take stock of the outbreak of jaundice cases in 2 villages that have till now reported 165 patients and one death. The team comprising Dr Hemlata and Dr Hema Gogia will visit Harraipur village, where hepatitis A has been reported, and Rama Mandi, where hepatitis E infection has been reported.
Harraipur started reporting the cases from 5 Sep 2019, while in Rama Mandi, [illness] started from 14 Sep
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Sunday 22 September 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (61): Saudi Arabia (RI)
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
[This update covers the period from 10 Aug 2019 to today (22 Sep 2019), for which I apologize for the delay in posting events of August 2019. - Mod.MPP]
During the period 10 Aug 2019 through today, 22 Sep 2019, there have been a total of 6 newly confirmed cases. Outcome reports on 4 of these 6 cases are available as well as an additional 3 outcomes reported during this period. Reported outcomes included 6 recoveries and 2 deaths. Details are provided below:
[1]
Date of confirmation
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[This update covers the period from 10 Aug 2019 to today (22 Sep 2019), for which I apologize for the delay in posting events of August 2019. - Mod.MPP]
During the period 10 Aug 2019 through today, 22 Sep 2019, there have been a total of 6 newly confirmed cases. Outcome reports on 4 of these 6 cases are available as well as an additional 3 outcomes reported during this period. Reported outcomes included 6 recoveries and 2 deaths. Details are provided below:
[1]
Date of confirmation
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Bangladesh: (ME) cattle
Anthrax -- Bangladesh
Several hundred cattle died of anthrax, and another several hundred were infected with the disease in Meherpur, according to the Department of Livestock.
Livestock department officials said they had already taken preventive measures to contain the disease so that it could not spread to other districts.
The department director general, Hiresh Ranjan Bhowmik, told New Age on Friday [20 Sep 2019] that they were aware of sporadic infections of anthrax at Gangni in Meherpur. He said a team of
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Several hundred cattle died of anthrax, and another several hundred were infected with the disease in Meherpur, according to the Department of Livestock.
Livestock department officials said they had already taken preventive measures to contain the disease so that it could not spread to other districts.
The department director general, Hiresh Ranjan Bhowmik, told New Age on Friday [20 Sep 2019] that they were aware of sporadic infections of anthrax at Gangni in Meherpur. He said a team of
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PRO/EDR> Typhoid fever - USA (05): (TX) imported XDR case, possible secondary case
Typhoid -- United States
Hours after Collin County Health Care Services released information on Fri 20 Sep 2019 about a travel-related case of typhoid fever confirmed in August 2019 in McKinney, the Frisco ISD said it is currently investigating a possible case at an elementary school.
Collin County health officials said on Fri 20 Sep 2019 that people who ate at the Hat Creek Burger Co., 3321 South Custer Road, between 19 Aug 2019 and 22 Aug 2019 may have come in contact with the extremely drug-resistant strain of
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Hours after Collin County Health Care Services released information on Fri 20 Sep 2019 about a travel-related case of typhoid fever confirmed in August 2019 in McKinney, the Frisco ISD said it is currently investigating a possible case at an elementary school.
Collin County health officials said on Fri 20 Sep 2019 that people who ate at the Hat Creek Burger Co., 3321 South Custer Road, between 19 Aug 2019 and 22 Aug 2019 may have come in contact with the extremely drug-resistant strain of
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PRO/EDR> Herpes simplex, type 1, genital - USA: (NY) circumcision
Herpes -- United States
13. Preuss J. Julius Preuss' Biblical and Talmudic Medicine. Rosner F, trans-ed. New York, NY: Ktav Publishers; 1971: 375.
14. Rosner F. Hemophilia in the Talmud and rabbinic writings. Ann Intern Med. 1969; 70(4): 833-7; abstract available at .
15. Semmelweis I, Carter K. The etiology, concept, and prophylaxis of childbed fever. In: Wisconsin Publications in the History of Science and Medicine No. 2. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Press; 1983: 263.
16. Katz J. Controversy over the
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13. Preuss J. Julius Preuss' Biblical and Talmudic Medicine. Rosner F, trans-ed. New York, NY: Ktav Publishers; 1971: 375.
14. Rosner F. Hemophilia in the Talmud and rabbinic writings. Ann Intern Med. 1969; 70(4): 833-7; abstract available at .
15. Semmelweis I, Carter K. The etiology, concept, and prophylaxis of childbed fever. In: Wisconsin Publications in the History of Science and Medicine No. 2. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Press; 1983: 263.
16. Katz J. Controversy over the
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (35): Americas (Canada, BC, susp. ex USA) human, horse
West Nile Virus -- United States
This year [2019], 2 cases of the West Nile virus have been reported in BC: one human, one horse.
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control told CTV News the human case was reported on Vancouver Island last month [August 2019] and is the only instance reported in B.C. so far this year.
The horse-related case was reported in the Princeton area.
Few details were provided for privacy reasons, but the BC CDC said both cases were travel-related. Both were tied to the U.S. It is not known where in
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This year [2019], 2 cases of the West Nile virus have been reported in BC: one human, one horse.
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control told CTV News the human case was reported on Vancouver Island last month [August 2019] and is the only instance reported in B.C. so far this year.
The horse-related case was reported in the Princeton area.
Few details were provided for privacy reasons, but the BC CDC said both cases were travel-related. Both were tied to the U.S. It is not known where in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis & other - India (29): (BR)
Japanese Encephalitis -- India
An official has confirmed that 2 children have died after a fresh bout of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) struck north Bihar again this week.
"Children afflicted with AES are coming to the hospital at regular intervals, but only 2 have died in the past one week," Sunil Kumar Shahi, superintendent of the state-run Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) in Muzaffarpur, said over the phone on 20 Sep 2019.
SKMCH is the only advanced medical facility equipped to treat encephalitis
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An official has confirmed that 2 children have died after a fresh bout of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) struck north Bihar again this week.
"Children afflicted with AES are coming to the hospital at regular intervals, but only 2 have died in the past one week," Sunil Kumar Shahi, superintendent of the state-run Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) in Muzaffarpur, said over the phone on 20 Sep 2019.
SKMCH is the only advanced medical facility equipped to treat encephalitis
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Typhimurium - Congo DR: multidrug resistance, invasiveness
Salmonella -- DR Congo
The 1st extensively drug-resistant (XDR) strains of _Salmonella_ Typhimurium, a pathogen which is responsible for millions of bloodstream infections per year in sub-Saharan Africa, have been identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Drug-resistance has increased in successive groups of _S._ Typhimurium over time. These new strains are resistant to all but one of the commonly available drugs in the DRC, with one sample showing reduced susceptibility to this final
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The 1st extensively drug-resistant (XDR) strains of _Salmonella_ Typhimurium, a pathogen which is responsible for millions of bloodstream infections per year in sub-Saharan Africa, have been identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Drug-resistance has increased in successive groups of _S._ Typhimurium over time. These new strains are resistant to all but one of the commonly available drugs in the DRC, with one sample showing reduced susceptibility to this final
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PRO/EDR> Melioidosis - USA: (US Virgin Islands) post-hurricane, 2017
Melioidosis -- United States
Citation:
Guendel I, Ekpo LL, Hinkle MK, Harrison CJ, Blaney DD, et al.: Melioidosis after Hurricanes Irma and Maria, St. Thomas/St. John District, US Virgin Islands, October 2017. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019; 25(10): 1952-1955. doi: 10.3201/eid2510.180959.
Melioidosis is caused by _Burkholderia pseudomallei_, a saprophytic, gram-negative bacillus endemic to tropical regions worldwide (1). Diagnosis is difficult because of wide-ranging clinical manifestations (2), and this bacterium is innately
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Citation:
Guendel I, Ekpo LL, Hinkle MK, Harrison CJ, Blaney DD, et al.: Melioidosis after Hurricanes Irma and Maria, St. Thomas/St. John District, US Virgin Islands, October 2017. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019; 25(10): 1952-1955. doi: 10.3201/eid2510.180959.
Melioidosis is caused by _Burkholderia pseudomallei_, a saprophytic, gram-negative bacillus endemic to tropical regions worldwide (1). Diagnosis is difficult because of wide-ranging clinical manifestations (2), and this bacterium is innately
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Saturday 21 September 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (14): Nigeria (GO), vaccination-booster research
Yellow Fever -- Nigeria
A health official in Nigeria on Thursday [19 Sep 2019] confirmed 6 cases of yellow fever in the northeast state of Gombe. Nuhu Vile, an epidemiologist with the state health authorities, told media the confirmed patients were treated and discharged.
Yellow fever cases have been reported in northeastern Nigeria, including the states of Bauchi and Borno, since 29 Aug [2019].
No death case has been recorded in the state, he said, noting that an investigation conducted by experts showed that
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A health official in Nigeria on Thursday [19 Sep 2019] confirmed 6 cases of yellow fever in the northeast state of Gombe. Nuhu Vile, an epidemiologist with the state health authorities, told media the confirmed patients were treated and discharged.
Yellow fever cases have been reported in northeastern Nigeria, including the states of Bauchi and Borno, since 29 Aug [2019].
No death case has been recorded in the state, he said, noting that an investigation conducted by experts showed that
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PRO/AH/EDR> Classical swine fever - Russia (03): (AM) wild boar, OIE
Classical Swine Fever -- Russia
Classical swine fever, Russia
Information received on [and dated] 20 Sep 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: 15 Aug 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 17 Sep 2019
Report date: 20 Sep 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 20 Sep 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous
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Classical swine fever, Russia
Information received on [and dated] 20 Sep 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: 15 Aug 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 17 Sep 2019
Report date: 20 Sep 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 20 Sep 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous
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PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever - Africa (06): Sudan (Kassala) susp., tick vector, RFI
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- Sudan
The Ministry of Health has reported 22 suspected cases of haemorrhagic fever in Kassala in eastern Sudan.
In a press statement, the director of emergencies and epidemics, Emtiaz Ata, told reporters that the ministry is examining suspected cases to make sure of the suspicion and to find out more about the disease.
The director-general of the Ministry of Health, Nureldin Hussein, said that the health situation in Kassala is not reassuring, and there must be measures and considerable
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The Ministry of Health has reported 22 suspected cases of haemorrhagic fever in Kassala in eastern Sudan.
In a press statement, the director of emergencies and epidemics, Emtiaz Ata, told reporters that the ministry is examining suspected cases to make sure of the suspicion and to find out more about the disease.
The director-general of the Ministry of Health, Nureldin Hussein, said that the health situation in Kassala is not reassuring, and there must be measures and considerable
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (45): Taiwan (KH) duck, HPAI H5N5, 1st rep
Avian Influenza -- China
More than 3000 mule, or sterile, ducks have been culled due to an H5N5 subtype infection of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, which is the 1st reported case in Taiwan.
Tu Wen-chen, deputy director-general of the Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine, said 3583 ducks from a farm in the Qishan district of Kaohsiung City were confirmed as having the H5N5 virus on 13 Sep 2019 and killed by the authorities. The bureau later also inspected 5 other duck farms within a 3
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More than 3000 mule, or sterile, ducks have been culled due to an H5N5 subtype infection of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, which is the 1st reported case in Taiwan.
Tu Wen-chen, deputy director-general of the Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine, said 3583 ducks from a farm in the Qishan district of Kaohsiung City were confirmed as having the H5N5 virus on 13 Sep 2019 and killed by the authorities. The bureau later also inspected 5 other duck farms within a 3
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PRO/AH/EDR> Infectious bursal disease - Iceland: (SL) poultry, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Iceland
Infectious bursal disease (Gumboro disease), Iceland
Information received on 20 Sep 2019 from Dr Sigurborg Daoadottir, chief veterinary officer, Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority, Ministry of Industries and Innovation, Selfoss, Iceland
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 19 Jul 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Sep 2019
Report date: 19 Sep 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 20 Sep 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed
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Infectious bursal disease (Gumboro disease), Iceland
Information received on 20 Sep 2019 from Dr Sigurborg Daoadottir, chief veterinary officer, Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority, Ministry of Industries and Innovation, Selfoss, Iceland
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 19 Jul 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Sep 2019
Report date: 19 Sep 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 20 Sep 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - North America (24): USA (NJ) human
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
The New Jersey Department of Health is encouraging residents to take steps to protect themselves from all mosquito-borne diseases after 2 more human cases of eastern equine encephalitis were confirmed in the state. The new cases were confirmed in Union and Atlantic counties on Thursday [19 Sep 2019]. The department confirmed the 1st human case of eastern equine encephalitis in August [2019].
Earlier this week, eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) was found in a mosquito pool in Berkley
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The New Jersey Department of Health is encouraging residents to take steps to protect themselves from all mosquito-borne diseases after 2 more human cases of eastern equine encephalitis were confirmed in the state. The new cases were confirmed in Union and Atlantic counties on Thursday [19 Sep 2019]. The department confirmed the 1st human case of eastern equine encephalitis in August [2019].
Earlier this week, eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) was found in a mosquito pool in Berkley
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (73): Philippines, Pakistan, global (Angola)
Polio -- Philippines
WHO and UNICEF official media release
Date: Thu 19 Sep 2019
Source: WHO and UNICEF joint news release [edited]
The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) today [Thu 19 Sep 2019] announced an outbreak of polio in the country. A poliovirus case was confirmed on [16 Sep 2019] in a 3-year-old girl from Lanao del Sur. In addition, environmental samples from sewage in Manila and waterways in Davao were confirmed to contain the virus.
"We are very concerned that polioviruses are now
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WHO and UNICEF official media release
Date: Thu 19 Sep 2019
Source: WHO and UNICEF joint news release [edited]
The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) today [Thu 19 Sep 2019] announced an outbreak of polio in the country. A poliovirus case was confirmed on [16 Sep 2019] in a 3-year-old girl from Lanao del Sur. In addition, environmental samples from sewage in Manila and waterways in Davao were confirmed to contain the virus.
"We are very concerned that polioviruses are now
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Friday 20 September 2019
PRO/AH> African swine fever - Asia (72): Russia (PR) domestic, Far East spread
African Swine Fever -- Russia
A new outbreak of African swine fever [ASF] has been found at a privately held farm in a village in Russia's Primorsk[y] region near the border with China, Russia's agriculture watchdog [Rosselkhoznadzor] said on Friday [20 Sep 2019].
The virus -- which is highly contagious among pigs but not dangerous to humans -- has been detected in several areas in the region in recent months [see comment].
China has reported [157] outbreaks of the incurable disease since it was 1st found in the
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A new outbreak of African swine fever [ASF] has been found at a privately held farm in a village in Russia's Primorsk[y] region near the border with China, Russia's agriculture watchdog [Rosselkhoznadzor] said on Friday [20 Sep 2019].
The virus -- which is highly contagious among pigs but not dangerous to humans -- has been detected in several areas in the region in recent months [see comment].
China has reported [157] outbreaks of the incurable disease since it was 1st found in the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed illness - Tanzania (02): fatal, not Ebola, comments, RFI
Undiagnosed -- Tanzania
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PRO/AH/EDR> Classical swine fever - Japan (11): domestic, spread, vaccination policy revised
Classical Swine Fever -- Japan
In a major policy shift, agriculture minister Taku Eto announced Friday [20 Sep 2019] that the ministry now plans to vaccinate pigs against [classical] swine fever [CSF].
The ministry judged that doing so is inevitable if Japan is to stop the unabated spread of the infectious disease after the 1st outbreak in the country in 26 years was confirmed in September last year [2018]. Eto also said the ministry will ask pharmaceutical companies to increase production of [CSF]
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In a major policy shift, agriculture minister Taku Eto announced Friday [20 Sep 2019] that the ministry now plans to vaccinate pigs against [classical] swine fever [CSF].
The ministry judged that doing so is inevitable if Japan is to stop the unabated spread of the infectious disease after the 1st outbreak in the country in 26 years was confirmed in September last year [2018]. Eto also said the ministry will ask pharmaceutical companies to increase production of [CSF]
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue - Europe (09): Switzerland (BE) cattle, BTV-8, OIE
Bluetongue -- Switzerland
Information received on [and dated] 17 Sep 2019 from Mr. Hans Wyss, Chief Veterinary Officer, Schwarzenburgstrasse 161, Swiss Federal Veterinary Office, LIEBEFELD BERNE, Switzerland
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 13 Sep 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Sep 2019
Report date: 16 Sep 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 17 Sep 2019
Reason for notification Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 31 Dec 2018
Manifestation of
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Information received on [and dated] 17 Sep 2019 from Mr. Hans Wyss, Chief Veterinary Officer, Schwarzenburgstrasse 161, Swiss Federal Veterinary Office, LIEBEFELD BERNE, Switzerland
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 13 Sep 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Sep 2019
Report date: 16 Sep 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 17 Sep 2019
Reason for notification Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 31 Dec 2018
Manifestation of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (91): Congo DR (NK,IT,SK) cases, summaries, response, Uganda
Ebola -- DR Congo
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis & other - India (28): (UP)
Japanese Encephalitis -- India
Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) is a viral infection that predominantly affects children. Uttar Pradesh reported a total of 2871 cases of AES in 2019, out of which 83% (2389 cases) were from districts in the Gorakhpur region. The regional ecosystem in Gorakhpur comprises rivers, lakes, irrigation canals, reservoirs and rice fields and the flood-prone region is endemic for AES.
The Tata Trusts' initiative to combat AES, named Project Prayaas, aims to effectively prevent and control the
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Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) is a viral infection that predominantly affects children. Uttar Pradesh reported a total of 2871 cases of AES in 2019, out of which 83% (2389 cases) were from districts in the Gorakhpur region. The regional ecosystem in Gorakhpur comprises rivers, lakes, irrigation canals, reservoirs and rice fields and the flood-prone region is endemic for AES.
The Tata Trusts' initiative to combat AES, named Project Prayaas, aims to effectively prevent and control the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - North America (23): USA (CT, MI) horses, deer
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
A horse previously believed to have contracted Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in Granby [Massachusetts], which prompted state health officials to raise the town's EEE risk level to critical, actually died in Connecticut, where the horse had lived for over a year, according to the horse's owner.
Dan Dali Haber, owner of Mountain View Training Center in Granby, said his horse, an 18-month-old filly named Gabrielle, was stabled in Salem, Connecticut, when she became infected with EEE and
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A horse previously believed to have contracted Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in Granby [Massachusetts], which prompted state health officials to raise the town's EEE risk level to critical, actually died in Connecticut, where the horse had lived for over a year, according to the horse's owner.
Dan Dali Haber, owner of Mountain View Training Center in Granby, said his horse, an 18-month-old filly named Gabrielle, was stabled in Salem, Connecticut, when she became infected with EEE and
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PRO/PL> Barley yellow dwarf, cereals - UK: control
Other Plant Disease -- United Kingdom
Winter cereal growers are being urged to focus on cultural controls to ward off a major virus disease without a now-banned seed dressing. The aphid-spread barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) can cause yield losses in wheat and barley of up to 60%, and growers this [2019/20] season will not be able to use neonicotinoid insecticide seed treatments.
Experts say the focus needs to be on drilling as late as possible to try to miss the main aphid migration and destroying the "green bridge" of
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Winter cereal growers are being urged to focus on cultural controls to ward off a major virus disease without a now-banned seed dressing. The aphid-spread barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) can cause yield losses in wheat and barley of up to 60%, and growers this [2019/20] season will not be able to use neonicotinoid insecticide seed treatments.
Experts say the focus needs to be on drilling as late as possible to try to miss the main aphid migration and destroying the "green bridge" of
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Thursday 19 September 2019
PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - South Korea, Australia: clam
Hepatitis A -- South Korea
The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said it has confirmed that contaminated fermented shellfish was the main culprit behind the hepatitis A outbreak this summer. The KCDC came to the conclusions after conducting an in-depth epidemiological investigation.
The agency randomly sampled 270 of the 2178 hepatitis A patients, diagnosed between 28 Jul and 24 Aug 2019, and surveyed whether they consumed fermented shellfish this summer. It found that 42% of the patients had
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The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said it has confirmed that contaminated fermented shellfish was the main culprit behind the hepatitis A outbreak this summer. The KCDC came to the conclusions after conducting an in-depth epidemiological investigation.
The agency randomly sampled 270 of the 2178 hepatitis A patients, diagnosed between 28 Jul and 24 Aug 2019, and surveyed whether they consumed fermented shellfish this summer. It found that 42% of the patients had
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PRO/AH/EDR> Classical swine fever - Japan (10): domestic, vaccination
Classical Swine Fever -- Japan
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has established a policy to vaccinate pigs raised in pig farms against classical swine fever [CSF] following the spread of this epidemic livestock disease. It is thought that the inoculation will be limited to areas where CSF outbreaks have been confirmed, mainly on domestic pig farms.
CSF returned to Japan in September 2018, when confirmed after its absence for the previous 26 years. The virus was initially spreading in the Chubu region;
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has established a policy to vaccinate pigs raised in pig farms against classical swine fever [CSF] following the spread of this epidemic livestock disease. It is thought that the inoculation will be limited to areas where CSF outbreaks have been confirmed, mainly on domestic pig farms.
CSF returned to Japan in September 2018, when confirmed after its absence for the previous 26 years. The virus was initially spreading in the Chubu region;
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PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - USA (20) : (MN) O157, state fair, livestock exposure
E. coli -- United States
- Become familiar with and implement the recommendations in this compendium.
- Consult with veterinarians, state and local agencies, and cooperative extension personnel on implementation of the recommendations.
- Become knowledgeable about the risks for disease and injury associated with animals and be able to explain risk-reduction measures to staff members and visitors.
- Be aware that direct contact with some animals is inappropriate in public settings, and this should be evaluated
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- Become familiar with and implement the recommendations in this compendium.
- Consult with veterinarians, state and local agencies, and cooperative extension personnel on implementation of the recommendations.
- Become knowledgeable about the risks for disease and injury associated with animals and be able to explain risk-reduction measures to staff members and visitors.
- Be aware that direct contact with some animals is inappropriate in public settings, and this should be evaluated
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (32): Nigeria
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
Key points
- There were 78 suspected cases of Lassa Fever (LF) reported from 16 LGAs in 13 states (Edo - 51, Ondo - 9, Ebonyi - 5, Bauchi - 4, Nasarawa - 1, Taraba - 1, Kwara - 1, Gombe - 1, Kaduna - 1, Kogi - 1, Delta - 1, Rivers - 1 & Cross River - 1). There were 6 confirmed cases and no death was recorded
- In the reporting, one new health care worker was infected in Ebonyi state. A total of 19 health care workers have been infected since the onset of the outbreak
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Key points
- There were 78 suspected cases of Lassa Fever (LF) reported from 16 LGAs in 13 states (Edo - 51, Ondo - 9, Ebonyi - 5, Bauchi - 4, Nasarawa - 1, Taraba - 1, Kwara - 1, Gombe - 1, Kaduna - 1, Kogi - 1, Delta - 1, Rivers - 1 & Cross River - 1). There were 6 confirmed cases and no death was recorded
- In the reporting, one new health care worker was infected in Ebonyi state. A total of 19 health care workers have been infected since the onset of the outbreak
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PRO> Vaping-related illness - USA (03): deaths, CDC
Other Human Disease -- United States
The majority of people who developed the respiratory illness said they had vaped tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the main active ingredient in marijuana. Other patients have reported vaping THC and nicotine together, while a small share said they only vaped nicotine. But health officials acknowledge some patients might be reluctant to disclose THC use, given that the marijuana remains illegal in many states.
The FDA has been working with local and state health officials to collect and test
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The majority of people who developed the respiratory illness said they had vaped tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the main active ingredient in marijuana. Other patients have reported vaping THC and nicotine together, while a small share said they only vaped nicotine. But health officials acknowledge some patients might be reluctant to disclose THC use, given that the marijuana remains illegal in many states.
The FDA has been working with local and state health officials to collect and test
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Wednesday 18 September 2019
PRO/AH> Zoonoses: SpillOver - new web tool to assess spillover risk of wildlife viruses
Environmental -- Worldwide/Unknown
It is estimated that there are up to 827 000 undiscovered viruses in animals. Of this large pool, which viruses pose the greatest threat to humans? Conventional approaches to understanding the risk of viral spillovers from wildlife, such as relying on the genetic relatedness of viruses, have proven insufficient. We developed an interactive web tool called SpillOver to assess whether a wildlife virus is more or less likely to spillover and cause a new epidemic in humans. This app uses a
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It is estimated that there are up to 827 000 undiscovered viruses in animals. Of this large pool, which viruses pose the greatest threat to humans? Conventional approaches to understanding the risk of viral spillovers from wildlife, such as relying on the genetic relatedness of viruses, have proven insufficient. We developed an interactive web tool called SpillOver to assess whether a wildlife virus is more or less likely to spillover and cause a new epidemic in humans. This app uses a
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - North America (22): USA (CT, MI, RI) human
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
The state Department of Public Health is warning that an adult resident of East Lyme has tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). This is the 1st human case of EEE identified in Connecticut this season [2019].
The patient became ill during the last week of August [2019] with encephalitis and remains hospitalized. Laboratory tests, which were completed today at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Laboratory in Ft. Collins, Colorado, confirmed the presence of
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The state Department of Public Health is warning that an adult resident of East Lyme has tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). This is the 1st human case of EEE identified in Connecticut this season [2019].
The patient became ill during the last week of August [2019] with encephalitis and remains hospitalized. Laboratory tests, which were completed today at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Laboratory in Ft. Collins, Colorado, confirmed the presence of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (90): Congo DR (NK, IT, SK) cases, summaries, response, Tanzania, story
Ebola -- DR Congo
As of late August [2019], 28 out of a total of 47 health zones across Ituri and North Kivu provinces have reported cases of Ebola. Of these 28, 18 are considered active transmission zones, meaning that they have notified new confirmed cases in the past 21 days (the maximum incubation period for Ebola). South Kivu has recently recorded cases in Mwenga health zone, becoming the 3rd province in DRC to be affected in the current outbreak.
Five new health zones, Goma (North Kivu), Nyiragongo
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As of late August [2019], 28 out of a total of 47 health zones across Ituri and North Kivu provinces have reported cases of Ebola. Of these 28, 18 are considered active transmission zones, meaning that they have notified new confirmed cases in the past 21 days (the maximum incubation period for Ebola). South Kivu has recently recorded cases in Mwenga health zone, becoming the 3rd province in DRC to be affected in the current outbreak.
Five new health zones, Goma (North Kivu), Nyiragongo
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PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness - Burkina Faso: fatal, pesticides susp.
Foodborne Illness -- Burkina Faso
At least 18 people died in 10 days after eating pesticide-contaminated food in 2 localities in Burkina Faso. A dozen still remain under observation in hospitals, according to the Minister of Health.
The 1st cases were reported on [1 Sep 2019] in the town of Didyr in the center-west of the country, said Professor Claudine Lougue, Minister of Health.
About 15 members of the same families felt unwell after eating local dishes made from bean leaves and small millet seeds, which are actually
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At least 18 people died in 10 days after eating pesticide-contaminated food in 2 localities in Burkina Faso. A dozen still remain under observation in hospitals, according to the Minister of Health.
The 1st cases were reported on [1 Sep 2019] in the town of Didyr in the center-west of the country, said Professor Claudine Lougue, Minister of Health.
About 15 members of the same families felt unwell after eating local dishes made from bean leaves and small millet seeds, which are actually
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - South Korea: salted clams
Hepatitis A -- South Korea
The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said that it has confirmed that contaminated fermented shellfish was the main culprit behind the hepatitis A outbreak this summer of 2019.
The KCDC came to the conclusions after conducting an in-depth epidemiological investigation. The agency randomly sampled 270 of the 2178 hepatitis A patients, diagnosed between [28 Jul 2019] and [24 Aug 2019], and surveyed whether they consumed fermented shellfish this summer. It found that 42%
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The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said that it has confirmed that contaminated fermented shellfish was the main culprit behind the hepatitis A outbreak this summer of 2019.
The KCDC came to the conclusions after conducting an in-depth epidemiological investigation. The agency randomly sampled 270 of the 2178 hepatitis A patients, diagnosed between [28 Jul 2019] and [24 Aug 2019], and surveyed whether they consumed fermented shellfish this summer. It found that 42%
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PRO/EDR> Typhoid fever - Australia: ex Pakistan, multidrug resistance
Typhoid -- Australia
Doctors have reported the 1st case of extensively drug-resistant typhoid in Australia, warning the country is not immune to the "emerging threat". A 20-month-old Australian-born girl is the 1st patient to develop the highly resistant form of the superbug after returning from a 3-month trip to Pakistan. Dr. Philip Britton and his colleagues from the Children's Hospital at Westmead and the University of Sydney published the findings in the Medical Journal of Australia letter on Monday [16 Sep
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Doctors have reported the 1st case of extensively drug-resistant typhoid in Australia, warning the country is not immune to the "emerging threat". A 20-month-old Australian-born girl is the 1st patient to develop the highly resistant form of the superbug after returning from a 3-month trip to Pakistan. Dr. Philip Britton and his colleagues from the Children's Hospital at Westmead and the University of Sydney published the findings in the Medical Journal of Australia letter on Monday [16 Sep
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PRO/EDR> Botulism - France: outdated soup
Botulism -- France
In Essonne, a woman was infected by the botulism bacterium after ingesting old soup.
A serious neurological disease, botulism develops in the absence of oxygen and most often through vacuum-sealed foods and canned foods. Botulinum toxin is a poison still "more powerful than cyanide", but this type of case is very rare in France.
According to our Parisian colleagues, the consumer had ingested an old vegetable soup. At the end of August 2019, this resident of Essonne felt unwell. Her
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In Essonne, a woman was infected by the botulism bacterium after ingesting old soup.
A serious neurological disease, botulism develops in the absence of oxygen and most often through vacuum-sealed foods and canned foods. Botulinum toxin is a poison still "more powerful than cyanide", but this type of case is very rare in France.
According to our Parisian colleagues, the consumer had ingested an old vegetable soup. At the end of August 2019, this resident of Essonne felt unwell. Her
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PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis - Europe (12): (France) fatal, raw milk cheeses, recall
Foodborne Illness -- France
The 7 people in France part of a _Listeria_ outbreak linked to organic dairy products fell ill over a period of 18 months, according to public health authorities. Those infected with the same strain of _Listeria_ were identified by the National Reference Center for Listeria, with an 8th case still under investigation.
Sante Publique France [Public Health France] reported 2 people have died, but the agency does not have any evidence to attribute the deaths to _Listeria_ infection.
People
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The 7 people in France part of a _Listeria_ outbreak linked to organic dairy products fell ill over a period of 18 months, according to public health authorities. Those infected with the same strain of _Listeria_ were identified by the National Reference Center for Listeria, with an 8th case still under investigation.
Sante Publique France [Public Health France] reported 2 people have died, but the agency does not have any evidence to attribute the deaths to _Listeria_ infection.
People
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PRO/EDR> Pertussis update (10): Americas (USA)
Whooping Cough -- United States
A few months [ago] parts of Western Montana were dealing with a whooping cough outbreak. The Missoula City-County Health Department even had to hire extra nurses to handle the rising number of cases. The outbreak is continuing with local health officials saying that the numbers are still rising.
Local health officials said back in the spring [2019] that they expected the pertussis cases to slow down during summer break. But now, they say that even more cases are coming in -- with the most
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A few months [ago] parts of Western Montana were dealing with a whooping cough outbreak. The Missoula City-County Health Department even had to hire extra nurses to handle the rising number of cases. The outbreak is continuing with local health officials saying that the numbers are still rising.
Local health officials said back in the spring [2019] that they expected the pertussis cases to slow down during summer break. But now, they say that even more cases are coming in -- with the most
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Tuesday 17 September 2019
PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - USA (19): (IL) retirement community
Legionnaires' -- United States
Public health officials are worried an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease at a suburban Chicago retirement home appears to be spreading with 2 new cases in the nearby community.
Legionnaire's is a flu-like illness contracted when infected water vapor is inhaled. The elderly and people with weakened immune systems can be particularly susceptible.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 12 cases at Covenant Assisted Living in Batavia through August [2019]. The 2 new cases were
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Public health officials are worried an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease at a suburban Chicago retirement home appears to be spreading with 2 new cases in the nearby community.
Legionnaire's is a flu-like illness contracted when infected water vapor is inhaled. The elderly and people with weakened immune systems can be particularly susceptible.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 12 cases at Covenant Assisted Living in Batavia through August [2019]. The 2 new cases were
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PRO/AH/EDR> Viral research laboratory accident - Russia: (NS) Vector Institute, explosion & fire
Ebola, Anthrax, Smallpox-Related -- Russia
One of the world's largest virus research centers, located in Siberia, was reportedly engulfed in flames after a sudden explosion rocked the secretive compound, known for its stores of Ebola, HIV, anthrax, and other strains. Firefighters and rescue services scrambled on [Mon 16 Sep 2019] to respond to a fire that broke out in Koltsovo, a scientific hub several kilometers from Novosibirsk. The situation was quickly upgraded from an ordinary emergency to a major incident as the explosion and
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One of the world's largest virus research centers, located in Siberia, was reportedly engulfed in flames after a sudden explosion rocked the secretive compound, known for its stores of Ebola, HIV, anthrax, and other strains. Firefighters and rescue services scrambled on [Mon 16 Sep 2019] to respond to a fire that broke out in Koltsovo, a scientific hub several kilometers from Novosibirsk. The situation was quickly upgraded from an ordinary emergency to a major incident as the explosion and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Kazakhstan (05): (ZM) cattle, human
Anthrax -- Kazakhstan
A total of 4 shepherds were hospitalized with anthrax in Zhambyl region, Informbureau reports. The diagnosis was confirmed by laboratory examination. Patients came to the hospital with eruptions on their bodies.
"The patients work on one of the farms and have direct contact with animals. All of them were took part in the slaughtering of a cow, and 7-10 days after that they started complaining of these signs," said Gulfaira Mirzabekova, an employee of the Zhambyl regional infectious
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A total of 4 shepherds were hospitalized with anthrax in Zhambyl region, Informbureau reports. The diagnosis was confirmed by laboratory examination. Patients came to the hospital with eruptions on their bodies.
"The patients work on one of the farms and have direct contact with animals. All of them were took part in the slaughtering of a cow, and 7-10 days after that they started complaining of these signs," said Gulfaira Mirzabekova, an employee of the Zhambyl regional infectious
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tularemia - Sweden (06): outbreak, hares
Tularemia -- Sweden
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (71): South Korea (KG) domestic, 1st report, OIE
African Swine Fever -- South Korea
African swine fever, Korea (Rep. of)
Information received on [and dated] 17 Sep 2019 from Dr Oh Soon-Min, director general - chief veterinary officer, Animal Health Policy Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), Sejong-Si, Korea (Rep. of)
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 16 Sep 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 17 Sep 2019
Report date: 17 Sep 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 17 Sep 2019
Reason for notification: 1st
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African swine fever, Korea (Rep. of)
Information received on [and dated] 17 Sep 2019 from Dr Oh Soon-Min, director general - chief veterinary officer, Animal Health Policy Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), Sejong-Si, Korea (Rep. of)
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 16 Sep 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 17 Sep 2019
Report date: 17 Sep 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 17 Sep 2019
Reason for notification: 1st
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease - Ireland (02): wild rabbit
Other Animal Disease -- Ireland
A new case of a deadly disease found in rabbits and hares has been confirmed in Cork, bringing the number of counties in which the virus has been detected to 5.
Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD) killed millions of animals in China when it was 1st identified in 1984. It subsequently spread to continental Europe and was 1st detected in the wild in Ireland last July [2019]. The virus, which poses no risk to humans, causes death within a few days of infection. Diseased animals exhibit swollen
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A new case of a deadly disease found in rabbits and hares has been confirmed in Cork, bringing the number of counties in which the virus has been detected to 5.
Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD) killed millions of animals in China when it was 1st identified in 1984. It subsequently spread to continental Europe and was 1st detected in the wild in Ireland last July [2019]. The virus, which poses no risk to humans, causes death within a few days of infection. Diseased animals exhibit swollen
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leptospirosis - USA (03): (UT) dogs
Leptospirosis -- United States
More than a dozen dogs in a Utah city are infected with leptospirosis, a potentially deadly bacterial disease that can spread to humans.
There have been at least 13 confirmed cases of leptospirosis in dogs in St. George, KSL reports. Ten of the cases involve dogs being treated at the local veterinary clinic Red Hills Animal Hospital, while the 3 remaining cases are at other veterinary facilities in the area.
Veterinarians think an infected dog, possibly from Arizona, that stayed at a
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More than a dozen dogs in a Utah city are infected with leptospirosis, a potentially deadly bacterial disease that can spread to humans.
There have been at least 13 confirmed cases of leptospirosis in dogs in St. George, KSL reports. Ten of the cases involve dogs being treated at the local veterinary clinic Red Hills Animal Hospital, while the 3 remaining cases are at other veterinary facilities in the area.
Veterinarians think an infected dog, possibly from Arizona, that stayed at a
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies - Americas (44): USA, dog, skunk, raccoon, fox, human exp
Rabies -- United States
A puppy testing positive for rabies on [Thu 29 Aug 2019] has state health departments in the Dakotas seeking individuals possibly exposed to the fatal virus.
On 29 Aug 2019, a puppy tested positive for rabies in South Dakota. While very little is known about the puppy, it last resided in Agency Village, south of Sisseton, [Roberts County], SD. The puppy had at least 3 littermates.
"Our concern is the littermates have been exposed to rabies and may develop rabies and expose their new
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A puppy testing positive for rabies on [Thu 29 Aug 2019] has state health departments in the Dakotas seeking individuals possibly exposed to the fatal virus.
On 29 Aug 2019, a puppy tested positive for rabies in South Dakota. While very little is known about the puppy, it last resided in Agency Village, south of Sisseton, [Roberts County], SD. The puppy had at least 3 littermates.
"Our concern is the littermates have been exposed to rabies and may develop rabies and expose their new
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (44): Chile (VS) poultry, LPAI H7, import restrictions
Avian Influenza -- Chile
The importing of Chilean turkey meat has been restricted in Argentina, Peru, and Hong Kong due to an outbreak of bird flu in central Chile. The outbreak, of a low-pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) virus, is under control, the Chilean State Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) reported on Wednesday [11 Sep 2019].
"Regarding shipments of poultry and its products from Chile to various markets, the SAG has been notified of restrictions only on the part of Argentina, Peru, and Hong Kong,"
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The importing of Chilean turkey meat has been restricted in Argentina, Peru, and Hong Kong due to an outbreak of bird flu in central Chile. The outbreak, of a low-pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) virus, is under control, the Chilean State Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) reported on Wednesday [11 Sep 2019].
"Regarding shipments of poultry and its products from Chile to various markets, the SAG has been notified of restrictions only on the part of Argentina, Peru, and Hong Kong,"
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PRO/PL> Panama disease TR4, banana - Australia: (QL) spread
Other Plant Disease -- Australia
Despite rigid biosecurity measures throughout north Queensland banana farms, the dreaded Panama tropical race 4 is spreading within the infested farms. Since the initial detection [in Queensland; ProMED-mail post http://bit.ly/2M39cls] in 2015, there have been 3 farms with confirmed cases of TR4; however, the number of plants infected within those farms has increased to nearly 60, up from the initial 9 cases. On the infected properties, TR4 has spread more than 12 km
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Despite rigid biosecurity measures throughout north Queensland banana farms, the dreaded Panama tropical race 4 is spreading within the infested farms. Since the initial detection [in Queensland; ProMED-mail post http://bit.ly/2M39cls] in 2015, there have been 3 farms with confirmed cases of TR4; however, the number of plants infected within those farms has increased to nearly 60, up from the initial 9 cases. On the infected properties, TR4 has spread more than 12 km
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PRO> Tularemia - USA (03): (CO) wild rabbit
Tularemia -- United States
A rabbit in Lafayette has tested positive for tularemia, public officials announced Friday [13 Sep 2019]. The animal was found along the 4900 block of 95th Street, according to Boulder County health officials.
Tularemia is caused by the bacteria _Francisella tularensis_ and is typically found in animals, especially rabbits, rodents, and hares.
Symptoms in humans include skin ulcers, swollen and painful lymph glands, inflamed eyes, sore throat, mouth sores, and more. Symptoms can also
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A rabbit in Lafayette has tested positive for tularemia, public officials announced Friday [13 Sep 2019]. The animal was found along the 4900 block of 95th Street, according to Boulder County health officials.
Tularemia is caused by the bacteria _Francisella tularensis_ and is typically found in animals, especially rabbits, rodents, and hares.
Symptoms in humans include skin ulcers, swollen and painful lymph glands, inflamed eyes, sore throat, mouth sores, and more. Symptoms can also
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Monday 16 September 2019
PRO/PL> Clubroot, oilseed rape - Canada: (MB)
Other Plant Disease -- Canada
Manitoba Agriculture reported that a new strain of clubroot of canola was positively identified in southern Manitoba near the US border. Outside of Alberta, very few fields have been found to contain novel pathotypes like the one identified, and this is the 1st finding in Manitoba.
The new strain is pathotype 3A, [which] is able to overcome some 1st-generation genetic resistance in commercial cultivars. Traditionally rated "resistant" varieties will not prevent infection [with] this
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Manitoba Agriculture reported that a new strain of clubroot of canola was positively identified in southern Manitoba near the US border. Outside of Alberta, very few fields have been found to contain novel pathotypes like the one identified, and this is the 1st finding in Manitoba.
The new strain is pathotype 3A, [which] is able to overcome some 1st-generation genetic resistance in commercial cultivars. Traditionally rated "resistant" varieties will not prevent infection [with] this
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (34): Europe, ECDC update, animal
West Nile Virus -- Worldwide/Unknown
Between 6 and 12 Sep 2019, 5 EU member states reported 9 West Nile fever [WNF] outbreaks among equids to the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS): Germany (3), Austria (2), France (2), Hungary (1), and Italy (1).
Since the beginning of the 2019 transmission season and as of 12 Sep 2019, 6 EU member states reported 26 WNF outbreaks among equids: Greece (12), Germany (4), Italy (4), Hungary (2), France (2), and Austria (2). In addition, Germany reported 26 outbreaks among birds to
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Between 6 and 12 Sep 2019, 5 EU member states reported 9 West Nile fever [WNF] outbreaks among equids to the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS): Germany (3), Austria (2), France (2), Hungary (1), and Italy (1).
Since the beginning of the 2019 transmission season and as of 12 Sep 2019, 6 EU member states reported 26 WNF outbreaks among equids: Greece (12), Germany (4), Italy (4), Hungary (2), France (2), and Austria (2). In addition, Germany reported 26 outbreaks among birds to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Italy (03): (PU) cattle, OIE
Anthrax -- Italy
Information received on [and dated] 16 Sep 2019 from Dr. Silvio Borrello, Chief Veterinary Officer, Food Safety and Collegial Bodies for Health Protection, Ministère de la Santé, Department for Veterinary Public Health, Rome, Italy
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 31 Aug 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 2 Sep 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 14 Dec 2018
Manifestation of disease:
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Information received on [and dated] 16 Sep 2019 from Dr. Silvio Borrello, Chief Veterinary Officer, Food Safety and Collegial Bodies for Health Protection, Ministère de la Santé, Department for Veterinary Public Health, Rome, Italy
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 31 Aug 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 2 Sep 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 14 Dec 2018
Manifestation of disease:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (13): Nigeria (BA)
Yellow Fever -- Nigeria
The Bauchi State Government yesterday [Sat 14 Sep 2019] unveiled anti-yellow fever campaign to immunise 500 000 people in Alkaleri and Tafawa Balewa Local Government Areas to curtail the spread of the acute viral haemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes.
The state governor, Senator Bala Mohammed disclosed the plan at the unveiling of aerial spray of Quella birds, mosquitoes and reactive vaccination in response to yellow fever at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International
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The Bauchi State Government yesterday [Sat 14 Sep 2019] unveiled anti-yellow fever campaign to immunise 500 000 people in Alkaleri and Tafawa Balewa Local Government Areas to curtail the spread of the acute viral haemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes.
The state governor, Senator Bala Mohammed disclosed the plan at the unveiling of aerial spray of Quella birds, mosquitoes and reactive vaccination in response to yellow fever at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - North America (21): USA (MA) human
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
Massachusetts public health officials say laboratory testing has confirmed the state's 8th human case of eastern equine encephalitis [EEE] this season.
The state Department of Public Health said on [Fri 13 Sep 2019] that the latest case of the mosquito-borne disease is in a man in his 50s from northeastern Bristol County. Of the previous 7 cases, one was in a 5-year-old girl, and another in adult woman was fatal.
In addition to the 8 human cases of EEE, there have also been 8 confirmed
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Massachusetts public health officials say laboratory testing has confirmed the state's 8th human case of eastern equine encephalitis [EEE] this season.
The state Department of Public Health said on [Fri 13 Sep 2019] that the latest case of the mosquito-borne disease is in a man in his 50s from northeastern Bristol County. Of the previous 7 cases, one was in a 5-year-old girl, and another in adult woman was fatal.
In addition to the 8 human cases of EEE, there have also been 8 confirmed
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (62)
Measles -- United States
A 2nd person with a suspected case of the measles has been confirmed in York County, according to the Pennsylvania Secretary of Health. The state health department [Sat 14 Sep 2019] released a list of new locations, dates and times when individuals may have been exposed to the highly contagious disease. The 1st case was reported 2 weeks ago, and affected sites in York and Hershey.
"WellSpan Health is in the process of notifying patients, staff and visitors who were in WellSpan Stony Brook
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A 2nd person with a suspected case of the measles has been confirmed in York County, according to the Pennsylvania Secretary of Health. The state health department [Sat 14 Sep 2019] released a list of new locations, dates and times when individuals may have been exposed to the highly contagious disease. The 1st case was reported 2 weeks ago, and affected sites in York and Hershey.
"WellSpan Health is in the process of notifying patients, staff and visitors who were in WellSpan Stony Brook
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Sunday 15 September 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Chronic wasting disease - USA (15): new research, comments
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
As a wildlife disease ecologist, I've been asked my opinion on the scientific support for prions as the agent of chronic wasting disease (CWD). I have been studying CWD for 2 decades. The _Spiroplasma_ (bacteria) theory (1) has been around for years, but has recently resurfaced. I'll lay out the many reasons why prions are implicated in all transmissible spongiform encephalopathy diseases (TSE). No other infectious agent has the same amount of evidence.
First off, what is a prion? Dr.
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As a wildlife disease ecologist, I've been asked my opinion on the scientific support for prions as the agent of chronic wasting disease (CWD). I have been studying CWD for 2 decades. The _Spiroplasma_ (bacteria) theory (1) has been around for years, but has recently resurfaced. I'll lay out the many reasons why prions are implicated in all transmissible spongiform encephalopathy diseases (TSE). No other infectious agent has the same amount of evidence.
First off, what is a prion? Dr.
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PRO/EDR> Rubella - Japan (03): spread, travel alert
Rubella -- Japan
A new report from Japan's National Institute of Infectious Disease (NIID) indicates the Rubella virus outbreak continues to spread. As of [4 Sep 2019], there have been 2156 Rubella cases reported by the NIID during 2019.
This is an increase of about 260 rubella cases in Japan since July 2019. On a local basis, the city of Tokyo has reported 37% of Japan's 2019 Rubella cases.
Since Rubella is very dangerous for a pregnant woman and her developing baby, the US Centers for Disease Control
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A new report from Japan's National Institute of Infectious Disease (NIID) indicates the Rubella virus outbreak continues to spread. As of [4 Sep 2019], there have been 2156 Rubella cases reported by the NIID during 2019.
This is an increase of about 260 rubella cases in Japan since July 2019. On a local basis, the city of Tokyo has reported 37% of Japan's 2019 Rubella cases.
Since Rubella is very dangerous for a pregnant woman and her developing baby, the US Centers for Disease Control
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (70): Philippines (RI, ND) spread, prevention
African Swine Fever -- Philippines
More cases of African swine fever [ASF] have been confirmed, this time in Quezon City.
Speaking to CNN Philippines Saturday [14 Sep 2019], Quezon City mayor Joy Belmonte said, "I wanted to call (a meeting) today because I wanted to make decisions right away pertaining to this issue, but it's a weekend. But having said that, I did get to communicate with our city [veterinarian] ... I have been able to verify ... there are 3 pigs that have been found in a creek in Barangay* Bagong Silangan;
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More cases of African swine fever [ASF] have been confirmed, this time in Quezon City.
Speaking to CNN Philippines Saturday [14 Sep 2019], Quezon City mayor Joy Belmonte said, "I wanted to call (a meeting) today because I wanted to make decisions right away pertaining to this issue, but it's a weekend. But having said that, I did get to communicate with our city [veterinarian] ... I have been able to verify ... there are 3 pigs that have been found in a creek in Barangay* Bagong Silangan;
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PRO/EDR> West Nile Virus (33): Europe (Greece), ECDC update
West Nile Virus -- Greece
The death toll from the West Nile virus since June this year has risen to 20, according to this week's report by the National Health Organization (EODY).
Up until [12 Sep 2019], authorities had diagnosed a total of 176 cases of the mosquito-borne virus. Of these, 109 developed illnesses affecting the central nervous system such as encephalitis or meningitis.
EODY is urging the public to spray insect repellent on bare skin and clothing, to install mosquito nets and screens, to remove
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The death toll from the West Nile virus since June this year has risen to 20, according to this week's report by the National Health Organization (EODY).
Up until [12 Sep 2019], authorities had diagnosed a total of 176 cases of the mosquito-borne virus. Of these, 109 developed illnesses affecting the central nervous system such as encephalitis or meningitis.
EODY is urging the public to spray insect repellent on bare skin and clothing, to install mosquito nets and screens, to remove
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PRO/EDR> Amebic meningoencephalitis, primary - Pakistan (04) : (SD)
Amoeba -- Pakistan
Officials with the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) report another fatality due to primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) from infection with the brain-eating amoeba, _Naegleria fowleri_. The 20-year-old, Malir man is the thirteenth death due to this parasite in Karachi to date this year [2019].
According to the Pakistani news source, The News, Director General Health Sindh Dr. Masood Solangi said their teams of experts had started investigating the case and visited the residence
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Officials with the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) report another fatality due to primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) from infection with the brain-eating amoeba, _Naegleria fowleri_. The 20-year-old, Malir man is the thirteenth death due to this parasite in Karachi to date this year [2019].
According to the Pakistani news source, The News, Director General Health Sindh Dr. Masood Solangi said their teams of experts had started investigating the case and visited the residence
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PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever - Asia (20): Pakistan (SD), India (RJ)
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- Pakistan
A Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) patient died in a private hospital of Karachi. The death toll from the tick-born viral disease has climbed to 17 in the megacity this year (2019). Sindh Health Department confirmed the death of a 52-year old man, [HK], a resident of Lyari area of Karachi who died in private hospital of the city due to CCHF. The patient was brought to hospital a few days ago with fever where he was diagnosed.
The tick-born viral disease had infected 36 people this
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A Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) patient died in a private hospital of Karachi. The death toll from the tick-born viral disease has climbed to 17 in the megacity this year (2019). Sindh Health Department confirmed the death of a 52-year old man, [HK], a resident of Lyari area of Karachi who died in private hospital of the city due to CCHF. The patient was brought to hospital a few days ago with fever where he was diagnosed.
The tick-born viral disease had infected 36 people this
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Saturday 14 September 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Classical swine fever - Japan (09): (ST, YN) domestic, spread
Classical Swine Fever -- Japan
Japan's agriculture ministry said Friday [13 Sep 2019] that [classical] swine fever [CSF] infections have occurred at a pig farm in the city of Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, part of the country's Kanto eastern region, which also includes Tokyo.
It is the 1st time that a CSF fever case has been confirmed in Kanto since the 1st outbreak of the infectious disease in the country in 26 years was detected in September [2018], in the central prefecture of Gifu.
The latest outbreak marked the
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Japan's agriculture ministry said Friday [13 Sep 2019] that [classical] swine fever [CSF] infections have occurred at a pig farm in the city of Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, part of the country's Kanto eastern region, which also includes Tokyo.
It is the 1st time that a CSF fever case has been confirmed in Kanto since the 1st outbreak of the infectious disease in the country in 26 years was detected in September [2018], in the central prefecture of Gifu.
The latest outbreak marked the
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PRO/EDR> Antibiotic resistance (06): Italy (TC) fatal, NDM-1, nosocomial
Hospital-Related Infection -- Italy
A superbug outbreak has been reported in the Italian region of Tuscany. Authorities in Tuscany, home to some of Italy's most visited tourist attractions, have stepped up hospital controls after a deadly outbreak of the New Delhi superbug.
The antibiotic-resistant killer has shown "significant diffusion in the northwestern area of Tuscany" since November 2018, infecting at least 75 people, local health authority ARS said. The bacterial disease is believed to have killed at least 31 people in
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A superbug outbreak has been reported in the Italian region of Tuscany. Authorities in Tuscany, home to some of Italy's most visited tourist attractions, have stepped up hospital controls after a deadly outbreak of the New Delhi superbug.
The antibiotic-resistant killer has shown "significant diffusion in the northwestern area of Tuscany" since November 2018, infecting at least 75 people, local health authority ARS said. The bacterial disease is believed to have killed at least 31 people in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis & other - India (27): (AS)
Japanese Encephalitis -- India
Japanese encephalitis (JE) has killed 154 people in Assam in 2019, the highest in 5 years officials said even as they claimed that the outbreak, which peaked in July and August, was subsiding and only a few fresh cases were reported in September.
A top state government official also said a state-wide adult vaccination campaign will begin in November [2019] covering all districts after the Centre agreed to provide around 57 lakh [5.7 million] vaccines.
"From [15 Nov 2019], we plan to
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Japanese encephalitis (JE) has killed 154 people in Assam in 2019, the highest in 5 years officials said even as they claimed that the outbreak, which peaked in July and August, was subsiding and only a few fresh cases were reported in September.
A top state government official also said a state-wide adult vaccination campaign will begin in November [2019] covering all districts after the Centre agreed to provide around 57 lakh [5.7 million] vaccines.
"From [15 Nov 2019], we plan to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (89): Congo (NK,IT) Tanzania case update, NOT Ebola
Ebola -- Tanzania
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on [12 Sep 2019] that it had deployed a technical team to the country to cooperate with the health ministry [see Archive Undiagnosed illness - Tanzania: fatal, WHO team deployment, RFI http://bit.ly/31osTdQ].
The government of Tanzania said on Saturday [14 Sep 2019] that there has been no confirmed case of Ebola in the country. This comes [2 days] after WHO said it was investigating "as a matter of urgency" a "rumor" of death
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The World Health Organization (WHO) said on [12 Sep 2019] that it had deployed a technical team to the country to cooperate with the health ministry [see Archive Undiagnosed illness - Tanzania: fatal, WHO team deployment, RFI http://bit.ly/31osTdQ].
The government of Tanzania said on Saturday [14 Sep 2019] that there has been no confirmed case of Ebola in the country. This comes [2 days] after WHO said it was investigating "as a matter of urgency" a "rumor" of death
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - North America (20): USA (RI) deer
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
State officials said Wednesday [11 Sep 2019] that Eastern equine encephalitis had been detected in a deer in Richmond, the 2nd such case in Rhode Island during the current outbreak of the mosquito-borne virus. The state Department of Environmental Management (DEM) reported the 1st deer infection a day earlier [10 Sep 2019] in Coventry.
With deer season opening [15 Sep 2019], DEM said it was emailing about 1200 hunters who have recently purchased 2019 deer licenses to offer personal
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State officials said Wednesday [11 Sep 2019] that Eastern equine encephalitis had been detected in a deer in Richmond, the 2nd such case in Rhode Island during the current outbreak of the mosquito-borne virus. The state Department of Environmental Management (DEM) reported the 1st deer infection a day earlier [10 Sep 2019] in Coventry.
With deer season opening [15 Sep 2019], DEM said it was emailing about 1200 hunters who have recently purchased 2019 deer licenses to offer personal
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (88): Congo DR (NK,IT) cases, summaries, front line, response
Ebola -- DR Congo
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Friday 13 September 2019
PRO/EDR> Human enterovirus - Taiwan
Enterovirus -- China
Taiwan's enterovirus cases continued to increase last week, bringing the total number to nearly 20 000 between [1 and 7 Sep 2019], the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday [10 Sep 2019].
A total of 19 254 patients sought outpatient or emergency treatment at hospitals for enterovirus infection around the country, up 4% from the figure recorded the previous week [25-31 Aug 2019] and the highest over the same period in nearly 5 years, according to CDC data.
CDC physician Lin
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Taiwan's enterovirus cases continued to increase last week, bringing the total number to nearly 20 000 between [1 and 7 Sep 2019], the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday [10 Sep 2019].
A total of 19 254 patients sought outpatient or emergency treatment at hospitals for enterovirus infection around the country, up 4% from the figure recorded the previous week [25-31 Aug 2019] and the highest over the same period in nearly 5 years, according to CDC data.
CDC physician Lin
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - North America (19): USA (MA, NJ, WI) horses
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced on Tuesday [3 Sep 2019] that a horse in Douglas has been confirmed as being infected with Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus infection.
The new case brings the total number of horse cases of EEE to 8 in Massachusetts this year [2019]. As a result of this finding, the risk level in Douglas has been raised to critical, and the risk level in Oxford and Webster has been raised to high.
"Cases of EEE in mammals, including
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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced on Tuesday [3 Sep 2019] that a horse in Douglas has been confirmed as being infected with Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus infection.
The new case brings the total number of horse cases of EEE to 8 in Massachusetts this year [2019]. As a result of this finding, the risk level in Douglas has been raised to critical, and the risk level in Oxford and Webster has been raised to high.
"Cases of EEE in mammals, including
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PRO/PL> Head smut, maize - Kenya: (NK)
Other Plant Disease -- Kenya
Farmers in Nakuru County are facing a poor harvest after a fungal disease attacked their maize crop. Their maize has been destroyed by head smut caused by the fungus _Sphacelotheca reiliana_. One farmer said he noticed the disease 2 weeks ago. "The ears and tassels have been destroyed."
A majority of the farmers grow maize. The area was hit by a prolonged dry spell between December [2018] and May this year [2019]. They accused seed producers of selling them substandard seeds, which are
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Farmers in Nakuru County are facing a poor harvest after a fungal disease attacked their maize crop. Their maize has been destroyed by head smut caused by the fungus _Sphacelotheca reiliana_. One farmer said he noticed the disease 2 weeks ago. "The ears and tassels have been destroyed."
A majority of the farmers grow maize. The area was hit by a prolonged dry spell between December [2018] and May this year [2019]. They accused seed producers of selling them substandard seeds, which are
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed illness - Tanzania: fatal, WHO team deployment, RFI
Undiagnosed -- Tanzania
The World Health Organization (WHO) is aware of a rumour related to the death of a person due to an unknown illness in Tanzania. We have reached out to Ministry of Health officials for further details and have offered our support.
In line with our responsibility under the International Health Regulations, WHO regularly receives and investigates numerous rumours of public health events.
In this regard, WHO is working with national health authorities and is deploying a technical team to
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The World Health Organization (WHO) is aware of a rumour related to the death of a person due to an unknown illness in Tanzania. We have reached out to Ministry of Health officials for further details and have offered our support.
In line with our responsibility under the International Health Regulations, WHO regularly receives and investigates numerous rumours of public health events.
In this regard, WHO is working with national health authorities and is deploying a technical team to
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PRO/EDR> Vaping-related illness - USA (02): flavoring ban
Other Human Disease -- United States
President Trump announced Wednesday [11 Sep 2019] the administration will move to force e-cigarette companies to take flavored vaping products off the market, as young people's use of them continues to rise and reports emerge of deaths and illnesses tied to vaping.
"Vaping has become a very big business, as I understand it, but we can't allow people to get sick and allow our youth to be so affected," Trump said.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced plans to finalize a policy
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President Trump announced Wednesday [11 Sep 2019] the administration will move to force e-cigarette companies to take flavored vaping products off the market, as young people's use of them continues to rise and reports emerge of deaths and illnesses tied to vaping.
"Vaping has become a very big business, as I understand it, but we can't allow people to get sick and allow our youth to be so affected," Trump said.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced plans to finalize a policy
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PRO/PL> Undiagnosed disease, cocoa - Ghana: (AH)
Undiagnosed -- Ghana
Cocoa farmers in Ashanti region are in a quandary after a "strange disease" that is yet to be identified has destroyed their crops. They helplessly look on while their cocoa trees keep dying. Some of the farmers stated that they started witnessing the strange calamity about 3 weeks ago.
This is the 1st time they are experiencing such an onslaught in the area. [They] claimed that, for apparently no reason, some of their cocoa trees started dying under mysterious circumstances. The syndrome
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Cocoa farmers in Ashanti region are in a quandary after a "strange disease" that is yet to be identified has destroyed their crops. They helplessly look on while their cocoa trees keep dying. Some of the farmers stated that they started witnessing the strange calamity about 3 weeks ago.
This is the 1st time they are experiencing such an onslaught in the area. [They] claimed that, for apparently no reason, some of their cocoa trees started dying under mysterious circumstances. The syndrome
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PRO/AH/EDR> Chronic wasting disease - USA (14): new research
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
Rapid spreading of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in wildlife and captive cervid populations has exposed lack of progress in dealing with the transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) of humans and animals. Since the TSE transmissible agent was resistant to extremes in environmental and chemical treatments, focus was on an unconventional agent including the prion theory. Recent breakthrough research has revealed consistent isolation of a novel _Spiroplasma_ sp. from TSE-affected tissues
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Rapid spreading of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in wildlife and captive cervid populations has exposed lack of progress in dealing with the transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) of humans and animals. Since the TSE transmissible agent was resistant to extremes in environmental and chemical treatments, focus was on an unconventional agent including the prion theory. Recent breakthrough research has revealed consistent isolation of a novel _Spiroplasma_ sp. from TSE-affected tissues
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Thursday 12 September 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Scombroid fish poisoning - USA (02): (multiple states)
Poisoning -- United States
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [reports] 16 people [have been] poisoned by yellowfin tuna steaks, [forcing] Kroger [grocery stores] to recall the tainted product. The scombroid poisoning stemmed from yellowfin tuna steaks sold in Kroger stores, the FDA said in an alert.
The improperly stored tuna was sold in Kroger stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [reports] 16 people [have been] poisoned by yellowfin tuna steaks, [forcing] Kroger [grocery stores] to recall the tainted product. The scombroid poisoning stemmed from yellowfin tuna steaks sold in Kroger stores, the FDA said in an alert.
The improperly stored tuna was sold in Kroger stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and
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