Polio -- Pakistan
Province: 2015 / 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019
Punjab: 2 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 6
Sindh: 12 / 8 / 2 / 1 / 19
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 33 / 10 / 1 / 8 / 83
Balochistan: 7 / 2 / 3 / 3 / 9
Gilgit-Baltistan: 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0
Azad Jammu & Kashmir: 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Ict: 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
Total Polio Cases: 54 / 20 / 8 / 12 / 117
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Communicated
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Tuesday 31 December 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Chronic wasting disease - USA (21): (MT) moose
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
If hunters are interested in having their harvested deer, elk or moose tested for CWD, this fall FWP will pay for sampling for hunters who collect their own samples and send them to the FWP lab in Bozeman. Prior to the general season, hunters can collect samples themselves and mail them to the FWP Lab -- instructions and a video are available on the FWP website. Starting with the general season, hunters can still submit samples themselves or take the samples or a deer/elk/moose head to
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If hunters are interested in having their harvested deer, elk or moose tested for CWD, this fall FWP will pay for sampling for hunters who collect their own samples and send them to the FWP lab in Bozeman. Prior to the general season, hunters can collect samples themselves and mail them to the FWP Lab -- instructions and a video are available on the FWP website. Starting with the general season, hunters can still submit samples themselves or take the samples or a deer/elk/moose head to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis - USA (04): (MT) cow
Brucellosis -- United States
A cow on a Madison County ranch has tested positive for brucellosis according to a release from the Montana Department of Livestock on [Mon 30 Dec 2019]. The ranch, which is inside Montana's brucellosis Designated Surveillance Area (DSA), is quarantined as they undergo an epidemiological investigation. No other animals were found infected on the ranch.
According to Montana Department of Livestock, previous brucellosis cases show animals picked up the disease from infected elk.
Montana
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A cow on a Madison County ranch has tested positive for brucellosis according to a release from the Montana Department of Livestock on [Mon 30 Dec 2019]. The ranch, which is inside Montana's brucellosis Designated Surveillance Area (DSA), is quarantined as they undergo an epidemiological investigation. No other animals were found infected on the ranch.
According to Montana Department of Livestock, previous brucellosis cases show animals picked up the disease from infected elk.
Montana
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PRO/AH/EDR> Streptococcus zooepidemicus - USA (05): (PA) swine
Strep -- United States
- Starting on [28 Sep 2019] a high mortality event occurred in a cull sow slaughter plant in Tennessee. A chiller malfunction caused the hold of 22 loads of cull sows. On [30 Sep 2019], Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reported over 40% of the 2222 sows in holding pens, dead or euthanized when condemned on antemortem inspection. Samples from the affected sows in Tennessee showed Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus (_S. zooepidemicus_).
- Preliminary information suggests
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- Starting on [28 Sep 2019] a high mortality event occurred in a cull sow slaughter plant in Tennessee. A chiller malfunction caused the hold of 22 loads of cull sows. On [30 Sep 2019], Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reported over 40% of the 2222 sows in holding pens, dead or euthanized when condemned on antemortem inspection. Samples from the affected sows in Tennessee showed Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus (_S. zooepidemicus_).
- Preliminary information suggests
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Monday 30 December 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed pneunonia - China (HU), RFI
SARS -- China
On the evening of [30 Dec 2019], an "urgent notice on the treatment of pneumonia of unknown cause" was issued, which was widely distributed on the Internet by the red-headed document of the Medical Administration and Medical Administration of Wuhan Municipal Health Committee.
On the morning of [31 Dec 2019], China Business News reporter called the official hotline of Wuhan Municipal Health and Health Committee 12320 and learned that the content of the document is true.
12320 hotline
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On the evening of [30 Dec 2019], an "urgent notice on the treatment of pneumonia of unknown cause" was issued, which was widely distributed on the Internet by the red-headed document of the Medical Administration and Medical Administration of Wuhan Municipal Health Committee.
On the morning of [31 Dec 2019], China Business News reporter called the official hotline of Wuhan Municipal Health and Health Committee 12320 and learned that the content of the document is true.
12320 hotline
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PRO/PL> Red blotch disease, grapevine - USA
Other Plant Disease -- United States
Grapevine red blotch disease threatens the US grape industry. First noticed in 2007 at the UC [University of California] Davis Oakville research station, the virus wasn't identified until 2012, and much remains unknown about it or ways to manage it. Currently, the only treatment is to remove the entire vine.
In 2016, Frank Zalom, UC, and collaborators discovered the three-cornered alfalfa hopper [ProMED-mail post http://bit.ly/2soMsXh] was a vector of red blotch, but
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Grapevine red blotch disease threatens the US grape industry. First noticed in 2007 at the UC [University of California] Davis Oakville research station, the virus wasn't identified until 2012, and much remains unknown about it or ways to manage it. Currently, the only treatment is to remove the entire vine.
In 2016, Frank Zalom, UC, and collaborators discovered the three-cornered alfalfa hopper [ProMED-mail post http://bit.ly/2soMsXh] was a vector of red blotch, but
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Sunday 29 December 2019
PRO/EDR> Tuberculosis - Switzerland: hookah usage
Tuberculosis -- Switzerland
"A 20-year-old Swiss male presented at the emergency department with acute onset of febrile temperatures and hemoptysis and a 3-month history of productive cough. An X-ray and CT scan of the chest, sputum samples for acid-fast bacilli, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and cultures for _Mycobacteria_ revealed pulmonary infection with _Mycobacterium tuberculosis_. None of the classical risk factors for tuberculosis were present, but the patient reported regularly smoking a water pipe. Water-pipe
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"A 20-year-old Swiss male presented at the emergency department with acute onset of febrile temperatures and hemoptysis and a 3-month history of productive cough. An X-ray and CT scan of the chest, sputum samples for acid-fast bacilli, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and cultures for _Mycobacteria_ revealed pulmonary infection with _Mycobacterium tuberculosis_. None of the classical risk factors for tuberculosis were present, but the patient reported regularly smoking a water pipe. Water-pipe
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (32): WHO global update
Influenza -- Worldwide/Unknown
Information in this report is categorized by influenza transmission zones, which are geographical groups of countries, areas or territories with similar influenza transmission patterns.
Summary
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- In the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere, respiratory illness indicators and influenza activity continued to increase in most countries.
- In the Caribbean and Central American countries, influenza activity was low overall, except for Cuba, where increased detections of
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Information in this report is categorized by influenza transmission zones, which are geographical groups of countries, areas or territories with similar influenza transmission patterns.
Summary
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- In the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere, respiratory illness indicators and influenza activity continued to increase in most countries.
- In the Caribbean and Central American countries, influenza activity was low overall, except for Cuba, where increased detections of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (45): Nigeria (EB)
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
Lassa fever has reportedly killed one man in Igbeagu community in the Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. He died on Friday [27 Dec 2019].
O and his sibling, UO, had been admitted to St Vincent Hospital in the area. The 2 of them were suspected to have been infected by the disease.
A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, "We are in a big trouble again. This killer disease has come again. The last time we experienced it, it wasn't funny. It killed over 4 persons. Now
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Lassa fever has reportedly killed one man in Igbeagu community in the Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. He died on Friday [27 Dec 2019].
O and his sibling, UO, had been admitted to St Vincent Hospital in the area. The 2 of them were suspected to have been infected by the disease.
A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, "We are in a big trouble again. This killer disease has come again. The last time we experienced it, it wasn't funny. It killed over 4 persons. Now
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Saturday 28 December 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (28): Mali (BA, SK) further details, WHO
Yellow Fever -- Mali
From 3 Nov through 8 Dec 2019, 3 laboratory-confirmed cases of yellow fever including 2 deaths (case fatality rate = 67%) were detected through the national surveillance system in Mali. The 1st case-patient was a 15-year-old girl from a village in Kati district, Koulikoro region, Mali. The 2nd and 3rd cases were in 17- and 25-year-old men, nationals from Cote d'Ivoire, living in the district of Bouguimi, Sikasso region, Mali. All 3 cases tested positive for yellow fever by immunoglobulin M
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From 3 Nov through 8 Dec 2019, 3 laboratory-confirmed cases of yellow fever including 2 deaths (case fatality rate = 67%) were detected through the national surveillance system in Mali. The 1st case-patient was a 15-year-old girl from a village in Kati district, Koulikoro region, Mali. The 2nd and 3rd cases were in 17- and 25-year-old men, nationals from Cote d'Ivoire, living in the district of Bouguimi, Sikasso region, Mali. All 3 cases tested positive for yellow fever by immunoglobulin M
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus - North America (26): USA (ND) horse
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
A horse in Bottineau County has tested positive for a disease caused by an equine virus, North Dakota animal health officials said Thursday [26 Dec 2019].
The horse was confirmed positive for EHM (equine herpes myeloencephalopathy), a disease caused by equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). Since October [2019], several outbreaks of EHM have been reported in Oklahoma, Virginia, Pennsylvania and California.
The virus can be spread through the air and on contaminated equipment, clothing and hands.
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A horse in Bottineau County has tested positive for a disease caused by an equine virus, North Dakota animal health officials said Thursday [26 Dec 2019].
The horse was confirmed positive for EHM (equine herpes myeloencephalopathy), a disease caused by equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). Since October [2019], several outbreaks of EHM have been reported in Oklahoma, Virginia, Pennsylvania and California.
The virus can be spread through the air and on contaminated equipment, clothing and hands.
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Friday 27 December 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (100): China, S. Korea, Viet Nam, Indonesia, FAO
African Swine Fever -- China
- North Korea: The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed the occurrence of the 1st ASF outbreak in Chagang-do on 23 May 2019 [no new outbreaks or any additional information has become available since then].
- South Korea: Since the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) confirmed the 1st ASF outbreak on 17 Sep 2019, ASF was detected in domestic pigs in 14 farms [Gyeonggi-do (9), Incheon City (5)] and in 52 wild pigs from Gyeonggi-do (36) and Gangwon-do (16).
- China: Since
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- North Korea: The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed the occurrence of the 1st ASF outbreak in Chagang-do on 23 May 2019 [no new outbreaks or any additional information has become available since then].
- South Korea: Since the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) confirmed the 1st ASF outbreak on 17 Sep 2019, ASF was detected in domestic pigs in 14 farms [Gyeonggi-do (9), Incheon City (5)] and in 52 wild pigs from Gyeonggi-do (36) and Gangwon-do (16).
- China: Since
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (78)
Measles -- United States
County / Total / Last updated
King / 13 / 19 Aug 2019
Pierce / 2 / 15 May 2019
Snohomish / 1 / 15 May 2019
Clark / 71 / 21 Nov 2019
Total / 87 / 21 Nov 2019
Age range of confirmed measles cases
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Ages [Number (% of cases)]
Under 1 year old [2 (2%)]
1-10 years old [53 (61%)]
11-18 years old [17 (20%)]
19-29 years old [3 (3%)]
30-39 years old [5 (6%)]
40-49 years old [4 (5%)]
50-59 years old [3 (3%)]
Vaccination status of confirmed measles
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County / Total / Last updated
King / 13 / 19 Aug 2019
Pierce / 2 / 15 May 2019
Snohomish / 1 / 15 May 2019
Clark / 71 / 21 Nov 2019
Total / 87 / 21 Nov 2019
Age range of confirmed measles cases
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Ages [Number (% of cases)]
Under 1 year old [2 (2%)]
1-10 years old [53 (61%)]
11-18 years old [17 (20%)]
19-29 years old [3 (3%)]
30-39 years old [5 (6%)]
40-49 years old [4 (5%)]
50-59 years old [3 (3%)]
Vaccination status of confirmed measles
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (105): Pakistan (KP, SD)
Polio -- Pakistan
A total of 4 new polio cases were detected in Pakistan Friday [27 Dec 2019]; 2 of these were from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and 2 from Sindh.
With the new cases, the tally for this year [2019] has risen to 115, said the National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for polio. If the vaccine-derived polio cases are also taken into account, the total comes to 127.
The 1st case was a 15-month-old boy from KP's Tank district. He had received no routine dose of the polio vaccine and 7 doses of
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A total of 4 new polio cases were detected in Pakistan Friday [27 Dec 2019]; 2 of these were from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and 2 from Sindh.
With the new cases, the tally for this year [2019] has risen to 115, said the National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for polio. If the vaccine-derived polio cases are also taken into account, the total comes to 127.
The 1st case was a 15-month-old boy from KP's Tank district. He had received no routine dose of the polio vaccine and 7 doses of
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PRO/PL> Little cherry virus 1, apricot - Africa: 1st rep (Morocco)
Other Plant Disease -- Morocco
In Morocco, during a survey conducted in 2018, _Little cherry virus 1_ (_Velarivirus_, LChV-1) was detected in 2 samples which had been collected from asymptomatic apricot (_Prunus armeniaca_) trees. This 1st record in Morocco is also a 1st record for Africa.
[Original publication: ]
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Communicated by:
ProMED-mail
[Little cherry disease (LCD) is a serious problem for sweet and sour cherry producers in parts of northern Europe and North America. In cherry, the disease can be caused
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In Morocco, during a survey conducted in 2018, _Little cherry virus 1_ (_Velarivirus_, LChV-1) was detected in 2 samples which had been collected from asymptomatic apricot (_Prunus armeniaca_) trees. This 1st record in Morocco is also a 1st record for Africa.
[Original publication: ]
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Communicated by:
ProMED-mail
[Little cherry disease (LCD) is a serious problem for sweet and sour cherry producers in parts of northern Europe and North America. In cherry, the disease can be caused
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Thursday 26 December 2019
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (104): global (WPV1, cVDPV1, cVDPV2) commentary
Polio -- Afghanistan
New wild poliovirus isolates reported this week:
AFP cases: 12
Environment: 13
Others: 1
New cVDPV isolates reported this week:
AFP cases: 5
Environment: 17
Others: 3
Notes and highlights section not provided this week.
[While the official report for this week doesn't highlight where virus isolations came from, the information is available on WHO and GPEI websites, and in an attachment that accompanied this week's update:
Afghanistan
- 2 AFP-associated WPV1 cases from Fara
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New wild poliovirus isolates reported this week:
AFP cases: 12
Environment: 13
Others: 1
New cVDPV isolates reported this week:
AFP cases: 5
Environment: 17
Others: 3
Notes and highlights section not provided this week.
[While the official report for this week doesn't highlight where virus isolations came from, the information is available on WHO and GPEI websites, and in an attachment that accompanied this week's update:
Afghanistan
- 2 AFP-associated WPV1 cases from Fara
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (119): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, summary, Malawi, risk
Ebola -- DR Congo
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (76): Qatar, Saudi Arabia, new vaccine trial, WHO
MERS -- Qatar
On [5 Dec 2019], the National IHR Focal Point for Qatar reported 3 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV) infection to WHO.
The 1st case-patient (case #1) is a 67-year-old female from Doha, Qatar. She developed fever, cough, shortness of breath, and headache on [23 Nov 2019] and presented to a hospital on [25 Nov 2019]. On [27 Nov 2019], she went to the same hospital for follow-up. However, on [28 Nov 2019], her condition worsened, and she was admitted to
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On [5 Dec 2019], the National IHR Focal Point for Qatar reported 3 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV) infection to WHO.
The 1st case-patient (case #1) is a 67-year-old female from Doha, Qatar. She developed fever, cough, shortness of breath, and headache on [23 Nov 2019] and presented to a hospital on [25 Nov 2019]. On [27 Nov 2019], she went to the same hospital for follow-up. However, on [28 Nov 2019], her condition worsened, and she was admitted to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (57): Americas (USA) raccoon, cat, human exp
Rabies -- United States
A mother and her young child who were attacked by a raccoon at a school bus stop last week are undergoing rabies treatment. The attack happened last Thursday [5 Dec 2019] at a bus stop off of Georgetown Road in Weston.
Animal control officer Mark Harper said the child was getting out of a vehicle and the raccoon "came out of nowhere" and started grabbing at the child's legs. The mother then went around the vehicle and grabbed the raccoon.
The mother and child, who were bitten on the arms
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A mother and her young child who were attacked by a raccoon at a school bus stop last week are undergoing rabies treatment. The attack happened last Thursday [5 Dec 2019] at a bus stop off of Georgetown Road in Weston.
Animal control officer Mark Harper said the child was getting out of a vehicle and the raccoon "came out of nowhere" and started grabbing at the child's legs. The mother then went around the vehicle and grabbed the raccoon.
The mother and child, who were bitten on the arms
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (99): Taiwan ex Viet Nam, contaminated food
African Swine Fever -- China
A Viet Nam-produced pork liver paste has been ordered to be taken off shelves in Taiwan and banned from import over African swine fever (ASF) contamination fears.
The product was found to have been infected with the ASF virus on 9 Dec 2019, as part of a spot check targeting canned meat, processed foods, condiments, as well as sauce and broth-based products manufactured in risk areas, according to Council of Agriculture (COA) minister Chen Chi-chung.
Asian countries that have reported
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A Viet Nam-produced pork liver paste has been ordered to be taken off shelves in Taiwan and banned from import over African swine fever (ASF) contamination fears.
The product was found to have been infected with the ASF virus on 9 Dec 2019, as part of a spot check targeting canned meat, processed foods, condiments, as well as sauce and broth-based products manufactured in risk areas, according to Council of Agriculture (COA) minister Chen Chi-chung.
Asian countries that have reported
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Tuesday 24 December 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (56): Asia (Pakistan) human, dog
Rabies -- Pakistan
A man from Tando Allahyar is battling for life at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) after he was diagnosed with rabies encephalitis, a disease caused by bites of rabid dogs and other animals from which there is no chance of survival if the affected person was not vaccinated on time.
Health officials said [the patient], a 35-year-old man from Tando Allahyar town of Sindh, was brought to JPMC with suspected rabies encephalitis, which was later confirmed.
"The patient has been
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A man from Tando Allahyar is battling for life at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) after he was diagnosed with rabies encephalitis, a disease caused by bites of rabid dogs and other animals from which there is no chance of survival if the affected person was not vaccinated on time.
Health officials said [the patient], a 35-year-old man from Tando Allahyar town of Sindh, was brought to JPMC with suspected rabies encephalitis, which was later confirmed.
"The patient has been
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (98): South Korea, wild boar, spread
African Swine Fever -- South Korea
Two more cases of wild boars infected with the deadly African swine fever (ASF) have been confirmed in South Korea.
The National Institute of Environmental Research said on Sunday [22 Dec 2019] that the virus was found in 2 wild boar carcasses found by officials in the inter-Korean border city of Paju. One was found last Wed [18 Dec 2019] and the other on Fri [20 Dec 2019].
The total number of wild boars infected with ASF has now risen to 19 in Paju, bringing the number of confirmed
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Two more cases of wild boars infected with the deadly African swine fever (ASF) have been confirmed in South Korea.
The National Institute of Environmental Research said on Sunday [22 Dec 2019] that the virus was found in 2 wild boar carcasses found by officials in the inter-Korean border city of Paju. One was found last Wed [18 Dec 2019] and the other on Fri [20 Dec 2019].
The total number of wild boars infected with ASF has now risen to 19 in Paju, bringing the number of confirmed
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - Australia (02): ex Indonesia (Bali) alert
Legionnaires' -- Australia
Western Australians [WA] who have recently been to Bali [Indonesia] or are planning a trip to the island are being warned of a potential risk of legionnaires' disease at Ramayana Resort and Spa in central Kuta. It comes after the 4th notified case in WA since February [2019].
WA Health Department director of communicable disease control Paul Armstrong said the hotel was linked to earlier outbreaks in 2010 and 2011, which affected at least 13 Australians.
Legionnaires' disease is a severe
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Western Australians [WA] who have recently been to Bali [Indonesia] or are planning a trip to the island are being warned of a potential risk of legionnaires' disease at Ramayana Resort and Spa in central Kuta. It comes after the 4th notified case in WA since February [2019].
WA Health Department director of communicable disease control Paul Armstrong said the hotel was linked to earlier outbreaks in 2010 and 2011, which affected at least 13 Australians.
Legionnaires' disease is a severe
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza - Nigeria (55): (SO) poultry, HPAI H5N6, OIE, amendment
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- Nigeria
The URL of the OIE report published by ProMED-mail on 29 Nov 2019, archive number http://bit.ly/2PVR9As, is no longer available. On 23 Dec 2019, Nigeria sent a new immediate notification to the OIE replacing the report sent in November.
The epidemiological comments made in this latest OIE report noted: "The original report submitted [on 27 Nov 2019] for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) with OIE reference number 32493 was deleted and replaced with the report
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The URL of the OIE report published by ProMED-mail on 29 Nov 2019, archive number http://bit.ly/2PVR9As, is no longer available. On 23 Dec 2019, Nigeria sent a new immediate notification to the OIE replacing the report sent in November.
The epidemiological comments made in this latest OIE report noted: "The original report submitted [on 27 Nov 2019] for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) with OIE reference number 32493 was deleted and replaced with the report
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis, visceral - India: (WB) indigenous people
Leishmaniasis -- India
At least 10 people of an Adivasi [indigenous people to the place] village in South Dinajpur district's Kushmandi block [West Bengal state] have been infected with kala-azar [visceral leishmaniasis], officials said. Kala-azar is a form of the disease leishmaniasis marked by emaciation, anaemia, fever, and enlargement of the liver and spleen.
The disease is [transmitted] by the bite of infected female phlebotomine sandflies, an official said. The health department has started spraying
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At least 10 people of an Adivasi [indigenous people to the place] village in South Dinajpur district's Kushmandi block [West Bengal state] have been infected with kala-azar [visceral leishmaniasis], officials said. Kala-azar is a form of the disease leishmaniasis marked by emaciation, anaemia, fever, and enlargement of the liver and spleen.
The disease is [transmitted] by the bite of infected female phlebotomine sandflies, an official said. The health department has started spraying
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (54): Nigeria (SO) poultry, H5N6, 1st case
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- Nigeria
Information received on [and dated] 23 Dec 2019 from Dr Olaniran Alabi, director, chief veterinary officer, Veterinary and Pest Control Services, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Abuja, Nigeria
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 25 Jun 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 27 Nov 2019
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype:
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Information received on [and dated] 23 Dec 2019 from Dr Olaniran Alabi, director, chief veterinary officer, Veterinary and Pest Control Services, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Abuja, Nigeria
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 25 Jun 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 27 Nov 2019
Reason for notification: new strain of a listed disease in the country
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
Serotype:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Glanders - Turkey (02): (IB,BL) horse, OIE
Glanders -- Turkey
Information received on [and dated] 23 Dec 2019 from Dr Nihat Pakdil, Deputy Undersecretary of Ministry, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ankara, Turkey.
Summary:
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 21 Nov 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 4 Dec 2019
Report date: 23 Dec 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 23 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 8 Nov 2017
Manifestation of
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Information received on [and dated] 23 Dec 2019 from Dr Nihat Pakdil, Deputy Undersecretary of Ministry, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ankara, Turkey.
Summary:
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 21 Nov 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 4 Dec 2019
Report date: 23 Dec 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 23 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 8 Nov 2017
Manifestation of
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Monday 23 December 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Newcastle disease - Russia (06): (PR) poultry, OIE
Newcastle Disease -- Russia
Information received on [and dated] 23 Dec 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: 7 Dec 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Dec 2019
Report date: 23 Dec 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 23 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 11 Jun
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Information received on [and dated] 23 Dec 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: 7 Dec 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Dec 2019
Report date: 23 Dec 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 23 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 11 Jun
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PRO/AH/EDR> Sponge die-off - Tunisia: warming & pollutants susp
Animal Die-off -- Tunisia
There's an account of a 5th-century marker that stood on the border between what is now Algeria and Tunisia. On it was recorded the taxes levied on the different kinds of goods that passed its way: dates, grain and, critically, sponges.
Sponges continue to be harvested in Tunisia. Sailing from the Kerkennah Islands and the southern fishing town of Zarzis, Tunisian sponge fishermen have been plying the high-risk trade carried on by their families for as long as anyone can
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There's an account of a 5th-century marker that stood on the border between what is now Algeria and Tunisia. On it was recorded the taxes levied on the different kinds of goods that passed its way: dates, grain and, critically, sponges.
Sponges continue to be harvested in Tunisia. Sailing from the Kerkennah Islands and the southern fishing town of Zarzis, Tunisian sponge fishermen have been plying the high-risk trade carried on by their families for as long as anyone can
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Europe (57): Moldova (FL) wild boar, spread, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Moldova
Information received on [and dated] 20 Dec 2019 from Dr. Vitalie Caraus, head of the Animal Health and Welfare Department, Animal Health and Welfare Department, National Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Moldova, Chisinau, Moldova
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Dec 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 19 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent:
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Information received on [and dated] 20 Dec 2019 from Dr. Vitalie Caraus, head of the Animal Health and Welfare Department, Animal Health and Welfare Department, National Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Moldova, Chisinau, Moldova
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Dec 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 19 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent:
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Sunday 22 December 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Foodborne illness - Philippines: (LG, QZ) fatal, methanol poisoning susp., RFI
Foodborne Illness -- Philippines
At least 9 people are confirmed dead Sunday [22 Dec 2019] from suspected poisoning after reportedly consuming lambanog, or palm wine. Eight of the victims were from Rizal, Laguna.
According to Rizal mayor Vener Munoz, the victims were drinking a generic brand of lambanog. Munoz added it was unclear when the victims drank the beverage. He also said over 100 other people complained of pain after drinking lambanog but were not critical. They are currently being treated at the Philippine
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At least 9 people are confirmed dead Sunday [22 Dec 2019] from suspected poisoning after reportedly consuming lambanog, or palm wine. Eight of the victims were from Rizal, Laguna.
According to Rizal mayor Vener Munoz, the victims were drinking a generic brand of lambanog. Munoz added it was unclear when the victims drank the beverage. He also said over 100 other people complained of pain after drinking lambanog but were not critical. They are currently being treated at the Philippine
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Saturday 21 December 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue - Israel: (HZ) cattle, sheep, BTV-9 1st report
Bluetongue -- Israel
2017 / cattle / 10 / 14 / 2, 4, 6, 15
2017 / sheep / 14 / 26 / 3, 4, 6
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2018 / cattle / 13 / not available / 2, 3, 4, 6, 15
2018 / sheep / 8 / not available / 3, 4, 6
The report (in Hebrew) is available at .
Another new airborne orbivirus affecting cattle, namely epizootic haemorrhagic disease (EHD), appeared for the 1st time in Israel in 2006 (serotype 7), and then again in 2015 (serotype 6) and 2016 (serotype 1). The said new introductions, as well as recent (up to 2018) BTV
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2017 / cattle / 10 / 14 / 2, 4, 6, 15
2017 / sheep / 14 / 26 / 3, 4, 6
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2018 / cattle / 13 / not available / 2, 3, 4, 6, 15
2018 / sheep / 8 / not available / 3, 4, 6
The report (in Hebrew) is available at .
Another new airborne orbivirus affecting cattle, namely epizootic haemorrhagic disease (EHD), appeared for the 1st time in Israel in 2006 (serotype 7), and then again in 2015 (serotype 6) and 2016 (serotype 1). The said new introductions, as well as recent (up to 2018) BTV
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PRO/AH/EDR> Trypanosomiasis (Chagas disease) - Bolivia: rapid diagnostic tests
Chagas -- Bolivia
Chagas disease, caused by the parasite _Trypanosoma cruzi_, is the neglected tropical disease with a highest burden in Latin America. Its acute stage is mostly asymptomatic and goes unnoticed. Symptoms appear at the chronic stage, which is when diagnosis is usually made. This is based on the agreement of 2 conventional serological tests such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs). There are commercial kits with good sensitivity and specificity, but their use is impractical in many
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Chagas disease, caused by the parasite _Trypanosoma cruzi_, is the neglected tropical disease with a highest burden in Latin America. Its acute stage is mostly asymptomatic and goes unnoticed. Symptoms appear at the chronic stage, which is when diagnosis is usually made. This is based on the agreement of 2 conventional serological tests such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs). There are commercial kits with good sensitivity and specificity, but their use is impractical in many
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PRO/EDR> Shewanella haliotis - USA: (NY) appendiceal abscesses, raw fish consump
Foodborne Illness -- United States
Citation: Liu D, Fiel RH, Cheng LS, et al. Notes from the field: first reported case of _Shewanella haliotis_ in the region of the Americas -- New York, December 2018. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2019;68:1168-9.
On 18 Dec 2018, a man aged 87 years was evaluated in a hospital emergency department in Flushing, New York, for right lower abdominal quadrant pain. Evaluation included a computed tomography scan, which showed acute appendicitis with multiple abscesses measuring 3 cm or smaller. The
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Citation: Liu D, Fiel RH, Cheng LS, et al. Notes from the field: first reported case of _Shewanella haliotis_ in the region of the Americas -- New York, December 2018. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2019;68:1168-9.
On 18 Dec 2018, a man aged 87 years was evaluated in a hospital emergency department in Flushing, New York, for right lower abdominal quadrant pain. Evaluation included a computed tomography scan, which showed acute appendicitis with multiple abscesses measuring 3 cm or smaller. The
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PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis - USA (03): fatal, bulk hard-boiled eggs, 2017-2019, alert
Listeriosis -- United States
Reported cases: 7
States: 5
Hospitalizations: 4
Deaths: 1
Recall: No
Advice for retailers, food service operators, and consumers
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The CDC is concerned that bulk, fresh hard-boiled eggs produced by Almark Foods of Gainesville, Georgia, are contaminated with _Listeria_ and have made people sick. These products were packaged in plastic pails for use nationwide by food service operators. These products have not been recalled.
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Reported cases: 7
States: 5
Hospitalizations: 4
Deaths: 1
Recall: No
Advice for retailers, food service operators, and consumers
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The CDC is concerned that bulk, fresh hard-boiled eggs produced by Almark Foods of Gainesville, Georgia, are contaminated with _Listeria_ and have made people sick. These products were packaged in plastic pails for use nationwide by food service operators. These products have not been recalled.
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (77)
Measles -- Samoa
As of 16 Dec 2019, approximately 94% of all eligible people in Samoa have been vaccinated against measles.
National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) continues to be the focal point providing collaboration and operational coordination amongst all stakeholders, with advice and technical guidance from MOH for the duration of the Emergency Period.
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ProMED-mail Rapporteur Kunihiko Iizuka
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[5] Samoa: Press release 32
Date: Wed 18 Dec 2019
Source: Government of
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As of 16 Dec 2019, approximately 94% of all eligible people in Samoa have been vaccinated against measles.
National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) continues to be the focal point providing collaboration and operational coordination amongst all stakeholders, with advice and technical guidance from MOH for the duration of the Emergency Period.
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[5] Samoa: Press release 32
Date: Wed 18 Dec 2019
Source: Government of
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - Canada (05): (ON) comment
Legionnaires' -- Canada
On behalf of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, I'd like to offer this response to the post:
At this time, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit's investigations, including genotyping of clinical and environmental isolates, do not indicate a link between the Barrie and Orillia clusters of Legionnaire's disease.
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Program Manager, Infectious Diseases
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Ontario, Canada
[ProMED-mail recently posted 2 reports
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On behalf of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, I'd like to offer this response to the post:
At this time, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit's investigations, including genotyping of clinical and environmental isolates, do not indicate a link between the Barrie and Orillia clusters of Legionnaire's disease.
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Heidi Pitfield, MPH, CPHI(C), CIC
Program Manager, Infectious Diseases
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Ontario, Canada
[ProMED-mail recently posted 2 reports
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PRO/AH/EDR> Chronic wasting disease - USA (20): (TX) wild deer
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
In response to the confirmation of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a free-ranging white-tailed deer in Val Verde County, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) Executive Director established a CWD High Risk Area Containment Zone (CZ) in a portion of the affected area on 20 Dec 2019.
"Though CWD has not been discovered in non-native or 'exotic' susceptible species in Val Verde County, we believe the recent detection creates a high risk for exotic species to be exposed to or develop CWD
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In response to the confirmation of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a free-ranging white-tailed deer in Val Verde County, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) Executive Director established a CWD High Risk Area Containment Zone (CZ) in a portion of the affected area on 20 Dec 2019.
"Though CWD has not been discovered in non-native or 'exotic' susceptible species in Val Verde County, we believe the recent detection creates a high risk for exotic species to be exposed to or develop CWD
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PRO/EDR> Vaping-related illness - North America (08): USA, CDC update
Other Human Disease -- United States
The CDC and the FDA recommend people not use THC-containing e-cigarette, or vaping, products, particularly from informal sources like friends, family, or in-person or online sellers.
Vitamin E acetate should not be added to e-cigarette, or vaping, products. Additionally, people should not add any other substances not intended by the manufacturer to products, including products purchased through retail establishments.
While it appears Vitamin E acetate is associated with EVALI, there are
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The CDC and the FDA recommend people not use THC-containing e-cigarette, or vaping, products, particularly from informal sources like friends, family, or in-person or online sellers.
Vitamin E acetate should not be added to e-cigarette, or vaping, products. Additionally, people should not add any other substances not intended by the manufacturer to products, including products purchased through retail establishments.
While it appears Vitamin E acetate is associated with EVALI, there are
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Friday 20 December 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Pseudorabies (Aujeszky's disease) - France (03): (LP) pigs, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- France
Information received on [and dated] 20 Dec 2019 from Dr. Loic Evain, Deputy Director General, CVO, Directorate General for Food, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Paris, France
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 13 Nov 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Dec 2019
Report date: 20 Dec 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 20 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 30 Sep 2019
Manifestation of
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Information received on [and dated] 20 Dec 2019 from Dr. Loic Evain, Deputy Director General, CVO, Directorate General for Food, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Paris, France
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 13 Nov 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Dec 2019
Report date: 20 Dec 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 20 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 30 Sep 2019
Manifestation of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (118): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, summaries, updates, perspective
Ebola -- DR Congo
- A total of 2381 people were vaccinated, as of 16 Dec 2019, with the 2nd vaccine Ad26.ZEBOV/MVA-BN-Filo (Johnson & Johnson) in the 2 health areas from Karisimbi to Goma;
- Since the start of vaccination on 8 Aug 2018 with the rVSV-ZEBOV vaccine, 257 953 people have been vaccinated.
Entry point surveillance
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- Since the start of the epidemic, the total number of travelers checked (temperature taken) at health checkpoints has been 129 849 674;
- To date, a total
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- A total of 2381 people were vaccinated, as of 16 Dec 2019, with the 2nd vaccine Ad26.ZEBOV/MVA-BN-Filo (Johnson & Johnson) in the 2 health areas from Karisimbi to Goma;
- Since the start of vaccination on 8 Aug 2018 with the rVSV-ZEBOV vaccine, 257 953 people have been vaccinated.
Entry point surveillance
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- Since the start of the epidemic, the total number of travelers checked (temperature taken) at health checkpoints has been 129 849 674;
- To date, a total
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PRO/AH/EDR> Contagious equine metritis - Denmark (02): (ND) horse, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- Denmark
Information received on [and dated] 19 Dec 2019 from Dr. Hanne Larsen, Chief Veterinary Officer, Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, Ministry of Environment and Food, Glostrup, Denmark
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 16 Dec 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 31 Oct 2019
Manifestation of disease: Subclinical infection
Causal agent:
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Information received on [and dated] 19 Dec 2019 from Dr. Hanne Larsen, Chief Veterinary Officer, Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, Ministry of Environment and Food, Glostrup, Denmark
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 16 Dec 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 31 Oct 2019
Manifestation of disease: Subclinical infection
Causal agent:
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (103): global (WPV1, cVDPV) Pakistan, nOPV2 soon to release
Polio -- Pakistan
New wild poliovirus isolates reported this week:
AFP cases: 9
Environment: 14
Others: 0
New cVDPV isolates reported this week:
AFP cases: 24
Environment: 4
Others: 11
Headlines
Summary of new viruses this week (AFP cases and ES positives):
Afghanistan: 2 WPV1 cases and 2 WPV1-positive environmental samples;
Pakistan: 7 WPV1 cases, 1 cVDPV2 case, and 12 WPV1-positive environmental samples;
DR Congo: 8 cVDPV2 cases;
Somalia: 2 cVDPV2-positive environmental samples;
Angola: 11
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New wild poliovirus isolates reported this week:
AFP cases: 9
Environment: 14
Others: 0
New cVDPV isolates reported this week:
AFP cases: 24
Environment: 4
Others: 11
Headlines
Summary of new viruses this week (AFP cases and ES positives):
Afghanistan: 2 WPV1 cases and 2 WPV1-positive environmental samples;
Pakistan: 7 WPV1 cases, 1 cVDPV2 case, and 12 WPV1-positive environmental samples;
DR Congo: 8 cVDPV2 cases;
Somalia: 2 cVDPV2-positive environmental samples;
Angola: 11
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PRO/AH/EDR> Glanders - Turkey: (IB) horse, control
Glanders -- Turkey
1. Elschner MC, Neubauer H, and Sprague LD. The resurrection of glanders in a new epidemiological scenario: a beneficiary of "global change". Curr Clin Microbiol Rep. 2017; 4(1): 54-60. Abstract available at .
2. Van Zandt KE, Greer MT, Gelhaus HC. Glanders: an overview of infection in humans. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2013; 8: 131. doi: 10.1186/1750-1172-8-131; available at .
3. Kettle ANB & Wernery U. Glanders and the risk for its introduction through the international movement of horses.
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1. Elschner MC, Neubauer H, and Sprague LD. The resurrection of glanders in a new epidemiological scenario: a beneficiary of "global change". Curr Clin Microbiol Rep. 2017; 4(1): 54-60. Abstract available at .
2. Van Zandt KE, Greer MT, Gelhaus HC. Glanders: an overview of infection in humans. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2013; 8: 131. doi: 10.1186/1750-1172-8-131; available at .
3. Kettle ANB & Wernery U. Glanders and the risk for its introduction through the international movement of horses.
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PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - USA (32): O157, romaine lettuce, CDC
E. coli -- United States
Since the previous update on 4 Dec 2019, an additional 36 ill people have been reported. As of 17 Dec 2019, a total of 138 people infected with the outbreak strain of _E. coli_ O157:H7 have been reported from 25 states.
State / Ill people
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Arizona / 3
California / 4
Colorado / 6
Florida / 2
Idaho / 3
Illinois / 10
Iowa / 1
Maryland / 5
Michigan / 1
Minnesota / 5
Montana / 1
Nebraska / 2
New Jersey / 9
New Mexico / 2
North Carolina / 2
Ohio / 12
Oregon /
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Since the previous update on 4 Dec 2019, an additional 36 ill people have been reported. As of 17 Dec 2019, a total of 138 people infected with the outbreak strain of _E. coli_ O157:H7 have been reported from 25 states.
State / Ill people
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Arizona / 3
California / 4
Colorado / 6
Florida / 2
Idaho / 3
Illinois / 10
Iowa / 1
Maryland / 5
Michigan / 1
Minnesota / 5
Montana / 1
Nebraska / 2
New Jersey / 9
New Mexico / 2
North Carolina / 2
Ohio / 12
Oregon /
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - North America (45): 2019 human case update
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
As of 17 Dec 2019, CDC has received reports of 38 confirmed [human] cases of eastern equine encephalitis virus disease for this year, including 15 deaths. Cases have been reported from the following 10 states:
Alabama (1)
Connecticut (4)
Georgia (1)
Indiana (1)
Massachusetts (12)
Michigan (10)
New Jersey (4)
North Carolina (1)
Rhode Island (3)
Tennessee (1)
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NIAID, NIH
[This latest report increases the number of eastern equine encephalitis
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As of 17 Dec 2019, CDC has received reports of 38 confirmed [human] cases of eastern equine encephalitis virus disease for this year, including 15 deaths. Cases have been reported from the following 10 states:
Alabama (1)
Connecticut (4)
Georgia (1)
Indiana (1)
Massachusetts (12)
Michigan (10)
New Jersey (4)
North Carolina (1)
Rhode Island (3)
Tennessee (1)
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NIAID, NIH
[This latest report increases the number of eastern equine encephalitis
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PRO/AH/EDR> Chronic wasting disease - USA (20): (MT, AZ)
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
A white-tailed deer harvested by a hunter in the Ruby Valley in southwest Montana during the general hunting season tested positive for chronic wasting disease [CWD]. The buck is one of 24 samples coming back positive for CWD in the latest batch of test results.
The other new positive samples were from deer harvested within CWD Management Zones elsewhere in the state where the disease is known to exist.
The Ruby Valley deer was harvested on private land about a mile [1/6 km] west of
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A white-tailed deer harvested by a hunter in the Ruby Valley in southwest Montana during the general hunting season tested positive for chronic wasting disease [CWD]. The buck is one of 24 samples coming back positive for CWD in the latest batch of test results.
The other new positive samples were from deer harvested within CWD Management Zones elsewhere in the state where the disease is known to exist.
The Ruby Valley deer was harvested on private land about a mile [1/6 km] west of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Newcastle disease - Dominican Republic: (PV,CR,ST) poultry, OIE
Newcastle Disease -- Dominican Republic
Information received on 19 Dec 2019 from Dra Nimia Lissette Gomez Rodriguez, [Director, Animal Health Directorate, general directorate for livestock (DIGEGA), Ministry of Agriculture], Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Sep 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 Nov 2019
Report date: 19 Dec 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 19 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous
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Information received on 19 Dec 2019 from Dra Nimia Lissette Gomez Rodriguez, [Director, Animal Health Directorate, general directorate for livestock (DIGEGA), Ministry of Agriculture], Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Sep 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 Nov 2019
Report date: 19 Dec 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 19 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous
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PRO/PL> Dickeya blackleg, potato - USA: (HI)
Other Plant Disease -- United States
In Hawaii (US), _Dickeya dianthicola_ (EPPO A2 List) was detected for the 1st time in January 2018 in potato (_Solanum tuberosum_) plants showing symptoms of bacterial soft rot. Infected plants had been collected from a potato field on Oahu.
[Original publication: ]
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[Blackleg of potato can be caused by several species and subspecies of bacteria in the genera _Pectobacterium_ and _Dickeya_. Symptoms may include stem rot leading to leaf yellowing,
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In Hawaii (US), _Dickeya dianthicola_ (EPPO A2 List) was detected for the 1st time in January 2018 in potato (_Solanum tuberosum_) plants showing symptoms of bacterial soft rot. Infected plants had been collected from a potato field on Oahu.
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PRO/PL> Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus, melon - New Zealand ex Australia: intercept
Other Plant Disease -- New Zealand
Biosecurity New Zealand has suspended fresh melon imports from Queensland after routine testing detected cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) on a consignment of watermelons from Australia.
Biosecurity NZ's Peter Thomson said CGMMV, if introduced to NZ, could have a serious impact on local production of cucurbit crops. "There is no suggestion the disease is in NZ." [He] said the suspension currently affected several melon consignments that have been placed on hold at the border.
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Biosecurity New Zealand has suspended fresh melon imports from Queensland after routine testing detected cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) on a consignment of watermelons from Australia.
Biosecurity NZ's Peter Thomson said CGMMV, if introduced to NZ, could have a serious impact on local production of cucurbit crops. "There is no suggestion the disease is in NZ." [He] said the suspension currently affected several melon consignments that have been placed on hold at the border.
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Thursday 19 December 2019
PRO/PL> Stripe rust, wheat - China: alert
Other Plant Disease -- China
- Yellow rust is expected to affect China's wheat output around spring next year [2020], after the disease spreads to key production areas across the eastern and northwest regions.
- Yellow rust was detected in Gansu, Ningxia, and Shaanxi provinces around October and November [2019], affecting seedlings across 510 685 acres, an area 3 times larger than the previous year [2018], the National Agricultural Technology Promotional Center said.
- The affected provinces witnessed a more severe
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- Yellow rust is expected to affect China's wheat output around spring next year [2020], after the disease spreads to key production areas across the eastern and northwest regions.
- Yellow rust was detected in Gansu, Ningxia, and Shaanxi provinces around October and November [2019], affecting seedlings across 510 685 acres, an area 3 times larger than the previous year [2018], the National Agricultural Technology Promotional Center said.
- The affected provinces witnessed a more severe
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PRO/PL> Net blotch, barley - Australia: new strain, dual fungicide resistance (SA)
Other Plant Disease -- Australia
Fran Lopez-Ruiz, Centre for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM), said there had been samples of net form of net blotch (NFNB) coming in from South Australia's Yorke Peninsula with dual resistance against 2 of the most common modes of action in fungicide, the succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor (SDHI)-based products as well as some demethylation inhibitor (DMI) fungicides.
Testing found the strain of NFNB had mutated for resistance. The samples, collected from 2 paddocks a short distance apart,
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Fran Lopez-Ruiz, Centre for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM), said there had been samples of net form of net blotch (NFNB) coming in from South Australia's Yorke Peninsula with dual resistance against 2 of the most common modes of action in fungicide, the succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor (SDHI)-based products as well as some demethylation inhibitor (DMI) fungicides.
Testing found the strain of NFNB had mutated for resistance. The samples, collected from 2 paddocks a short distance apart,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Classical swine fever - Russia (04): (AM) wild boar, OIE
Classical Swine Fever -- Russia
Information received on [and dated] 17 Dec 2019 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, deputy head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscou, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Nov 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Nov 2019
Report date: 17 Dec 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 17 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 20 Jul
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Information received on [and dated] 17 Dec 2019 from Dr Nikolay Vlasov, deputy head, Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, Ministry of Agriculture, Moscou, Russia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Nov 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 15 Nov 2019
Report date: 17 Dec 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 17 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 20 Jul
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV: (75): Saudi Arabia, WHO
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
From [1-30 Nov 2019], the National IHR Focal Point of Saudi Arabia reported 10 additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV) infection and one associated death. The cases were reported from Riyadh (4), Madinah (2), Al-Qassim (1), Assir (1), Taif (1), and Makkah (1) regions.
Details of the 10 reported cases:
MERS-CoV cases reported between [1 and 30 Nov 2019*]
Please note, data corresponds to Disease Outbreak News as published on [18 Dec 2019]
Case no.: Date of
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From [1-30 Nov 2019], the National IHR Focal Point of Saudi Arabia reported 10 additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV) infection and one associated death. The cases were reported from Riyadh (4), Madinah (2), Al-Qassim (1), Assir (1), Taif (1), and Makkah (1) regions.
Details of the 10 reported cases:
MERS-CoV cases reported between [1 and 30 Nov 2019*]
Please note, data corresponds to Disease Outbreak News as published on [18 Dec 2019]
Case no.: Date of
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - USA (29): (IL) hospital susp., RFI
Legionnaires' -- United States
Illinois state and local health officials report investigating 3 cases of Legionnaires' disease in individuals who were patients at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital.
One individual was an inpatient, and the 2nd and 3rd individuals had outpatient visits. These patients could have acquired the infection at the hospital, but they also had other possible sources of exposure during the 10 days before they started showing symptoms.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH),
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Illinois state and local health officials report investigating 3 cases of Legionnaires' disease in individuals who were patients at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital.
One individual was an inpatient, and the 2nd and 3rd individuals had outpatient visits. These patients could have acquired the infection at the hospital, but they also had other possible sources of exposure during the 10 days before they started showing symptoms.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH),
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - Europe (07): France (AO) RFI
Legionnaires' -- France
The prefecture of Bas-Rhin reports that 22 cases of legionellosis have been diagnosed since 1 Nov 2019 in patients aged 42-88 years living in the west of the agglomeration of Strasbourg (Strasbourg Ouest, Lingolsheim, Ostwald).
Two people have died, 18 people have been cured or are recovering, and 2 recent hospitalizations are being assessed. This situation directs epidemiological investigations towards the search for a common source of contamination that is not known to
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The prefecture of Bas-Rhin reports that 22 cases of legionellosis have been diagnosed since 1 Nov 2019 in patients aged 42-88 years living in the west of the agglomeration of Strasbourg (Strasbourg Ouest, Lingolsheim, Ostwald).
Two people have died, 18 people have been cured or are recovering, and 2 recent hospitalizations are being assessed. This situation directs epidemiological investigations towards the search for a common source of contamination that is not known to
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (102): Pakistan (BA,KP,SD)
Polio -- Pakistan
Another 2 more polio cases have been reported in Balochistan on [Wed 18 Dec 2019], taking the tally of such cases across the country to 106 this year [2019], ARY News reported.
According to the Health Ministry, the polio cases were reported from the Mastung district and Dera Murad Jamali area [Nasirabad district] of Balochistan. The authorities said a 16-month-old boy from Dera Murad Jamali and a 14-year-month old baby boy from Mastung were diagnosed with the crippling disease, adding that
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Another 2 more polio cases have been reported in Balochistan on [Wed 18 Dec 2019], taking the tally of such cases across the country to 106 this year [2019], ARY News reported.
According to the Health Ministry, the polio cases were reported from the Mastung district and Dera Murad Jamali area [Nasirabad district] of Balochistan. The authorities said a 16-month-old boy from Dera Murad Jamali and a 14-year-month old baby boy from Mastung were diagnosed with the crippling disease, adding that
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PRO/AH/EDR> Fowl typhoid - Honduras: (FM) poultry, OIE
Typhoid -- Honduras
Information received on [and dated] 18 Dec 2019 from Dr Rafael Enrique Rodriguez Alvarado, [Head of the Animal Health Epidemiology Department, Animal Health Technical Sub directorate, National Service for Agriculture and Livestock (SENASA), Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock], Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 18 Nov 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Nov 2019
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed
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Information received on [and dated] 18 Dec 2019 from Dr Rafael Enrique Rodriguez Alvarado, [Head of the Animal Health Epidemiology Department, Animal Health Technical Sub directorate, National Service for Agriculture and Livestock (SENASA), Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock], Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 18 Nov 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Nov 2019
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed
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Wednesday 18 December 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (74): animal reservoir, dromedary camels, epidemiology
MERS -- Worldwide/Unknown
Citation. El-Kafrawy SA, Corman VM, Tolah AM, Al Masaudi SB, Hassan AM, Muller MA et al. Enzootic patterns of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus in imported African and local Arabian dromedary camels: a prospective genomic study. Lancet Planet Health online-first, published online 13 Dec 2019; .
Summary
1. Background
The Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is a lethal zoonotic pathogen endemic to the Arabian Peninsula. Dromedary camels are a likely source
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Citation. El-Kafrawy SA, Corman VM, Tolah AM, Al Masaudi SB, Hassan AM, Muller MA et al. Enzootic patterns of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus in imported African and local Arabian dromedary camels: a prospective genomic study. Lancet Planet Health online-first, published online 13 Dec 2019; .
Summary
1. Background
The Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is a lethal zoonotic pathogen endemic to the Arabian Peninsula. Dromedary camels are a likely source
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PRO/AH/EDR> Campylobacteriosis - USA: dogs, humans, multidrug resistant
Campylobacter -- United States
Connecticut / 1
Florida / 1
Georgia / 1
Illinois / 1
Kentucky / 3
Maryland / 1
Minnesota / 6
Nevada / 4
Ohio / 5
South Carolina / 2
Tennessee / 1
Utah / 3
Wyoming / 1
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Total / 30
Illnesses started on dates ranging from 6 Jan 2019 through 10 Nov 2019. Ill people range in age from 8 months to 70 years, with a median age of 34; 52% of ill people are female. Of 26 people with information available, 4 hospitalizations have been reported. No deaths have been
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Connecticut / 1
Florida / 1
Georgia / 1
Illinois / 1
Kentucky / 3
Maryland / 1
Minnesota / 6
Nevada / 4
Ohio / 5
South Carolina / 2
Tennessee / 1
Utah / 3
Wyoming / 1
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Total / 30
Illnesses started on dates ranging from 6 Jan 2019 through 10 Nov 2019. Ill people range in age from 8 months to 70 years, with a median age of 34; 52% of ill people are female. Of 26 people with information available, 4 hospitalizations have been reported. No deaths have been
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PRO/EDR> Ciguatera fish poisoning - Canary Islands
Food-related toxin -- Canary Islands [Spain]
Health officials with the Government of the Canary Islands have reported a possible outbreak of ciguatera after finding 6 cases of food poisoning [that occurred] after consuming black medregal (amberjack) in La Victoria de Acentejo, according to an El Dia report (computer translated). Ciguatera is not unknown in the Canary Island[s], [which report] several cases annually [including] some 20 outbreaks in the past decade.
More than 400 species of fish, including barracuda, black grouper,
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Health officials with the Government of the Canary Islands have reported a possible outbreak of ciguatera after finding 6 cases of food poisoning [that occurred] after consuming black medregal (amberjack) in La Victoria de Acentejo, according to an El Dia report (computer translated). Ciguatera is not unknown in the Canary Island[s], [which report] several cases annually [including] some 20 outbreaks in the past decade.
More than 400 species of fish, including barracuda, black grouper,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Caprine arthritis/encephalitis - UK (02): (N Ireland) OIE
Encephalitis -- United Kingdom
Information received on [and dated] 16 Dec 2019 from Dr Christine Middlemiss, Chief Veterinary Officer, DEFRA, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, London, United Kingdom
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 29 Sep 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Nov 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical infection
Causal agent: caprine arthritis/encephalitis virus
Nature of
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Information received on [and dated] 16 Dec 2019 from Dr Christine Middlemiss, Chief Veterinary Officer, DEFRA, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, London, United Kingdom
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 29 Sep 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Nov 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical infection
Causal agent: caprine arthritis/encephalitis virus
Nature of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bolivian hemorrhagic fever - Bolivia (03): (LP) susp
Hemorrhagic Fever -- Bolivia
The President of the La Paz Medical Association, Luis Larrea, today [16 Dec 2019] reported a suspicious case of hemorrhagic fever coming from the Yungas area in La Paz department; the patient is being treated in the Agarmont Hospital.
"We have a report that for the moment is awaiting confirmation, of a case of hemorrhagic fever who was in the Hospital del Norte and who this morning was sent to intensive therapy in the Agarmont Hospital because there would have been bleeding into the brain,"
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The President of the La Paz Medical Association, Luis Larrea, today [16 Dec 2019] reported a suspicious case of hemorrhagic fever coming from the Yungas area in La Paz department; the patient is being treated in the Agarmont Hospital.
"We have a report that for the moment is awaiting confirmation, of a case of hemorrhagic fever who was in the Hospital del Norte and who this morning was sent to intensive therapy in the Agarmont Hospital because there would have been bleeding into the brain,"
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (101): Ghana, RFI
Polio -- Ghana
There has been a surge in the number of polio cases across the country [Ghana] since July this year [2019], and this has been an issue of concern for both the Government and other health partners. Government and donor partners, are therefore, making frantic efforts at addressing the issue while the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and its partners have embarked on a number of measures to contain the situation. In some few years back, the country was nearly declared polio-free as it had chalked a lot
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There has been a surge in the number of polio cases across the country [Ghana] since July this year [2019], and this has been an issue of concern for both the Government and other health partners. Government and donor partners, are therefore, making frantic efforts at addressing the issue while the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and its partners have embarked on a number of measures to contain the situation. In some few years back, the country was nearly declared polio-free as it had chalked a lot
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PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Myanmar (03): (YA) st A, cattle, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Myanmar
Information received on 16 Dec 2019 from Dr Ye Tun Win, chief veterinary officer, director general, Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 2 Dec 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Dec 2019
Report date: 16 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2 Jul 2018
Manifestation of disease:
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Information received on 16 Dec 2019 from Dr Ye Tun Win, chief veterinary officer, director general, Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 2 Dec 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Dec 2019
Report date: 16 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2 Jul 2018
Manifestation of disease:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis - Kenya
Leishmaniasis -- Kenya
Health officials continue to report cases of the parasitic disease, leishmaniasis, in Kenya. During the week ending [8 Dec 2019], officials saw 34 additional cases.
This brings the leishmaniasis outbreak tally this year [2019] to 2822, including 34 deaths.
Most cases of leishmaniasis have been reported from Mandera, Marsabit, Wajir, and Garissa counties.
Leishmaniasis is not a single disease, but a group of syndrome due to a variety of species of this parasite. They affect different
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Health officials continue to report cases of the parasitic disease, leishmaniasis, in Kenya. During the week ending [8 Dec 2019], officials saw 34 additional cases.
This brings the leishmaniasis outbreak tally this year [2019] to 2822, including 34 deaths.
Most cases of leishmaniasis have been reported from Mandera, Marsabit, Wajir, and Garissa counties.
Leishmaniasis is not a single disease, but a group of syndrome due to a variety of species of this parasite. They affect different
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (97): Indonesia (SU) domestic, 1st rep, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Indonesia
Information received on [and dated] 17 Dec 2019 from Dr I Ketut Diarmita, Director General of Livestock and Animal Health Services, Livestock and Animal Health Services, Ministry of Agriculture of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 4 Sep 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 27 Nov 2019
Report date: 17 Dec 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 17 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the
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Information received on [and dated] 17 Dec 2019 from Dr I Ketut Diarmita, Director General of Livestock and Animal Health Services, Livestock and Animal Health Services, Ministry of Agriculture of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 4 Sep 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 27 Nov 2019
Report date: 17 Dec 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 17 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the
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Tuesday 17 December 2019
PRO/PL> Cucurbit aphid-borne yellows virus - Germany: (BY)
Other Plant Disease -- Germany
A cucumber grower from Bavaria has reported an infection in his greenhouse with the _Cucurbit aphid-borne yellows virus_ (CABYV), the Julius Kühn Institute [JKI] has announced.
The virus, previously known mainly from the Mediterranean countries, was already detected in France in 1992 and more recently also in the Czech Republic and Ukraine. [It] could harm up to fifty percent of the crop in cucumbers.
Spread does not take place directly, but through aphids such as the melon aphid
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A cucumber grower from Bavaria has reported an infection in his greenhouse with the _Cucurbit aphid-borne yellows virus_ (CABYV), the Julius Kühn Institute [JKI] has announced.
The virus, previously known mainly from the Mediterranean countries, was already detected in France in 1992 and more recently also in the Czech Republic and Ukraine. [It] could harm up to fifty percent of the crop in cucumbers.
Spread does not take place directly, but through aphids such as the melon aphid
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PRO/EDR> Dengue/DHF update (23): Asia, Pacific, Africa, vaccine, research
Dengue -- Worldwide/Unknown
Nearly 50% of the world's population is considered at risk of infection with dengue virus (DENV), a mosquito-borne RNA virus that can potentially cause lethal disease. The efficacy of currently approved vaccines is poor in people who have not previously encountered DENV. Afroz et al. found that pretreatment of mice with the amino acid starvation mimetic halofuginone (HF) increased the adaptive immune response to a DENV vaccine. Known to activate the nutrient-sensing kinase GCN2, HF promoted
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Nearly 50% of the world's population is considered at risk of infection with dengue virus (DENV), a mosquito-borne RNA virus that can potentially cause lethal disease. The efficacy of currently approved vaccines is poor in people who have not previously encountered DENV. Afroz et al. found that pretreatment of mice with the amino acid starvation mimetic halofuginone (HF) increased the adaptive immune response to a DENV vaccine. Known to activate the nutrient-sensing kinase GCN2, HF promoted
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (117): Congo DR (NK,IT) Uganda, perspective, exercises, attacks
Ebola -- DR Congo
- 1890 people were vaccinated, until [Fri 12 Dec 2019], with the 2nd vaccine Ad26.ZEBOV / MVA-BN-Filo (Johnson & Johnson) in the 2 health areas from Karisimbi to Goma;
- Opening of a geographic ring around 5 confirmed cases in the Mangodumu health area in Mabalako in North Kivu. 40 people have been vaccinated;
- Continued geographic vaccination in the Aloya health area in Mabalako with 29 vaccinated participants, including 19 high-risk contacts and 10 contact contacts;
- Continued
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- 1890 people were vaccinated, until [Fri 12 Dec 2019], with the 2nd vaccine Ad26.ZEBOV / MVA-BN-Filo (Johnson & Johnson) in the 2 health areas from Karisimbi to Goma;
- Opening of a geographic ring around 5 confirmed cases in the Mangodumu health area in Mabalako in North Kivu. 40 people have been vaccinated;
- Continued geographic vaccination in the Aloya health area in Mabalako with 29 vaccinated participants, including 19 high-risk contacts and 10 contact contacts;
- Continued
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (27): Nigeria, WHO
Yellow Fever -- Nigeria
The outbreak response activities are being coordinated by a multi-agency yellow fever Incident Management System (IMS). On [5 Nov 2019], an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) was activated for the 3rd time, in response to the upsurge of confirmed yellow fever cases reported in a wide-geographic distribution including Bauchi, Benue and Katsina. A national rapid response team has been deployed to Bauchi and other affected states to support the outbreak response activities including surveillance,
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The outbreak response activities are being coordinated by a multi-agency yellow fever Incident Management System (IMS). On [5 Nov 2019], an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) was activated for the 3rd time, in response to the upsurge of confirmed yellow fever cases reported in a wide-geographic distribution including Bauchi, Benue and Katsina. A national rapid response team has been deployed to Bauchi and other affected states to support the outbreak response activities including surveillance,
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (76)
Measles -- Samoa
Vaccination update: As of 15 Dec [2019], 93% of population has been vaccinated.
[There were no age distribution data since 8 Dec [2019] posting. I could find no numbers of confirmed cases for weeks. - Rapporteur Kunihiko Iizuka]
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[The following statistics were compiled by Rapporteur Kunihiko Iizuka:
Date: 15 Dec [2019] - 5267 cases, 73 deaths, 57 increase in cases in the last 24 hours, 1 additional death;
Date: 14 Dec
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Vaccination update: As of 15 Dec [2019], 93% of population has been vaccinated.
[There were no age distribution data since 8 Dec [2019] posting. I could find no numbers of confirmed cases for weeks. - Rapporteur Kunihiko Iizuka]
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[The following statistics were compiled by Rapporteur Kunihiko Iizuka:
Date: 15 Dec [2019] - 5267 cases, 73 deaths, 57 increase in cases in the last 24 hours, 1 additional death;
Date: 14 Dec
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Monday 16 December 2019
PRO/PL> Undiagnosed disease, bean - Bangladesh: (RS)
Undiagnosed -- Bangladesh
Farmers in [Bogura] district are worried as their bean plants are turning yellow over [the] last couple of weeks.
The Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) said over 560 hectares have been brought under bean cultivation this [2019] season. DAE officials said bean plants on over 300 hectares of the land have already been affected with a virus-related disease and the plants turn yellow gradually.
[An] agriculture officer of DAE said poor quality of seeds is one of the main reasons for
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Farmers in [Bogura] district are worried as their bean plants are turning yellow over [the] last couple of weeks.
The Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) said over 560 hectares have been brought under bean cultivation this [2019] season. DAE officials said bean plants on over 300 hectares of the land have already been affected with a virus-related disease and the plants turn yellow gradually.
[An] agriculture officer of DAE said poor quality of seeds is one of the main reasons for
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (96): China, epidemiology, illegalities, control
African Swine Fever -- China
Chinese criminals have been exploiting the country's African swine fever [ASF] crisis by intentionally spreading the disease to force farmers to sell their pigs for a low price before smuggling the meat and selling it on as healthy stock, state media has reported.
Sometimes the gangs spread rumours about the virus, which is fatal to pigs, but in more extreme cases, they are using drones to drop infected items into farms, according to an investigation by the magazine China Comment, which is
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Chinese criminals have been exploiting the country's African swine fever [ASF] crisis by intentionally spreading the disease to force farmers to sell their pigs for a low price before smuggling the meat and selling it on as healthy stock, state media has reported.
Sometimes the gangs spread rumours about the virus, which is fatal to pigs, but in more extreme cases, they are using drones to drop infected items into farms, according to an investigation by the magazine China Comment, which is
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PRO/AH/EDR> Infectious salmon anemia - Norway
Other Animal Disease -- Norway
Infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) has been confirmed at a sea-based site run by Norway Royal Salmon (NRS) in the north Norwegian region of Finnmark.
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority is reporting the outbreak at Lille Kufjord, some 800 miles northeast of Oslo; it is based on the positive analysis of tests taken at the farm a few days earlier.
The authority said it has also informed its Danish counterpart. No reason for this move has been given, but presumably it is because some of the
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Infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) has been confirmed at a sea-based site run by Norway Royal Salmon (NRS) in the north Norwegian region of Finnmark.
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority is reporting the outbreak at Lille Kufjord, some 800 miles northeast of Oslo; it is based on the positive analysis of tests taken at the farm a few days earlier.
The authority said it has also informed its Danish counterpart. No reason for this move has been given, but presumably it is because some of the
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (100): Pakistan (PB, SD, KP)
Polio -- Pakistan
As the National Polio Programme is set to launch this year's [2019] last countrywide vaccination drive on Monday (today [16 Dec 2019]), 3 more infants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Punjab were found to be suffering from polio. With the latest confirmation of the crippling virus in the 3 children, aged between 4 and 8 months, the total number of polio cases in Pakistan has surged to 104 during the current year [2019]. The tally was as low as 12 last year [2018] and 8 in 2017.
According to
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As the National Polio Programme is set to launch this year's [2019] last countrywide vaccination drive on Monday (today [16 Dec 2019]), 3 more infants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Punjab were found to be suffering from polio. With the latest confirmation of the crippling virus in the 3 children, aged between 4 and 8 months, the total number of polio cases in Pakistan has surged to 104 during the current year [2019]. The tally was as low as 12 last year [2018] and 8 in 2017.
According to
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Sunday 15 December 2019
PRO/PL> Blueberry rust - New Zealand
Other Plant Disease -- New Zealand
In New Zealand, the causal agent of rust on blueberries was determined by molecular and morphological analyses as _Pucciniastrum minimum_ (_Thekopsora minima_ - EPPO A2 List) rather than _Naohidemyces vacciniorum_ as 1st reported in 2004.
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[Blueberry (leaf) rust can be caused by the fungus _Thekopsora minima_ or _Naohidemyces vaccinii_, depending on the region; a 3rd species _N. fujisanensis_ is restricted to Japan. The disease
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In New Zealand, the causal agent of rust on blueberries was determined by molecular and morphological analyses as _Pucciniastrum minimum_ (_Thekopsora minima_ - EPPO A2 List) rather than _Naohidemyces vacciniorum_ as 1st reported in 2004.
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[Blueberry (leaf) rust can be caused by the fungus _Thekopsora minima_ or _Naohidemyces vaccinii_, depending on the region; a 3rd species _N. fujisanensis_ is restricted to Japan. The disease
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PRO/PL> Bunchy top disease, abaca - Philippines: (CT)
Other Plant Disease -- Philippines
5000 hectares, about 15 percent, of Catanduanes' abaca plantations are either dead or drying from the incurable Abaca Bunchy Top Disease (ABTD), raising fears that it could wipe out the industry in a few years' time if not eradicated.
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) reported that anywhere from 1% to 40% of the total abaca area in all towns are affected by the disease. The disease incidence is adversely undermining abaca productivity and sustainability.
In
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5000 hectares, about 15 percent, of Catanduanes' abaca plantations are either dead or drying from the incurable Abaca Bunchy Top Disease (ABTD), raising fears that it could wipe out the industry in a few years' time if not eradicated.
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) reported that anywhere from 1% to 40% of the total abaca area in all towns are affected by the disease. The disease incidence is adversely undermining abaca productivity and sustainability.
In
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (116): Congo DR (NK,IT) cases, WHO summaries, response, research
Ebola -- DR Congo
Summary and timeline of history of 10th outbreak of Ebola in the DRC.
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[Byline: Jordan Mayenikini]
DRC-Ebola: Armed attacks are the source of the increase in cases of the disease (Muyembe)
Recent armed attacks have caused an increase in cases of Ebola virus disease in the DRC. From 29 Nov-11 Dec 2019, 34 cases were recorded. The supplies,
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Summary and timeline of history of 10th outbreak of Ebola in the DRC.
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[3] Response
- Sat 14 Dec 2019. Armed attacks
Actualite [in French, Google trans. edited]
[Byline: Jordan Mayenikini]
DRC-Ebola: Armed attacks are the source of the increase in cases of the disease (Muyembe)
Recent armed attacks have caused an increase in cases of Ebola virus disease in the DRC. From 29 Nov-11 Dec 2019, 34 cases were recorded. The supplies,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (44): Nigeria
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
Figure 1 [map]. Randomised distribution of confirmed Lassa fever cases in Nigeria as at 1 Dec 2019.
Figure 2 [map]. LGAs with confirmed Lassa fever cases in Nigeria as at 1 Dec 2019.
Figure 3 [graph]. Epicurve of Lassa fever confirmed cases (793) in Nigeria, week 1-48, 2019.
Figure 4 [graph]. Weekly trends of Lassa fever confirmed cases in Nigeria, week 1, 2016-week 48, 2019.
Figure 5 [graph]. Confirmed Lassa fever cases in Nigeria with state-specific case-fatality rates (CFR) as at 1 Dec
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Figure 1 [map]. Randomised distribution of confirmed Lassa fever cases in Nigeria as at 1 Dec 2019.
Figure 2 [map]. LGAs with confirmed Lassa fever cases in Nigeria as at 1 Dec 2019.
Figure 3 [graph]. Epicurve of Lassa fever confirmed cases (793) in Nigeria, week 1-48, 2019.
Figure 4 [graph]. Weekly trends of Lassa fever confirmed cases in Nigeria, week 1, 2016-week 48, 2019.
Figure 5 [graph]. Confirmed Lassa fever cases in Nigeria with state-specific case-fatality rates (CFR) as at 1 Dec
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PRO/AH/EDR> Monkeypox - Africa (07): Nigeria
Monkeypox -- Nigeria
Figure 1 [graph]: Weekly trend of Nigeria monkeypox cases as at November 2019.
Figure 2 [graph]: Age-sex distribution of Nigeria confirmed monkeypox cases; January-November 2019.
Table 1: Nigeria monkeypox cases distribution by state; January-November 2019.
Figure 3 [graph]: Line graph showing trend of reported monkeypox cases in Nigeria in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
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Figure 5 [map]: Map of Nigeria showing distribution of monkeypox cases, September 2017-November
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Figure 1 [graph]: Weekly trend of Nigeria monkeypox cases as at November 2019.
Figure 2 [graph]: Age-sex distribution of Nigeria confirmed monkeypox cases; January-November 2019.
Table 1: Nigeria monkeypox cases distribution by state; January-November 2019.
Figure 3 [graph]: Line graph showing trend of reported monkeypox cases in Nigeria in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
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Figure 5 [map]: Map of Nigeria showing distribution of monkeypox cases, September 2017-November
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PRO/AH/EDR> Cryptosporidiosis - Sweden (04)
Cryptosporidium -- Sweden
While cases are declining, the number of cases reported per week remains slightly higher compared to the same period in previous years.
To date, some 400 cryptosporidium cases have been recorded. Most cases have been reported from Stockholm, Ostergotland, Vastra Gotaland, Halland, Jonkoping and Uppsala.
The Public Health Authority analysed samples from the cases to determine what type of cryptosporidium they have become ill from. Of the 202 samples analysed so far, 93 have been shown to
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While cases are declining, the number of cases reported per week remains slightly higher compared to the same period in previous years.
To date, some 400 cryptosporidium cases have been recorded. Most cases have been reported from Stockholm, Ostergotland, Vastra Gotaland, Halland, Jonkoping and Uppsala.
The Public Health Authority analysed samples from the cases to determine what type of cryptosporidium they have become ill from. Of the 202 samples analysed so far, 93 have been shown to
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Saturday 14 December 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Chronic wasting disease - USA (19): (MT) wild elk
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United States
Montana recorded its 1st suspected case of chronic wasting disease [CWD] in wild elk Monday [25 Nov 2019]. The cow elk was harvested by a landowner on private land northeast of Red Lodge earlier this month [November 2019], and samples were extracted from the carcass in Billings on 6 Nov [2019]. Test results confirming the suspected presence of the disease were returned to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and the hunter on Monday [25 Nov 2019].
CWD was found in a herd of captive
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Montana recorded its 1st suspected case of chronic wasting disease [CWD] in wild elk Monday [25 Nov 2019]. The cow elk was harvested by a landowner on private land northeast of Red Lodge earlier this month [November 2019], and samples were extracted from the carcass in Billings on 6 Nov [2019]. Test results confirming the suspected presence of the disease were returned to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and the hunter on Monday [25 Nov 2019].
CWD was found in a herd of captive
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PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness - Kenya: (BA) fatal, aflatoxin susp
Foodborne Illness -- Kenya
Two people died while 6 are in critical condition following suspected food poisoning in Elmaine village, Ilchamus, in Baringo South on Friday evening [13 Dec 2019].
A total of 17 people, who were working in a farm in the Baringo South village, were rushed to Baringo County Referral Hospital after complaining of stomach pains and vomiting, after taking a meal.
Baringo County health executive Mary Panga told Nation the 2 succumbed while undergoing treatment at the hospital. "We are
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Two people died while 6 are in critical condition following suspected food poisoning in Elmaine village, Ilchamus, in Baringo South on Friday evening [13 Dec 2019].
A total of 17 people, who were working in a farm in the Baringo South village, were rushed to Baringo County Referral Hospital after complaining of stomach pains and vomiting, after taking a meal.
Baringo County health executive Mary Panga told Nation the 2 succumbed while undergoing treatment at the hospital. "We are
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PRO/EDR> Mumps update (15): Europe (UK, Ireland), New Zealand (AU)
Mumps -- United Kingdom
Hundreds of students have been struck down by a severe outbreak of mumps that is spreading across British universities. Public Health England figures show that more than 7200 suspected mumps cases have been reported in the UK since July [2019], almost triple the same period last year [2018].
Health officials said students were driving the surge and urged any who missed out on the MMR jab to get vaccinated.
More than 15 000 mumps cases have been reported so far compared with just over
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Hundreds of students have been struck down by a severe outbreak of mumps that is spreading across British universities. Public Health England figures show that more than 7200 suspected mumps cases have been reported in the UK since July [2019], almost triple the same period last year [2018].
Health officials said students were driving the surge and urged any who missed out on the MMR jab to get vaccinated.
More than 15 000 mumps cases have been reported so far compared with just over
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (73): Saudi Arabia (AS, RI)
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
Today [14 Dec 2019], there were 2 newly confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection posted on the Saudi MOH MERS-CoV information page. No other cases have been reported since the last case update post from 5 Dec 2019 [MERS-CoV (71): Saudi Arabia (SH) Morocco, serosurvey http://bit.ly/2rO1m8T].
Information on newly confirmed cases (2):
[1]
Date of confirmation report: 12 Dec 2019
Case no.: 19-1979
A 66-year-old male in Abha city, Aseer region
Contact with camels:
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Today [14 Dec 2019], there were 2 newly confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection posted on the Saudi MOH MERS-CoV information page. No other cases have been reported since the last case update post from 5 Dec 2019 [MERS-CoV (71): Saudi Arabia (SH) Morocco, serosurvey http://bit.ly/2rO1m8T].
Information on newly confirmed cases (2):
[1]
Date of confirmation report: 12 Dec 2019
Case no.: 19-1979
A 66-year-old male in Abha city, Aseer region
Contact with camels:
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PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - USA (31): O157, romaine lettuce, 3rd cluster
E. coli -- United States
Today, 12 Dec 2019, the FDA is providing an update on our investigation of an outbreak of _E. coli_ O157:H7 illnesses linked to romaine lettuce. The FDA takes our responsibility of protecting the public from unsafe food very seriously and is committed to providing the public with more information as it becomes available.
Outbreaks reported
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Early on, based on test results provided by the Maryland Department of Health, our investigation pointed to farms in Salinas,
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Today, 12 Dec 2019, the FDA is providing an update on our investigation of an outbreak of _E. coli_ O157:H7 illnesses linked to romaine lettuce. The FDA takes our responsibility of protecting the public from unsafe food very seriously and is committed to providing the public with more information as it becomes available.
Outbreaks reported
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Early on, based on test results provided by the Maryland Department of Health, our investigation pointed to farms in Salinas,
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PRO/EDR> Legionellosis - Canada (04): (ON) RFI
Legionnaires' -- Canada
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is currently investigating an increase in Legionnaires' disease cases in Barrie. Four cases of Legionnaires' disease have been confirmed recently in individuals who reside in the city; in the past 6 years the health unit has seen on average 2 cases annually in Barrie residents.
"It's not uncommon to see cases of Legionnaires' disease in Simcoe Muskoka; however seeing this number at an unusual time of year for the bacteria warrants further
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The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is currently investigating an increase in Legionnaires' disease cases in Barrie. Four cases of Legionnaires' disease have been confirmed recently in individuals who reside in the city; in the past 6 years the health unit has seen on average 2 cases annually in Barrie residents.
"It's not uncommon to see cases of Legionnaires' disease in Simcoe Muskoka; however seeing this number at an unusual time of year for the bacteria warrants further
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine kobuvirus - USA: calves
Other Animal Disease -- United States
A virus affecting cattle 1st discovered in Japan in 2003 has made its way to the USA, researchers report in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases.
Bovine kobuvirus is fairly new to science, so its ill effects are not fully understood. It belongs to a family of viruses known as _Picornaviridae_, which includes _Rhinovirus_, a source of head colds and sinus infections in humans, and _Poliovirus_, which causes polio.
Previous studies conducted elsewhere in the world have found bovine
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A virus affecting cattle 1st discovered in Japan in 2003 has made its way to the USA, researchers report in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases.
Bovine kobuvirus is fairly new to science, so its ill effects are not fully understood. It belongs to a family of viruses known as _Picornaviridae_, which includes _Rhinovirus_, a source of head colds and sinus infections in humans, and _Poliovirus_, which causes polio.
Previous studies conducted elsewhere in the world have found bovine
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (95): China (SA) wild boar, OIE
African Swine Fever -- China
Information received on [and dated] 13 Dec 2019 from Dr. Huang Baoxu, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group, Animal Health and Epidemiology Centre, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Qingdao, China (People's Rep. of)
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 27 Nov 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 Dec 2019
Report date: 13 Dec 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 13 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of
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Information received on [and dated] 13 Dec 2019 from Dr. Huang Baoxu, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group, Animal Health and Epidemiology Centre, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Qingdao, China (People's Rep. of)
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 27 Nov 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 11 Dec 2019
Report date: 13 Dec 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 13 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Scrapie, sheep - Portugal: (GU) OIE
Scrapie -- Portugal
Information received on [and dated] 11 Dec 2019 from Dr. Bernardo Fernando, Directorate General for Food and Veterinary, Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development, Lisbon, Portugal
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 4 Dec 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 4 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 30 Sep 2016
Manifestation of disease: Subclinical infection
Causal agent:
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Information received on [and dated] 11 Dec 2019 from Dr. Bernardo Fernando, Directorate General for Food and Veterinary, Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development, Lisbon, Portugal
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 4 Dec 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 4 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 30 Sep 2016
Manifestation of disease: Subclinical infection
Causal agent:
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Friday 13 December 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease - Myanmar (02): (YA, ML, MO) st A & O, cattle, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Myanmar
Information received on 10 Dec 2019 from Dr Ye Tun Win, chief veterinary officer, director general, Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 15 Nov 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 22 Nov 2019
Report date: 10 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2 Jul 2018
Manifestation of disease:
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Information received on 10 Dec 2019 from Dr Ye Tun Win, chief veterinary officer, director general, Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 15 Nov 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 22 Nov 2019
Report date: 10 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 2 Jul 2018
Manifestation of disease:
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (75)
Measles -- Australia
Three new measles cases have been diagnosed in Melbourne, with warnings issued for Melbourne Airport and a popular restaurant in the city's southeast.
On Tuesday [10 Dec 2019], Victoria's chief health officer Dr Brett Sutton confirmed the 3 new cases were recently diagnosed, and those infected had travelled on trams and planes and played futsal.
A woman in her 50s is being treated in the hospital, another woman, aged in her 30s, is recovering at home, and a man in his 30s is also
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Three new measles cases have been diagnosed in Melbourne, with warnings issued for Melbourne Airport and a popular restaurant in the city's southeast.
On Tuesday [10 Dec 2019], Victoria's chief health officer Dr Brett Sutton confirmed the 3 new cases were recently diagnosed, and those infected had travelled on trams and planes and played futsal.
A woman in her 50s is being treated in the hospital, another woman, aged in her 30s, is recovering at home, and a man in his 30s is also
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (94): Indonesia (SU) domestic pigs, confirmed
African Swine Fever -- Indonesia
The Minister of Agriculture announced the confirmation of African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in North Sumatra Province on 12 Dec 2019. Since late September [2019], increased pig mortality [has] been reported in North Sumatra and some other provinces. FAO is liaising with the Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health Services. The Director of Animal Health requested FAO to provide recommendations on containment and control of ASF in the event that the disease is confirmed as present in
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The Minister of Agriculture announced the confirmation of African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in North Sumatra Province on 12 Dec 2019. Since late September [2019], increased pig mortality [has] been reported in North Sumatra and some other provinces. FAO is liaising with the Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health Services. The Director of Animal Health requested FAO to provide recommendations on containment and control of ASF in the event that the disease is confirmed as present in
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (31): WHO global update, Asia, Americas, Caribbean
Influenza -- Worldwide/Unknown
Summary
- In the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere, respiratory illness indicators and influenza activity started to increase in most countries. Influenza activity was elevated across the countries in Western Asia.
- In the Caribbean and Central American countries, influenza activity was low overall, except for Jamaica and Honduras. In tropical South American countries, influenza activity remained low.
- In tropical Africa, influenza activity remained elevated in some countries of
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Summary
- In the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere, respiratory illness indicators and influenza activity started to increase in most countries. Influenza activity was elevated across the countries in Western Asia.
- In the Caribbean and Central American countries, influenza activity was low overall, except for Jamaica and Honduras. In tropical South American countries, influenza activity remained low.
- In tropical Africa, influenza activity remained elevated in some countries of
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Thursday 12 December 2019
PRO/PL> Little cherry & X diseases, stone fruit - USA: (northwest)
Other Plant Disease -- United States
Phytoplasmas of the 16SrIII taxonomic group cause X diseases (such as Western-X, Canada-X; _Candidatus_ Phytoplasma pruni) of stone fruit (_Prunus_ spp). Symptoms and host specificity differ for members of the group. X-disease symptoms in cherry (also called cherry buckskin) vary with the cultivar and rootstock combinations but are often similar to viral little cherry disease.
Phytoplasmas can be spread by sap-sucking insects (mostly leaf hoppers), by grafting, with contaminated tools (such
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Phytoplasmas of the 16SrIII taxonomic group cause X diseases (such as Western-X, Canada-X; _Candidatus_ Phytoplasma pruni) of stone fruit (_Prunus_ spp). Symptoms and host specificity differ for members of the group. X-disease symptoms in cherry (also called cherry buckskin) vary with the cultivar and rootstock combinations but are often similar to viral little cherry disease.
Phytoplasmas can be spread by sap-sucking insects (mostly leaf hoppers), by grafting, with contaminated tools (such
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (93): China (SA) wild boar
African Swine Fever -- China
The Information Office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced on 11 Dec 2019 that African swine fever [ASF] virus was detected in 3 dead wild boars in Foping County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi province. The total number of dead boars found and submitted for testing was 9. The test was positive for ASF virus nucleic acid.
After the epidemic was diagnosed, the State Forestry and Pasture Bureau and the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs immediately
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The Information Office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced on 11 Dec 2019 that African swine fever [ASF] virus was detected in 3 dead wild boars in Foping County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi province. The total number of dead boars found and submitted for testing was 9. The test was positive for ASF virus nucleic acid.
After the epidemic was diagnosed, the State Forestry and Pasture Bureau and the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs immediately
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st. Typhimurium - Canada: snake, rodent source
Salmonella -- Canada
The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with provincial public health partners to investigate an outbreak of _Salmonella_ infections occurring in 6 provinces. The outbreak is ongoing, as recent illnesses continue to be reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Based on the investigation findings to date, exposure to both snakes and rodents has been identified as the likely source of the outbreak. Many of the individuals who became sick reported having direct or indirect
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The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with provincial public health partners to investigate an outbreak of _Salmonella_ infections occurring in 6 provinces. The outbreak is ongoing, as recent illnesses continue to be reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Based on the investigation findings to date, exposure to both snakes and rodents has been identified as the likely source of the outbreak. Many of the individuals who became sick reported having direct or indirect
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (115): Congo DR (NK,IT) cases, WHO, summaries
Ebola -- DR Congo
- The Technical Secretary of the Multisectoral Ebola Response Ebola Response Committee, Prof Jean-Jacques Muyembe Ntamfum, accompanied by the Assistant Director-General for Intervention in Emergencies WHO, Dr Soce-Ibrahima Fall, and a strong delegation from the overall coordination of the response, carried out a mission to return on Tue 10 Dec 2019 to Biakato Mines in the territory of Mambasa in Ituri;
- as soon as he arrived, Prof Muyembe went to the ETC of Biakato Mines where he met with
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- The Technical Secretary of the Multisectoral Ebola Response Ebola Response Committee, Prof Jean-Jacques Muyembe Ntamfum, accompanied by the Assistant Director-General for Intervention in Emergencies WHO, Dr Soce-Ibrahima Fall, and a strong delegation from the overall coordination of the response, carried out a mission to return on Tue 10 Dec 2019 to Biakato Mines in the territory of Mambasa in Ituri;
- as soon as he arrived, Prof Muyembe went to the ETC of Biakato Mines where he met with
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PRO/AH/EDR> Malaria, avian - USA: (HI) forest birds, mosquito control
Malaria -- United States
It's hard to imagine a time when Hawaii's native forest birds were so abundant that Hawaiian honeycreeper songs were ear-splitting, as one early naturalist described it.
Only 17 forest bird species are left in the islands, down from more than 50 that evolved here over thousands of years, according to the Audubon Society. And nearly all of those that persist appear poised for extinction in this century as threats to their survival intensify with the onset of climate change.
Over time,
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It's hard to imagine a time when Hawaii's native forest birds were so abundant that Hawaiian honeycreeper songs were ear-splitting, as one early naturalist described it.
Only 17 forest bird species are left in the islands, down from more than 50 that evolved here over thousands of years, according to the Audubon Society. And nearly all of those that persist appear poised for extinction in this century as threats to their survival intensify with the onset of climate change.
Over time,
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (99): global (WPV & cVDPV), Pakistan (KP), Afghanistan (BL)
Polio -- Pakistan
New wild poliovirus isolates reported this week:
AFP cases: 3
Environment: 9
Others: 0
New cVDPV isolates reported this week:
AFP cases: 22
Environment: 11
Others: 4
Headlines
- In the run up to the WPV certification of the African region next year [2020], the Africa Regional Certification Commission is currently conducting a visit in Nigeria to analyze and verify the accuracy of the certification documents prepared by the Nigerian government. "It is important that the Nigerian
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New wild poliovirus isolates reported this week:
AFP cases: 3
Environment: 9
Others: 0
New cVDPV isolates reported this week:
AFP cases: 22
Environment: 11
Others: 4
Headlines
- In the run up to the WPV certification of the African region next year [2020], the Africa Regional Certification Commission is currently conducting a visit in Nigeria to analyze and verify the accuracy of the certification documents prepared by the Nigerian government. "It is important that the Nigerian
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PRO/EDR> Syphilis - Canada (08): (SK,ON) incr. incidence, indigenous, women, meth use
Syphilis -- Canada
Six months since an outbreak was declared, syphilis continues to surge in Saskatchewan as doctors struggle to track down at-risk patients.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority and Indigenous Services Canada declared an outbreak in June [2019] after 42 cases of syphilis were diagnosed in the North Battleford-Lloydminster area in the 1st 6 months of the year [2019].
Saskatchewan has a relatively low rate of syphilis compared to other Canadian provinces. However, as of October [2019], the
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Six months since an outbreak was declared, syphilis continues to surge in Saskatchewan as doctors struggle to track down at-risk patients.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority and Indigenous Services Canada declared an outbreak in June [2019] after 42 cases of syphilis were diagnosed in the North Battleford-Lloydminster area in the 1st 6 months of the year [2019].
Saskatchewan has a relatively low rate of syphilis compared to other Canadian provinces. However, as of October [2019], the
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Europe (56): Hungary (BE) wild boar, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Hungary
Information received on [and dated] 10 Dec 2019 from Dr Lajos Bognar, deputy state secretary chief veterinary officer, Food Chain Safety Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Budapest, Hungary
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 7 Dec 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: African swine fever virus
Nature of diagnosis:
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Information received on [and dated] 10 Dec 2019 from Dr Lajos Bognar, deputy state secretary chief veterinary officer, Food Chain Safety Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Budapest, Hungary
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 7 Dec 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: African swine fever virus
Nature of diagnosis:
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (53): UK (England) poultry, LPAI H5, OIE
Avian Influenza -- United Kingdom
Information received on 11 Dec 2019 from Dr Christine Middlemiss, Chief Veterinary Officer, DEFRA, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, London, United Kingdom
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 4 Dec 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 10 Dec 2019
Report date: 11 Dec 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 11 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 20 Jan 2016
Manifestation of
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Information received on 11 Dec 2019 from Dr Christine Middlemiss, Chief Veterinary Officer, DEFRA, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, London, United Kingdom
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 4 Dec 2019
Date of confirmation of the event: 10 Dec 2019
Report date: 11 Dec 2019
Date submitted to OIE: 11 Dec 2019
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 20 Jan 2016
Manifestation of
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PRO/EDR> Scabies - USA: (CO) ICE facility
Scabies -- United States
Crews at the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Aurora [Colorado] are trying to keep scabies from spreading. It's a highly contagious infestation of mites that burrow into the skin. The people living in one dorm are being kept away from everyone else.
A spokeswoman says these cases typically involve someone who is already infected when they arrive at the southern border. Scabies is treated with a topical medicine.
ICE officials released the following statement [Mon 9 Dec
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Crews at the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Aurora [Colorado] are trying to keep scabies from spreading. It's a highly contagious infestation of mites that burrow into the skin. The people living in one dorm are being kept away from everyone else.
A spokeswoman says these cases typically involve someone who is already infected when they arrive at the southern border. Scabies is treated with a topical medicine.
ICE officials released the following statement [Mon 9 Dec
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PRO/AH/EDR> Simian foamy virus, human - Africa: (Cameroon)
Other Human Disease -- Cameroon
Abstract
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Background. Zoonotic simian foamy viruses (SFVs) establish persistent infections in humans, for whom the long-term consequences for health are poorly described. Here, we aimed to characterize blood-cell phenotypes and plasma biomarkers associated with gorilla SFV infection in humans.
Methods. We used a case-control design to compare 15 Cameroonian hunters infected with gorilla SFV (cases) to 15 controls matched for age and ethnicity. A flow cytometry-based phenotypic
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Abstract
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Background. Zoonotic simian foamy viruses (SFVs) establish persistent infections in humans, for whom the long-term consequences for health are poorly described. Here, we aimed to characterize blood-cell phenotypes and plasma biomarkers associated with gorilla SFV infection in humans.
Methods. We used a case-control design to compare 15 Cameroonian hunters infected with gorilla SFV (cases) to 15 controls matched for age and ethnicity. A flow cytometry-based phenotypic
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PRO/AH/EDR> Obituary: Henry T Eigelsbach
Tularemia -- United States
[1]
Date: Tue 10 Dec 2019
From: Steve Prior [edited]
I am saddened to be providing you with the attached news release concerning the passing of Hank Eigelsbach but happy that his contribution to infectious disease research may be acknowledged by ProMED, a reference source that he continued to access until his passing.
Hank spent his entire research career at Camp/Fort Detrick having joined in the 1st intake of military personnel/research scientists in 1944. As you will recall, at
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[1]
Date: Tue 10 Dec 2019
From: Steve Prior [edited]
I am saddened to be providing you with the attached news release concerning the passing of Hank Eigelsbach but happy that his contribution to infectious disease research may be acknowledged by ProMED, a reference source that he continued to access until his passing.
Hank spent his entire research career at Camp/Fort Detrick having joined in the 1st intake of military personnel/research scientists in 1944. As you will recall, at
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PRO/AH/EDR> Canine influenza - Canada: (ON) H3N2, 1st rep, corr
Influenza H3N2 -- Canada
[1]
Date: Wed 11 Dec 2019
From: Scott Weese [edited]
The recent ProMED post about canine influenza in Ontario appears to be incorrect. The cited news report has verbatim text from January 2018 articles describing the previous outbreak (full details at ). I am unaware of any canine influenza activity in Canada since October 2018.
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J Scott Weese DVM DVSc DipACVIM
Ontario Veterinary College and Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses
University of Guelph
Guelph,
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[1]
Date: Wed 11 Dec 2019
From: Scott Weese [edited]
The recent ProMED post about canine influenza in Ontario appears to be incorrect. The cited news report has verbatim text from January 2018 articles describing the previous outbreak (full details at ). I am unaware of any canine influenza activity in Canada since October 2018.
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J Scott Weese DVM DVSc DipACVIM
Ontario Veterinary College and Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses
University of Guelph
Guelph,
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Wednesday 11 December 2019
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (98): Afghanistan, Philippines, Pakistan, violence
Polio -- Afghanistan
- In response to the 1st human case confirmed with VDPV1 from Maluso, Basilan (BARMM), outbreak immunization was conducted in the area with bOPV for children under 10 years old, vaccinating 13 547 children under 10 years of age (102% of the target).
- A cVDPV1 case in Sabah state, Malaysia, was confirmed to be genetically linked to the Basilan case by the Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL) in Australia. Since the 2 viruses are genetically linked, they are both
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- In response to the 1st human case confirmed with VDPV1 from Maluso, Basilan (BARMM), outbreak immunization was conducted in the area with bOPV for children under 10 years old, vaccinating 13 547 children under 10 years of age (102% of the target).
- A cVDPV1 case in Sabah state, Malaysia, was confirmed to be genetically linked to the Basilan case by the Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL) in Australia. Since the 2 viruses are genetically linked, they are both
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (11): China (FJ,AH) H9N2
Avian Influenza -- China
First reported by WHO/WPRO:
1. Avian Influenza Weekly Update Number 716; 22 Nov 2019 #5 [CHP Fujian Province: A 4-year-old girl with onset on 26 Oct 2019].
2. Avian Influenza Weekly Update Number 717; 29 Nov 2019 #6 [CHP Anhui Province: A 5-year-old girl with onset on 12 Nov 2019].
Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection (CHP):
3. Avian Influenza Report, 15(49); reporting period: 1 Dec-7 Dec 2019 (week 49) (Published 10 Dec 2019)
Taiwan Centers for Disease Control:
4. Mainland
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First reported by WHO/WPRO:
1. Avian Influenza Weekly Update Number 716; 22 Nov 2019 #5 [CHP Fujian Province: A 4-year-old girl with onset on 26 Oct 2019].
2. Avian Influenza Weekly Update Number 717; 29 Nov 2019 #6 [CHP Anhui Province: A 5-year-old girl with onset on 12 Nov 2019].
Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection (CHP):
3. Avian Influenza Report, 15(49); reporting period: 1 Dec-7 Dec 2019 (week 49) (Published 10 Dec 2019)
Taiwan Centers for Disease Control:
4. Mainland
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PRO/AH/EDR> Squirrel pox, red squirrel - UK (04): (England) susp
Other Animal Disease -- United Kingdom
The call from conservation volunteers comes after a potential case of the fatal squirrel pox virus was spotted at a nature reserve by an amateur wildlife photographer.
The infectious disease, carried and spread by grey squirrels, results in death for most reds within 15 days.
Although the "possible" case spotted at Smardale Nature Reserve near Kirkby Stephen has not been confirmed, it has led to renewed calls for vigilance among the public to help conserve one of the Lake District's most
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The call from conservation volunteers comes after a potential case of the fatal squirrel pox virus was spotted at a nature reserve by an amateur wildlife photographer.
The infectious disease, carried and spread by grey squirrels, results in death for most reds within 15 days.
Although the "possible" case spotted at Smardale Nature Reserve near Kirkby Stephen has not been confirmed, it has led to renewed calls for vigilance among the public to help conserve one of the Lake District's most
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PRO/AH/EDR> Canine Influenza - Canada: (ON) H3N2, 1st rep, ex South Korea
Canine Influenza -- Canada
The public health authority in southern Ontario says it has confirmed what they believe to be the 1st 2 known cases of canine influenza in Canada.
The H3N2 strain of the virus was detected by a veterinarian in dogs imported by an adoption agency from South Korea via the United States.
"A small number of dogs having close with the affected dogs also have mild respiratory disease, but test results from those animals are not yet available," the health unit said in a press
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The public health authority in southern Ontario says it has confirmed what they believe to be the 1st 2 known cases of canine influenza in Canada.
The H3N2 strain of the virus was detected by a veterinarian in dogs imported by an adoption agency from South Korea via the United States.
"A small number of dogs having close with the affected dogs also have mild respiratory disease, but test results from those animals are not yet available," the health unit said in a press
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PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis - North America (44): 2019 overview
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States
In the wake of an especially prevalent and deadly year for eastern equine encephalitis [EEE] virus, National Institutes of Health officials say the mosquito-borne illness poses an "emergent threat" and are calling for a national strategy to address it and other emerging arboviruses [arthropod-borne viruses].
As of [3 Dec 2019], according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 37 confirmed human cases of EEE this year in 9 US states, resulting in 15 deaths. Of these
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In the wake of an especially prevalent and deadly year for eastern equine encephalitis [EEE] virus, National Institutes of Health officials say the mosquito-borne illness poses an "emergent threat" and are calling for a national strategy to address it and other emerging arboviruses [arthropod-borne viruses].
As of [3 Dec 2019], according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 37 confirmed human cases of EEE this year in 9 US states, resulting in 15 deaths. Of these
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PRO/AH/EDR> La Crosse encephalitis - USA (02): (OH)
La Crosse Encephalitis -- United States
Lake County [Ohio] has a confirmed human case of La Crosse encephalitis, a viral disease spread to people by the bite of an infected _Aedes triseriatus_ (Eastern tree hole) mosquito.
It's the 3rd case of La Crosse encephalitis in the county in the past 10 years and the 1st since 2014, according to the Lake County General Health District.
The health district stated in a [10 Dec 2019] news release that it was notified of the confirmed case by the Ohio Department of Health.
Tree hole
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Lake County [Ohio] has a confirmed human case of La Crosse encephalitis, a viral disease spread to people by the bite of an infected _Aedes triseriatus_ (Eastern tree hole) mosquito.
It's the 3rd case of La Crosse encephalitis in the county in the past 10 years and the 1st since 2014, according to the Lake County General Health District.
The health district stated in a [10 Dec 2019] news release that it was notified of the confirmed case by the Ohio Department of Health.
Tree hole
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PRO/EDR> Mammalian orthoreovirus - Brazil: (TO) 1st rep
Diarrhea -- Brazil
Abstract
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Diarrhea remains one of the most common causes of death in children. Although many studies have investigated the prevalence of enteric pathogens around the globe some diarrheal episodes remain unexplained. It is possible that some yet-unidentified viral agents could be related to these cases of gastroenteritis.
By using viral metagenomics techniques, we screened 251 fecal samples of children between 0.5 to 2.5-year-old with acute diarrhea not associated with common
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Abstract
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Diarrhea remains one of the most common causes of death in children. Although many studies have investigated the prevalence of enteric pathogens around the globe some diarrheal episodes remain unexplained. It is possible that some yet-unidentified viral agents could be related to these cases of gastroenteritis.
By using viral metagenomics techniques, we screened 251 fecal samples of children between 0.5 to 2.5-year-old with acute diarrhea not associated with common
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Tuesday 10 December 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (26): Mali (BA,SK) additional details, WHO
Yellow Fever -- Mali
Grade / Date notified to WHO / Start of reporting period / End of reporting period / Total cases / Cases Confirmed / Deaths / CFR
Ungraded / 3 Dec 2019 / 3 Nov 2019 / 3 Dec 2019 / 3 / 3 / 1 / 33.30%
On 3 Dec 2019, WHO was informed through internal communication of 3 yellow fever cases in Mali, including one death. Of these, 2 of the cases are from Wogouna and Keregoura villages, Bougoni district, Sikasso region in the South of Mali and one from Nanakenieba village, Kati district, Koulikoro
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Grade / Date notified to WHO / Start of reporting period / End of reporting period / Total cases / Cases Confirmed / Deaths / CFR
Ungraded / 3 Dec 2019 / 3 Nov 2019 / 3 Dec 2019 / 3 / 3 / 1 / 33.30%
On 3 Dec 2019, WHO was informed through internal communication of 3 yellow fever cases in Mali, including one death. Of these, 2 of the cases are from Wogouna and Keregoura villages, Bougoni district, Sikasso region in the South of Mali and one from Nanakenieba village, Kati district, Koulikoro
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PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A - USA (40): 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/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - North America: O157, packaged salads
E. coli -- United States
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing _E. coli_ O157:H7 infections. This investigation includes illnesses in Canada recently reported by the Public Health Agency of Canada. This outbreak is caused by a different strain of _E. coli_ O157:H7 than the current outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from the Salinas, California, [USA] growing region.
Public health investigators are using the PulseNet
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CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing _E. coli_ O157:H7 infections. This investigation includes illnesses in Canada recently reported by the Public Health Agency of Canada. This outbreak is caused by a different strain of _E. coli_ O157:H7 than the current outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from the Salinas, California, [USA] growing region.
Public health investigators are using the PulseNet
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (55): Italy (AP) ex Tanzania (Zanzibar) human, immunocompromised, dog
Rabies -- Italy
1. Kopel E, Oren G, Sidi Y, David D. Inadequate antibody response to rabies vaccine in immunocompromised patient. Emerg Infect Dis. 2012; 18(9): 1493-5;
- Mod.AS
HealthMap/ProMED-mail maps:
Apulia, Italy:
Kiwengwa Beach, Zanzibar North, Tanzania: ]
[See Also:
Rabies - Indonesia: (BA) monkey, human exp, susp http://bit.ly/2Pr2NBW
Rabies - Americas (11): USA, Canada, multiple animals, human exp http://bit.ly/38qvfgg [see item 2]
Rabies,
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1. Kopel E, Oren G, Sidi Y, David D. Inadequate antibody response to rabies vaccine in immunocompromised patient. Emerg Infect Dis. 2012; 18(9): 1493-5;
- Mod.AS
HealthMap/ProMED-mail maps:
Apulia, Italy:
Kiwengwa Beach, Zanzibar North, Tanzania: ]
[See Also:
Rabies - Indonesia: (BA) monkey, human exp, susp http://bit.ly/2Pr2NBW
Rabies - Americas (11): USA, Canada, multiple animals, human exp http://bit.ly/38qvfgg [see item 2]
Rabies,
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PRO/AH/EDR> WHO World Malaria Report 2019: comments on numbers
Malaria -- Worldwide/Unknown
Overview
The World malaria report 2019 provides a comprehensive update on global and regional malaria data and trends. The report tracks investments in malaria programmes and research as well as progress across all intervention areas: prevention, diagnosis, treatment, elimination, and surveillance. It also includes dedicated chapters on the consequences of malaria on maternal, infant and child health, the "High Burden to High Impact" approach as well as biological threats to the fight against
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Overview
The World malaria report 2019 provides a comprehensive update on global and regional malaria data and trends. The report tracks investments in malaria programmes and research as well as progress across all intervention areas: prevention, diagnosis, treatment, elimination, and surveillance. It also includes dedicated chapters on the consequences of malaria on maternal, infant and child health, the "High Burden to High Impact" approach as well as biological threats to the fight against
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PRO/EDR> Pertussis update (13): Australia, USA
Whooping Cough -- Australia
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) acting director of infectious diseases, Andrew Redmond, said Queensland is experiencing a spike in whooping cough cases.
So far this year [2019], Dr Redmond said there had been more than 1500 Queenslanders diagnosed. Of those, 190 presented to the emergency department, up from 124 the same time last year [2018]. "This year across the state we've had roughly a 50 per cent increase in diagnoses of whooping cough, which is really terrible news," Dr
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Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) acting director of infectious diseases, Andrew Redmond, said Queensland is experiencing a spike in whooping cough cases.
So far this year [2019], Dr Redmond said there had been more than 1500 Queenslanders diagnosed. Of those, 190 presented to the emergency department, up from 124 the same time last year [2018]. "This year across the state we've had roughly a 50 per cent increase in diagnoses of whooping cough, which is really terrible news," Dr
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Monday 9 December 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Camel pox - Turkmenistan: (BA) susp. RFI
Other Human Disease -- Turkmenistan
In March [2019?], camels in Turkmenistan's western Balkan Province started dying off. Officials did not say anything about the cause. Locals thought it was from smallpox.
Balkan residents believed it was smallpox because in October 2018, the disease struck hard, killing camels but also spreading to people, several of whom were admitted to hospitals and treated for the virus.
[Byline: Bruce Pannier]
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Communicated by:
ProMED-mail from HealthMap Alerts
[Turkmenistan's camel
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In March [2019?], camels in Turkmenistan's western Balkan Province started dying off. Officials did not say anything about the cause. Locals thought it was from smallpox.
Balkan residents believed it was smallpox because in October 2018, the disease struck hard, killing camels but also spreading to people, several of whom were admitted to hospitals and treated for the virus.
[Byline: Bruce Pannier]
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Communicated by:
ProMED-mail from HealthMap Alerts
[Turkmenistan's camel
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st. Javiana - USA: (PA) healthcare facilities, cut fruit, recall
Salmonella -- United States
Food service and institutional food operators should not sell or serve the fruit mix with cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, and grapes prepared by Tailor Cut Produce.
Tailor Cut Produce reports that their products may be found in restaurants, banquet facilities, hotels, schools and institutional food service establishments in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Because this fruit mix may have been distributed to nursing homes, schools, hospitals and other facilities that cater to
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Food service and institutional food operators should not sell or serve the fruit mix with cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, and grapes prepared by Tailor Cut Produce.
Tailor Cut Produce reports that their products may be found in restaurants, banquet facilities, hotels, schools and institutional food service establishments in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Because this fruit mix may have been distributed to nursing homes, schools, hospitals and other facilities that cater to
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PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis - China: (GS) veterinary institute, RFI
Brucellosis -- China
Dozens of researchers in northwestern China's Gansu province have been infected with brucellosis, an animal-borne disease that causes flu-like symptoms and, potentially, lingering problems. In a statement [Fri 6 Dec 2019], the Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute, an affiliated institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, said that the 1st few grad students from the institute's foot-and-mouth disease prevention team tested positive for brucellosis antibodies on [28 Nov 2019].
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Dozens of researchers in northwestern China's Gansu province have been infected with brucellosis, an animal-borne disease that causes flu-like symptoms and, potentially, lingering problems. In a statement [Fri 6 Dec 2019], the Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute, an affiliated institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, said that the 1st few grad students from the institute's foot-and-mouth disease prevention team tested positive for brucellosis antibodies on [28 Nov 2019].
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (74)
Measles -- Samoa
Since 2017, a global resurgence of measles cases has been affecting all regions of the world. In global immunization surveys, coverage for the 2nd dose of measles-containing vaccine (MCV2) was 69%, with significant variability between regions. In the Asia Pacific region, outbreaks and clusters of measles cases are being reported from countries where measles has been eliminated, including Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, as well as higher incidence in endemic countries such as
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Since 2017, a global resurgence of measles cases has been affecting all regions of the world. In global immunization surveys, coverage for the 2nd dose of measles-containing vaccine (MCV2) was 69%, with significant variability between regions. In the Asia Pacific region, outbreaks and clusters of measles cases are being reported from countries where measles has been eliminated, including Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, as well as higher incidence in endemic countries such as
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Eastern Africa (06): Uganda ex South Sudan
Rift Valley Fever -- Uganda
In late November [2019], Uganda health authorities notified the World Health Organization of a fatal Rift Valley fever (RVF) case from Obongi district.
The case was a 35-year-old man from South Sudan who was living in the Palorinya Refugee camp in Obongi district, Uganda. The case had travel history to South Sudan between 12 and 19 Nov 2019 to harvest cassava.
While in his home country, he developed fever and other symptoms and was treated for malaria; however, his condition got
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In late November [2019], Uganda health authorities notified the World Health Organization of a fatal Rift Valley fever (RVF) case from Obongi district.
The case was a 35-year-old man from South Sudan who was living in the Palorinya Refugee camp in Obongi district, Uganda. The case had travel history to South Sudan between 12 and 19 Nov 2019 to harvest cassava.
While in his home country, he developed fever and other symptoms and was treated for malaria; however, his condition got
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PRO/EDR> Adenovirus - USA (03): (WI) college students
Adenovirus -- United States
Multiple cases of adenovirus has been reported on college campuses around the state, according to health officials.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is asking students and staff to take care to avoid the respiratory illness.
"Adenovirus infection is easily spread, which is why we tend to see it in places where large groups gather, like college dormitories and classrooms," said State Health Officer Jeanne Ayers. "While symptoms vary, the virus can be especially hard on
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Multiple cases of adenovirus has been reported on college campuses around the state, according to health officials.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is asking students and staff to take care to avoid the respiratory illness.
"Adenovirus infection is easily spread, which is why we tend to see it in places where large groups gather, like college dormitories and classrooms," said State Health Officer Jeanne Ayers. "While symptoms vary, the virus can be especially hard on
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PRO/EDR> Syphilis - Canada (07): (AB) incr. incidence, congenital, meth use in Edmonton
Syphilis -- Canada
A syphilis outbreak is worsening in Alberta [Canada], and the majority of new cases are in the Edmonton zone.
Edmonton saw 1186 of the 1753 infectious syphilis [primary, secondary and early latent syphilis] cases reported in Alberta in 2019, a total of 68 per cent.
Alberta Health Services [AHS] declared an outbreak in July 2019, saying cases had 'increased dramatically' in the province since 2014. The number increased again in July [2019] [].
AHS sent a new public health alert to
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A syphilis outbreak is worsening in Alberta [Canada], and the majority of new cases are in the Edmonton zone.
Edmonton saw 1186 of the 1753 infectious syphilis [primary, secondary and early latent syphilis] cases reported in Alberta in 2019, a total of 68 per cent.
Alberta Health Services [AHS] declared an outbreak in July 2019, saying cases had 'increased dramatically' in the province since 2014. The number increased again in July [2019] [].
AHS sent a new public health alert to
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Sunday 8 December 2019
PRO/PL> Purple blotch, shallot - India: (TN)
Other Plant Disease -- India
Shallots grown in Tuticorin [Toothukudi] district [are] affected by purple blotch [due to] heavy rains. In most areas [shallot] is inter-cropped with chilli.
[A farmer said,] "This year [2019] we had continuous downpour almost every day for about a month, leaving the soil soaked and shallots rotting." He said that rotting is common every year but it used to vanish under the sun. Without sunshine and a break in the rain, farmers fear their production would drop to a mere [half to one-third]
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Shallots grown in Tuticorin [Toothukudi] district [are] affected by purple blotch [due to] heavy rains. In most areas [shallot] is inter-cropped with chilli.
[A farmer said,] "This year [2019] we had continuous downpour almost every day for about a month, leaving the soil soaked and shallots rotting." He said that rotting is common every year but it used to vanish under the sun. Without sunshine and a break in the rain, farmers fear their production would drop to a mere [half to one-third]
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PRO/PL> Gummy stem blight, gourds - Bangladesh: (KH)
Other Plant Disease -- Bangladesh
Farmers in Kushtia [district] are worried about the new Gummy Stem Blight disease infecting scores of gourd plants and negatively affecting production. Upon inspection, many gourd plants were found rotting, several even dying, because of the disease known to be a cucurbit-rot disease caused by a fungal infection. A cure for the disease has still not been found, which has led many to fear significant losses in gourd farming.
[A] farmer said, "This year [2019], many of my gourd plants have
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Farmers in Kushtia [district] are worried about the new Gummy Stem Blight disease infecting scores of gourd plants and negatively affecting production. Upon inspection, many gourd plants were found rotting, several even dying, because of the disease known to be a cucurbit-rot disease caused by a fungal infection. A cure for the disease has still not been found, which has led many to fear significant losses in gourd farming.
[A] farmer said, "This year [2019], many of my gourd plants have
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PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (114): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, summary, violence, interview
Ebola -- DR Congo
Two more Ebola infections were reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today [6 Dec 2019], with the World Health Organization (WHO) detailing some of effects that attacks and insecurity have had on the response in recent weeks and a key response group pulling staff out of one health zone.
For the week ending 3 Dec 2019, 9 new cases were reported, 5 in Mandima and 4 in Mabalako, the WHO said in its weekly outbreak snapshot.
It said security incidents have slowed the volume
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Two more Ebola infections were reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today [6 Dec 2019], with the World Health Organization (WHO) detailing some of effects that attacks and insecurity have had on the response in recent weeks and a key response group pulling staff out of one health zone.
For the week ending 3 Dec 2019, 9 new cases were reported, 5 in Mandima and 4 in Mabalako, the WHO said in its weekly outbreak snapshot.
It said security incidents have slowed the volume
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (97): Malaysia (SA) cVDPV1, Philippines
Polio -- Malaysia
Highlights
- No new cases reported in the past week - Currently 6 human cases confirmed with circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Virus type 2 (cVDPV2), and 1 case with type 1 (VDPV1), all from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). There is also 1 case with immunodeficiency-related VDPV type 2 (iVDPV2) from Laguna.
- Synchronized polio vaccination campaign started on [25 Nov 2019] so far vaccinated 3 953 754 children under 5, which is 90% of the target total 4.4 million
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Highlights
- No new cases reported in the past week - Currently 6 human cases confirmed with circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Virus type 2 (cVDPV2), and 1 case with type 1 (VDPV1), all from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). There is also 1 case with immunodeficiency-related VDPV type 2 (iVDPV2) from Laguna.
- Synchronized polio vaccination campaign started on [25 Nov 2019] so far vaccinated 3 953 754 children under 5, which is 90% of the target total 4.4 million
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Saturday 7 December 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (43): Liberia
Lassa Fever -- Liberia
A report reaching the Daily Observer from the Nimba County Health Team said that Lassa fever is becoming alarming, with 9 cases confirmed, out of which 3 persons have died.
The county health surveillance officer, Isaac Cole, told reporters in Nimba that 3 districts, including Sanniquellie Mahn, Saclepea, and Tappita have been declared as the "epicenters" of the deadly disease.
Of the 3 districts, Cole said Sanniquellie Mahn is the worst-affected area, where over 30 cases of suspected
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A report reaching the Daily Observer from the Nimba County Health Team said that Lassa fever is becoming alarming, with 9 cases confirmed, out of which 3 persons have died.
The county health surveillance officer, Isaac Cole, told reporters in Nimba that 3 districts, including Sanniquellie Mahn, Saclepea, and Tappita have been declared as the "epicenters" of the deadly disease.
Of the 3 districts, Cole said Sanniquellie Mahn is the worst-affected area, where over 30 cases of suspected
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (25): Mali (BA, SK), Cote d'Ivoire
Yellow Fever -- Mali
The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs declares the occurrence of 3 confirmed cases of yellow fever on Tue 3 Dec 2019.
Of the 3 cases, one resides in Sirakoro-Meguetana in the health district of Kati [Bamako region, Mali], the 2nd in Manankoro in the health district of Bougouni [Sikasso region, Mali], and the 3rd in the village of Keregouana in Cote d'Ivoire [unable to locate this village on a map, but presumably it is near the border of Mali and Cote d'Ivoire. - CopyEd.TW].
In
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The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs declares the occurrence of 3 confirmed cases of yellow fever on Tue 3 Dec 2019.
Of the 3 cases, one resides in Sirakoro-Meguetana in the health district of Kati [Bamako region, Mali], the 2nd in Manankoro in the health district of Bougouni [Sikasso region, Mali], and the 3rd in the village of Keregouana in Cote d'Ivoire [unable to locate this village on a map, but presumably it is near the border of Mali and Cote d'Ivoire. - CopyEd.TW].
In
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PRO/AH/EDR> Vaping-related illness - North America (07): USA, CDC update
Other Human Disease -- United States
Citation: Lozier MJ, Wallace B, Anderson K, et al.: Update: Demographic, Product, and Substance-Use Characteristics of Hospitalized Patients in a Nationwide Outbreak of E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injuries - United States, December 2019. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. ePub: 6 Dec 2019. DOI: .
Summary
What is already known about this topic?
Patients with e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) in Illinois and Wisconsin reported using a variety
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Citation: Lozier MJ, Wallace B, Anderson K, et al.: Update: Demographic, Product, and Substance-Use Characteristics of Hospitalized Patients in a Nationwide Outbreak of E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injuries - United States, December 2019. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. ePub: 6 Dec 2019. DOI: .
Summary
What is already known about this topic?
Patients with e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) in Illinois and Wisconsin reported using a variety
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Europe (55): Poland (WP, LB) wild boar, spread, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Poland
The deadly hog virus that has roiled the global meat industry reached a key pork region in Poland, increasing the risk of disruption in the European Union's 4th-biggest producer.
The 1st case of African swine fever [ASF] was recorded in a dead wild boar in the western province of Wielkopolskie this week, Poland's chief veterinary inspectorate said Thursday [5 Dec 2019]. That comes as more cases have recently been reported in the Lubuskie province, closer to the border with Germany, the EU's
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The deadly hog virus that has roiled the global meat industry reached a key pork region in Poland, increasing the risk of disruption in the European Union's 4th-biggest producer.
The 1st case of African swine fever [ASF] was recorded in a dead wild boar in the western province of Wielkopolskie this week, Poland's chief veterinary inspectorate said Thursday [5 Dec 2019]. That comes as more cases have recently been reported in the Lubuskie province, closer to the border with Germany, the EU's
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Friday 6 December 2019
PRO/AH/EDR> Monkeypox - UK: ex Nigeria
Monkeypox -- United Kingdom
Public Health England (PHE) confirms an individual has been diagnosed with monkeypox [MPX] in England.
Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that does not spread easily between people, and the risk to the general public in England is very low. It is usually a self-limiting illness, and most people recover within a few weeks. However, severe illness can occur in some individuals.
The patient is believed to have contracted the infection while visiting Nigeria.
The patient was staying in
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Public Health England (PHE) confirms an individual has been diagnosed with monkeypox [MPX] in England.
Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that does not spread easily between people, and the risk to the general public in England is very low. It is usually a self-limiting illness, and most people recover within a few weeks. However, severe illness can occur in some individuals.
The patient is believed to have contracted the infection while visiting Nigeria.
The patient was staying in
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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (72): Saudi Arabia, WHO
MERS -- Saudi Arabia
From 1-31 Oct 2019, the National IHR Focal Point of Saudi Arabia reported 15 additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV) infection and 6 associated deaths. The cases were reported from Assir (5 cases), Al-Qassim (3 cases), Riyadh (6 cases), and Taif (1 case) regions. Of the 15 cases reported, 4 were linked to 2 separate clusters. Cluster 1 involved a patient (case #1) and a healthcare worker (case #5) in Assir region. Cluster 2 involved a patient (case #12) and a healthcare
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From 1-31 Oct 2019, the National IHR Focal Point of Saudi Arabia reported 15 additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV) infection and 6 associated deaths. The cases were reported from Assir (5 cases), Al-Qassim (3 cases), Riyadh (6 cases), and Taif (1 case) regions. Of the 15 cases reported, 4 were linked to 2 separate clusters. Cluster 1 involved a patient (case #1) and a healthcare worker (case #5) in Assir region. Cluster 2 involved a patient (case #12) and a healthcare
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