E. coli -- United States
The community is coming together to support 2 sisters who are being treated at a Cincinnati hospital for _Escherichia coli_ [infection]. The mother of the 2 Crittenden, Kentucky, sisters says [both girls] have been at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. The 2, aged 4 and 11, are in different rooms on different floors, although their parents said they are being treated for almost the same thing.
The mother said it started with the 4 year old a few weeks ago when she fell ill. Severe stomach
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Thursday 31 October 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Weltevreden - Australia: frozen microwave meals, alert, recall
Salmonella -- Australia
The number of people ill in a salmonellosis outbreak linked to a brand of frozen microwave meals in Australia has jumped to 46. Public health investigations have found that sick people in New South Wales (NSW), Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) reported consuming the products.
15 _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Weltevreden infections have been recorded in NSW, 12 in Queensland, 11 in South Australia, 6 in Western Australia and 2 in
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The number of people ill in a salmonellosis outbreak linked to a brand of frozen microwave meals in Australia has jumped to 46. Public health investigations have found that sick people in New South Wales (NSW), Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) reported consuming the products.
15 _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Weltevreden infections have been recorded in NSW, 12 in Queensland, 11 in South Australia, 6 in Western Australia and 2 in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tick-borne encephalitis - UK (02): more details
Tick-borne Encephalitis -- United Kingdom
Holding M, Dowall SD, Medlock JM, et al. Tick-borne encephalitis virus, United Kingdom. Emerg Infect Dis. 2020 Jan [date cited].
Abstract
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During February 2018-January 2019, we conducted large-scale surveillance for the presence and prevalence of tickborne encephalitis virus (TBEV) and louping ill virus (LIV) in sentinel animals and ticks in the United Kingdom. Serum was collected from 1309 deer culled across England and Scotland. Overall, 4% of samples were ELISA-positive for the
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Holding M, Dowall SD, Medlock JM, et al. Tick-borne encephalitis virus, United Kingdom. Emerg Infect Dis. 2020 Jan [date cited].
Abstract
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During February 2018-January 2019, we conducted large-scale surveillance for the presence and prevalence of tickborne encephalitis virus (TBEV) and louping ill virus (LIV) in sentinel animals and ticks in the United Kingdom. Serum was collected from 1309 deer culled across England and Scotland. Overall, 4% of samples were ELISA-positive for the
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PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea and dysentery update (23): Africa
Diarrhea -- Kenya
A total of 14 new cases were reported from [18 to 25 Oct 2019] from Yola North, Girei and Yola South local government areas. Total case count now stands at 805 with 4 deaths. Case fatality rate (CFR) 0.497%.
Epidemiological summary
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The total number of cases reported as at 25 Oct 2019 stands at 805 with 4 deaths (CFR 0.497%), Yola North has 493 cases with 2 deaths (CFR 0.406%); Girei has 194 cases with 1 death (CFR 0.515%), Yola South has 117 cases with 1 death (CFR
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A total of 14 new cases were reported from [18 to 25 Oct 2019] from Yola North, Girei and Yola South local government areas. Total case count now stands at 805 with 4 deaths. Case fatality rate (CFR) 0.497%.
Epidemiological summary
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The total number of cases reported as at 25 Oct 2019 stands at 805 with 4 deaths (CFR 0.497%), Yola North has 493 cases with 2 deaths (CFR 0.406%); Girei has 194 cases with 1 death (CFR 0.515%), Yola South has 117 cases with 1 death (CFR
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - Ukraine: (CH) students
Hepatitis A -- Ukraine
"A total of 15 students of the 2ary school No. 7 in Chernihiv were hospitalized with suspicion of hepatitis A on [28 Oct 2019]," the press service of Ukraine's State Emergency Service reports. It is noted that at the moment a complex of epidemic prevention measures are being carried out.
Besides, a 2018 hepatitis outbreak was spotted in Mykolaiv -- 47 people were hospitalized with a confirmed diagnosis.
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communicated by:
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[With this number of cases admitted with the
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"A total of 15 students of the 2ary school No. 7 in Chernihiv were hospitalized with suspicion of hepatitis A on [28 Oct 2019]," the press service of Ukraine's State Emergency Service reports. It is noted that at the moment a complex of epidemic prevention measures are being carried out.
Besides, a 2018 hepatitis outbreak was spotted in Mykolaiv -- 47 people were hospitalized with a confirmed diagnosis.
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communicated by:
ProMED-mail
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PRO/AH> African swine fever - Europe (47): Belgium (LX) wild boar
African Swine Fever -- Belgium
A new positive case of African swine fever [ASF] was discovered on 21 Oct 2019 in the Lagland camp in Arlon [Walloon municipality, Luxembourg province], in the infected area, report L'Avenir and Sudpresse [Sudinfo] on 30 Oct 2019. The results of the analysis of this boar's corpse have just reached the cabinet of minister Celine Tellier (Ecolo), in charge of African swine fever. The previous positive ASF case was on [11 Aug 2019], near Saint-Leger [Luxembourg].
This new discovery does not
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A new positive case of African swine fever [ASF] was discovered on 21 Oct 2019 in the Lagland camp in Arlon [Walloon municipality, Luxembourg province], in the infected area, report L'Avenir and Sudpresse [Sudinfo] on 30 Oct 2019. The results of the analysis of this boar's corpse have just reached the cabinet of minister Celine Tellier (Ecolo), in charge of African swine fever. The previous positive ASF case was on [11 Aug 2019], near Saint-Leger [Luxembourg].
This new discovery does not
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian cholera - Canada: (SK) wild fowl
Avian Cholera -- Canada
One hundred dead geese just north of Kyle [Saskatchewan] may be raising the concerns of some residents in the south west, but one expert says that the event is not as dire as it may sound. The collection of dead birds near the community of Elrose garnered much speculation as to what was behind the mass-death event. Upon professional inspection, the cause was determined to be avian cholera.
Trent Bollinger, a veterinary pathologist and director of the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative,
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One hundred dead geese just north of Kyle [Saskatchewan] may be raising the concerns of some residents in the south west, but one expert says that the event is not as dire as it may sound. The collection of dead birds near the community of Elrose garnered much speculation as to what was behind the mass-death event. Upon professional inspection, the cause was determined to be avian cholera.
Trent Bollinger, a veterinary pathologist and director of the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative,
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PRO/AH> Feline panleukopenia - USA (03): (PA) alert
Other Animal Disease -- United States
" - Feline panleukopenia (FP) is a highly contagious viral disease of cats caused by the feline parvovirus. Kittens are most severely affected by the virus. The names feline distemper and feline parvo should not be confused with canine distemper or canine parvo -- although their names are similar, they are caused by different viruses. The viruses do not infect people.
- The feline parvovirus infects and kills cells that are rapidly growing and dividing, such as those in the bone marrow,
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" - Feline panleukopenia (FP) is a highly contagious viral disease of cats caused by the feline parvovirus. Kittens are most severely affected by the virus. The names feline distemper and feline parvo should not be confused with canine distemper or canine parvo -- although their names are similar, they are caused by different viruses. The viruses do not infect people.
- The feline parvovirus infects and kills cells that are rapidly growing and dividing, such as those in the bone marrow,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (21): Nigeria (KT)
Yellow Fever -- Nigeria
An outbreak of yellow fever in Matazu Local Government Area [LGA] of Katsina State has claimed 115 lives, Daily Trust gathered. Though locals say so far 115 people have died from the disease, government insists that only 18 died in the 3 weeks that the disease broke out in the area. A former councillor of Kogari Ward, Malam Sule Ibrahim, said the disease first hit Kogari ward before moving to Unguwar-Sarka community.
However, when contacted, the executive secretary of the state Primary
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An outbreak of yellow fever in Matazu Local Government Area [LGA] of Katsina State has claimed 115 lives, Daily Trust gathered. Though locals say so far 115 people have died from the disease, government insists that only 18 died in the 3 weeks that the disease broke out in the area. A former councillor of Kogari Ward, Malam Sule Ibrahim, said the disease first hit Kogari ward before moving to Unguwar-Sarka community.
However, when contacted, the executive secretary of the state Primary
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PRO/AH> Strangles - North America (07): (UT) horse
Strangles -- United States
Historically, strangles got its name as affected horses were sometimes suffocated from large, infected lymph nodes that obstructed their upper airway or trachea. The hallmark clinical signs of infection are fever (temperature higher than 101.5 deg F/38.6 deg C), nasal discharge, and enlarged submandibular lymph nodes (in the space between the lower jawbones), which ultimately abscess. Purulent nasal discharge is typically present, although it may initially be clear. The retropharyngeal lymph
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Historically, strangles got its name as affected horses were sometimes suffocated from large, infected lymph nodes that obstructed their upper airway or trachea. The hallmark clinical signs of infection are fever (temperature higher than 101.5 deg F/38.6 deg C), nasal discharge, and enlarged submandibular lymph nodes (in the space between the lower jawbones), which ultimately abscess. Purulent nasal discharge is typically present, although it may initially be clear. The retropharyngeal lymph
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PRO/AH> Lumpy skin disease - Russia: (NS) cattle, spread, OIE
Lumpy Skin Disease -- Russia
Information received on [and dated] 29 Oct 2019 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, deputy head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscou, Russia
Summary
Report type: follow-up report No. 11
Date of start of the event: 20 Jul 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 26 Jul 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 10 May 2019
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical infection
Causal agent: lumpy
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Information received on [and dated] 29 Oct 2019 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, deputy head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscou, Russia
Summary
Report type: follow-up report No. 11
Date of start of the event: 20 Jul 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 26 Jul 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 10 May 2019
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical infection
Causal agent: lumpy
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (48): Americas (USA) cat, dog, raccoon, human exp
Rabies -- United States
A positive case of rabies was found in a domestic cat, [which had] bitten a Fresno County resident, health officials said. The Fresno County Department of Public Health said it was the 1st confirmed case of feline rabies in the county since 1943.
Fresno County has been identified as a rabies endemic area by state health officials. Although not mandated, it is highly recommended to have your cat vaccinated for rabies. [Interesting, many areas having rabies require both cats and dogs to be
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A positive case of rabies was found in a domestic cat, [which had] bitten a Fresno County resident, health officials said. The Fresno County Department of Public Health said it was the 1st confirmed case of feline rabies in the county since 1943.
Fresno County has been identified as a rabies endemic area by state health officials. Although not mandated, it is highly recommended to have your cat vaccinated for rabies. [Interesting, many areas having rabies require both cats and dogs to be
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Wednesday 30 October 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Powassan virus encephalitis - USA (06): (NC)
Encephalitis -- United States
Former North Carolina Democratic Senator Kay Hagan has died at the age of 66. Hagan died [Mon 28 Oct 2019] after battling encephalitis caused by rare tickborne Powassan virus, a statement from her family said. Hagan was diagnosed with encephalitis in late 2016, and suffered from failing health for the remainder of her life.
"We are heartbroken to share that Kay left us unexpectedly this morning," Hagan's family said in a statement. Hagan died peacefully in her sleep at her home in
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Former North Carolina Democratic Senator Kay Hagan has died at the age of 66. Hagan died [Mon 28 Oct 2019] after battling encephalitis caused by rare tickborne Powassan virus, a statement from her family said. Hagan was diagnosed with encephalitis in late 2016, and suffered from failing health for the remainder of her life.
"We are heartbroken to share that Kay left us unexpectedly this morning," Hagan's family said in a statement. Hagan died peacefully in her sleep at her home in
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PRO/EDR> Pseudomonas - USA: (PA) NICU, fatal, RFI
Hospital-Related Infection -- United States
Geisinger and state [Pennsylvania] Health Department investigators still are searching for answers to a pseudomonas bacteria outbreak blamed in the death of 3 infants in Geisinger Medical Center's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), Geisinger spokesman Joseph Stender said.
The medical center also still is giving expectant mothers expected to deliver before 32 weeks' gestation the option of going to another hospital, Stender said.
Eight newborns were sickened at the hospital by the
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Geisinger and state [Pennsylvania] Health Department investigators still are searching for answers to a pseudomonas bacteria outbreak blamed in the death of 3 infants in Geisinger Medical Center's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), Geisinger spokesman Joseph Stender said.
The medical center also still is giving expectant mothers expected to deliver before 32 weeks' gestation the option of going to another hospital, Stender said.
Eight newborns were sickened at the hospital by the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - West Africa (20): Uganda, card sale without vacc
Yellow Fever -- Uganda
To verify the authenticity of the yellow fever card, which we acquired undercover from Kisenyi Health Centre IV, I visited Norvik on 16 Oct [2019] to be vaccinated.
I was asked to pay Shs 60 000 [about USD 16] and a receipt was issued to me. My details, including date of birth, age, nationality, and date of vaccination, were entered in the system. Upon vaccination, I was asked to sign in a book to prove I had been vaccinated and given the card. The card bears the stamp and seal of the
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To verify the authenticity of the yellow fever card, which we acquired undercover from Kisenyi Health Centre IV, I visited Norvik on 16 Oct [2019] to be vaccinated.
I was asked to pay Shs 60 000 [about USD 16] and a receipt was issued to me. My details, including date of birth, age, nationality, and date of vaccination, were entered in the system. Upon vaccination, I was asked to sign in a book to prove I had been vaccinated and given the card. The card bears the stamp and seal of the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (103): Congo DR (NK,IT,SK) cases, WHO
Ebola -- DR Congo
- The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with its partners, is organizing the Operational Review of the Integrated Ebola Response Strategy (SRP4) in the provinces of North and South Kivu from 29 to 31 Oct 2019 in Goma and Ituri;
- the purpose of this review will be to assess the level of implementation of activities by pillar of the response, identify bottlenecks in the implementation of operational plans and formulate new strategic directions, as well as corrective measures
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- The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with its partners, is organizing the Operational Review of the Integrated Ebola Response Strategy (SRP4) in the provinces of North and South Kivu from 29 to 31 Oct 2019 in Goma and Ituri;
- the purpose of this review will be to assess the level of implementation of activities by pillar of the response, identify bottlenecks in the implementation of operational plans and formulate new strategic directions, as well as corrective measures
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PRO/AH> Vesicular stomatitis - USA (19): USDA
Vesicular Stomatitis -- United States
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) officials released a situation report on 17 Oct 2019 confirming 8 new vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV)-affected premises.
Five of the newly confirmed positive premises are in the following Colorado counties:
Garfield (2)
Larimer (2)
Moffat (1)
Moffat is the only newly infected county identified since the last situation report on 10 Oct 2019.
The remaining 3 premises -- all new
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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) officials released a situation report on 17 Oct 2019 confirming 8 new vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV)-affected premises.
Five of the newly confirmed positive premises are in the following Colorado counties:
Garfield (2)
Larimer (2)
Moffat (1)
Moffat is the only newly infected county identified since the last situation report on 10 Oct 2019.
The remaining 3 premises -- all new
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PRO/AH> African swine fever - Asia (85): South Korea, wild boar, control
African Swine Fever -- South Korea
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South Korea has confirmed a 16th wild boar infected with African swine fever (ASF) near the inter-Korean border in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province. The National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) under the Environment Ministry said on Tue [29 Oct 2019] that a wild boar found dead on Sunday [27 Oct 2019] in an area 3.5 km south from the Civilian Control Line tested positive for the virus.
A NIER official said that
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South Korea has confirmed a 16th wild boar infected with African swine fever (ASF) near the inter-Korean border in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province. The National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) under the Environment Ministry said on Tue [29 Oct 2019] that a wild boar found dead on Sunday [27 Oct 2019] in an area 3.5 km south from the Civilian Control Line tested positive for the virus.
A NIER official said that
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Tuesday 29 October 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Equine coronavirus - Ireland: (CE,CK,KE) first report
Coronavirus -- Ireland
Scientists have detected the 1st ever recorded cases of a virus in horses in this country. A new study has confirmed the presence of equine coronavirus or ECoV which 1st broke out at a draft horse racetrack in Japan in 2009, affecting more than 130 horses. The study carried out by the Irish Equine Centre reported that 5 samples collected from 2 adult horses, 2 thoroughbred foals, and a donkey foal in Clare, Cork, and Kildare in recent years have tested positive for the disease.
The clinical
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Scientists have detected the 1st ever recorded cases of a virus in horses in this country. A new study has confirmed the presence of equine coronavirus or ECoV which 1st broke out at a draft horse racetrack in Japan in 2009, affecting more than 130 horses. The study carried out by the Irish Equine Centre reported that 5 samples collected from 2 adult horses, 2 thoroughbred foals, and a donkey foal in Clare, Cork, and Kildare in recent years have tested positive for the disease.
The clinical
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tick-borne encephalitis - UK (England)
Tick-borne Encephalitis -- United Kingdom
An infectious disease that can harm the brain and is spread to people by tick bites has been identified in ticks in the UK for the 1st time. Public Health England (PHE) says it has confirmed cases of tickborne encephalitis virus in ticks from 2 parts of England -- Thetford Forest and an area on the Hampshire-Dorset border. PHE says the risk to people is still "very low". It is monitoring the situation to check how common the infected ticks may be.
A tick is a tiny, spider-like creature that
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An infectious disease that can harm the brain and is spread to people by tick bites has been identified in ticks in the UK for the 1st time. Public Health England (PHE) says it has confirmed cases of tickborne encephalitis virus in ticks from 2 parts of England -- Thetford Forest and an area on the Hampshire-Dorset border. PHE says the risk to people is still "very low". It is monitoring the situation to check how common the infected ticks may be.
A tick is a tiny, spider-like creature that
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - USA (36): CDC
Hepatitis A -- United States
When hearing about hepatitis A, many people think about contaminated food and water. However, in the United States, hepatitis A is more commonly spread from person to person. Since March 2017, CDC's Division of Viral Hepatitis (DVH) has been assisting multiple state and local health departments with hepatitis A outbreaks, spread through person-to-person contact.
The hepatitis A vaccine is the best way to prevent HAV [hepatitis A virus] infection.
The following groups are at highest risk
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When hearing about hepatitis A, many people think about contaminated food and water. However, in the United States, hepatitis A is more commonly spread from person to person. Since March 2017, CDC's Division of Viral Hepatitis (DVH) has been assisting multiple state and local health departments with hepatitis A outbreaks, spread through person-to-person contact.
The hepatitis A vaccine is the best way to prevent HAV [hepatitis A virus] infection.
The following groups are at highest risk
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (85): Ukraine, cVDPV, RFI
Polio -- Ukraine
Sources of the disease: a person who is ill or a carrier that carries the virus asymptomatically. Fecal-oral routes (dirty hands, water, contaminated food, excrement) and airborne droplets are considered as transmission routes.
Symptoms: In most cases, the disease first goes unnoticed, which worsens the patient's chances of recovery; then there are signs that are different in nature, depending on the form of the virus. You can learn more about the symptoms on the website of the Public
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Sources of the disease: a person who is ill or a carrier that carries the virus asymptomatically. Fecal-oral routes (dirty hands, water, contaminated food, excrement) and airborne droplets are considered as transmission routes.
Symptoms: In most cases, the disease first goes unnoticed, which worsens the patient's chances of recovery; then there are signs that are different in nature, depending on the form of the virus. You can learn more about the symptoms on the website of the Public
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PRO/PL> Virus double infection, tomato - Netherlands: (ZH)
Other Plant Disease -- Netherlands
_Tomato brown rugose fruit virus_ (ToBRFV) was identified as a new member of genus _Tobamovirus_ after a new disease of tomatoes occurred in Jordan in 2015. Since then, it is also being reported from other regions and was shown to affect also capsicum crops. The virus has been added to the EPPO (European Plant Protection Organisation) quarantine alert list.
ToBRFV symptoms on tomato vary depending on host cultivar, but may include chlorosis, mottling, and crinkling (rugosis) on leaves;
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_Tomato brown rugose fruit virus_ (ToBRFV) was identified as a new member of genus _Tobamovirus_ after a new disease of tomatoes occurred in Jordan in 2015. Since then, it is also being reported from other regions and was shown to affect also capsicum crops. The virus has been added to the EPPO (European Plant Protection Organisation) quarantine alert list.
ToBRFV symptoms on tomato vary depending on host cultivar, but may include chlorosis, mottling, and crinkling (rugosis) on leaves;
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PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis, canine - Israel: 1st local case, dog
Brucellosis -- Israel
Following the discovery of _Brucella canis_ in purchased purebred puppies, the ministries of agriculture and health announced today [Thu 10 Oct 2019] that they call upon any person who purchased, during the last 6 months, puppies of purebred breeds to immediately bring the dog to a veterinarian.
Brucella is a type of obligate aerobic bacterium that causes brucellosis in mammals, also known, in humans, as Malta fever. The strain _Brucella canis_ infects, predominantly, dogs.
The alert
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Following the discovery of _Brucella canis_ in purchased purebred puppies, the ministries of agriculture and health announced today [Thu 10 Oct 2019] that they call upon any person who purchased, during the last 6 months, puppies of purebred breeds to immediately bring the dog to a veterinarian.
Brucella is a type of obligate aerobic bacterium that causes brucellosis in mammals, also known, in humans, as Malta fever. The strain _Brucella canis_ infects, predominantly, dogs.
The alert
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PRO/PL> Leafroll & red blotch, grapevine - Canada: (NS)
Other Plant Disease -- Canada
Grapevines are susceptible to many viruses that may affect their overall health, as well as the yield and quality of the fruit. At Perennia Food and Agriculture, we have tested and confirmed at least 2 viruses that are present in Nova Scotia vineyards - Grapevine leafroll and Grapevine red blotch.
Growers should closely identify and monitor their vineyards for these potential problems.
[Perennia implements and delivers an Agricultural Production Extension Programme on behalf of the Nova
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Grapevines are susceptible to many viruses that may affect their overall health, as well as the yield and quality of the fruit. At Perennia Food and Agriculture, we have tested and confirmed at least 2 viruses that are present in Nova Scotia vineyards - Grapevine leafroll and Grapevine red blotch.
Growers should closely identify and monitor their vineyards for these potential problems.
[Perennia implements and delivers an Agricultural Production Extension Programme on behalf of the Nova
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Monday 28 October 2019
PRO/AH> Streptococcus zooepidemicus - USA (04): comment
Strep -- Worldwide/Unknown
Scientists with the universities of Saskatchewan and Minnesota are working to better understand an emerging disease that's caused sudden death of pigs in western Canada and the US Midwest. _Streptococcus zooepidemicus_, or Strep zoo, has been reported in western Canada and the Midwestern United States and has been identified as a potential emerging disease concern in North America. Dr Matheus Costa, an adjunct professor with the University of Saskatchewan's Western College of Veterinary
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Scientists with the universities of Saskatchewan and Minnesota are working to better understand an emerging disease that's caused sudden death of pigs in western Canada and the US Midwest. _Streptococcus zooepidemicus_, or Strep zoo, has been reported in western Canada and the Midwestern United States and has been identified as a potential emerging disease concern in North America. Dr Matheus Costa, an adjunct professor with the University of Saskatchewan's Western College of Veterinary
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PRO/AH> Foot & mouth disease - Kenya (02): (NK) cattle, spread, control
Foot and Mouth -- Kenya
Kabazi Ward in Subukia, Nakuru County, is grappling with an outbreak of foot and mouth disease. The contagious disease, which causes mouth ulcers and foot lesions in cattle, goats and sheep, has killed dozens of animals in the region.
On [Sat 26 Oct 2019], farmers told the Nation that the disease, commonly referred as FMD, is spreading fast in the region. "There is an outbreak of FMD in Kabazi and the larger Subukia constituency, it is killing livestock at a high rate," said Mr Nelson
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Kabazi Ward in Subukia, Nakuru County, is grappling with an outbreak of foot and mouth disease. The contagious disease, which causes mouth ulcers and foot lesions in cattle, goats and sheep, has killed dozens of animals in the region.
On [Sat 26 Oct 2019], farmers told the Nation that the disease, commonly referred as FMD, is spreading fast in the region. "There is an outbreak of FMD in Kabazi and the larger Subukia constituency, it is killing livestock at a high rate," said Mr Nelson
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (48): Europe (Germany) ECDC
West Nile Virus -- Germany
Between [18 and 24 Oct 2019], EU member states reported 6 human cases in Greece (2), Hungary (2) and Romania (2). No cases were reported from EU neighbouring countries. All human cases were reported from areas that have been affected previously. This week, one death was reported by Romania.
In the same week, 11 outbreaks among equids were reported to the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS) by Germany (5), France (4), Portugal (1) and Spain (1).
Since the beginning of the 2019
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Between [18 and 24 Oct 2019], EU member states reported 6 human cases in Greece (2), Hungary (2) and Romania (2). No cases were reported from EU neighbouring countries. All human cases were reported from areas that have been affected previously. This week, one death was reported by Romania.
In the same week, 11 outbreaks among equids were reported to the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS) by Germany (5), France (4), Portugal (1) and Spain (1).
Since the beginning of the 2019
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PRO/AH> Koi herpesvirus disease - Canada: (ON)
Herpes -- Canada
Koi herpesvirus is the likely cause of a carp die-off in New Dundee's Alder Lake [Ontario], says the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. After hundreds of dead carp were found floating in mid-August [2019], fish from the millpond were tested. Those samples tested positive for the koi herpesvirus, the ministry said.
The highly contagious virus is linked to large fish die-offs but only affects carp, koi and goldfish. The virus does not pose a risk to human health and is not a
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Koi herpesvirus is the likely cause of a carp die-off in New Dundee's Alder Lake [Ontario], says the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. After hundreds of dead carp were found floating in mid-August [2019], fish from the millpond were tested. Those samples tested positive for the koi herpesvirus, the ministry said.
The highly contagious virus is linked to large fish die-offs but only affects carp, koi and goldfish. The virus does not pose a risk to human health and is not a
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PRO/EDR> Malaria - India (02): (PB)
Malaria -- India
In 2018, the Punjab government has joined hands with the World Health Organization (WHO) for eradication of malaria from the state by 2020. But, the steps taken seem to be inadequate as over 1000 people have been have already been tested positive of malaria.
The cases of malaria have been increasing in Punjab for the last 2 years. As per the Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, 920 cases of malaria have been reported in [the 9 months through] September [of 2019]. The number is way higher
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In 2018, the Punjab government has joined hands with the World Health Organization (WHO) for eradication of malaria from the state by 2020. But, the steps taken seem to be inadequate as over 1000 people have been have already been tested positive of malaria.
The cases of malaria have been increasing in Punjab for the last 2 years. As per the Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, 920 cases of malaria have been reported in [the 9 months through] September [of 2019]. The number is way higher
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (36): Nigeria
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
Highlights
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- In the reporting week 42 (14-20 Oct 2019) 13 new confirmed cases were reported from Edo (6), Ondo (6), and Benue (1) states with 2 new deaths from Ondo and Benue states.
- From 1 Jan-20 Oct 2019, a total of 4209 suspected cases have been reported from 23 states. Of these, 739 were confirmed positive, 19 probable and 3451 negative (not a case).
- Since the onset of the 2019 outbreak, there have been 156 deaths in confirmed cases. Case fatality ratio in confirmed
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- In the reporting week 42 (14-20 Oct 2019) 13 new confirmed cases were reported from Edo (6), Ondo (6), and Benue (1) states with 2 new deaths from Ondo and Benue states.
- From 1 Jan-20 Oct 2019, a total of 4209 suspected cases have been reported from 23 states. Of these, 739 were confirmed positive, 19 probable and 3451 negative (not a case).
- Since the onset of the 2019 outbreak, there have been 156 deaths in confirmed cases. Case fatality ratio in confirmed
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (102): Congo DR (NK,IT,SK) cases, WHO
Ebola -- DR Congo
- The general response coordination to the Ebola virus disease #Ebola organized this on Thu 24 Oct 2019 in Goma, capital of North Kivu province, the funeral of one of the agents of the Vaccination Commission, Dr Munze Manke Julienne Judith, who died on Tue 22 Oct at 7:15 am at Butembo Graben University Clinics following a short illness;
- a Thanksgiving Mass was organized in memory of the illustrious disappeared. In the following activities, there was a testimony;
- her biography was read by
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- The general response coordination to the Ebola virus disease #Ebola organized this on Thu 24 Oct 2019 in Goma, capital of North Kivu province, the funeral of one of the agents of the Vaccination Commission, Dr Munze Manke Julienne Judith, who died on Tue 22 Oct at 7:15 am at Butembo Graben University Clinics following a short illness;
- a Thanksgiving Mass was organized in memory of the illustrious disappeared. In the following activities, there was a testimony;
- her biography was read by
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Sunday 27 October 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Monkeypox - Africa (05): Nigeria
Monkeypox -- Nigeria
The Commissioner of Health, Akwa Ibom State, Dr. Dominic Ukpong has said that a total of 18 cases of monkey pox have been reported in the state, and one is confirmed. Ikpong disclosed this on Friday [25 Oct 2019] in a press briefing following the outbreak of monkey pox disease in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of the state.
He said that results of 5 cases were still being awaited and that the 18 cases all reside within 3 communities of Ikot Akpaden, Ikot Enin and Ndon in Mkpat Enin
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The Commissioner of Health, Akwa Ibom State, Dr. Dominic Ukpong has said that a total of 18 cases of monkey pox have been reported in the state, and one is confirmed. Ikpong disclosed this on Friday [25 Oct 2019] in a press briefing following the outbreak of monkey pox disease in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of the state.
He said that results of 5 cases were still being awaited and that the 18 cases all reside within 3 communities of Ikot Akpaden, Ikot Enin and Ndon in Mkpat Enin
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease - India (03): (OR) cattle, susp. spread
Lumpy Skin Disease -- India
An unknown disease affecting livestock in Nayagarh district [Odisha state] has become a cause of concern among the farmers here.
Ten cattle have died, and about 500 more are suffering from this disease in the last 15 days at NAC [Notified Area Council] and Ranpur block areas of this district.
According to local farmers, the animals initially develop blisters on their skin that lead to wounds after several days. These blisters initially come upon the joints of the front legs of the
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An unknown disease affecting livestock in Nayagarh district [Odisha state] has become a cause of concern among the farmers here.
Ten cattle have died, and about 500 more are suffering from this disease in the last 15 days at NAC [Notified Area Council] and Ranpur block areas of this district.
According to local farmers, the animals initially develop blisters on their skin that lead to wounds after several days. These blisters initially come upon the joints of the front legs of the
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PRO/EDR> Pertussis update (10): Americas (USA, Canada)
Whooping Cough -- United States
There's a pertussis outbreak in Jefferson County. Public health officials say there have been 23 confirmed cases of the disease [pertussis], also known as whooping cough, since 1 Jun [2019]. People who caught the disease range in age from 5 months to 15 years.
Officials say older children, adults, people who've been vaccinated, and those who've had whooping cough before may experience a milder illness but can still spread it to others.
Whooping cough is spread by coughing or sneezing, or
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There's a pertussis outbreak in Jefferson County. Public health officials say there have been 23 confirmed cases of the disease [pertussis], also known as whooping cough, since 1 Jun [2019]. People who caught the disease range in age from 5 months to 15 years.
Officials say older children, adults, people who've been vaccinated, and those who've had whooping cough before may experience a milder illness but can still spread it to others.
Whooping cough is spread by coughing or sneezing, or
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PRO/AH/EDR> Vesicular stomatitis - USA (18): (KS) horse
Vesicular Stomatitis -- United States
The Kansas Department of Agriculture [KDA] has announced that vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) was confirmed in horses in Sherman County on Wednesday [23 Oct 2019]. Kansas becomes the 8th state in the U.S. to have confirmed cases of VSV this year [2019].
The infected horses all reside on the same premises, and no animal movement has occurred on or off that premises for more than 3 weeks. KDA has quarantined the livestock on the affected premises, and there is no known exposure to other
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The Kansas Department of Agriculture [KDA] has announced that vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) was confirmed in horses in Sherman County on Wednesday [23 Oct 2019]. Kansas becomes the 8th state in the U.S. to have confirmed cases of VSV this year [2019].
The infected horses all reside on the same premises, and no animal movement has occurred on or off that premises for more than 3 weeks. KDA has quarantined the livestock on the affected premises, and there is no known exposure to other
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Saturday 26 October 2019
PRO/EDR> Measles update (68)
Measles -- United Kingdom
Southend Council and Public Health England have confirmed that the authorities are dealing with 9 confirmed cases of measles [and] still awaiting results of 3 further suspected measles cases, and the authorities say 2 suspected cases have returned negative results.
Southend Council is continuing to communicate [with] 284 people who were potentially exposed to the virus to encourage them to find out their immunisation status from their GPs and to book a vaccination appointment if they have
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Southend Council and Public Health England have confirmed that the authorities are dealing with 9 confirmed cases of measles [and] still awaiting results of 3 further suspected measles cases, and the authorities say 2 suspected cases have returned negative results.
Southend Council is continuing to communicate [with] 284 people who were potentially exposed to the virus to encourage them to find out their immunisation status from their GPs and to book a vaccination appointment if they have
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (84): China (YN) domestic, spread
African Swine Fever -- China
China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs confirmed on Friday [25 Oct 2019] a new outbreak of African swine fever [ASF] in the southwestern province of Yunnan.
The case was reported on a farm with 15 pigs in the Chuxiong autonomous prefecture in the center of the province.
The report shows how the fatal pig disease continues to spread in the world's top pork producer, more than a year after it 1st reached the country.
[Byline: Dominique Patton]
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China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs confirmed on Friday [25 Oct 2019] a new outbreak of African swine fever [ASF] in the southwestern province of Yunnan.
The case was reported on a farm with 15 pigs in the Chuxiong autonomous prefecture in the center of the province.
The report shows how the fatal pig disease continues to spread in the world's top pork producer, more than a year after it 1st reached the country.
[Byline: Dominique Patton]
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - North America (37): USA (AL) human
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
A Baldwin County resident has died from eastern equine encephalitis [EEE], a mosquito-borne virus infection, the Alabama Department of Public Health announced today [Fri 25 Oct 2019].
The person had become ill in September [2019]. It's the 1st confirmed case of EEE in an Alabama resident since 2014. EEE activity was reported earlier this year [2019] in a mosquito sample and sentinel chicken in Mobile County and a horse in Houston County, the ADPH said.
The Centers for Disease Control
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A Baldwin County resident has died from eastern equine encephalitis [EEE], a mosquito-borne virus infection, the Alabama Department of Public Health announced today [Fri 25 Oct 2019].
The person had become ill in September [2019]. It's the 1st confirmed case of EEE in an Alabama resident since 2014. EEE activity was reported earlier this year [2019] in a mosquito sample and sentinel chicken in Mobile County and a horse in Houston County, the ADPH said.
The Centers for Disease Control
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (83): Philippines (Luzon) domestic, spread, control
African Swine Fever -- Philippines
[The following information relates to African swine fever (ASF) in the Philippines, extracted from the above weekly update that covers all affected countries in Asia.]
1. Since the Department of Agriculture confirmed that the 1st ASF outbreak started on [25 Jul 2019], 22 areas in 7 provinces/city on Luzon Island have been affected. So far, approximately 62 000 pigs have been culled. The affected provinces [as of 24 Oct 2019] are Rizal, Bulacan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Cavite
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[The following information relates to African swine fever (ASF) in the Philippines, extracted from the above weekly update that covers all affected countries in Asia.]
1. Since the Department of Agriculture confirmed that the 1st ASF outbreak started on [25 Jul 2019], 22 areas in 7 provinces/city on Luzon Island have been affected. So far, approximately 62 000 pigs have been culled. The affected provinces [as of 24 Oct 2019] are Rizal, Bulacan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Cavite
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PRO/AH/EDR> Newcastle disease - Russia (04): (AL, OM) poultry, OIE
Newcastle Disease -- Russia
Information received on [and dated] 25 Oct 2019 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, deputy head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 9 Sep 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 7 Oct 2019
Report date: 25 Oct 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 25 Oct 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2010
Manifestation of
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Information received on [and dated] 25 Oct 2019 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, deputy head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 9 Sep 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 7 Oct 2019
Report date: 25 Oct 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 25 Oct 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2010
Manifestation of
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PRO/EDR> Malaria - Costa Rica: case update
Malaria -- Costa Rica
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (84): Pakistan (KP)
Polio -- Pakistan
The total number of polio cases in the country has touched 77 after an infant was tested positive in Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The child had received [zero doses of] essential immunisation, [and he did not] receive any inactivated polio vaccine.
In a press statement issued Saturday [26 Oct 2019], KP EOC Coordinator Abdul Basit said that the virus was spreading rapidly in southern districts of the province, especially in Bannu, which has recorded 32 cases. He said
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The total number of polio cases in the country has touched 77 after an infant was tested positive in Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The child had received [zero doses of] essential immunisation, [and he did not] receive any inactivated polio vaccine.
In a press statement issued Saturday [26 Oct 2019], KP EOC Coordinator Abdul Basit said that the virus was spreading rapidly in southern districts of the province, especially in Bannu, which has recorded 32 cases. He said
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Europe (46): Romania (CV,SB,BV) domest., wild, spread, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Romania
Information received on [and dated] 25 Oct 2019 from Dr. Geronimo Raducu Branescu, President Secretary of State Chief Veterinary Officer, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority, Bucharest, Romania
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 11 Oct 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Oct 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: Clinical
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Information received on [and dated] 25 Oct 2019 from Dr. Geronimo Raducu Branescu, President Secretary of State Chief Veterinary Officer, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority, Bucharest, Romania
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 11 Oct 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Oct 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: Clinical
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Friday 25 October 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Botswana (03): (CH) elephant, comment
Anthrax -- Botswana
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (83): Philippines cVDPV, WHO
Polio -- Philippines
On [27 Sep 2019], a circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 1 (cVDPV1) was confirmed in environmental samples in the Philippines. The virus has been isolated from 10 environmental samples, all genetically related, which were collected from one sewage collection site and its tributary pumping stations in Manila, between [1 Jul 2019] and [23 Sep 2019]. This sewage collection site in the city of Manila has a catchment area of over 600 000 people.
Vaccine-derived polioviruses are rarely
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On [27 Sep 2019], a circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 1 (cVDPV1) was confirmed in environmental samples in the Philippines. The virus has been isolated from 10 environmental samples, all genetically related, which were collected from one sewage collection site and its tributary pumping stations in Manila, between [1 Jul 2019] and [23 Sep 2019]. This sewage collection site in the city of Manila has a catchment area of over 600 000 people.
Vaccine-derived polioviruses are rarely
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PRO/AH/EDR> Severe fever w/ thrombocytopenia synd. - Japan (02): (HS)
Fever -- Japan
Hiroshima prefecture announced on [16 Oct 2019] that 2 women in their 80s and 90s in Mihara City died from a tick-borne infection, severe febrile thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS). The number of deaths in the prefecture is 9 since SFTS was subject to notification in 2013 under the Infectious Disease Law.
According to the prefectural health measures section, a woman in her 90s was diagnosed with SFTS on 8 Oct [2019] and a woman in her 80s on 12 Oct [2019]. Both died on 15 Oct [2019].
SFTS
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Hiroshima prefecture announced on [16 Oct 2019] that 2 women in their 80s and 90s in Mihara City died from a tick-borne infection, severe febrile thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS). The number of deaths in the prefecture is 9 since SFTS was subject to notification in 2013 under the Infectious Disease Law.
According to the prefectural health measures section, a woman in her 90s was diagnosed with SFTS on 8 Oct [2019] and a woman in her 80s on 12 Oct [2019]. Both died on 15 Oct [2019].
SFTS
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PRO/EDR> Community-acq. pneumonia - USA (02): (WV) school-age children, unk. etiol, bkgrd
Pneumonia -- United States
As of October 2019, Gideon and the Gideon e-book series contain details of 69 204 epidemiological surveys, of which 1107 (1.6%) are related to the prevalence of specific viral species in patients with respiratory tract infection (1-3).
The following chronology of published studies summarizes the relative proportion of viral agents associated with non-influenza childhood respiratory infection in the USA. Additional details and primary references are available on request.
Year(s) /
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As of October 2019, Gideon and the Gideon e-book series contain details of 69 204 epidemiological surveys, of which 1107 (1.6%) are related to the prevalence of specific viral species in patients with respiratory tract infection (1-3).
The following chronology of published studies summarizes the relative proportion of viral agents associated with non-influenza childhood respiratory infection in the USA. Additional details and primary references are available on request.
Year(s) /
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PRO/AH/EDR> Turkey meningoencephalitis virus - Israel: (HD) turkeys, seasonal spread
Other Animal Disease -- Israel
A report submitted today [7 Oct 2019] by Dr. Zohar Geva reveals an outbreak of turkey (viral) meningoencephalitis (TME) in a turkey flock in southern Israel. According to the report, there are probably additional TME outbreaks that remain unreported. An attempt to trace TME events in the field has revealed a considerable number of clinically suspected cases, unreported and not lab-investigated for confirmation.
Although viral TME is included in Israel's official list of animal diseases
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A report submitted today [7 Oct 2019] by Dr. Zohar Geva reveals an outbreak of turkey (viral) meningoencephalitis (TME) in a turkey flock in southern Israel. According to the report, there are probably additional TME outbreaks that remain unreported. An attempt to trace TME events in the field has revealed a considerable number of clinically suspected cases, unreported and not lab-investigated for confirmation.
Although viral TME is included in Israel's official list of animal diseases
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tularemia - Spain (03): (CL)
Tularemia -- Spain
1. Tikhenko NI, Efremenko VI, Omarieva E, et al. [Outbreak of tularemia in the Republic of Dagestan]. Zh Mikrobiol Epidemiol Immunobiol. 2001; (6 Suppl):68-72; abstract available at .
2. Greco D, Allegrini G, Tizzi T, et al. A waterborne tularemia outbreak. Eur J Epidemiol 1987; 3:35-8; abstract available at .
3. Rogutskii SV, Khramtsov MM, Avchinikov AV, et al. [An epidemiological investigation of a tularemia outbreak in Smolensk Province]. Zh Mikro Epidemiol Immunobiol 1997; 2:33-7;
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1. Tikhenko NI, Efremenko VI, Omarieva E, et al. [Outbreak of tularemia in the Republic of Dagestan]. Zh Mikrobiol Epidemiol Immunobiol. 2001; (6 Suppl):68-72; abstract available at .
2. Greco D, Allegrini G, Tizzi T, et al. A waterborne tularemia outbreak. Eur J Epidemiol 1987; 3:35-8; abstract available at .
3. Rogutskii SV, Khramtsov MM, Avchinikov AV, et al. [An epidemiological investigation of a tularemia outbreak in Smolensk Province]. Zh Mikro Epidemiol Immunobiol 1997; 2:33-7;
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Litchfield - Canada: (ON, QC) dry cured sausage, alert, recall
Salmonella -- Canada
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of _Salmonella_ infections occurring in Ontario and Quebec. The outbreak appears to be ongoing, as recent illnesses continue to be reported to PHAC.
Based on the investigation findings to date, exposure to Filicetti brand Italian Style mild, dry, cured sausage has been identified as a source of the
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The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of _Salmonella_ infections occurring in Ontario and Quebec. The outbreak appears to be ongoing, as recent illnesses continue to be reported to PHAC.
Based on the investigation findings to date, exposure to Filicetti brand Italian Style mild, dry, cured sausage has been identified as a source of the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Streptococcus zooepidemicus - USA (03): (TN) dog
Strep -- United States
After responding to a case of animal hoarding, the Maury County Animal Shelter was again in contact with a rare illness that killed 3 dogs and led to the euthanization of 2 earlier this summer [2019].
Maury County Mayor Andy Ogles confirmed that the shelter was placed on lockdown last month [September 2019] and sterilized to prevent the spread of the disease, strep equi zooepidemicus, an emerging canine pathogen thought to cause a fatal pneumonia. One animal from the hoarding case was
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After responding to a case of animal hoarding, the Maury County Animal Shelter was again in contact with a rare illness that killed 3 dogs and led to the euthanization of 2 earlier this summer [2019].
Maury County Mayor Andy Ogles confirmed that the shelter was placed on lockdown last month [September 2019] and sterilized to prevent the spread of the disease, strep equi zooepidemicus, an emerging canine pathogen thought to cause a fatal pneumonia. One animal from the hoarding case was
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Sudan (04): human, livestock, spread, international impact
Rift Valley Fever -- Sudan
There are 193 Rift Valley fever (RVF) cases -- including 4 deaths -- reported in Red Sea, River Nile, and Khartoum states since the onset of the disease on 28 Sept until 22 Oct 2019. The majority of cases (100) are in Red Sea. Of all cases reported, 94.8% have affected people over 5 years of age, and 83% are male.
Rift Valley fever response
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There are 193 Rift Valley fever (RVF) cases -- including 4 deaths -- reported in Red Sea, River Nile, and Khartoum states since the onset of the disease on 28 Sept until 22 Oct 2019. The majority of cases (100) are in Red Sea. Of all cases reported, 94.8% have affected people over 5 years of age, and 83% are male.
Rift Valley fever response
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Thursday 24 October 2019
PRO/PL> Tobacco ringspot virus, soybean - USA: (IN)
Other Plant Disease -- United States
[A] rare soybean disease, tobacco ringspot virus [TRSV], has appeared in Indiana. The disease is hard to miss in a field. Infected plants have few pods. They stay green longer because there are virtually no beans for the plant to feed sugars to, so sugars remain in stems. A few pods may have one or more beans in them. They seldom mature, however.
Darcy Telenko, Purdue University, indicated that she hasn't seen the disease very often. TRSV can be transmitted through infected seed and by
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[A] rare soybean disease, tobacco ringspot virus [TRSV], has appeared in Indiana. The disease is hard to miss in a field. Infected plants have few pods. They stay green longer because there are virtually no beans for the plant to feed sugars to, so sugars remain in stems. A few pods may have one or more beans in them. They seldom mature, however.
Darcy Telenko, Purdue University, indicated that she hasn't seen the disease very often. TRSV can be transmitted through infected seed and by
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (35): Nigeria
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
Highlights
- In the reporting week 41 (7-13 Oct 2019), 5 new confirmed cases were reported from Edo (2), Ondo (2), and Bauchi (1) states with no new deaths. [A confirmed case is any suspected case with laboratory confirmation. from positive IgM antibody, PCR, or virus isolation.]
- From 1 Jan-13 Oct 2019, a total of 4099 suspected cases have been reported from 23 states. Of these, 726 were confirmed positive, 19 were probable, and 3354 were negative (not a case). [A suspected case describes
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Highlights
- In the reporting week 41 (7-13 Oct 2019), 5 new confirmed cases were reported from Edo (2), Ondo (2), and Bauchi (1) states with no new deaths. [A confirmed case is any suspected case with laboratory confirmation. from positive IgM antibody, PCR, or virus isolation.]
- From 1 Jan-13 Oct 2019, a total of 4099 suspected cases have been reported from 23 states. Of these, 726 were confirmed positive, 19 were probable, and 3354 were negative (not a case). [A suspected case describes
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (82): global (WPV: 2 countries, cVDPV: 7 countries)
Polio -- Angola
New wild poliovirus isolates reported this week:
AFP cases: 6
Environment: 12
Other: 3
New cVDPV isolates reported this week:
AFP cases: 7
Environment: 5
Others: 3
Headlines
- Wild poliovirus type 3 (WPV3) has been declared globally eradicated. At an event held on World Polio Day 2019, Professor David Salisbury, chair of the independent Global Commission for the Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication (GCC), presented the official certificate of WPV3 eradication to WHO
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New wild poliovirus isolates reported this week:
AFP cases: 6
Environment: 12
Other: 3
New cVDPV isolates reported this week:
AFP cases: 7
Environment: 5
Others: 3
Headlines
- Wild poliovirus type 3 (WPV3) has been declared globally eradicated. At an event held on World Polio Day 2019, Professor David Salisbury, chair of the independent Global Commission for the Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication (GCC), presented the official certificate of WPV3 eradication to WHO
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus - North America (21): USA (NV) horse, EHV-1
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
Six horses were euthanized in Boulder City after being infected with Equine Herpes Virus Type 1. "It affected their motor skills and their hind legs. They had to lie down and then they couldn't get back up again," said Scott Pastore, president of the Boulder City Horseman's Association.
The Nevada Department of Agriculture says there is no public health risk but did place a mandatory quarantine on the facility. For at least the next 28 days, no horses are allowed in or out. "It goes from
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Six horses were euthanized in Boulder City after being infected with Equine Herpes Virus Type 1. "It affected their motor skills and their hind legs. They had to lie down and then they couldn't get back up again," said Scott Pastore, president of the Boulder City Horseman's Association.
The Nevada Department of Agriculture says there is no public health risk but did place a mandatory quarantine on the facility. For at least the next 28 days, no horses are allowed in or out. "It goes from
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PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis - Europe (17): (Belgium) fatal, cold cuts, ex Netherlands, 2018
Listeriosis -- Belgium
Two people in Belgium have been infected with _Listeria_ bacteria that lead to the death of 3 people and a miscarriage over a 2-year period in the Netherlands, a sampling by a federal health centre showed. [See ProMED-mail post Listeriosis - Europe (15): (Netherlands) fatal, WGS, cold cuts http://bit.ly/31I2kQ3, which described a listeriosis outbreak that affected 20 people, 3 of whom died and one woman had a miscarriage, over the past 2 years after eating cold cuts
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Two people in Belgium have been infected with _Listeria_ bacteria that lead to the death of 3 people and a miscarriage over a 2-year period in the Netherlands, a sampling by a federal health centre showed. [See ProMED-mail post Listeriosis - Europe (15): (Netherlands) fatal, WGS, cold cuts http://bit.ly/31I2kQ3, which described a listeriosis outbreak that affected 20 people, 3 of whom died and one woman had a miscarriage, over the past 2 years after eating cold cuts
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (47): Americas (Great Lakes) grouse, 2018
West Nile Virus -- United States
Grouse across the western Great Lakes region are being impacted by West Nile virus carried by mosquitoes, including 29% of grouse tested in Wisconsin, but not all birds that carry the disease are dying.
That was the takeaway message when wildlife researchers in Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin finally released results of samples taken on grouse shot by hunters in 2018. The results were months overdue.
Across the 3 states, tests were conducted on 720 grouse samples, far fewer than the
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Grouse across the western Great Lakes region are being impacted by West Nile virus carried by mosquitoes, including 29% of grouse tested in Wisconsin, but not all birds that carry the disease are dying.
That was the takeaway message when wildlife researchers in Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin finally released results of samples taken on grouse shot by hunters in 2018. The results were months overdue.
Across the 3 states, tests were conducted on 720 grouse samples, far fewer than the
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PRO/EDR> Community-acq. pneumonia - USA: (WV) school-aged children, unknown etiology, RFI
Pneumonia -- United States
Approximately 50 cases of pneumonia are being reported among children in Marshall County Schools, according to officials today [22 Oct 2019]. "Cameron Elementary School and Hilltop Elementary School have a high percentage of reported cases," said Shelby Haines, superintendent of schools. The outbreak, though, isn't limited to those 2 schools.
"There are around 50 reported cases," said Thomas Cook, Marshall County Health Department administrator. The majority of cases are occurring "in a
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Approximately 50 cases of pneumonia are being reported among children in Marshall County Schools, according to officials today [22 Oct 2019]. "Cameron Elementary School and Hilltop Elementary School have a high percentage of reported cases," said Shelby Haines, superintendent of schools. The outbreak, though, isn't limited to those 2 schools.
"There are around 50 reported cases," said Thomas Cook, Marshall County Health Department administrator. The majority of cases are occurring "in a
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PRO/AH/EDR> Koi herpesvirus disease - Romania: (GR) OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Romania
Information received on [and dated] 22 Oct 2019 from Dr. Geronimo Raducu Branescu, President Secretary of State Chief Veterinary Officer, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority, Bucharest, Romania
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 16 Oct 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Oct 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 10 Jul
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Information received on [and dated] 22 Oct 2019 from Dr. Geronimo Raducu Branescu, President Secretary of State Chief Veterinary Officer, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority, Bucharest, Romania
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 16 Oct 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Oct 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 10 Jul
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PRO/AH/EDR> European foulbrood, apis - Europe (03): Malta (GO) OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Malta
Information received on [and dated] 18 Apr 2016 from Dr. Roberto Andrea Balbo, director (veterinary regulation) chief veterinary officer, Veterinary and Phytosanitary Regulation Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights, Marsa, Malta
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 2 Oct 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 2 Oct 2019
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 31 May
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Information received on [and dated] 18 Apr 2016 from Dr. Roberto Andrea Balbo, director (veterinary regulation) chief veterinary officer, Veterinary and Phytosanitary Regulation Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights, Marsa, Malta
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 2 Oct 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 2 Oct 2019
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 31 May
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Wednesday 23 October 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (46): Europe (Portugal) horse, OIE
West Nile Virus -- Portugal
Information received on [and dated] 18 Oct 2019 from Dr Bernardo Fernando, [directorate general of Food and Veterinary Medicine, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development, Lisbon, Portugal]
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 11 Oct 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Oct 2019
Date event resolved: 15 Oct 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 11 Oct
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Information received on [and dated] 18 Oct 2019 from Dr Bernardo Fernando, [directorate general of Food and Veterinary Medicine, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development, Lisbon, Portugal]
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 11 Oct 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Oct 2019
Date event resolved: 15 Oct 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 11 Oct
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (49): South Korea (HN) H5, wild bird, susp
Avian Influenza -- South Korea
1. Kwon JH, Jeong S, Lee DH, et al. New reassortant clade 2.3.4.4b avian influenza A(H5N6) virus in wild birds, South Korea, 2017-18. Emerg Infec Dis. 2018: 24(10): 1953-1955;
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2018
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Avian influenza (56): South Korea, HPAI H5N6, poultry, spread http://bit.ly/2Ncw3eC
Avian influenza (22): South Korea (KG) HPAI H5N6, poultry, spread http://bit.ly/31ABF7O
Avian influenza (09): South Korea
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1. Kwon JH, Jeong S, Lee DH, et al. New reassortant clade 2.3.4.4b avian influenza A(H5N6) virus in wild birds, South Korea, 2017-18. Emerg Infec Dis. 2018: 24(10): 1953-1955;
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Maps of South Korea: and ]
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2018
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Avian influenza (56): South Korea, HPAI H5N6, poultry, spread http://bit.ly/2Ncw3eC
Avian influenza (22): South Korea (KG) HPAI H5N6, poultry, spread http://bit.ly/31ABF7O
Avian influenza (09): South Korea
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Botswana (02): (CH) elephant, susp
Anthrax -- Botswana
More than 100 elephants have died in Botswana in the past 2 months partly because of a suspected anthrax outbreak, the government said on [Tue 22 Oct 2019]. "Preliminary investigations suggest the elephants are dying from anthrax whilst some died from drought effects," a Department of Wildlife and National Parks statement said. "Due to the severe drought, elephants end up ingesting soil while grazing and get exposed to the anthrax bacteria spore," it said.
Elephants Without Borders said an
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More than 100 elephants have died in Botswana in the past 2 months partly because of a suspected anthrax outbreak, the government said on [Tue 22 Oct 2019]. "Preliminary investigations suggest the elephants are dying from anthrax whilst some died from drought effects," a Department of Wildlife and National Parks statement said. "Due to the severe drought, elephants end up ingesting soil while grazing and get exposed to the anthrax bacteria spore," it said.
Elephants Without Borders said an
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PRO/AH/EDR> Chronic wasting disease - USA (17): (ND) mule deer
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
Two mule deer taken in September [2019] have tested positive for chronic wasting disease, including one taken during the archery season from deer gun unit 4B in McKenzie County, where CWD had not previously been found. The other deer was harvested during the youth season in unit 3A1 in Divide County where CWD was first detected last fall.
North Dakota Game and Fish Department wildlife veterinarian Dr Charlie Bahnson said the finding in 4B marks the 1st detection of CWD in the
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Two mule deer taken in September [2019] have tested positive for chronic wasting disease, including one taken during the archery season from deer gun unit 4B in McKenzie County, where CWD had not previously been found. The other deer was harvested during the youth season in unit 3A1 in Divide County where CWD was first detected last fall.
North Dakota Game and Fish Department wildlife veterinarian Dr Charlie Bahnson said the finding in 4B marks the 1st detection of CWD in the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine infectious anemia - North America (14): USA (TX) horse
Equine Infectious Anemia -- United States
Acute
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When horses are exposed to EIAv, they may develop severe, acute signs of disease and die within 2 to 3 weeks. This form of the disease is the most damaging and the most difficult to diagnose because the signs appear rapidly, and often only an elevated body temperature is noted. One-fifth of a teaspoon of blood from a horse with acute EIA contains enough virus to infect a million horses. Clinical signs of acute infectiousness are rather nonspecific; in mild cases the initial fever
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Acute
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When horses are exposed to EIAv, they may develop severe, acute signs of disease and die within 2 to 3 weeks. This form of the disease is the most damaging and the most difficult to diagnose because the signs appear rapidly, and often only an elevated body temperature is noted. One-fifth of a teaspoon of blood from a horse with acute EIA contains enough virus to infect a million horses. Clinical signs of acute infectiousness are rather nonspecific; in mild cases the initial fever
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Tuesday 22 October 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (101): Congo DR (NK,IT) cases, WHO, summaries, vacc, misc, Uganda, res
Ebola -- DR Congo
- The vaccination of taxi motorcyclists continues in the sub-coordinations of Butembo, Beni, Mangina in Mabalako in North Kivu and Mambasa in Ituri;
- continuation of expanded immunization in Mambabeka Health Zones in Oicha, North Kivu and Brazza in Mambasa, Ituri, around the confirmed case of 17 Oct 2019;
- continued immunization of newly recruited frontline staff (PPL) in Kyondo Health Zone (HGR [General Reference Hospital] Kyondo) and Kayna Health Area (Bulinda Health Area), Musienene
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- The vaccination of taxi motorcyclists continues in the sub-coordinations of Butembo, Beni, Mangina in Mabalako in North Kivu and Mambasa in Ituri;
- continuation of expanded immunization in Mambabeka Health Zones in Oicha, North Kivu and Brazza in Mambasa, Ituri, around the confirmed case of 17 Oct 2019;
- continued immunization of newly recruited frontline staff (PPL) in Kyondo Health Zone (HGR [General Reference Hospital] Kyondo) and Kayna Health Area (Bulinda Health Area), Musienene
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PRO/AH> Swine dysentery - UK (03): (England) spread, control
Dysentery -- United Kingdom
1. Alvarez-Ordóñez A, MartÃnez-Lobo FJ, Arguello H, Carvajal A, Rubio P: Swine dysentery: aetiology, pathogenicity, determinants of transmission and the fight against the disease. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2013; 10(5): 1927-47; .
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Swine dysentery - UK (02): (England) spread, control http://bit.ly/2odmJPm
Swine dysentery - UK: (England) biosecurity
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1. Alvarez-Ordóñez A, MartÃnez-Lobo FJ, Arguello H, Carvajal A, Rubio P: Swine dysentery: aetiology, pathogenicity, determinants of transmission and the fight against the disease. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2013; 10(5): 1927-47; .
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HealthMap/ProMED map available at:
England, United Kingdom: ]
[See Also:
Swine dysentery - UK (02): (England) spread, control http://bit.ly/2odmJPm
Swine dysentery - UK: (England) biosecurity
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax vaccination - UK, USA: human intranasal trials
Anthrax -- United Kingdom
Porton Biopharma [PBL] has signed a modification to its existing agreement with the US National Institute of Health's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) worth USD 4.5 million to take its intranasal anthrax vaccine into phase 1 clinical trials.
The news follows acceptance by the FDA [US Food and Drug Administration] of the investigational new drug [IND] application submitted by the company. The trial is set to bring together Porton Biopharma's recombinant
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Porton Biopharma [PBL] has signed a modification to its existing agreement with the US National Institute of Health's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) worth USD 4.5 million to take its intranasal anthrax vaccine into phase 1 clinical trials.
The news follows acceptance by the FDA [US Food and Drug Administration] of the investigational new drug [IND] application submitted by the company. The trial is set to bring together Porton Biopharma's recombinant
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (47): Americas (USA) skunk, alert
Rabies -- United States
A dead skunk found in West Bloomfield [Oakland County, Michigan] has tested positive for rabies, health authorities announced [Thu 17 Oct 2019].
The finding is the latest in a string of 15 rabies-infected animals verified this year [2019] by Oakland County health officials -- nearly double the 8 that were found by this time in 2018.
"Certainly the number of cases this year [2019] is a concern but also because many of these were found close to each other" in residential areas, said Bill
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A dead skunk found in West Bloomfield [Oakland County, Michigan] has tested positive for rabies, health authorities announced [Thu 17 Oct 2019].
The finding is the latest in a string of 15 rabies-infected animals verified this year [2019] by Oakland County health officials -- nearly double the 8 that were found by this time in 2018.
"Certainly the number of cases this year [2019] is a concern but also because many of these were found close to each other" in residential areas, said Bill
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Monday 21 October 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed illness - Pakistan: (SD), fatalities, RFI
Undiagnosed -- Pakistan
The death toll from a mysterious throat virus has reached 9 children in Seerani and its surrounding localities in Badin district as one more child infected by the virus died, affected people said on [Sun 20 Oct 2019].
A child, R, son of RM, died after contracting the disease. The most affected areas are reported to be Seerani and its surrounding localities. Teams of the health department and other organizations reached Seerani and took blood samples of at least 30 children who were infected
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The death toll from a mysterious throat virus has reached 9 children in Seerani and its surrounding localities in Badin district as one more child infected by the virus died, affected people said on [Sun 20 Oct 2019].
A child, R, son of RM, died after contracting the disease. The most affected areas are reported to be Seerani and its surrounding localities. Teams of the health department and other organizations reached Seerani and took blood samples of at least 30 children who were infected
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (81): Zambia, Chad, Togo (cVDPV) WPV3 erad. pending
Polio -- Zambia
Circulating vaccine-derived polio virus (cVDPV) type cases have been confirmed in 10 African countries through [16 Oct 2019] this year [2019]. Now, the World Health Organization (WHO) is reporting 3 additional countries from the continent that more recently reported circulating vaccine-derived polio virus type 2 (cVDPV2) cases: Zambia, Chad and Togo.
Zambia
The Ministry of Health of Zambia reported last week on a confirmed case of circulating vaccine-derived polio virus type 2 (cVDPV2) in
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Circulating vaccine-derived polio virus (cVDPV) type cases have been confirmed in 10 African countries through [16 Oct 2019] this year [2019]. Now, the World Health Organization (WHO) is reporting 3 additional countries from the continent that more recently reported circulating vaccine-derived polio virus type 2 (cVDPV2) cases: Zambia, Chad and Togo.
Zambia
The Ministry of Health of Zambia reported last week on a confirmed case of circulating vaccine-derived polio virus type 2 (cVDPV2) in
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (82): South Korea, wild boar, spread
African Swine Fever -- South Korea
On [Mon 21 Oct 2019] South Korea's quarantine authorities confirmed the 11th outbreak of African swine fever [ASF] from wild boars near the border with North Korea, sparking concerns over the further spread of the deadly animal disease in the area.
The latest confirmed case was reported within a civilian control line near the border, according to the Ministry of Environment.
A total of 8 ASF cases [in boars] have been reported within the civilian control line this month [October 2019],
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On [Mon 21 Oct 2019] South Korea's quarantine authorities confirmed the 11th outbreak of African swine fever [ASF] from wild boars near the border with North Korea, sparking concerns over the further spread of the deadly animal disease in the area.
The latest confirmed case was reported within a civilian control line near the border, according to the Ministry of Environment.
A total of 8 ASF cases [in boars] have been reported within the civilian control line this month [October 2019],
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PRO/AH/EDR> Wisconsin River eagle syndrome - USA: (WI) bald eagle hepacivirus, putative cause
Other Animal Disease -- United States
Goldberg TL, Sibley SD, Pinkerton ME, et al. Multidecade mortality and a homolog of hepatitis C virus in bald eagles (_Haliaeetus leucocephalus_), the national bird of the USA. Sci Rep. 2019; 9(1): 14953. ; .
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2014
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Die-off, bald eagle - USA: (UT) West Nile virus conf. http://bit.ly/2pEwd6F
2013
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Die-off, bald eagle - USA: (UT) cholera & erysipelas susp.
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Goldberg TL, Sibley SD, Pinkerton ME, et al. Multidecade mortality and a homolog of hepatitis C virus in bald eagles (_Haliaeetus leucocephalus_), the national bird of the USA. Sci Rep. 2019; 9(1): 14953. ; .
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2014
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Die-off, bald eagle - USA: (UT) West Nile virus conf. http://bit.ly/2pEwd6F
2013
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Die-off, bald eagle - USA: (UT) cholera & erysipelas susp.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - India (09): (AS) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, buffalo
Anthrax -- India
The Assam forest department has initiated urgent measures to check the outbreak of anthrax after one of the 2 feral buffaloes found dead inside the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS) tested positive for infection, officials said.
The wildlife sanctuary in Morigaon district is also home to more than 100 endangered one-horned rhinoceros.
Jitendra Kumar, Divisional Forest Officer, Wildlife, Guwahati said that the veterinarians have confirmed anthrax as the cause of death of the feral
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The Assam forest department has initiated urgent measures to check the outbreak of anthrax after one of the 2 feral buffaloes found dead inside the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS) tested positive for infection, officials said.
The wildlife sanctuary in Morigaon district is also home to more than 100 endangered one-horned rhinoceros.
Jitendra Kumar, Divisional Forest Officer, Wildlife, Guwahati said that the veterinarians have confirmed anthrax as the cause of death of the feral
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (34): Nigeria
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
Highlights
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- In the reporting week 40 (30 Sep-6 Oct 2019) 7 new confirmed cases were reported from Edo (5), Bauchi (1), and Ondo (1) states with one new death from Edo state.
- From 1 Jan-6 Oct 2019, a total of 4019 suspected cases have been reported from 23 states. Of these, 721 were confirmed positive, 18 probable, and 3256 negative (not a case).
- Since the onset of the 2019 outbreak, there have been 154 deaths in confirmed cases. Case fatality ratio in confirmed cases is
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- In the reporting week 40 (30 Sep-6 Oct 2019) 7 new confirmed cases were reported from Edo (5), Bauchi (1), and Ondo (1) states with one new death from Edo state.
- From 1 Jan-6 Oct 2019, a total of 4019 suspected cases have been reported from 23 states. Of these, 721 were confirmed positive, 18 probable, and 3256 negative (not a case).
- Since the onset of the 2019 outbreak, there have been 154 deaths in confirmed cases. Case fatality ratio in confirmed cases is
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - USA (26): (NC) fatal, agricultural fair, hot tub display susp
Legionnaires' -- United States
North Carolina health officials say a 4th person has died from an outbreak of legionnaires' disease linked to a hot tub display at the North Carolina Mountain State Fair, which is held at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center.
We've also learned another person, who did not attend the NC Mountain State Fair, was diagnosed with legionnaires' after attending a quilt show that was held inside the same building as the hot tub exhibit. That building is the Davis Event Center.
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North Carolina health officials say a 4th person has died from an outbreak of legionnaires' disease linked to a hot tub display at the North Carolina Mountain State Fair, which is held at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center.
We've also learned another person, who did not attend the NC Mountain State Fair, was diagnosed with legionnaires' after attending a quilt show that was held inside the same building as the hot tub exhibit. That building is the Davis Event Center.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis & other - India (30): (TG/AD)
Japanese Encephalitis -- India
The respite from cases of dengue, notwithstanding, the city [Hyderabad] is now caught in the grip of viral encephalitis, or brain fever. There is an alarming increase in the number of viral encephalitis cases being reported across city hospitals. This is ironic as October is medically termed as 'fair-weather' season. The rise in the number of cases has been worrisome and those getting inflicted include children and elders.
Many are complaining of fever of the brain with body temperature
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The respite from cases of dengue, notwithstanding, the city [Hyderabad] is now caught in the grip of viral encephalitis, or brain fever. There is an alarming increase in the number of viral encephalitis cases being reported across city hospitals. This is ironic as October is medically termed as 'fair-weather' season. The rise in the number of cases has been worrisome and those getting inflicted include children and elders.
Many are complaining of fever of the brain with body temperature
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Sunday 20 October 2019
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (80): Pakistan, global, RFI
Polio -- Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Lakki Marwat district on Sunday [20 Oct 2019] reported 2 new cases of polio and Balochistan's Harnai district reported 1, bringing the country's total this year [2019] to 76.
The 2 victims from Lakki Marwat -- a 7-year-old girl and a 21-month-old boy -- are residents of the Sarai Naurang tehsil, a report released by the Emergency Operation Centre said.
According to the EOC, both affected children had not been administered the polio vaccine.
The presence of a polio
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Lakki Marwat district on Sunday [20 Oct 2019] reported 2 new cases of polio and Balochistan's Harnai district reported 1, bringing the country's total this year [2019] to 76.
The 2 victims from Lakki Marwat -- a 7-year-old girl and a 21-month-old boy -- are residents of the Sarai Naurang tehsil, a report released by the Emergency Operation Centre said.
According to the EOC, both affected children had not been administered the polio vaccine.
The presence of a polio
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PRO/AH/EDR> Vesicular stomatitis - USA (17): (CO) horses, USDA report
Vesicular Stomatitis -- United States
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a new Situation Report on 10 Oct 2019 that confirmed 9 new vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) cases since its previous report on 3 Oct 2019.
Only one county, Clear Creek in Colorado, was confirmed as newly infected since 3 Oct 2019. In all, Colorado had 4 new confirmed positive and 3 new suspected premises, and Wyoming had 2 new suspected premises identified that week.
Since the
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a new Situation Report on 10 Oct 2019 that confirmed 9 new vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) cases since its previous report on 3 Oct 2019.
Only one county, Clear Creek in Colorado, was confirmed as newly infected since 3 Oct 2019. In all, Colorado had 4 new confirmed positive and 3 new suspected premises, and Wyoming had 2 new suspected premises identified that week.
Since the
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (28): Asia, PAHO update, USA, treatment
Influenza -- Worldwide/Unknown
From January to October [2019], Gandhi Hospital [Hyderabad, Telangana], the nodal centre for swine flu [influenza A] and H1N1 infection in the state, recorded over 94 positive cases of swine flu [influenza A(H1N1)pdm09] with 22 confirmed deaths. While the numbers do not seem to be as high as last year [2018], doctors have advised the utmost precautionary measures to the public while administering their staff and themselves with vaccines against the flu.
According to Dr. Krishnamurthy, Head
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From January to October [2019], Gandhi Hospital [Hyderabad, Telangana], the nodal centre for swine flu [influenza A] and H1N1 infection in the state, recorded over 94 positive cases of swine flu [influenza A(H1N1)pdm09] with 22 confirmed deaths. While the numbers do not seem to be as high as last year [2018], doctors have advised the utmost precautionary measures to the public while administering their staff and themselves with vaccines against the flu.
According to Dr. Krishnamurthy, Head
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PRO/ALL> Announcements (08): ProMED-mail geographic locations
Not Yet Classified -- Worldwide/Unknown
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PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever - Pakistan (23): (SD)
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- Pakistan
A man died of Congo fever [CCHF] on Thursday [17 Oct 2019] night, taking the death toll from the disease in the country to 19.
The deceased has been identified as 50-year-old YH, a farmer from Mirpurkhas. He died during treatment at the Liaquat Medical Hospital in Hyderabad. According to the disease surveillance unit in the region, the man had developed high fever and body ache on 6 Oct [2019]. He was treated at a local practitioner's clinic, but his condition did not improve.
He started
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A man died of Congo fever [CCHF] on Thursday [17 Oct 2019] night, taking the death toll from the disease in the country to 19.
The deceased has been identified as 50-year-old YH, a farmer from Mirpurkhas. He died during treatment at the Liaquat Medical Hospital in Hyderabad. According to the disease surveillance unit in the region, the man had developed high fever and body ache on 6 Oct [2019]. He was treated at a local practitioner's clinic, but his condition did not improve.
He started
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PRO/AH/EDR> St. Louis encephalitis & West Nile viruses - USA (03): (CA) mosquitoes
West Nile Virus -- United States
Mosquitoes collected in Anaheim and Westminster have tested positive for St. Louis encephalitis, the 1st occurrence in those cities in 3 decades, Orange County officials announced Tuesday [15 Oct 2019].
The mosquitoes were collected late last week along Old Bolsa Chica Road in Westminster and near Dale and Orange avenues in Anaheim, according to Heather Hyland of the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District.
The last time any St. Louis encephalitis-positive mosquitoes were
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Mosquitoes collected in Anaheim and Westminster have tested positive for St. Louis encephalitis, the 1st occurrence in those cities in 3 decades, Orange County officials announced Tuesday [15 Oct 2019].
The mosquitoes were collected late last week along Old Bolsa Chica Road in Westminster and near Dale and Orange avenues in Anaheim, according to Heather Hyland of the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District.
The last time any St. Louis encephalitis-positive mosquitoes were
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Saturday 19 October 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (100): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, WHO, summaries, various
Ebola -- DR Congo
- The subdivision of Primary and Technical Primary Education Mambasa 1 in Ituri sensitized on Thu 17 Oct 2019 567 students from Mambau Primary School on handwashing and its importance.
- This ceremony is part of the response against the #Ebola virus disease in the Mambasa sub-coordination led by Dr. Celestin Mwanzembe. A total of 567 students, including 273 girls and 17 teachers, among whom 7 were women, were sensitized during this activity;
- The director of this school, Mr. Michel Zongoli,
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- The subdivision of Primary and Technical Primary Education Mambasa 1 in Ituri sensitized on Thu 17 Oct 2019 567 students from Mambau Primary School on handwashing and its importance.
- This ceremony is part of the response against the #Ebola virus disease in the Mambasa sub-coordination led by Dr. Celestin Mwanzembe. A total of 567 students, including 273 girls and 17 teachers, among whom 7 were women, were sensitized during this activity;
- The director of this school, Mr. Michel Zongoli,
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PRO/EDR> Baby powder recall - USA
Environmental -- United States
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. to voluntarily recall a single lot of Johnson's Baby Powder in the United States
When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
Summary
Company announcement date: 18 Oct 2019
FDA publish date: 18 Oct 2019
Product type: cosmetics
Reason for announcement: presence of asbestos
Company name: Johnson & Johnson
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Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. to voluntarily recall a single lot of Johnson's Baby Powder in the United States
When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
Summary
Company announcement date: 18 Oct 2019
FDA publish date: 18 Oct 2019
Product type: cosmetics
Reason for announcement: presence of asbestos
Company name: Johnson & Johnson
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PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis - Europe (16): (Germany) fatal, WGS, meat, healthcare facilities
Listeriosis -- Germany
Germany's Federal Ministry for Food and Agriculture has summoned its state-level counterparts for crisis talks following revelations _Listeria_-tainted meat products have killed 3 people and made another 37 sick.
The ministry confirmed to just-food the talks will be held next Friday (25 Oct [2019]), aiming to improve identification of weak health control points, boosting cooperation between state health regulators and federal officials, including more exchanges of information. "The federal
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Germany's Federal Ministry for Food and Agriculture has summoned its state-level counterparts for crisis talks following revelations _Listeria_-tainted meat products have killed 3 people and made another 37 sick.
The ministry confirmed to just-food the talks will be held next Friday (25 Oct [2019]), aiming to improve identification of weak health control points, boosting cooperation between state health regulators and federal officials, including more exchanges of information. "The federal
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Sudan (03): (RS, RN) human, livestock, international impact
Rift Valley Fever -- Sudan
Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) has suspended imports of livestock from Sudan and Djibouti following a bulletin issued by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) showing the emergence of the Rift Valley fever (RVF) in Sudan.
Meanwhile, a consignment from Djibouti was rejected by the quarantine department after testing positive for RVF antibodies.
MEWA, in the interest of protecting the public health, has stepped up quarantine measures against the disease,
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Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) has suspended imports of livestock from Sudan and Djibouti following a bulletin issued by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) showing the emergence of the Rift Valley fever (RVF) in Sudan.
Meanwhile, a consignment from Djibouti was rejected by the quarantine department after testing positive for RVF antibodies.
MEWA, in the interest of protecting the public health, has stepped up quarantine measures against the disease,
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (81): Philippines (RI) domestic, spread, control
African Swine Fever -- Philippines
The Cabanatuan City Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) culled a total of 207 pigs following reports of hog deaths in Barangay Dalampang, suspected to have been caused by African swine fever (ASF). "Several pigs have died in our place. Blood samples were taken from some of them, while we buried the others," said Amang Soriano, the head of Barangay Dalampang.
Because of the incident, the PVO advised residents, especially hog raisers in the area, to immediately report cases of pig deaths so
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The Cabanatuan City Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) culled a total of 207 pigs following reports of hog deaths in Barangay Dalampang, suspected to have been caused by African swine fever (ASF). "Several pigs have died in our place. Blood samples were taken from some of them, while we buried the others," said Amang Soriano, the head of Barangay Dalampang.
Because of the incident, the PVO advised residents, especially hog raisers in the area, to immediately report cases of pig deaths so
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PRO/AH/EDR> Classical swine fever - Japan (12): (SZ) wild boar, spread
Classical Swine Fever -- Japan
Shizuoka Prefecture announced on [Fri 18 Oct 2019], that one wild boar whose dead body was found in Fujieda City was [confirmed as] infected with [classical] swine fever [CSF]. This is the 1st CSF case in the prefecture Shizuoka since the start of the event in September 2018. The prefecture has begun preparations for vaccination of all pig farms in the prefecture.
According to the prefecture, the dead boar was found by a passerby on the road of Nodazawa, Okabe-cho, Fujieda City on [17 Oct
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Shizuoka Prefecture announced on [Fri 18 Oct 2019], that one wild boar whose dead body was found in Fujieda City was [confirmed as] infected with [classical] swine fever [CSF]. This is the 1st CSF case in the prefecture Shizuoka since the start of the event in September 2018. The prefecture has begun preparations for vaccination of all pig farms in the prefecture.
According to the prefecture, the dead boar was found by a passerby on the road of Nodazawa, Okabe-cho, Fujieda City on [17 Oct
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PRO/AH/EDR> Chemical weapons - Syria: white phosphorus, susp., Turkish use
Conflict -- Syria
United Nations chemical-weapons inspectors announced that they are investigating whether Turkish forces used chemical weapons in their invasion of Syria, the Guardian reported Friday [18 Oct 2019].
The Kurds have accused Turkey of using white [phosphorus] during their recent incursion into northeastern Syria. The Kurdish Red Crescent claims 6 patients, including civilians and military members, have been hospitalized in the city of Hasakah due to burns from "unknown weapons."
The
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United Nations chemical-weapons inspectors announced that they are investigating whether Turkish forces used chemical weapons in their invasion of Syria, the Guardian reported Friday [18 Oct 2019].
The Kurds have accused Turkey of using white [phosphorus] during their recent incursion into northeastern Syria. The Kurdish Red Crescent claims 6 patients, including civilians and military members, have been hospitalized in the city of Hasakah due to burns from "unknown weapons."
The
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PRO/AH/EDR> St. Louis encephalitis & West Nile viruses - USA (02): (CA)
West Nile Virus -- United States
Mosquito samples in Coachella and North Shore tested positive for sickness-inducing Saint Louis encephalitis virus for the 1st time this year [2019], the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District reported today [17 Oct 2019].
The test, conducted on Wednesday [16 Oct 2019], showed that mosquito season may last longer this year [2019] than usual, said Tammy Gordon, public information officer for the district.
Most people infected with Saint Louis encephalitis virus (SLEV) show
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Mosquito samples in Coachella and North Shore tested positive for sickness-inducing Saint Louis encephalitis virus for the 1st time this year [2019], the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District reported today [17 Oct 2019].
The test, conducted on Wednesday [16 Oct 2019], showed that mosquito season may last longer this year [2019] than usual, said Tammy Gordon, public information officer for the district.
Most people infected with Saint Louis encephalitis virus (SLEV) show
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus - North America (20): USA (CA, UT) horse
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) confirmed on [3 Oct 2019] a Shasta County horse tested positive for the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) and that 4 horses were exposed.
The positive horse, a 20-year-old Quarter Horse gelding, was quarantined and isolated along with the other exposed horses on its premises. All are under quarantine with enhanced biosecurity protocols, including twice-daily temperature monitoring.
The affected horse attended an event
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) confirmed on [3 Oct 2019] a Shasta County horse tested positive for the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) and that 4 horses were exposed.
The positive horse, a 20-year-old Quarter Horse gelding, was quarantined and isolated along with the other exposed horses on its premises. All are under quarantine with enhanced biosecurity protocols, including twice-daily temperature monitoring.
The affected horse attended an event
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Friday 18 October 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Antibiotic resistance (9): USA, MDR Salmonella, convent. vs antib.-free poultry
Salmonella -- United States
An analysis by researchers in Pennsylvania found that meat from conventionally raised poultry harbored nearly twice as much multidrug-resistant _Salmonella_ as meat from antibiotic-free poultry, according to a study reported today [3 Oct 2019] at IDWeek 2019.
The findings come from a study conducted by scientists with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Penn State College of Medicine, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that examined non-typhoidal _Salmonella_ cultures from nearly
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An analysis by researchers in Pennsylvania found that meat from conventionally raised poultry harbored nearly twice as much multidrug-resistant _Salmonella_ as meat from antibiotic-free poultry, according to a study reported today [3 Oct 2019] at IDWeek 2019.
The findings come from a study conducted by scientists with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Penn State College of Medicine, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that examined non-typhoidal _Salmonella_ cultures from nearly
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (45): Europe (Germany) horse, OIE
West Nile Virus -- Germany
In Thuringia, the West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected for the 1st time in a horse. The affected animal comes from the Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis near Bad Langensalza.
As reported by the State Veterinary Chamber of Thuringia, the diseased horse, which has demonstrably not been in WNV risk areas, showed neurological symptoms.
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In Thuringia, the West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected for the 1st time in a horse. The affected animal comes from the Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis near Bad Langensalza.
As reported by the State Veterinary Chamber of Thuringia, the diseased horse, which has demonstrably not been in WNV risk areas, showed neurological symptoms.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Eastern Africa (03): Kenya (GA) livestock, alert, prevention
Rift Valley Fever -- Kenya
More than 5000 livestock have been killed by heavy rains in Mandera, but Garissa executive Issa Yarrow says they are prepared for a downpour.
It has not started raining heavily in Garissa county. On Wednesday [16 Oct 2019], Agriculture executive Issa Yarrow said the livestock department was fully prepared to handle any eventualities when the heavy rains start.
Heavy rains are predicted in parts of Northeastern, a situation already being witnessed in Wajir and Mandera where downpours have
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More than 5000 livestock have been killed by heavy rains in Mandera, but Garissa executive Issa Yarrow says they are prepared for a downpour.
It has not started raining heavily in Garissa county. On Wednesday [16 Oct 2019], Agriculture executive Issa Yarrow said the livestock department was fully prepared to handle any eventualities when the heavy rains start.
Heavy rains are predicted in parts of Northeastern, a situation already being witnessed in Wajir and Mandera where downpours have
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (65): Saudi Arabia (QS)
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
From [1-30 Sep 2019], the National IHR Focal Point of Saudi Arabia reported 4 additional laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV) infection and one associated death. The cases were reported from Al-Qassim (2 cases), Riyadh (1 case), and Al-Ahsaa (1 case) regions.
MERS-CoV cases reported between [1-30 Sep 2019]*
Please note, data corresponds to Disease Outbreak News as published on 17 Oct 2019.
Case no.: Date of reporting to WHO / Region of residence /
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From [1-30 Sep 2019], the National IHR Focal Point of Saudi Arabia reported 4 additional laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV) infection and one associated death. The cases were reported from Al-Qassim (2 cases), Riyadh (1 case), and Al-Ahsaa (1 case) regions.
MERS-CoV cases reported between [1-30 Sep 2019]*
Please note, data corresponds to Disease Outbreak News as published on 17 Oct 2019.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Monkeypox - Africa (04): Nigeria
Monkeypox -- Nigeria
Nigeria health officials reported 5 new confirmed monkeypox cases in September [2019], as the country continues to report sporadic cases for the past 2 years.
In September [2019], 15 new suspected monkeypox cases were reported from 6 states -- Lagos (5), Rivers (2), Akwa Ibom (3), Zamfara (1), Delta (1), and Imo (2) -- and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT (1).
Of the 15 suspected cases, 5 were confirmed positive for monkeypox in 3 states: Lagos (3), Rivers (1), and Akwa Ibom (1).
Of
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Nigeria health officials reported 5 new confirmed monkeypox cases in September [2019], as the country continues to report sporadic cases for the past 2 years.
In September [2019], 15 new suspected monkeypox cases were reported from 6 states -- Lagos (5), Rivers (2), Akwa Ibom (3), Zamfara (1), Delta (1), and Imo (2) -- and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT (1).
Of the 15 suspected cases, 5 were confirmed positive for monkeypox in 3 states: Lagos (3), Rivers (1), and Akwa Ibom (1).
Of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Trypanosomiasis, African - South Africa (04): ex Malawi (Vwaza Marsh Game Res)
African Trypanosomiasis -- South Africa
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PRO/AH/EDR> Jamestown Canyon virus - USA: (NH)
Other Human Disease -- United States
An adult from Laconia has tested positive for a mosquito-borne virus, New Hampshire's Department of Health and Human Services says.
The adult tested positive for the Jamestown Canyon virus, which is transmitted by infected mosquitoes, the department said [Wed 16 Oct 2019]. It's the 2nd time a case has been identified in the state this year; it was identified in a Kingston resident in August [2019].
Reports of Jamestown Canyon virus in humans are rare, but have increased over the last
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An adult from Laconia has tested positive for a mosquito-borne virus, New Hampshire's Department of Health and Human Services says.
The adult tested positive for the Jamestown Canyon virus, which is transmitted by infected mosquitoes, the department said [Wed 16 Oct 2019]. It's the 2nd time a case has been identified in the state this year; it was identified in a Kingston resident in August [2019].
Reports of Jamestown Canyon virus in humans are rare, but have increased over the last
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PRO/AH/EDR> Plague - Congo DR (03): (IT) Guinea pig, comments
Plague -- DR Congo
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PRO/AH/EDR> Scombroid fish poisoning - USA: (AK)
Poisoning -- United States
"Histamine poisoning results from the consumption of foods, typically certain types of fish and cheeses that contain unusually high levels of histamine. Spoiled fish of the families, Scombridae and Scomberesocidae (such as, tuna, mackerel, bonito), are commonly implicated in incidents of histamine poisoning, which leads to the common usage of the term, "scombroid fish poisoning", to describe this illness. However, certain non-scombroid fish, most notably mahi-mahi, bluefish, and sardines, when
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"Histamine poisoning results from the consumption of foods, typically certain types of fish and cheeses that contain unusually high levels of histamine. Spoiled fish of the families, Scombridae and Scomberesocidae (such as, tuna, mackerel, bonito), are commonly implicated in incidents of histamine poisoning, which leads to the common usage of the term, "scombroid fish poisoning", to describe this illness. However, certain non-scombroid fish, most notably mahi-mahi, bluefish, and sardines, when
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - North America (36): Canada (ON) mosquito
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- Canada
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit [WECHU] has detected the eastern equine encephalitis [EEE] virus in a mosquito pool in the community.
The EEE virus has been linked to a number of reported cases of illness and death in southwest Michigan, but there have been no human cases in Windsor-Essex.
"Despite the recent cooler temperature in the region, it might not be cold enough to eliminate the risk posed by mosquitoes. This is a good reminder for everyone to continue to protect themselves
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The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit [WECHU] has detected the eastern equine encephalitis [EEE] virus in a mosquito pool in the community.
The EEE virus has been linked to a number of reported cases of illness and death in southwest Michigan, but there have been no human cases in Windsor-Essex.
"Despite the recent cooler temperature in the region, it might not be cold enough to eliminate the risk posed by mosquitoes. This is a good reminder for everyone to continue to protect themselves
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PRO/AH/EDR> Canine circovirus - USA: (CT)
Other Animal Disease -- United States
1. Van Kruiningen HJ, Heishima M, Kerr KM, et al. Canine circoviral hemorrhagic enteritis in a dog in Connecticut. J Vet Diagn Invest. 2019; 31(5): 732-6; abstract available at
2. Li L, McGraw S, Zhu K, et al. Circovirus in tissues of dogs with vasculitis and hemorrhage. Emerg Infect Dis. 2013; 19(4): 534-41; available at
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[Both outbreaks below now considered not to be due to circovirus alone -- see
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1. Van Kruiningen HJ, Heishima M, Kerr KM, et al. Canine circoviral hemorrhagic enteritis in a dog in Connecticut. J Vet Diagn Invest. 2019; 31(5): 732-6; abstract available at
2. Li L, McGraw S, Zhu K, et al. Circovirus in tissues of dogs with vasculitis and hemorrhage. Emerg Infect Dis. 2013; 19(4): 534-41; available at
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[Both outbreaks below now considered not to be due to circovirus alone -- see
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leptospirosis - USA (04): (OK,UT) dog
Leptospirosis -- United States
Leptospirosis, a disease that has recently been reported in Oklahoma and Utah, can be spread from animals to humans, particularly if you own a pet dog.
Oklahoma veterinarian Sara Rowland recently treated a 7-month-old puppy showed signs of the disease, according to [KOCO-TV]. "The pet was not eating well, vomiting, and had a yellow tint that you could tell the liver was affected," said Rowland.
KUTV reported September 2019 at least 13 dogs in Utah had contracted the disease. Those cases
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Leptospirosis, a disease that has recently been reported in Oklahoma and Utah, can be spread from animals to humans, particularly if you own a pet dog.
Oklahoma veterinarian Sara Rowland recently treated a 7-month-old puppy showed signs of the disease, according to [KOCO-TV]. "The pet was not eating well, vomiting, and had a yellow tint that you could tell the liver was affected," said Rowland.
KUTV reported September 2019 at least 13 dogs in Utah had contracted the disease. Those cases
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (45): Europe (Germany) horse, OIE
West Nile Virus -- Germany
Information received on [and dated] 16 Oct 2019 from Dr Dietrich Rassow, Director for Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Chief Veterinary Officer, Directorate of Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Berlin, Germany
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Oct 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Oct 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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Information received on [and dated] 16 Oct 2019 from Dr Dietrich Rassow, Director for Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Chief Veterinary Officer, Directorate of Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Berlin, Germany
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Oct 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Oct 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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Thursday 17 October 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Antibiotic resistance (08): Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Antimicrobial resistance -- Worldwide/Unknown
Antimicrobials (AM) play a critical role in the treatment of human and animal (aquatic and terrestrial) diseases, which has led to their widespread application and use. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, viruses, and some parasites) to stop an antibiotic, such as an antimicrobial, antiviral, or antimalarial, from working against them. Globally, about 700 000 deaths per year (33 000 in Europe [1]) arise from resistant infections as a result of the
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Antimicrobials (AM) play a critical role in the treatment of human and animal (aquatic and terrestrial) diseases, which has led to their widespread application and use. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, viruses, and some parasites) to stop an antibiotic, such as an antimicrobial, antiviral, or antimalarial, from working against them. Globally, about 700 000 deaths per year (33 000 in Europe [1]) arise from resistant infections as a result of the
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PRO/AH/EDR> Cutaneous & renal glomerular vasculopathy, canine - UK (02): (England) spread
Other Animal Disease -- United Kingdom
A dog in Westbury has died from the deadly disease Alabama rot, it was disclosed today (Wed 16 Oct 2019). It is one of 2 new cases confirmed by veterinary specialist referral centre Anderson Moores, near Winchester. It brings the total number of Alabama rot cases this year [2019] to 16; these are the 1st cases since June [2019].
The latest incidents of the disease, also known as CRGV (cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy), have occurred in Westbury and Coleford in
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A dog in Westbury has died from the deadly disease Alabama rot, it was disclosed today (Wed 16 Oct 2019). It is one of 2 new cases confirmed by veterinary specialist referral centre Anderson Moores, near Winchester. It brings the total number of Alabama rot cases this year [2019] to 16; these are the 1st cases since June [2019].
The latest incidents of the disease, also known as CRGV (cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy), have occurred in Westbury and Coleford in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tularemia - Sweden (07): Eurosurveillance report
Tularemia -- Sweden
In the last week of July 2019, the county medical officer (CMO) of Gavleborg county, central Sweden, received information from healthcare providers about an increasing number of people visiting healthcare centers with fever and presenting swollen inguinal and axillary lymph nodes. By 31 Jul 2019, there were 18 reported cases of tularemia; all were residents of or visitors to a small town in the county, Ljusdal. According to healthcare providers in Ljusdal, a majority had spent time near a lake
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In the last week of July 2019, the county medical officer (CMO) of Gavleborg county, central Sweden, received information from healthcare providers about an increasing number of people visiting healthcare centers with fever and presenting swollen inguinal and axillary lymph nodes. By 31 Jul 2019, there were 18 reported cases of tularemia; all were residents of or visitors to a small town in the county, Ljusdal. According to healthcare providers in Ljusdal, a majority had spent time near a lake
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Bhutan: (Ha) cattle
Anthrax -- Bhutan
Information received on [and dated] 17 Oct 2019 from Dr. Tashi Samdup, Director General, Department of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Thimphu, Bhutan
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 3 Oct 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 10 Oct 2019
Report date: 17 Oct 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 17 Oct 2019
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 1 Jan 2019
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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Information received on [and dated] 17 Oct 2019 from Dr. Tashi Samdup, Director General, Department of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Thimphu, Bhutan
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 3 Oct 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 10 Oct 2019
Report date: 17 Oct 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 17 Oct 2019
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 1 Jan 2019
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - UK (02)
E. coli -- United Kingdom
Public Health England is investigating an _E. coli_ O157 outbreak with people sick across the country. One infection is in a 4-year-old child from Hampshire who needed treatment at Southampton General Hospital after a trip to the Isle of Wight.
Public Health England (PHE) South East and the Isle of Wight Council's environmental health team investigated the illness in the young child who became severely sick with a complication as a result of infection. Sometimes hemolytic uremic syndrome
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Public Health England is investigating an _E. coli_ O157 outbreak with people sick across the country. One infection is in a 4-year-old child from Hampshire who needed treatment at Southampton General Hospital after a trip to the Isle of Wight.
Public Health England (PHE) South East and the Isle of Wight Council's environmental health team investigated the illness in the young child who became severely sick with a complication as a result of infection. Sometimes hemolytic uremic syndrome
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Typhimurium, monophasic - Sweden (02): tomatoes
Salmonella -- Sweden
Tomatoes are the probable source of a _Salmonella_ outbreak in Sweden that affected 70 people, according to public health officials.
Folkhalsomyndigheten (Public Health Agency of Sweden) identified 71 infections from 11 counties that belonged to the outbreak. This is up from 36 illnesses in 10 counties that were linked by whole genome sequencing at the end of September 2019. Vastra Gotaland, Jonkoping, Halland, and Dalarna reported the most patients.
Illnesses were recorded in all age
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Tomatoes are the probable source of a _Salmonella_ outbreak in Sweden that affected 70 people, according to public health officials.
Folkhalsomyndigheten (Public Health Agency of Sweden) identified 71 infections from 11 counties that belonged to the outbreak. This is up from 36 illnesses in 10 counties that were linked by whole genome sequencing at the end of September 2019. Vastra Gotaland, Jonkoping, Halland, and Dalarna reported the most patients.
Illnesses were recorded in all age
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Oranienburg - USA: pet turtles
Salmonella -- United States
CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of human _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Oranienburg infections linked to contact with pet turtles.
Public health investigators are using the PulseNet system to identify illnesses that may be part of this outbreak. PulseNet is the national subtyping network of public health and food regulatory agency laboratories coordinated by CDC. DNA fingerprinting is performed on _Salmonella_ bacteria isolated
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CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of human _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Oranienburg infections linked to contact with pet turtles.
Public health investigators are using the PulseNet system to identify illnesses that may be part of this outbreak. PulseNet is the national subtyping network of public health and food regulatory agency laboratories coordinated by CDC. DNA fingerprinting is performed on _Salmonella_ bacteria isolated
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PRO/PL> Southern leaf blight, maize - Russia: (IK)
Other Plant Disease -- Russia
In September 2019, for the 1st time in the Angara river area, maize crops showed symptoms of the dangerous southern leaf blight disease. The infection was detected during a survey in Irkutsk region. This was reported by the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor). Further investigations determined that the infected seeds came to an Irkutsk seed supplier from the Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria.
The Department of Quarantine and Phytosanitary Control
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In September 2019, for the 1st time in the Angara river area, maize crops showed symptoms of the dangerous southern leaf blight disease. The infection was detected during a survey in Irkutsk region. This was reported by the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor). Further investigations determined that the infected seeds came to an Irkutsk seed supplier from the Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria.
The Department of Quarantine and Phytosanitary Control
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (99): Congo DR (NK,IT) cases, WHO, summaries, response, research
Ebola -- DR Congo
- A new health area has been affected by Ebola virus disease in Ituri. This is the Maroro health area in the Nyakunde health zone;
- indeed, Nyakunde was already at 294 days without notifying a new confirmed case of the EVD and returned to zero following this new infection;
- of all the 6 cases reported this Sun 13 Oct 2019, none of them were listed as contact, nor monitored regularly, nor vaccinated;
- it is also reported that the alerts of all these cases are coming back from the
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- A new health area has been affected by Ebola virus disease in Ituri. This is the Maroro health area in the Nyakunde health zone;
- indeed, Nyakunde was already at 294 days without notifying a new confirmed case of the EVD and returned to zero following this new infection;
- of all the 6 cases reported this Sun 13 Oct 2019, none of them were listed as contact, nor monitored regularly, nor vaccinated;
- it is also reported that the alerts of all these cases are coming back from the
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Wednesday 16 October 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Bat consumption - Congo DR: zoonotic risk
Other Human Disease -- DR Congo
Bat consumption is still a vibrant culture among Congolese despite numerous warnings by health practitioners against the practice.
Several homes do serve bats, also locally known as "ngembo" in lingala language, as part of their meals.
The process of preparing a bat is not hectic as elaborated by one of the consumers.
"We start by cutting its wings after burning the hair in the fire. It is then cleaned with warm water, then cut into 2 and everything is put into the pot in which we add
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Bat consumption is still a vibrant culture among Congolese despite numerous warnings by health practitioners against the practice.
Several homes do serve bats, also locally known as "ngembo" in lingala language, as part of their meals.
The process of preparing a bat is not hectic as elaborated by one of the consumers.
"We start by cutting its wings after burning the hair in the fire. It is then cleaned with warm water, then cut into 2 and everything is put into the pot in which we add
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PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (22): Asia (Yemen)
Cholera -- Yemen
The cumulative number of suspected cholera cases reported in Yemen between October 2016 and August 2019 is 2 036 960, including 3716 related deaths (fatality rate of 0.18%). The 5 governorates with the highest attack rate per 10 000 are: Amran (1602.13), Al Mahwit (1474.79), Sana'a (1295.78), Al Bayda (1027.14) and Dahamar (957.61).
The national average attack rate is 713.99 per 10 000. The highest numbers of deaths are reported in the Hajjah (559), Ibb (486), Al Hudaydah (380) and Taizz
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The cumulative number of suspected cholera cases reported in Yemen between October 2016 and August 2019 is 2 036 960, including 3716 related deaths (fatality rate of 0.18%). The 5 governorates with the highest attack rate per 10 000 are: Amran (1602.13), Al Mahwit (1474.79), Sana'a (1295.78), Al Bayda (1027.14) and Dahamar (957.61).
The national average attack rate is 713.99 per 10 000. The highest numbers of deaths are reported in the Hajjah (559), Ibb (486), Al Hudaydah (380) and Taizz
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PRO/AH/EDR> Plague - Congo DR (02): (IT) fatal
Plague -- DR Congo
In an update on the plague cluster in Ituri Province in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN officials report a total of 31 cases and 8 deaths since the beginning of 2019.
The 1st 5 cases were reported during week 10 in the Aungba health zone, which is in an endemic area. Two other cases were reported during week 13 (Aru health zone) and 14 (Aungba health zone). The latest cluster of cases was reported between week 39 (7 cases and 3 deaths) and 40 (14 cases) from Aru
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In an update on the plague cluster in Ituri Province in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN officials report a total of 31 cases and 8 deaths since the beginning of 2019.
The 1st 5 cases were reported during week 10 in the Aungba health zone, which is in an endemic area. Two other cases were reported during week 13 (Aru health zone) and 14 (Aungba health zone). The latest cluster of cases was reported between week 39 (7 cases and 3 deaths) and 40 (14 cases) from Aru
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - North America (35): USA (MI, NH, NJ) horses
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
On 4 Oct 2019, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) officials reported another equine case of eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE) and another horse with West Nile virus (WNV).
On 23 Sep 2019, the latest horse with EEE, an unvaccinated yearling Belgian mare in St. Joseph County, began showing clinical signs, including muscle twitching and leaning against objects. She was confirmed positive on 1 Oct 2019 and is reported as recovering.
34 animal-involved EEE
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On 4 Oct 2019, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) officials reported another equine case of eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE) and another horse with West Nile virus (WNV).
On 23 Sep 2019, the latest horse with EEE, an unvaccinated yearling Belgian mare in St. Joseph County, began showing clinical signs, including muscle twitching and leaning against objects. She was confirmed positive on 1 Oct 2019 and is reported as recovering.
34 animal-involved EEE
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (27): WHO global update, vaccine
Influenza -- Worldwide/Unknown
Information in this report is categorized by influenza transmission zones, which are geographical groups of countries, areas or territories with similar influenza transmission patterns.
Summary
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- In the temperate zones of the southern hemisphere, influenza activity was low in most countries and appeared to decrease in Chile after a 2nd wave of influenza activity of predominately B viruses.
- In the Caribbean and tropical South American countries, influenza activity was low
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Information in this report is categorized by influenza transmission zones, which are geographical groups of countries, areas or territories with similar influenza transmission patterns.
Summary
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- In the temperate zones of the southern hemisphere, influenza activity was low in most countries and appeared to decrease in Chile after a 2nd wave of influenza activity of predominately B viruses.
- In the Caribbean and tropical South American countries, influenza activity was low
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Russia (04): (DA) human
Anthrax -- Russia
A total of 3 people were taken to hospital in the village of Novokuli, Russia's Dagestan, with suspected Siberian plague [anthrax]. The diagnosis has been confirmed in 2 cases, a spokesperson for the republic's health ministry said.
"Three residents of the village of Novokuli were taken to hospital with suspected anthrax. By now, the diagnosis has been confirmed in 2 cases. The 3rd patient is under [a] medic's supervision," the spokesperson said, adding that 2 patients were hospitalized on
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A total of 3 people were taken to hospital in the village of Novokuli, Russia's Dagestan, with suspected Siberian plague [anthrax]. The diagnosis has been confirmed in 2 cases, a spokesperson for the republic's health ministry said.
"Three residents of the village of Novokuli were taken to hospital with suspected anthrax. By now, the diagnosis has been confirmed in 2 cases. The 3rd patient is under [a] medic's supervision," the spokesperson said, adding that 2 patients were hospitalized on
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - USA (25): (NC) fatal, agricultural fair, hot tub display susp
Legionnaires' -- United States
A 3rd person has died from an outbreak of legionnaires' disease in North Carolina, state health officials said. None of the victims has been identified by authorities and health officials have not discussed the circumstances of their deaths.
In recent weeks, health officials have confirmed 140 cases among people who attended the NC Mountain State Fair in Fletcher, North Carolina, last month [September 2019] [and] have been diagnosed with legionnaires' disease, an airborne lung infection, or
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A 3rd person has died from an outbreak of legionnaires' disease in North Carolina, state health officials said. None of the victims has been identified by authorities and health officials have not discussed the circumstances of their deaths.
In recent weeks, health officials have confirmed 140 cases among people who attended the NC Mountain State Fair in Fletcher, North Carolina, last month [September 2019] [and] have been diagnosed with legionnaires' disease, an airborne lung infection, or
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PRO/AH/EDR> Trypanosomiasis, African - South Africa (02): ex Malawi (Vwaza Marsh Game Res)
African Trypanosomiasis -- South Africa
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - West Africa (19): Nigeria (BA)
Yellow Fever -- Nigeria
The Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency has confirmed 6 new recorded deaths in the yellow fever outbreak in the state which brings the total number of deaths to 22.
Recall that cases of yellow fever were recorded in Yankari Game Reserve in Alkaleri and Tafawa Balewa Local Government Areas of Bauchi State which led to the death of 3 people.
The 1st case [involving another person] was recorded when 4 students of the College of Education, Waka-Biu, in Biu Local Government
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The Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency has confirmed 6 new recorded deaths in the yellow fever outbreak in the state which brings the total number of deaths to 22.
Recall that cases of yellow fever were recorded in Yankari Game Reserve in Alkaleri and Tafawa Balewa Local Government Areas of Bauchi State which led to the death of 3 people.
The 1st case [involving another person] was recorded when 4 students of the College of Education, Waka-Biu, in Biu Local Government
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (80): S Korea, domestic, wild, spread, int'l impact
African Swine Fever -- South Korea
African swine fever (ASF), a deadly contagious disease infecting hogs and having no known cure or vaccine, is spreading rapidly in East Asia. The ASF outbreak that has trickled from North to South Korea is akin to an "apocalypse", according to Ahn Chan-il, leader of World Institute for North Korea Studies and a former North Korean service member.
On [Tue 15 Oct 2019], the South Korean government ambushed contagion-carrying pigs near the country's northern borders, using snipers and
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African swine fever (ASF), a deadly contagious disease infecting hogs and having no known cure or vaccine, is spreading rapidly in East Asia. The ASF outbreak that has trickled from North to South Korea is akin to an "apocalypse", according to Ahn Chan-il, leader of World Institute for North Korea Studies and a former North Korean service member.
On [Tue 15 Oct 2019], the South Korean government ambushed contagion-carrying pigs near the country's northern borders, using snipers and
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PRO/AH/EDR> Newcastle disease - Russia (03): (ZB) poultry OIE
Newcastle Disease -- Russia
Information received on [and dated] 15 Oct 2019 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, Deputy Head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 4 Sep 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Oct 2019
Report date: 15 Oct 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 15 Oct 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal
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Information received on [and dated] 15 Oct 2019 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, Deputy Head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscow, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 4 Sep 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Oct 2019
Report date: 15 Oct 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 15 Oct 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal
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PRO/ALL> Announcements (07): CEPI RFP for new vaccine technologies
Undiagnosed -- Worldwide/Unknown
New call for proposals invites applications for platform technologies to quickly develop vaccines and immunoprophylactics against Disease X
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has today [15 Oct 2019] launched a call for proposals to invite funding applications for innovative platform technologies that can be used to develop vaccines and other immunoprophylactics to rapidly respond to future outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases and unknown pathogens, known as
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New call for proposals invites applications for platform technologies to quickly develop vaccines and immunoprophylactics against Disease X
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has today [15 Oct 2019] launched a call for proposals to invite funding applications for innovative platform technologies that can be used to develop vaccines and other immunoprophylactics to rapidly respond to future outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases and unknown pathogens, known as
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PRO/EDR> West Nile virus (44): Europe, ECDC update
West Nile Virus -- Romania
Between 4 and 10 Oct 2019, EU Member States reported 9 human cases in Romania (5), Greece (3), and Hungary (1). 13 cases were reported from EU neighbouring countries in Israel (10) and Serbia (3). All human cases were reported from areas that have been affected previously. This week, 3 deaths were reported by Greece (2) and Romania (1).
In the same week, 7 outbreaks among equids were reported to the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS) by Greece (5), Hungary (1) and Spain (1).
Since
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Between 4 and 10 Oct 2019, EU Member States reported 9 human cases in Romania (5), Greece (3), and Hungary (1). 13 cases were reported from EU neighbouring countries in Israel (10) and Serbia (3). All human cases were reported from areas that have been affected previously. This week, 3 deaths were reported by Greece (2) and Romania (1).
In the same week, 7 outbreaks among equids were reported to the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS) by Greece (5), Hungary (1) and Spain (1).
Since
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (43): Americas (Brazil)
West Nile Virus -- Brazil
The Teresina Municipal Health Foundation (FMS), through the Neuroinvasive Syndromes Surveillance program, confirmed the 4th case of West Nile fever in the state of Piaui [PI]. This is a female patient who suffered from acute encephalitis, inflammation of the nervous system, in April 2019.
"The FMS is investigating the possibility of a case acquired in Piaui (an indigenous case). This is because the patient was in the municipalities of Cabeceiras, PI and Lagoa Alegre, PI, in the weeks before
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The Teresina Municipal Health Foundation (FMS), through the Neuroinvasive Syndromes Surveillance program, confirmed the 4th case of West Nile fever in the state of Piaui [PI]. This is a female patient who suffered from acute encephalitis, inflammation of the nervous system, in April 2019.
"The FMS is investigating the possibility of a case acquired in Piaui (an indigenous case). This is because the patient was in the municipalities of Cabeceiras, PI and Lagoa Alegre, PI, in the weeks before
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Tuesday 15 October 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths, monkeys - Brazil: (PR), RFI
Undiagnosed -- Brazil
The Center for Strategic Information on Surveillance of the Parana Secretariat of Health (SESA) reported from the beginning of July 2019 to date 66 notifications of epizootics signifying deaths of monkeys caused by diseases.
Surveillance monitors and investigates each of these deaths as a way of yellow fever [YF] prevention; like humans, monkeys are also infected by the yellow fever virus, and the deaths of these animals serves as an alert and indicator of the possible presence of the virus
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The Center for Strategic Information on Surveillance of the Parana Secretariat of Health (SESA) reported from the beginning of July 2019 to date 66 notifications of epizootics signifying deaths of monkeys caused by diseases.
Surveillance monitors and investigates each of these deaths as a way of yellow fever [YF] prevention; like humans, monkeys are also infected by the yellow fever virus, and the deaths of these animals serves as an alert and indicator of the possible presence of the virus
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (67)
Measles -- United States
WHO warns of 'alarming up-surge in Measles which has devastating impact -says linked to poor uptake of 2nd dose of vaccine.
Speaking after a 2-day meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization, Kate O'Brien, the WHO's department director, said the world "is facing an alarming upsurge in measles cases in all regions".
"The impact of these outbreaks is really devastating," she said, "causing not only widespread loss of life, but also preventable disability that
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WHO warns of 'alarming up-surge in Measles which has devastating impact -says linked to poor uptake of 2nd dose of vaccine.
Speaking after a 2-day meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization, Kate O'Brien, the WHO's department director, said the world "is facing an alarming upsurge in measles cases in all regions".
"The impact of these outbreaks is really devastating," she said, "causing not only widespread loss of life, but also preventable disability that
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Kenya: (NN) st SAT1, cattle, spread, control
Foot and Mouth -- Kenya
There are fears that farmers may lose hundreds of their dairy cows in the dairy-rich Nyandarua County following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease [FMD] 2 weeks ago, which has already led to the death of 3 cows.
County officials said the disease 1st broke out in Kiriko village, Kanjuiri Ward, where it is estimated that over 200 animals have been infected by type [SAT1] of the viral disease, which has also hit Kanyiriri village in the same ward.
The disease, which is said to be a
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There are fears that farmers may lose hundreds of their dairy cows in the dairy-rich Nyandarua County following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease [FMD] 2 weeks ago, which has already led to the death of 3 cows.
County officials said the disease 1st broke out in Kiriko village, Kanjuiri Ward, where it is estimated that over 200 animals have been infected by type [SAT1] of the viral disease, which has also hit Kanyiriri village in the same ward.
The disease, which is said to be a
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - North America (34): USA (MI, TN) fatal
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
The deadly eastern equine encephalitis [EEE] outbreak in Michigan has claimed a 5th life. A Cass County resident in Southwest Michigan died of the mosquito-borne illness, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced [Mon 14 Oct 2019].
So far this year [2019], 10 people in Michigan have contracted the virus and 5 have died. EEE also has been confirmed in 40 animals from 16 counties, including Genesee, Lapeer, and Tuscola.
Despite cooler temperatures and a frost advisory
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The deadly eastern equine encephalitis [EEE] outbreak in Michigan has claimed a 5th life. A Cass County resident in Southwest Michigan died of the mosquito-borne illness, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced [Mon 14 Oct 2019].
So far this year [2019], 10 people in Michigan have contracted the virus and 5 have died. EEE also has been confirmed in 40 animals from 16 counties, including Genesee, Lapeer, and Tuscola.
Despite cooler temperatures and a frost advisory
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed neurologic disease - USA: (FL) Florida panther, bobcat
Undiagnosed -- United States
[Florida] state and federal wildlife officials are investigating a mysterious neurologic disorder affecting a small number of Florida panthers [North American cougar] and bobcats in the southwest part of the state.
As of September [2019], trail cameras in Collier, Sarasota, and Lee counties had documented 8 of the endangered panthers, mostly kittens, and one adult bobcat exhibiting various degrees of hind limb weakness and difficulty walking. One panther photographed in Charlotte County may
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[Florida] state and federal wildlife officials are investigating a mysterious neurologic disorder affecting a small number of Florida panthers [North American cougar] and bobcats in the southwest part of the state.
As of September [2019], trail cameras in Collier, Sarasota, and Lee counties had documented 8 of the endangered panthers, mostly kittens, and one adult bobcat exhibiting various degrees of hind limb weakness and difficulty walking. One panther photographed in Charlotte County may
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Namibia (02): (KU,ZA) livestock, hippopotamus, human, susp
Anthrax -- Namibia
2013
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Anthrax - Namibia (04): (CA) elephant http://bit.ly/2MhF5b1
2008
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Anthrax, elephants - Namibia (Caprivi) http://bit.ly/2oNuJGS
2006
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Anthrax, livestock, wildlife - Namibia (Caprivi) (03) http://bit.ly/2ONZpCE
Anthrax, livestock, wildlife - Namibia (Caprivi)(02) http://bit.ly/31jZuQW
Anthrax, livestock, wildlife - Namibia (Caprivi) http://bit.ly/2MgUici
Anthrax,
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2013
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Anthrax - Namibia (04): (CA) elephant http://bit.ly/2MhF5b1
2008
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Anthrax, elephants - Namibia (Caprivi) http://bit.ly/2oNuJGS
2006
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Anthrax, livestock, wildlife - Namibia (Caprivi) (03) http://bit.ly/2ONZpCE
Anthrax, livestock, wildlife - Namibia (Caprivi)(02) http://bit.ly/31jZuQW
Anthrax, livestock, wildlife - Namibia (Caprivi) http://bit.ly/2MgUici
Anthrax,
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PRO/EDR> Typhoid fever - Europe: Ireland, XDR ex Pakistan, ECDC, alert
Typhoid -- Ireland
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre in Ireland reported an increase in typhoid fever notifications in travellers returning from Pakistan. Australia, Canada, Denmark, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States are some of the countries, which have also detected XDR typhoid fever cases among travellers returning from Pakistan.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre in Ireland reported an increase in typhoid fever notifications in travellers returning from Pakistan. According to
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The Health Protection Surveillance Centre in Ireland reported an increase in typhoid fever notifications in travellers returning from Pakistan. Australia, Canada, Denmark, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States are some of the countries, which have also detected XDR typhoid fever cases among travellers returning from Pakistan.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre in Ireland reported an increase in typhoid fever notifications in travellers returning from Pakistan. According to
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PRO/PL> Banana diseases - Ecuador: alert
Other Plant Disease -- Ecuador
_Banana bunchy top virus_ (BBTV) is the type member of the genus _Babuvirus_ (family Nanoviridae) and only affects _Musa_ species. It causes one of the most serious diseases of banana with symptoms of chlorosis, stunting and death of the host plant. The virus is spreading in Africa, Australasia and the Pacific Islands. It has been reported from Hawaii and quarantine interception was recorded in Brazil, but otherwise it appears to be absent from the Americas so far. BBTV is transmitted by the
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_Banana bunchy top virus_ (BBTV) is the type member of the genus _Babuvirus_ (family Nanoviridae) and only affects _Musa_ species. It causes one of the most serious diseases of banana with symptoms of chlorosis, stunting and death of the host plant. The virus is spreading in Africa, Australasia and the Pacific Islands. It has been reported from Hawaii and quarantine interception was recorded in Brazil, but otherwise it appears to be absent from the Americas so far. BBTV is transmitted by the
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Monday 14 October 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Sudan (02): (RS) human, livestock
Rift Valley Fever -- Sudan
Arbaat in El Ganeb locality in Sudan's Red Sea state reported 10 new cases of suspected Rift Valley fever* on Monday and Tuesday [7 and 8 Oct 2019], bringing the total number of registered cases to 5, and 3 deaths.
Doctor Ahmed Dereir told Radio Dabanga about the spread of the disease in 8 villages in the area of Arbaat, pointing out that the cases were transferred to Port Sudan for treatment.
He explained that the governor formed an emergency room of 35 people representing various
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Arbaat in El Ganeb locality in Sudan's Red Sea state reported 10 new cases of suspected Rift Valley fever* on Monday and Tuesday [7 and 8 Oct 2019], bringing the total number of registered cases to 5, and 3 deaths.
Doctor Ahmed Dereir told Radio Dabanga about the spread of the disease in 8 villages in the area of Arbaat, pointing out that the cases were transferred to Port Sudan for treatment.
He explained that the governor formed an emergency room of 35 people representing various
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PRO/EDR> Lectin poisoning - Sweden
Poisoning -- Sweden
Livsmedelsverket has warned people to correctly soak and cook dried legumes such as beans, peas and lentils after they were linked to a large food poisoning outbreak at a school.
Dried legumes naturally contain lectins which can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea around 1-7 hours after consumption.
Illness occurred in the canteen at lunchtime in early September 2019 at Baldergymnasiet school in Skelleftea, a city in Vasterbotten County. Swedish media reported that almost 280 people were
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Livsmedelsverket has warned people to correctly soak and cook dried legumes such as beans, peas and lentils after they were linked to a large food poisoning outbreak at a school.
Dried legumes naturally contain lectins which can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea around 1-7 hours after consumption.
Illness occurred in the canteen at lunchtime in early September 2019 at Baldergymnasiet school in Skelleftea, a city in Vasterbotten County. Swedish media reported that almost 280 people were
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (64): Saudi Arabia (MK, QS, AS, RI) RFI
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
In the period of time since the last update (MERS-CoV (63): Saudi Arabia (SH, AS, RI) http://bit.ly/32sr5kg) there have been a total of 4 newly confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection and 1 outcome of a previously reported case.
Information on newly confirmed cases (4)
[1]
Date of confirmation report: 6 Oct 2019
Case No: 19-1955
MERS in Torba city: 52-year-old male in Torba city, Taif [Makkah] region
Contact with camels: Yes
Case classification:
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In the period of time since the last update (MERS-CoV (63): Saudi Arabia (SH, AS, RI) http://bit.ly/32sr5kg) there have been a total of 4 newly confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection and 1 outcome of a previously reported case.
Information on newly confirmed cases (4)
[1]
Date of confirmation report: 6 Oct 2019
Case No: 19-1955
MERS in Torba city: 52-year-old male in Torba city, Taif [Makkah] region
Contact with camels: Yes
Case classification:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - USA (11): (TX) review
Anthrax -- United States
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Sudan: (RS,NR) human, animal, alert, OIE
Rift Valley Fever -- Sudan
1. Hassanain AM, Noureldien W, Karsany MS, et al. Rift Valley fever among febrile patients at New Halfa hospital, eastern Sudan. Virol J 2010; 7: 97; .
- Mod.AS
Maps of Sudan: and ]
[See Also:
Undiagnosed disease - Sudan: (RS) human, cattle, RFI http://bit.ly/2nGMjvI
Rift Valley fever - Eastern Africa (02): Kenya (MU,NN) cattle, sheep, OIE http://bit.ly/35zvy6U
2018
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Rift Valley fever - South Sudan (09): (EL) human, animal, WHO
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1. Hassanain AM, Noureldien W, Karsany MS, et al. Rift Valley fever among febrile patients at New Halfa hospital, eastern Sudan. Virol J 2010; 7: 97; .
- Mod.AS
Maps of Sudan: and ]
[See Also:
Undiagnosed disease - Sudan: (RS) human, cattle, RFI http://bit.ly/2nGMjvI
Rift Valley fever - Eastern Africa (02): Kenya (MU,NN) cattle, sheep, OIE http://bit.ly/35zvy6U
2018
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Rift Valley fever - South Sudan (09): (EL) human, animal, WHO
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