Measles -- Bolivia
[Measles] has been controlled in the country for 20 years, and it is possible that its return is due to the suspension of vaccinations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bolivia registered its 3rd measles case in the Santa Cruz region, the largest in the country, and now there are 3 suspected cases, and so the health authorities initiated a checkup of neighborhoods in this city.
The Director of Departmental Health Services (SEDES), Marcelo Rios, said this Saturday [28 Nov 2020] in a press
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Monday 30 November 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (99): UK, wild bird, HPAI H5N8
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- United Kingdom
An outbreak of bird flu at a Blackpool park has resulted in the deaths of 9 swans. Last week [16-22 Nov 2020], officials from the RSPCA and the Department for Environmental and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) were called to Stanley Park lake in Blackpool.
They were responding to reports from residents at the seaside resort who spotted the bodies of several swans. Concerned park goers theorised that the animals, whose bodies were also spotted on the lake bank and the island, could have been subject to
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An outbreak of bird flu at a Blackpool park has resulted in the deaths of 9 swans. Last week [16-22 Nov 2020], officials from the RSPCA and the Department for Environmental and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) were called to Stanley Park lake in Blackpool.
They were responding to reports from residents at the seaside resort who spotted the bodies of several swans. Concerned park goers theorised that the animals, whose bodies were also spotted on the lake bank and the island, could have been subject to
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PRO/AH/EDR> World Malaria Report 2020: Asia
Malaria -- Worldwide/Unknown
Malaria cases in the World Health Organization's (WHO) Western Pacific Region, which includes the Philippines, declined by 43% to 1.7 million last year [2019] from the year 2000, according to estimates by the group.
Estimated deaths from malaria -- a preventable and treatable disease that continues to kill hundreds of thousands of people yearly -- also fell by 52% to 3200 during the period, the WHO said in a report posted on its website.
"Over the same period, malaria case incidence
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Malaria cases in the World Health Organization's (WHO) Western Pacific Region, which includes the Philippines, declined by 43% to 1.7 million last year [2019] from the year 2000, according to estimates by the group.
Estimated deaths from malaria -- a preventable and treatable disease that continues to kill hundreds of thousands of people yearly -- also fell by 52% to 3200 during the period, the WHO said in a report posted on its website.
"Over the same period, malaria case incidence
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (513): neonatal serology, isolation, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
The World Health Organization says it is not yet known whether a pregnant woman with COVID-19 can pass the virus to her fetus or baby during pregnancy or delivery. To date, the active virus has not been found in samples of fluid around babies in the womb or in breast milk.
Doctors in China have reported the detection and decline over time of COVID-19 antibodies in babies born to women with coronavirus, according to an article published in October in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases
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The World Health Organization says it is not yet known whether a pregnant woman with COVID-19 can pass the virus to her fetus or baby during pregnancy or delivery. To date, the active virus has not been found in samples of fluid around babies in the womb or in breast milk.
Doctors in China have reported the detection and decline over time of COVID-19 antibodies in babies born to women with coronavirus, according to an article published in October in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Sunday 29 November 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Ross River & Murray Valley encephalitis viruses - Australia: (SA) La Nina effect
Murray Valley encephalitis -- Australia
South Australians have been warned that the risk of transmission of potentially deadly mosquito-borne diseases in the state is at its highest level in a decade.
According to South Australia (SA) health authorities, conditions in the upcoming summer are shaping up to be similar to those in 2010/11 when the deadly Murray Valley encephalitis virus was last detected in humans and high numbers of the endemic Ross River virus were reported.
Andrew Vickers, SA Health's manager of health
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South Australians have been warned that the risk of transmission of potentially deadly mosquito-borne diseases in the state is at its highest level in a decade.
According to South Australia (SA) health authorities, conditions in the upcoming summer are shaping up to be similar to those in 2010/11 when the deadly Murray Valley encephalitis virus was last detected in humans and high numbers of the endemic Ross River virus were reported.
Andrew Vickers, SA Health's manager of health
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (98): Europe, wild bird, poultry, H5N8, H5N5, H5, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Worldwide/Unknown
Information received on [and dated] 27 Nov 2020 from Dr Herman Claeys, Chef du Service Politique sanitaire: Animaux et Vegetaux, Directorat-general Animaux, Vegetaux et Alimentation, Service Public Federal Sante publique, securite de la chaine alimentaire et environnement, Bruxelles, Belgium
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 18 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 25 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of
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Information received on [and dated] 27 Nov 2020 from Dr Herman Claeys, Chef du Service Politique sanitaire: Animaux et Vegetaux, Directorat-general Animaux, Vegetaux et Alimentation, Service Public Federal Sante publique, securite de la chaine alimentaire et environnement, Bruxelles, Belgium
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 18 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 25 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Influenza (15): Canada (AB) swine origin, H1N2v
Influenza -- Canada
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (512): origins, testing regimens, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 868 369 (6817) / 17 144 (46)
European Region (61): 18 283 476 (236 050) / 407 968 (5925)
South East Asia Region (10): 10 688 202 (53 082) / 162 778 (724)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 4 012 720 (37 599) / 101 446 (775)
Region of the Americas (54): 25 958 213 (405 399) / 717 028
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WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 868 369 (6817) / 17 144 (46)
European Region (61): 18 283 476 (236 050) / 407 968 (5925)
South East Asia Region (10): 10 688 202 (53 082) / 162 778 (724)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 4 012 720 (37 599) / 101 446 (775)
Region of the Americas (54): 25 958 213 (405 399) / 717 028
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Americas (12): Brazil (PR) monkeys
Yellow Fever -- Brazil
Health officials reported 3 confirmed epizootic yellow fever cases, resulting in the deaths of 3 monkeys. This took place in the municipality of Coronel Domingos Soares, in the southwest region of Parana state.
Since the beginning of the current monitoring period in July [2020], no human case of the disease in Parana has been confirmed. However, the mortality of monkeys indicates the circulation of wild yellow fever virus in the respective region.
"Monkeys are our sentinels and indicate
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Health officials reported 3 confirmed epizootic yellow fever cases, resulting in the deaths of 3 monkeys. This took place in the municipality of Coronel Domingos Soares, in the southwest region of Parana state.
Since the beginning of the current monitoring period in July [2020], no human case of the disease in Parana has been confirmed. However, the mortality of monkeys indicates the circulation of wild yellow fever virus in the respective region.
"Monkeys are our sentinels and indicate
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Saturday 28 November 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (97): Germany, Poland, wild bird, poultry, H5N8, H5N5, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8, Avian Influenza -- Germany
Information received on [and dated] 27 Nov 2020 from Dr Dietrich Rassow, director for animal health and animal welfare, chief veterinary officer, directorate of Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Berlin, Germany
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 16 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 25 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 25 May
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Information received on [and dated] 27 Nov 2020 from Dr Dietrich Rassow, director for animal health and animal welfare, chief veterinary officer, directorate of Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Berlin, Germany
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 16 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 25 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 25 May
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (30): Europe, ECDC update, Spain
West Nile Virus -- Worldwide/Unknown
Between 13 and 19 Nov 2020, EU Member States reported one new human case of WNV [West Nile virus] infection. The case was reported by the Netherlands from the region of Arnhem/Nijmegen. This region reported a locally acquired human case of WNV infection for the 1st time through TESSy. One death was reported by Greece. No human cases of WNV infection or deaths were reported from EU-neighbouring countries.
Since the start of the 2020 transmission season, and as of 19 Nov 2020, EU Member
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Between 13 and 19 Nov 2020, EU Member States reported one new human case of WNV [West Nile virus] infection. The case was reported by the Netherlands from the region of Arnhem/Nijmegen. This region reported a locally acquired human case of WNV infection for the 1st time through TESSy. One death was reported by Greece. No human cases of WNV infection or deaths were reported from EU-neighbouring countries.
Since the start of the 2020 transmission season, and as of 19 Nov 2020, EU Member
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PRO/PL> Tomato spotted wilt virus, tomato - USA: (CA) loss of host resistance
Other Plant Disease -- United States
A type of resistance-breaking tomato spotted wilt virus is continuing to spread through production areas of California. The virus has been an issue for growers for a number of decades, but the latest strain is particularly challenging. A single resistance gene that is used in almost all tomato varieties now is no longer adequately protecting from the virus. Since 2016 the issue has become even more of a problem. Tom Turini, Cooperative Extension Vegetable Advisor, [said], "The distribution was
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A type of resistance-breaking tomato spotted wilt virus is continuing to spread through production areas of California. The virus has been an issue for growers for a number of decades, but the latest strain is particularly challenging. A single resistance gene that is used in almost all tomato varieties now is no longer adequately protecting from the virus. Since 2016 the issue has become even more of a problem. Tom Turini, Cooperative Extension Vegetable Advisor, [said], "The distribution was
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (511): vaccine efficacy, China contaminated food, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 862 182 (5395) / 17 098 (64)
European Region (61): 18 029 663 (243 912) / 401 656 (5160)
South East Asia Region (10): 10 635 120 (54 160) / 162 054 (718)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 3 975 121 (37 710) /100 671 (870)
Region of the Americas (54): 25
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WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 862 182 (5395) / 17 098 (64)
European Region (61): 18 029 663 (243 912) / 401 656 (5160)
South East Asia Region (10): 10 635 120 (54 160) / 162 054 (718)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 3 975 121 (37 710) /100 671 (870)
Region of the Americas (54): 25
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Friday 27 November 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (510): animal, mink, Lithuania, Poland, 1st reports, France, OIE
COVID-19 -- Lithuania
Lithuanian authorities say they have detected the presence of the new coronavirus in mink at a farm in the centre of the country. The positive tests were found in samples of 169 dead minks at the farm in Jonava district, according to Lithuania's State Food and Veterinary Service (SFVS).
One person working at the farm has also tested positive for the coronavirus, the agency said.
"The results of the study show that the SARS-CoV-2 virus could have been transmitted to tissues by a farm
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Lithuanian authorities say they have detected the presence of the new coronavirus in mink at a farm in the centre of the country. The positive tests were found in samples of 169 dead minks at the farm in Jonava district, according to Lithuania's State Food and Veterinary Service (SFVS).
One person working at the farm has also tested positive for the coronavirus, the agency said.
"The results of the study show that the SARS-CoV-2 virus could have been transmitted to tissues by a farm
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease - Asia (02): Hong Kong, Myanmar, cattle, 1st report, OIE
Lumpy Skin Disease -- China
Information received on 25 Nov 2020 from Dr Thomas Sit, Chief Veterinary Officer / Assistant Director (Inspection & Quarantine), Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR - PRC)
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 4 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Nov 2020
Report date: 24 Nov 2020
Date submitted to OIE: 25 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of
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Information received on 25 Nov 2020 from Dr Thomas Sit, Chief Veterinary Officer / Assistant Director (Inspection & Quarantine), Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR - PRC)
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 4 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Nov 2020
Report date: 24 Nov 2020
Date submitted to OIE: 25 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus - North America (09): USA (CA) horse
Equine Herpes Virus -- United States
On 18 Nov [2020], officials at the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) confirmed a Los Angeles County horse with the non-neuropathogenic strain of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV). On 13 Nov [2020], the 14-year-old American Saddlebred gelding began showing clinical signs, including fever, urine dribbling, and inability to evacuate his bladder. He had been vaccinated and is reported as affected and alive.
The gelding has no recent travel or show history and was last vaccinated for
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On 18 Nov [2020], officials at the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) confirmed a Los Angeles County horse with the non-neuropathogenic strain of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV). On 13 Nov [2020], the 14-year-old American Saddlebred gelding began showing clinical signs, including fever, urine dribbling, and inability to evacuate his bladder. He had been vaccinated and is reported as affected and alive.
The gelding has no recent travel or show history and was last vaccinated for
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PRO/AH/EDR> Streptococcus zooepidemicus - USA (06): (IN) pigs
Strep -- United States
The 1st clue of an unusual situation was the high number of mortalities. Gascho estimated a capacity of about 1000 hogs at the site. About 500 head died in a week.
"If so many pigs are dying so fast, I initially wasn't thinking a pathogen...because in this country we don't have many diseases killing pigs so fast, and so many," Gascho explained.
Then he explored the possibility of other "one-off stuff mentioned in vet school which you almost never actually see." One was a lightning
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The 1st clue of an unusual situation was the high number of mortalities. Gascho estimated a capacity of about 1000 hogs at the site. About 500 head died in a week.
"If so many pigs are dying so fast, I initially wasn't thinking a pathogen...because in this country we don't have many diseases killing pigs so fast, and so many," Gascho explained.
Then he explored the possibility of other "one-off stuff mentioned in vet school which you almost never actually see." One was a lightning
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PRO/EDR> Malaria - France: diagnostic delay
Malaria -- France
Among a specific French population of travelers under strict epidemiological surveillance, from August to November 2020, we report a statistically significant increase in the incidence of severe malaria attacks (_Plasmodium falciparum_) compared with historical data (+167%).
The causes of this increase are not an increase in the incidence of malaria attack (stable between 2019 and 2020), nor the observance of chemoprophylaxis (stable between 2019 and 2020), but the mean delay to diagnosis
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Among a specific French population of travelers under strict epidemiological surveillance, from August to November 2020, we report a statistically significant increase in the incidence of severe malaria attacks (_Plasmodium falciparum_) compared with historical data (+167%).
The causes of this increase are not an increase in the incidence of malaria attack (stable between 2019 and 2020), nor the observance of chemoprophylaxis (stable between 2019 and 2020), but the mean delay to diagnosis
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed skin disease - Senegal (02): chickenpox susp, comment
Chicken Pox -- Senegal
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue - Europe (13): Spain (NA) cattle, BTV-8, OIE
Bluetongue -- Spain
Information received on [and dated] 23 Nov 2020 from Dr. Valentin Almansa, Director General, Health of Agrarian Production, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Madrid, Spain
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 16 Nov 2010
Manifestation of disease: Clinical disease
Causal agent: Bluetongue
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Information received on [and dated] 23 Nov 2020 from Dr. Valentin Almansa, Director General, Health of Agrarian Production, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Madrid, Spain
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 8 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 16 Nov 2010
Manifestation of disease: Clinical disease
Causal agent: Bluetongue
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (96): Iran (MK) HPAI, wild bird, H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Iran
Information received on [and dated] 23 Nov 2020 from Dr. Ali Safar Maken Ali, Head, Iran Veterinary Organization (IVO), Ministry of Jihad-e-Agriculture, Tehran, Iran
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 19 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 4 Feb 2018
Manifestation of disease: Clinical disease
Causal agent: Highly pathogenic influenza A
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Information received on [and dated] 23 Nov 2020 from Dr. Ali Safar Maken Ali, Head, Iran Veterinary Organization (IVO), Ministry of Jihad-e-Agriculture, Tehran, Iran
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 19 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 4 Feb 2018
Manifestation of disease: Clinical disease
Causal agent: Highly pathogenic influenza A
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (22): Nigeria (EN)
Yellow Fever -- Nigeria
Despite the fumigation of Ette, and Umuopu communities in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area [LGA] of Enugu State against yellow fever by the state government and the ongoing immunisation against the disease at some local government areas in the state, the death toll has hit 133. About 57 victims lost their lives in Ette, and Umuopu communities initially before both the federal and state governments flooded the areas with yellow fever vaccines.
In the last 2 weeks, health workers had been
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Despite the fumigation of Ette, and Umuopu communities in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area [LGA] of Enugu State against yellow fever by the state government and the ongoing immunisation against the disease at some local government areas in the state, the death toll has hit 133. About 57 victims lost their lives in Ette, and Umuopu communities initially before both the federal and state governments flooded the areas with yellow fever vaccines.
In the last 2 weeks, health workers had been
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (509): oral shedding, South Korea prisons, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- South Korea
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Limited knowledge about the contagiosity and case fatality rate of COVID-19 as well as the still enigmatic route of transmission have led to strict limitations of non-emergency health care especially in head and neck medicine and dentistry. There are theories that the oral cavity provides a favorable environment for SARS-CoV-2 entry and persistence which may be a risk for prolonged virus shedding. However, intraoral innate immune mechanisms provide antiviral effects against
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Abstract
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Limited knowledge about the contagiosity and case fatality rate of COVID-19 as well as the still enigmatic route of transmission have led to strict limitations of non-emergency health care especially in head and neck medicine and dentistry. There are theories that the oral cavity provides a favorable environment for SARS-CoV-2 entry and persistence which may be a risk for prolonged virus shedding. However, intraoral innate immune mechanisms provide antiviral effects against
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Thursday 26 November 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Ross River virus - Australia (02): (QL)
Ross River Virus -- Australia
Southeast Queensland could see more mosquitoes this summer as cases of Ross River fever rise across southeast Queensland. Weather forecasters claim a La Nina weather event is likely to cause more rain over the coming months, which will create perfect conditions for more mozzie hatchlings.
Brisbane City Council Opposition Leader Jared Cassidy said more needs to be done to stop the biting bugs. "What we're calling for are more resources, more bodies on the ground, and more equipment," he
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Southeast Queensland could see more mosquitoes this summer as cases of Ross River fever rise across southeast Queensland. Weather forecasters claim a La Nina weather event is likely to cause more rain over the coming months, which will create perfect conditions for more mozzie hatchlings.
Brisbane City Council Opposition Leader Jared Cassidy said more needs to be done to stop the biting bugs. "What we're calling for are more resources, more bodies on the ground, and more equipment," he
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed skin disease - Senegal: chickenpox susp, RFI
Undiagnosed -- Senegal
The mysterious disease which has afflicted hundreds of fishermen from different regions of Senegal seems to have an explanation, which is not toxic, and a long way from being viral. What could be the cause?
The details
A mysterious disease has appeared in recent days among fishermen in Thiaroye-sur-Mer, a Dakar suburb, and has spread to other localities in Senegal, triggering panic in all the fishing villages. While hundreds, even a thousand people suffer from attacks, in particular
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The mysterious disease which has afflicted hundreds of fishermen from different regions of Senegal seems to have an explanation, which is not toxic, and a long way from being viral. What could be the cause?
The details
A mysterious disease has appeared in recent days among fishermen in Thiaroye-sur-Mer, a Dakar suburb, and has spread to other localities in Senegal, triggering panic in all the fishing villages. While hundreds, even a thousand people suffer from attacks, in particular
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PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - USA (07): O157
E. coli -- United States
Since the last update on 28 Oct 2020, 16 ill people were added to this investigation.
As of 19 Nov 2020, a total of 39 people infected with the outbreak strain of _E. coli_ O157:H7 have been reported from 18 states.
State / Ill People
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Arizona / 2
California / 6
Illinois / 2
Indiana / 1
Kansas / 4
Michigan / 3
Minnesota / 2
Missouri / 3
North Dakota / 4
Ohio / 1
Oregon / 1
Pennsylvania / 2
Tennessee / 2
Texas / 1
Utah / 1
Washington / 1
Wisconsin /
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Since the last update on 28 Oct 2020, 16 ill people were added to this investigation.
As of 19 Nov 2020, a total of 39 people infected with the outbreak strain of _E. coli_ O157:H7 have been reported from 18 states.
State / Ill People
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Arizona / 2
California / 6
Illinois / 2
Indiana / 1
Kansas / 4
Michigan / 3
Minnesota / 2
Missouri / 3
North Dakota / 4
Ohio / 1
Oregon / 1
Pennsylvania / 2
Tennessee / 2
Texas / 1
Utah / 1
Washington / 1
Wisconsin /
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PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (08): Netherlands ex Togo
Cholera -- Netherlands
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PRO/EDR> Botulism - Kyrgyzstan
Botulism -- Kyrgyzstan
1. Hughes JM, Hatheway CL, Ostroff SM: Botulism. In: Scheld WM, Whitley RJ, Durack DT, editors. Infections of the central nervous system. 2nd edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott-Raven, 1997, 615-28.
2. Weber JT, Hibbs RG, Darwish A, et al. A massive outbreak of type E botulism associated with traditional salted fish in Cairo. J Infect Dis. 1993; 167(2): 451-4. Abstract available at: .
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1. Hughes JM, Hatheway CL, Ostroff SM: Botulism. In: Scheld WM, Whitley RJ, Durack DT, editors. Infections of the central nervous system. 2nd edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott-Raven, 1997, 615-28.
2. Weber JT, Hibbs RG, Darwish A, et al. A massive outbreak of type E botulism associated with traditional salted fish in Cairo. J Infect Dis. 1993; 167(2): 451-4. Abstract available at: .
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PRO/AH/EDR> Canine distemper, wildlife - Russia: (Far East) tiger, conservation concern, vacc
Canine distemper -- Russia
Gilbert M, Sulikhan N, Uphyrkina O, et al. Distemper, extinction, and vaccination of the Amur tiger. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2020: 202000153. doi: 10.1073/pnas.2000153117. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33229566; .
The pathogen flow at the carnivore wildlife-domestic interface is a major conservation concern, especially where feral dogs are abundant. Documentation of outbreaks in wild carnivores due to exposure to cat and dog pathogens abound throughout the world. There have been reports of
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Gilbert M, Sulikhan N, Uphyrkina O, et al. Distemper, extinction, and vaccination of the Amur tiger. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2020: 202000153. doi: 10.1073/pnas.2000153117. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33229566; .
The pathogen flow at the carnivore wildlife-domestic interface is a major conservation concern, especially where feral dogs are abundant. Documentation of outbreaks in wild carnivores due to exposure to cat and dog pathogens abound throughout the world. There have been reports of
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (508): quarantine, mutations, PPE, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Malaysia
van Dorp L, Richard D, Tan CCS, et al. No evidence for increased transmissibility from recurrent mutations in SARS-CoV-2. Nat Commun 11, 5986 (2020). ]
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[3] Malaysia: outbreak in PPE manufacturing plant, shortages
Date: Tue 24 Nov 2020
Source: The Associated Press (AP) [edited]
Malaysia's Top Glove Corp., the world's largest maker of rubber gloves, said Tuesday [24 Nov 2020] it expects a 2-to-4-week delay in deliveries after more than 2000 workers at its factories were
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van Dorp L, Richard D, Tan CCS, et al. No evidence for increased transmissibility from recurrent mutations in SARS-CoV-2. Nat Commun 11, 5986 (2020). ]
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[3] Malaysia: outbreak in PPE manufacturing plant, shortages
Date: Tue 24 Nov 2020
Source: The Associated Press (AP) [edited]
Malaysia's Top Glove Corp., the world's largest maker of rubber gloves, said Tuesday [24 Nov 2020] it expects a 2-to-4-week delay in deliveries after more than 2000 workers at its factories were
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (27): global surge
Measles -- Worldwide/Unknown
The coronavirus pandemic is thwarting the fight to eradicate measles as scientists warn outbreaks across the world have surged over the last 4 years.
A report published by the World Health Organisation and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says between 2016 and 2020, cases shot up to 869 770.
This is the most reported cases since 1996 and a rise of around a staggering 556 percent.
Yet in 2016 the number of cases globally was 132 490 a drop from 853 479 in the year
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The coronavirus pandemic is thwarting the fight to eradicate measles as scientists warn outbreaks across the world have surged over the last 4 years.
A report published by the World Health Organisation and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says between 2016 and 2020, cases shot up to 869 770.
This is the most reported cases since 1996 and a rise of around a staggering 556 percent.
Yet in 2016 the number of cases globally was 132 490 a drop from 853 479 in the year
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (26): Africa (South Sudan) WHO
Measles -- South Sudan
Measles is a highly contagious, serious disease caused by a virus. It is normally passed through direct contact and through the air. The virus infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body. Measles is a human disease and is not known to occur in animals.
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Measles is a highly contagious, serious disease caused by a virus. It is normally passed through direct contact and through the air. The virus infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body. Measles is a human disease and is not known to occur in animals.
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Wednesday 25 November 2020
PRO/PL> Undiagnosed disease, cassava - Zambia: (NW)
Other Plant Disease -- Zambia
A suspected fungal disease has broken out in Manyinga district of North-Western province leaving several cassava fields destroyed. The disease has also affected some gardens.
An area Agricultural Extension officer who made an on-spot check disclosed that the rotting of tubers and drying up of leaves are caused by [a] fungus suspected to have been carried off from the remains of uprooted indigenous trees that were in the fields before planting cassava.
He revealed that to stop further
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A suspected fungal disease has broken out in Manyinga district of North-Western province leaving several cassava fields destroyed. The disease has also affected some gardens.
An area Agricultural Extension officer who made an on-spot check disclosed that the rotting of tubers and drying up of leaves are caused by [a] fungus suspected to have been carried off from the remains of uprooted indigenous trees that were in the fields before planting cassava.
He revealed that to stop further
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (507): animal, mink, Netherlands spread, Italy control
COVID-19 -- Netherlands
The number of mink farms [in the Netherlands] where the coronavirus has been discovered has risen to 70. At a mink farm in Putten, one of the animals was also found to be infected with the virus this week, the Ministries of Health and Agriculture report. The animals are killed. The company has about 3000 mother animals.
A letter to Parliament [see commentary] stated that the samples were examined by the Animal Health Service (GD) last Thursday [19 Nov 2020] in the context of the early
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The number of mink farms [in the Netherlands] where the coronavirus has been discovered has risen to 70. At a mink farm in Putten, one of the animals was also found to be infected with the virus this week, the Ministries of Health and Agriculture report. The animals are killed. The company has about 3000 mother animals.
A letter to Parliament [see commentary] stated that the samples were examined by the Animal Health Service (GD) last Thursday [19 Nov 2020] in the context of the early
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (506): Argentina (BA, SE) animal, cat, dog, OIE
COVID-19 -- Argentina
Information received on [and dated] 18 Nov 2020 from from Dra. Ximena Melon, Directora Nacional de Sanidad Animal, Servicio Nacional de Sanidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria (SENASA), Ministerio de Agricultura; Ganaderia y Pesca, Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 1 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 6 Sep 2020
Date event resolved: 16 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: emerging
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Information received on [and dated] 18 Nov 2020 from from Dra. Ximena Melon, Directora Nacional de Sanidad Animal, Servicio Nacional de Sanidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria (SENASA), Ministerio de Agricultura; Ganaderia y Pesca, Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Summary
Report type: immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 1 Sep 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 6 Sep 2020
Date event resolved: 16 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: emerging
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rocky Mountain spotted fever - USA (02): tick host preference and temperature
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever -- United States
Disease-carrying ticks that normally prefer dogs may start to prefer the blood of humans as climate change cranks up the heat around the world, according to new research presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH).
Experiments revealed that brown dog ticks [_Rhipicephalus sanguineus_], which can transmit the life-threatening Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) and normally prefer to feed on dogs, become more likely to switch up their
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Disease-carrying ticks that normally prefer dogs may start to prefer the blood of humans as climate change cranks up the heat around the world, according to new research presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH).
Experiments revealed that brown dog ticks [_Rhipicephalus sanguineus_], which can transmit the life-threatening Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) and normally prefer to feed on dogs, become more likely to switch up their
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (95): UK, wild bird, HPAI H5N8
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- United Kingdom
It has been confirmed that the strain of bird flu found in a dead goose in Weymouth is highly pathogenic -- leading to a warning for bird keepers to remain alert for signs of disease to protect their flocks.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has also confirmed that a swan has tested positive for the H5N8 strain of avian influenza in Poole, although it is not yet known whether the strain is highly infectious.
The wild goose was found dead near Weymouth 2 weeks
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It has been confirmed that the strain of bird flu found in a dead goose in Weymouth is highly pathogenic -- leading to a warning for bird keepers to remain alert for signs of disease to protect their flocks.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has also confirmed that a swan has tested positive for the H5N8 strain of avian influenza in Poole, although it is not yet known whether the strain is highly infectious.
The wild goose was found dead near Weymouth 2 weeks
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (505): Europe restrictions, reinfection, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
Cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) reinfection have been reported in Hong Kong, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the USA.[1,2,3,4] Here we report the 1st confirmed case of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection in Ecuador and South America. For full methodological details, see the appendix (pp 1, 2 [available at the source URL above]).
On [12 May 2020], a 46-year-old man presented in Quito, Ecuador, with 3 days of intense headache and drowsiness. On [16 May 2020], he took a
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Cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) reinfection have been reported in Hong Kong, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the USA.[1,2,3,4] Here we report the 1st confirmed case of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection in Ecuador and South America. For full methodological details, see the appendix (pp 1, 2 [available at the source URL above]).
On [12 May 2020], a 46-year-old man presented in Quito, Ecuador, with 3 days of intense headache and drowsiness. On [16 May 2020], he took a
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Tuesday 24 November 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Chapare virus - Bolivia: (LP) person-to-person transmission, 2019
Other Human Disease -- Bolivia
Researchers determined that Chapare virus likely spread from person to person during a deadly outbreak in Bolivia, according to findings presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Annual Meeting.
Chapare virus belongs to a family of viruses known as arenaviruses, which include pathogens such as Lassa and Machupo viruses. Arenaviruses are usually spread via contact with an infected rodent or its feces, according to the CDC.
Researchers found that Chapare virus
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Researchers determined that Chapare virus likely spread from person to person during a deadly outbreak in Bolivia, according to findings presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Annual Meeting.
Chapare virus belongs to a family of viruses known as arenaviruses, which include pathogens such as Lassa and Machupo viruses. Arenaviruses are usually spread via contact with an infected rodent or its feces, according to the CDC.
Researchers found that Chapare virus
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (21): Nigeria (BE)
Yellow Fever -- Nigeria
Over 20 people have died as a deadly yellow fever outbreak continues to ravage some part Benue State.
The Supervisory Commissioner of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Godwin Eyiwona, yesterday [23 Nov 2020] said yellow fever, which killed 20 people in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of the state, has spread to 2 other council areas. Eyiwona stated this during the flag-off of vaccination against the disease at the Ibrahim Babangida Square (IBB) in Makurdi, the state capital.
The supervisory
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Over 20 people have died as a deadly yellow fever outbreak continues to ravage some part Benue State.
The Supervisory Commissioner of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Godwin Eyiwona, yesterday [23 Nov 2020] said yellow fever, which killed 20 people in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of the state, has spread to 2 other council areas. Eyiwona stated this during the flag-off of vaccination against the disease at the Ibrahim Babangida Square (IBB) in Makurdi, the state capital.
The supervisory
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PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (31): Africa (Liberia) dog, human exp, OIE
Rabies -- Liberia
Information received on [and dated] 19 Nov 2020 from Dr Joseph RN Anderson, Director of Livestock/Veterinary Services, Animal Health Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Monrovia, Liberia
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: rabies virus
Serotype: RABV
Nature of diagnosis: laboratory
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Information received on [and dated] 19 Nov 2020 from Dr Joseph RN Anderson, Director of Livestock/Veterinary Services, Animal Health Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Monrovia, Liberia
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: rabies virus
Serotype: RABV
Nature of diagnosis: laboratory
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (94): Croatia (KK) poultry HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Croatia
Information received on [and dated] 21 Nov 2020 from Dr Tatjana Karacic, Assistant Minister, Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Zagreb, Croatia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 7 Jun 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian
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Information received on [and dated] 21 Nov 2020 from Dr Tatjana Karacic, Assistant Minister, Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Zagreb, Croatia
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 7 Jun 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (93): Italy (LM) poultry, LPAI H5, OIE
Avian Influenza -- Italy
Information received on [and dated] 20 Nov 2020 from Dr Davide Lecchini, Chief Veterinary Officer, Directorate General for Veterinary Health and Veterinary Medicinal Products (DGSAF), Ministry of Health, Rome, Italy
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 20 Jun 2020
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical
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Information received on [and dated] 20 Nov 2020 from Dr Davide Lecchini, Chief Veterinary Officer, Directorate General for Veterinary Health and Veterinary Medicinal Products (DGSAF), Ministry of Health, Rome, Italy
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 17 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 20 Jun 2020
Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (504): vaccine efficacy, Africa, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
"NIAID and Okairos (a company later acquired by GSK) developed an Ebola vaccine candidate (now licensed to the Sabin Vaccine Institute) that uses a chimpanzee adenovirus (cAd3) vector, or carrier, to deliver Ebola genetic material. The gene inserts express an Ebola virus protein designed to prompt the human body to make an immune response.
"The cAd3-EBO Z vaccine (designed to protect against the Ebola Zaire virus species) proved to be safe and immunogenic when evaluated in numerous Phase 1
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"NIAID and Okairos (a company later acquired by GSK) developed an Ebola vaccine candidate (now licensed to the Sabin Vaccine Institute) that uses a chimpanzee adenovirus (cAd3) vector, or carrier, to deliver Ebola genetic material. The gene inserts express an Ebola virus protein designed to prompt the human body to make an immune response.
"The cAd3-EBO Z vaccine (designed to protect against the Ebola Zaire virus species) proved to be safe and immunogenic when evaluated in numerous Phase 1
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Monday 23 November 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Skin ulceration - Senegal (02): (DK, TH) fisherman, RFI
Other Human Disease -- Senegal
Could this be a jelly fish?
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It would be unusual for a poisonerous jelly fish or several jelly fish to affect so many at the same time. The so called "box jellyfish" or "class Cubozoa" are cnidarian invertebrates distinguished by their cube-shaped medusae, WikiPedia writes (). Although the notoriously dangerous species of box jellyfish are largely restricted to the tropical
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Could this be a jelly fish?
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Susan Baekeland
[ProMED-mail thanks Susan Baekeland for her question.
It would be unusual for a poisonerous jelly fish or several jelly fish to affect so many at the same time. The so called "box jellyfish" or "class Cubozoa" are cnidarian invertebrates distinguished by their cube-shaped medusae, WikiPedia writes (). Although the notoriously dangerous species of box jellyfish are largely restricted to the tropical
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (503): animal, France, mink, 1st rep
COVID-19 -- France
1. Henning OH. European mink industry -- socio-economic impact assessment. Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Copenhagen. 19 Sep 2017;
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COVID-19 update (501): Denmark, Netherlands, mink, human-animal interface https://bit.ly/399Rqdm
COVID-19 update (490): animal, Greece (EM) mink, 1st report, OIE, assessment https://bit.ly/398uU4p
COVID-19
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1. Henning OH. European mink industry -- socio-economic impact assessment. Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Copenhagen. 19 Sep 2017;
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Eure-et-Loir, Centre-Val de Loire, France: ]
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COVID-19 update (501): Denmark, Netherlands, mink, human-animal interface https://bit.ly/399Rqdm
COVID-19 update (490): animal, Greece (EM) mink, 1st report, OIE, assessment https://bit.ly/398uU4p
COVID-19
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (502): mAb cocktail, Brazil indigenous pop, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Brazil
1. Marston HD, Paules CI, Fauci AS. Monoclonal antibodies for emerging infectious diseases -- Borrowing from history. N Engl J Med. 2018; 378(16): 1469-1472. doi: 10.1056/NEJMp1802256. Epub 2018 Mar 7. PMID: 29513615; .
2. Walker LM, Burton DR. Passive immunotherapy of viral infections: 'super-antibodies' enter the fray. Nat Rev Immunol. 2018; 18(5): 297-308. doi: 10.1038/nri.2017.148. Epub 2018 Jan 30. PMID: 29379211; PMCID: PMC5918154; .
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1. Marston HD, Paules CI, Fauci AS. Monoclonal antibodies for emerging infectious diseases -- Borrowing from history. N Engl J Med. 2018; 378(16): 1469-1472. doi: 10.1056/NEJMp1802256. Epub 2018 Mar 7. PMID: 29513615; .
2. Walker LM, Burton DR. Passive immunotherapy of viral infections: 'super-antibodies' enter the fray. Nat Rev Immunol. 2018; 18(5): 297-308. doi: 10.1038/nri.2017.148. Epub 2018 Jan 30. PMID: 29379211; PMCID: PMC5918154; .
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[2] Brazil: Yanomami
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PRO/PL> Light leaf spot, oilseed rape - UK (02)
Other Plant Disease -- United Kingdom
Light leaf spot [LLS] has been identified in oilseed rape crops across the UK, indicating that growers should remain vigilant for disease onset this [2020/21] winter. Since Bayer's SpotCheck service re-opened, there has been an increasing number of leaf samples testing positive for LLS.
By [9 Nov 2020], 50 out of 102 samples revealed 10% incidence of LLS or more. Of these, 19 samples showed 50% disease incidence or more. Positive samples were received from Scotland and the north of England,
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Light leaf spot [LLS] has been identified in oilseed rape crops across the UK, indicating that growers should remain vigilant for disease onset this [2020/21] winter. Since Bayer's SpotCheck service re-opened, there has been an increasing number of leaf samples testing positive for LLS.
By [9 Nov 2020], 50 out of 102 samples revealed 10% incidence of LLS or more. Of these, 19 samples showed 50% disease incidence or more. Positive samples were received from Scotland and the north of England,
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Sunday 22 November 2020
PRO/PL> Leaf rust, coffee - USA (02): (HI) spread
Other Plant Disease -- United States
Coffee leaf rust (CLR) is confirmed to have spread across Hawaii's islands.
According to The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA), the disease has been found in Holualoa [island], shortly after [it] was discovered [on] Maui [ProMED-mail post https://bit.ly/36WsT8Y]. CLR is found in all major coffee-growing areas of the world but had not previously been found in Hawaii.
As surveys continue across the state, HDOA is preparing interim rules that will hopefully
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Coffee leaf rust (CLR) is confirmed to have spread across Hawaii's islands.
According to The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA), the disease has been found in Holualoa [island], shortly after [it] was discovered [on] Maui [ProMED-mail post https://bit.ly/36WsT8Y]. CLR is found in all major coffee-growing areas of the world but had not previously been found in Hawaii.
As surveys continue across the state, HDOA is preparing interim rules that will hopefully
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (501): Denmark, Netherlands, mink, human-animal interface
COVID-19 -- Denmark
On 5 Nov 2020, the Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark announced the culling of all mink in the country, estimated to total approximately 17 million animals. (1)
The circulation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) had already been observed several months earlier, but the reason for the policy change was an alert from the Danish National Institute of Public Health, which found that viruses had spilled back from mink farms into the community, and that
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On 5 Nov 2020, the Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark announced the culling of all mink in the country, estimated to total approximately 17 million animals. (1)
The circulation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) had already been observed several months earlier, but the reason for the policy change was an alert from the Danish National Institute of Public Health, which found that viruses had spilled back from mink farms into the community, and that
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PRO/EDR> Measles update (25): South Africa
Measles -- South Africa
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) in South Africa reported on 3 laboratory-confirmed measles cases in 2 provinces between 30 Oct and 5 Nov [2020].
Officials say the cases were reported in Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces and do not constitute an outbreak but warrant heightened attention (a cluster or outbreak is defined as 3 cases within one health district within one month).
NICD reports declining vaccine coverage rates since the start of the COVID-19
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The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) in South Africa reported on 3 laboratory-confirmed measles cases in 2 provinces between 30 Oct and 5 Nov [2020].
Officials say the cases were reported in Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces and do not constitute an outbreak but warrant heightened attention (a cluster or outbreak is defined as 3 cases within one health district within one month).
NICD reports declining vaccine coverage rates since the start of the COVID-19
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (500): frequent rapid tests, vaccine, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 828 402 (5679) / 16 744 (55)
European Region (61): 16 637 264 (276 712) / 371 474 (5782)
South East Asia Region (10): 10 311 856 (57 319) / 157 898 (701)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 3 763 231 (36 681) / 95 558 (1153)
Region of the Americas (54): 24 293 310 (257 859) / 693 922 (3902)
African
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WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 828 402 (5679) / 16 744 (55)
European Region (61): 16 637 264 (276 712) / 371 474 (5782)
South East Asia Region (10): 10 311 856 (57 319) / 157 898 (701)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 3 763 231 (36 681) / 95 558 (1153)
Region of the Americas (54): 24 293 310 (257 859) / 693 922 (3902)
African
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PRO/AH/EDR> Skin ulceration - Senegal: (DK,TH) fisherman, RFI
Undiagnosed -- Senegal
In the western African state of Senegal, about 200 fishermen have contracted an unknown disease. According to the governor of the Senegal metropolitan region, Al Hassan Sall, it was initially known about 82 cases, but later this figure increased to at least 200 patients. The authorities believe that the source of the infection is the water in the sea. The center of distribution is located between the port cities of Rufisk and Mbour.
The incubation period of the disease is several days. The
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In the western African state of Senegal, about 200 fishermen have contracted an unknown disease. According to the governor of the Senegal metropolitan region, Al Hassan Sall, it was initially known about 82 cases, but later this figure increased to at least 200 patients. The authorities believe that the source of the infection is the water in the sea. The center of distribution is located between the port cities of Rufisk and Mbour.
The incubation period of the disease is several days. The
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (92): Japan (KG) poultry, HPAI H5N8, susp
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Japan
Japan's Kagawa prefecture will cull 850 000 chickens at 2 poultry farms after the country detected a bird flu outbreak earlier this month [November 2020], the local government said in a statement on Friday [20 Nov 2020].
These will be the 6th and 7th [outbreaks] of the avian flu in western Kagawa prefecture and the biggest cull to be done at one time since the country's 1st bird flu outbreak [in poultry] was detected more than 2 years [ago], an official at the prefecture said.
Chickens
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Japan's Kagawa prefecture will cull 850 000 chickens at 2 poultry farms after the country detected a bird flu outbreak earlier this month [November 2020], the local government said in a statement on Friday [20 Nov 2020].
These will be the 6th and 7th [outbreaks] of the avian flu in western Kagawa prefecture and the biggest cull to be done at one time since the country's 1st bird flu outbreak [in poultry] was detected more than 2 years [ago], an official at the prefecture said.
Chickens
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (20): Nigeria
Yellow Fever -- Nigeria
Nigeria is responding to [the latest] successive yearly outbreak of yellow fever since the return of the disease in September 2017. Since the beginning of 2020, a total of 1558 suspected cases and 46 confirmed cases have been reported from 481 (62%) local government areas (LGAs) across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The 46 confirmed cases were reported from 14 LGAs across 8 states: Bauchi (8), Benue (3), Delta (8), Ebonyi (1), Edo (5), Ekiti (1), Enugu (19), and Oyo
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Nigeria is responding to [the latest] successive yearly outbreak of yellow fever since the return of the disease in September 2017. Since the beginning of 2020, a total of 1558 suspected cases and 46 confirmed cases have been reported from 481 (62%) local government areas (LGAs) across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The 46 confirmed cases were reported from 14 LGAs across 8 states: Bauchi (8), Benue (3), Delta (8), Ebonyi (1), Edo (5), Ekiti (1), Enugu (19), and Oyo
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Saturday 21 November 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (19): Nigeria (EN)
Yellow Fever -- Nigeria
No fewer than 922 463 residents of Enugu State will be vaccinated in the ongoing yellow fever vaccination in 3 local council areas with confirmed cases. Dr George Ugwu, executive secretary, Enugu State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ENS-PHCDA), told newsmen yesterday [19 Nov 2020] that the councils included Igboeze North (333 551 residents), Nsukka (398 094), and Isi-Uzo (190 818), adding that the number represented 85% of the entire population in the affected local councils.
He
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No fewer than 922 463 residents of Enugu State will be vaccinated in the ongoing yellow fever vaccination in 3 local council areas with confirmed cases. Dr George Ugwu, executive secretary, Enugu State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ENS-PHCDA), told newsmen yesterday [19 Nov 2020] that the councils included Igboeze North (333 551 residents), Nsukka (398 094), and Isi-Uzo (190 818), adding that the number represented 85% of the entire population in the affected local councils.
He
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PRO/EDR> Dengue/DHF update (13): Asia, Europe, Africa, Pacific, viremia
Dengue -- Bangladesh
Background: Dengue infection is a global health threat. While symptomatic cases contribute to morbidity and mortality, the majority of infected people are asymptomatic but serve as an important reservoir. However, the kinetics of viremia in asymptomatic infections remains unknown.
Methods: We enrolled 279 hospital-based symptomatic index cases and quantified dengue virus (DENV) RNA at enrollment and at the day of defervescence. To identify asymptomatic cases, 175 household members of index
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Background: Dengue infection is a global health threat. While symptomatic cases contribute to morbidity and mortality, the majority of infected people are asymptomatic but serve as an important reservoir. However, the kinetics of viremia in asymptomatic infections remains unknown.
Methods: We enrolled 279 hospital-based symptomatic index cases and quantified dengue virus (DENV) RNA at enrollment and at the day of defervescence. To identify asymptomatic cases, 175 household members of index
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PRO/AH/EDR> Invasive mosquitoes - Netherlands
Other Human Disease -- Netherlands
Tiger mosquitoes [_Aedes albopictus_] have been found in 10 different locations in the Netherlands this year [2020], while yellow fever mosquitoes have been found twice, broadcaster RTL Nieuws reported on Friday [20 Nov 2020].
Tiger mosquitoes were found at locations all over the country, including Lelystad, Haarlemmermeer and Breda. They can carry yellow fever and dengue fever in their native habitat and were first sighted in the Netherlands in 2005.
In Assen and Lelystad, the arrival
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Tiger mosquitoes [_Aedes albopictus_] have been found in 10 different locations in the Netherlands this year [2020], while yellow fever mosquitoes have been found twice, broadcaster RTL Nieuws reported on Friday [20 Nov 2020].
Tiger mosquitoes were found at locations all over the country, including Lelystad, Haarlemmermeer and Breda. They can carry yellow fever and dengue fever in their native habitat and were first sighted in the Netherlands in 2005.
In Assen and Lelystad, the arrival
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PRO/AH/EDR> Jamestown Canyon virus - USA (06): (NH)
Other Human Disease -- United States
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reported Friday [20 Nov 2020] that an adult from Newport, NH tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV). The patient was hospitalized with left side weakness, unresponsiveness and multiple seizures. The patient remains in hospital, having not recently improved.
This is the 5th person in New Hampshire to test positive for the virus this year [2020].
JCV is transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. There are no
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The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reported Friday [20 Nov 2020] that an adult from Newport, NH tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV). The patient was hospitalized with left side weakness, unresponsiveness and multiple seizures. The patient remains in hospital, having not recently improved.
This is the 5th person in New Hampshire to test positive for the virus this year [2020].
JCV is transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. There are no
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (29): Americas, USA (CA) horse
West Nile Virus -- United States
On 13 Nov 2020 officials at the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) confirmed a horse in Sacramento County with West Nile virus (WNV). The affected horse, an under-vaccinated yearling thoroughbred colt, began showing clinical signs on 3 Nov 2020. Signs consisted of ataxia (loss of control of bodily movements) and hind-limb neurologic signs. The colt is recovering.
According to CDFA, this is California's 19th confirmed equine case of WNV in 2020. Other counties with
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On 13 Nov 2020 officials at the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) confirmed a horse in Sacramento County with West Nile virus (WNV). The affected horse, an under-vaccinated yearling thoroughbred colt, began showing clinical signs on 3 Nov 2020. Signs consisted of ataxia (loss of control of bodily movements) and hind-limb neurologic signs. The colt is recovering.
According to CDFA, this is California's 19th confirmed equine case of WNV in 2020. Other counties with
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (499): obesity, remdesivir, Eastern Mediterranean, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
Background: Cross-sectional observational studies have reported obesity and cardiometabolic co-morbidities as important predictors of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) hospitalization. The causal impact of these risk factors is unknown at present.
Methods: We conducted multivariable logistic regression to evaluate the observational associations between obesity traits (body mass index [BMI], waist circumference [WC]), quantitative cardiometabolic parameters (systolic blood pressure [SBP],
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Background: Cross-sectional observational studies have reported obesity and cardiometabolic co-morbidities as important predictors of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) hospitalization. The causal impact of these risk factors is unknown at present.
Methods: We conducted multivariable logistic regression to evaluate the observational associations between obesity traits (body mass index [BMI], waist circumference [WC]), quantitative cardiometabolic parameters (systolic blood pressure [SBP],
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PRO/AH> Strangles - North America (05): USA (MI) horse
Strangles -- United States
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed positive cases of equine strangles in Mecosta and Newaygo counties.
In Mecosta County, a 10 year old appaloosa mare had onset of clinical signs on 6 Nov 2020 including fever and nasal discharge. The mare is recovering. There are 5 other suspect cases on that property and 37 horses exposed.
In Newaygo County, a 12 year old Tennessee walking horse gelding was confirmed with equine strangles. He [developed] clinical
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The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed positive cases of equine strangles in Mecosta and Newaygo counties.
In Mecosta County, a 10 year old appaloosa mare had onset of clinical signs on 6 Nov 2020 including fever and nasal discharge. The mare is recovering. There are 5 other suspect cases on that property and 37 horses exposed.
In Newaygo County, a 12 year old Tennessee walking horse gelding was confirmed with equine strangles. He [developed] clinical
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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths - Nigeria (04): (KO) RFI
Undiagnosed -- Nigeria
An unknown illness has reportedly killed at least 50 people in Ette community, Olamaboro local government area [LGA] of Kogi state.
Ujah Alewo, the lawmaker representing Olamaboro constituency in the state house of assembly, disclosed this via a motion introduced during the plenary session on Tuesday [17 Nov 2020]. He said there is no confirmed diagnosis of the illness, of which symptoms include headache, sore eyes, loss of appetite, inability to urinate or defecate, and convulsion before
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An unknown illness has reportedly killed at least 50 people in Ette community, Olamaboro local government area [LGA] of Kogi state.
Ujah Alewo, the lawmaker representing Olamaboro constituency in the state house of assembly, disclosed this via a motion introduced during the plenary session on Tuesday [17 Nov 2020]. He said there is no confirmed diagnosis of the illness, of which symptoms include headache, sore eyes, loss of appetite, inability to urinate or defecate, and convulsion before
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Friday 20 November 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (91): Sweden, Germany, poultry, wild bird, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Sweden
Information received on [and dated] 18 Nov 2020 from Dr Hakan Henrikson, chief veterinary officer, Swedish Board of Agriculture, Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation, Jonkoping, Sweden
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 13 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 29 Apr 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic
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Information received on [and dated] 18 Nov 2020 from Dr Hakan Henrikson, chief veterinary officer, Swedish Board of Agriculture, Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation, Jonkoping, Sweden
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 13 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 29 Apr 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: highly pathogenic
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (498): Denmark, animal, mink, zoonotic
COVID-19 -- Denmark
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 has caused a pandemic in humans. Farmed mink (_Neovison vison_) are also susceptible. In Denmark, this virus has spread rapidly among farmed mink, resulting in some respiratory disease. Full-length virus genome sequencing revealed novel virus variants in mink. These variants subsequently appeared within the local human community.
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 has caused a pandemic in humans. Farmed mink (_Neovison vison_) are also susceptible. In Denmark, this virus has spread rapidly among farmed mink, resulting in some respiratory disease. Full-length virus genome sequencing revealed novel virus variants in mink. These variants subsequently appeared within the local human community.
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PRO/AH> Equine infectious anemia - North America (05): USA (TX) horse
Equine Infectious Anemia -- United States
Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed 2 quarter horses of unspecified age with equine infectious anemia (EIA). The 2 horses reside in Denton and Harris counties. The Denton County horse was euthanized; the Harris County horse is affected and alive. The premises on which the horses reside are under official quarantine until TAHC requirements are met. TAHC staff is coordinating with the owners and attending veterinarians to monitor horses possibly having been exposed and to
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Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed 2 quarter horses of unspecified age with equine infectious anemia (EIA). The 2 horses reside in Denton and Harris counties. The Denton County horse was euthanized; the Harris County horse is affected and alive. The premises on which the horses reside are under official quarantine until TAHC requirements are met. TAHC staff is coordinating with the owners and attending veterinarians to monitor horses possibly having been exposed and to
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (497): baricitinib, viral load dynamics, Samoa, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
Using AI we identified baricitinib as possessing anti-viral and anti-cytokine efficacy. We now show a 71% (95% confidence interval 0.15-0.58) mortality benefit in 83 patients with moderate-severe SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia with few drug-induced adverse events, including a large elderly cohort (median age, 81 years). A further 48 cases with mild-moderate pneumonia recovered uneventfully. Using organotypic 3D cultures of primary human liver cells, we demonstrate that interferon-alpha-2 (IFN-alpha-2)
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Using AI we identified baricitinib as possessing anti-viral and anti-cytokine efficacy. We now show a 71% (95% confidence interval 0.15-0.58) mortality benefit in 83 patients with moderate-severe SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia with few drug-induced adverse events, including a large elderly cohort (median age, 81 years). A further 48 cases with mild-moderate pneumonia recovered uneventfully. Using organotypic 3D cultures of primary human liver cells, we demonstrate that interferon-alpha-2 (IFN-alpha-2)
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (18): Nigeria (EN,BE)
Yellow Fever -- Nigeria
On Monday [16 Nov 2020], 3 more local government areas [LGAs] in the state of Enugu were suspected to have recorded yellow fever outbreaks. This came as the Igbo-Eze North LGA, where the outbreak of the disease was 1st reported, directed residents of the LGA and nearby communities to stop eating beef, following strange deaths of cows in some communities in the area.
Enugu had been battling to contain the outbreak of yellow fever in 2 communities of Ette Uno and Umuopu in Igbo-Eze North LGA,
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On Monday [16 Nov 2020], 3 more local government areas [LGAs] in the state of Enugu were suspected to have recorded yellow fever outbreaks. This came as the Igbo-Eze North LGA, where the outbreak of the disease was 1st reported, directed residents of the LGA and nearby communities to stop eating beef, following strange deaths of cows in some communities in the area.
Enugu had been battling to contain the outbreak of yellow fever in 2 communities of Ette Uno and Umuopu in Igbo-Eze North LGA,
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PRO/AH> African swine fever - Europe (33): Germany (SN) wild boar, spread
African Swine Fever -- Germany
At the end of October [2020], a wild boar infected with African swine fever (ASF) was shot in the Gorlitz district of Saxony. Since then, more infected wild boars have been found. This highly contagious viral disease threatens not only the wild boar but also the domestic pig population.
The Ministry of Social Affairs, which is responsible for combating animal diseases, has taken all necessary measures to prevent the spread of ASF. The aim of these is to prevent the further spread of the
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At the end of October [2020], a wild boar infected with African swine fever (ASF) was shot in the Gorlitz district of Saxony. Since then, more infected wild boars have been found. This highly contagious viral disease threatens not only the wild boar but also the domestic pig population.
The Ministry of Social Affairs, which is responsible for combating animal diseases, has taken all necessary measures to prevent the spread of ASF. The aim of these is to prevent the further spread of the
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Thursday 19 November 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (496): NPI, vaccine, antigen test, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 812 085 (4506) / 16508 (47)
European Region (61): 15 738 179 (244 710) / 354154 (5463)
South East Asia Region (10): 10 141 969 (47 152) / 155 683 (659)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 3 649 052 (37 381) / 92 651(857)
Region of the Americas (54): 23 568
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WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 812 085 (4506) / 16508 (47)
European Region (61): 15 738 179 (244 710) / 354154 (5463)
South East Asia Region (10): 10 141 969 (47 152) / 155 683 (659)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 3 649 052 (37 381) / 92 651(857)
Region of the Americas (54): 23 568
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (90): Belgium, wild bird, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Belgium
Information received on [and dated] 17 Nov 2020 from Dr Herman Claeys, chef du service politique sanitaire: Animaux et Vegetaux, Directorat-general Animaux, Vegetaux et Alimentation, Service Public Federal Sante publique, securite de la chaine alimentaire et environnement, Bruxelles, Belgium
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 4 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 13 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of
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Information received on [and dated] 17 Nov 2020 from Dr Herman Claeys, chef du service politique sanitaire: Animaux et Vegetaux, Directorat-general Animaux, Vegetaux et Alimentation, Service Public Federal Sante publique, securite de la chaine alimentaire et environnement, Bruxelles, Belgium
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 4 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 13 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of
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PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (28): Americas, USA (FL) horse
West Nile Virus -- United States
Officials at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) have confirmed a horse at a private facility in Hillsborough County with West Nile virus (WNV). The affected 7 year old miniature horse mare experienced onset of clinical signs on 1 Nov 2020. Signs included depression, incoordination, listlessness, and hind-limb weakness. This case marks the state's 14th confirmed case of WNV in 2020.
WNV transmission occurs when infected mosquitoes feed on animals, as well as
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Officials at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) have confirmed a horse at a private facility in Hillsborough County with West Nile virus (WNV). The affected 7 year old miniature horse mare experienced onset of clinical signs on 1 Nov 2020. Signs included depression, incoordination, listlessness, and hind-limb weakness. This case marks the state's 14th confirmed case of WNV in 2020.
WNV transmission occurs when infected mosquitoes feed on animals, as well as
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (89): France, Denmark, poultry, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- France
Information received on [and dated] 17 Nov 2020 from Dr Loic Evain, directeur general adjoint, CVO, Direction generale de l'alimentation, Ministere de l'Agriculture et de l'Alimentation, Paris, France
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 7 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 27 Oct 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent:
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Information received on [and dated] 17 Nov 2020 from Dr Loic Evain, directeur general adjoint, CVO, Direction generale de l'alimentation, Ministere de l'Agriculture et de l'Alimentation, Paris, France
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 7 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 16 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 27 Oct 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent:
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (495): animal, cat, transmission model
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
The evolutionary mechanisms by which SARS-CoV-2 viruses adapt to mammalian hosts and, potentially, escape human immunity depend on the ways genetic variation is generated and selected within and between individual hosts. Using domestic cats as a model, we show that SARS-CoV-2 consensus sequences remain largely unchanged over time within hosts, but dynamic sub-consensus diversity reveals processes of genetic drift and weak purifying selection. Transmission bottlenecks in this system appear
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The evolutionary mechanisms by which SARS-CoV-2 viruses adapt to mammalian hosts and, potentially, escape human immunity depend on the ways genetic variation is generated and selected within and between individual hosts. Using domestic cats as a model, we show that SARS-CoV-2 consensus sequences remain largely unchanged over time within hosts, but dynamic sub-consensus diversity reveals processes of genetic drift and weak purifying selection. Transmission bottlenecks in this system appear
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PRO/PL> Xylella fastidiosa - Spain: (VC)
Xylella Fastidiosa -- Spain
A new outbreak of xylella is declared in the Valencian Community as thousands of plants have to be destroyed. The [Valencian] Department of Agriculture (DOGV) has declared [this] the 13th outbreak, affecting 9 plant species in the province of Alicante.
Experts in the region must now systematically destroy all affected plants, completely disposing of their root systems to avoid re-growth. The diseased plants are found in public and private gardens, sidewalks, medians, and other landscaped
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A new outbreak of xylella is declared in the Valencian Community as thousands of plants have to be destroyed. The [Valencian] Department of Agriculture (DOGV) has declared [this] the 13th outbreak, affecting 9 plant species in the province of Alicante.
Experts in the region must now systematically destroy all affected plants, completely disposing of their root systems to avoid re-growth. The diseased plants are found in public and private gardens, sidewalks, medians, and other landscaped
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Wednesday 18 November 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (53): Congo DR (EQ) outbreak over, pathogenesis
Ebola -- DR Congo
Today [18 Nov 2020] marks the end of the 11th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), nearly 6 months after the 1st cases were reported in Equateur Province. The outbreak took place in communities scattered across dense rain forests as well as crowded urban areas, creating logistical challenges. These were surmounted due to the leadership of the government and local communities, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners.
WHO congratulates responders
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Today [18 Nov 2020] marks the end of the 11th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), nearly 6 months after the 1st cases were reported in Equateur Province. The outbreak took place in communities scattered across dense rain forests as well as crowded urban areas, creating logistical challenges. These were surmounted due to the leadership of the government and local communities, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners.
WHO congratulates responders
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PRO/AH/EDR> Epizootic hemorrhagic disease, cattle - Israel: (HD,HZ,HA) OIE
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease -- Israel
Information received on [and dated] 17 Nov 2020 from Dr Tamir Goshen, acting director, Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Beit Dagan, Israel
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 14 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 8 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: October 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: epizootic
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Information received on [and dated] 17 Nov 2020 from Dr Tamir Goshen, acting director, Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Beit Dagan, Israel
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 14 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 8 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: October 2016
Manifestation of disease: clinical disease
Causal agent: epizootic
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (494): forged results, eradication, immunity, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
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After the world recovers from the pandemic of SARS-CoV-2, it is most likely to stabilise as endemic and seasonal, deserving/demanding control efforts perpetually in all countries, unless it can be eradicated. The risk of mortality is high among those above 65 years and those with chronic "lifestyle" diseases. Endemic circulation will, therefore, take a heavy toll on life annually. Eradication is an extreme form of control, eliminating the disease permanently and globally.
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After the world recovers from the pandemic of SARS-CoV-2, it is most likely to stabilise as endemic and seasonal, deserving/demanding control efforts perpetually in all countries, unless it can be eradicated. The risk of mortality is high among those above 65 years and those with chronic "lifestyle" diseases. Endemic circulation will, therefore, take a heavy toll on life annually. Eradication is an extreme form of control, eliminating the disease permanently and globally.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis - USA: (MI) cattle
Bovine TB -- United States
A bovine tuberculosis (TB) positive herd has been found in Alpena County, [Michigan]. The disease was confirmed in one of the animals from this herd on 10 Nov 2020, the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development said on Mon 16 Nov 2020.
Additional testing will be done in the herd, as well as an investigation to rule out the possibility of additional cases stemming from the affected herd.
Bovine TB is a bacterial disease that can affect all mammals, including humans. It is
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A bovine tuberculosis (TB) positive herd has been found in Alpena County, [Michigan]. The disease was confirmed in one of the animals from this herd on 10 Nov 2020, the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development said on Mon 16 Nov 2020.
Additional testing will be done in the herd, as well as an investigation to rule out the possibility of additional cases stemming from the affected herd.
Bovine TB is a bacterial disease that can affect all mammals, including humans. It is
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PRO/AH/EDR> Tuberculosis - Nepal: domesticated elephant, fatal
Tuberculosis -- Nepal
Captive elephants of Chitwan National Park have once again started dying from tuberculosis, bringing back the memories of deaths among elephants due to TB at a worrying rate.
Three domestic elephants belonging to the national park have died so far this year [2020]. The park has confirmed TB as the reason behind the deaths of 2 elephants, while the cause of the 3rd death has yet to be ascertained. The latest casualty is also linked to TB, as the elephant had been sick for a long time and had
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Captive elephants of Chitwan National Park have once again started dying from tuberculosis, bringing back the memories of deaths among elephants due to TB at a worrying rate.
Three domestic elephants belonging to the national park have died so far this year [2020]. The park has confirmed TB as the reason behind the deaths of 2 elephants, while the cause of the 3rd death has yet to be ascertained. The latest casualty is also linked to TB, as the elephant had been sick for a long time and had
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Tuesday 17 November 2020
PRO/ALL> New in IJID (11): November 2020
Other Human Disease -- Worldwide/Unknown
Clinical
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The importance of patients' case-mix for the correct interpretation of the hospital fatality rate in COVID-19 disease
Antonella d'Arminio Monforte, Alessandro Tavelli, Francesca Bai, ... Teresa Bini, Alessandro Cozzi-Lepri, Giulia Marchetti
Int J Infect Dis. 2020; 100(Nov):
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Clinical
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The importance of patients' case-mix for the correct interpretation of the hospital fatality rate in COVID-19 disease
Antonella d'Arminio Monforte, Alessandro Tavelli, Francesca Bai, ... Teresa Bini, Alessandro Cozzi-Lepri, Giulia Marchetti
Int J Infect Dis. 2020; 100(Nov):
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PRO/AH> Foot & mouth disease, bovine - Cambodia: (SI,PL) cattle
Foot and Mouth -- Cambodia
Officials said foot and mouth disease has affected 707 cattle in Siem Reap province, causing 34 deaths, and 1645 cattle in Pailin province. Siem Reap provincial Animal Health and Production office chief Prum Vich said 400 cattle were treated for the disease between [13 and 15 Nov 2020]. "The dead animals are calves of cows that have foot and mouth disease. The rest are being treated," he said.
Veterinary officers have been administering vaccines to cattle, but not all can be vaccinated as
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Officials said foot and mouth disease has affected 707 cattle in Siem Reap province, causing 34 deaths, and 1645 cattle in Pailin province. Siem Reap provincial Animal Health and Production office chief Prum Vich said 400 cattle were treated for the disease between [13 and 15 Nov 2020]. "The dead animals are calves of cows that have foot and mouth disease. The rest are being treated," he said.
Veterinary officers have been administering vaccines to cattle, but not all can be vaccinated as
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PRO/EDR> Chikungunya (05): Americas, Africa, Asia, research, observations
Chikungunya -- Costa Rica
Summary
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Background
Since 2015, the arthropodborne viruses (arboviruses) Zika and chikungunya have spread across the Americas causing outbreaks, accompanied by increases in immune-mediated and infectious neurological disease. The spectrum of neurological manifestations linked to these viruses, and the importance of dual infection, are not known fully. We aimed to investigate whether neurological presentations differed according to the infecting arbovirus and whether patients with
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Summary
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Background
Since 2015, the arthropodborne viruses (arboviruses) Zika and chikungunya have spread across the Americas causing outbreaks, accompanied by increases in immune-mediated and infectious neurological disease. The spectrum of neurological manifestations linked to these viruses, and the importance of dual infection, are not known fully. We aimed to investigate whether neurological presentations differed according to the infecting arbovirus and whether patients with
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (493): vaccine efficacy, CoV-OC43, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
Moderna is the 2nd company to report preliminary results from a large trial testing a vaccine. But there are still months to go before it will be widely available to the public. The drugmaker Moderna announced on Monday [16 Nov 2020] that its coronavirus vaccine was 94.5 per cent effective, joining Pfizer as a front-runner in the global race to contain a raging pandemic that has killed 1.2 million people worldwide [now over 1.3 million: see below. - Mod.SH].
Both companies plan to apply
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Moderna is the 2nd company to report preliminary results from a large trial testing a vaccine. But there are still months to go before it will be widely available to the public. The drugmaker Moderna announced on Monday [16 Nov 2020] that its coronavirus vaccine was 94.5 per cent effective, joining Pfizer as a front-runner in the global race to contain a raging pandemic that has killed 1.2 million people worldwide [now over 1.3 million: see below. - Mod.SH].
Both companies plan to apply
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (17): Nigeria (BE) conf
Yellow Fever -- Nigeria
Benue state government, Monday [16 Nov 2020], confirmed that the strange ailment that recently claimed 20 lives in Okpeilo-Otukpa community in Ogbadibo Local Government Area [LGA] of Benue State was yellow fever. The commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mrs Ngunan Addingi who made the confirmation in Makurdi while briefing reporters at the end of the weekly State Executive Council, EXCO, meeting presided over by governor Samuel Ortom, explained that the blood samples taken to the
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Benue state government, Monday [16 Nov 2020], confirmed that the strange ailment that recently claimed 20 lives in Okpeilo-Otukpa community in Ogbadibo Local Government Area [LGA] of Benue State was yellow fever. The commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mrs Ngunan Addingi who made the confirmation in Makurdi while briefing reporters at the end of the weekly State Executive Council, EXCO, meeting presided over by governor Samuel Ortom, explained that the blood samples taken to the
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Monday 16 November 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Leptospirosis - India: (KA)
Leptospirosis -- India
Water should be boiled before consumption. People should not take baths in standing water as excreta and urine of animals might have contaminated that water. Care should be taken to ensure that food items, fruits, vegetables, etc are not accessible to rats. All holes, cracks, etc in houses, godowns [a warehouse or other storage place], drains, fields, etc should be sealed to destroy the rats, and carcasses of rats should be properly disposed of. It is better if rubber boots are worn when
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Water should be boiled before consumption. People should not take baths in standing water as excreta and urine of animals might have contaminated that water. Care should be taken to ensure that food items, fruits, vegetables, etc are not accessible to rats. All holes, cracks, etc in houses, godowns [a warehouse or other storage place], drains, fields, etc should be sealed to destroy the rats, and carcasses of rats should be properly disposed of. It is better if rubber boots are worn when
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PRO/EDR> Melioidosis - Viet Nam: (QB) flooding, fatal
Melioidosis -- Vietnam
A Quang Binh Province official who spent days in floodwaters in October 2020 managing relief efforts died of a bacterial infection this week. The official, the People's Committee Chairman of Bac Trach Commune in Bo Trac District, [aged] 51, caught a fever and was hospitalized, said Nguyen Van Thuy, deputy chairman of the district. He had reportedly suffered from a slight injury to his knee but carried on evacuating people and wading in floodwaters to distribute essential items to people in
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A Quang Binh Province official who spent days in floodwaters in October 2020 managing relief efforts died of a bacterial infection this week. The official, the People's Committee Chairman of Bac Trach Commune in Bo Trac District, [aged] 51, caught a fever and was hospitalized, said Nguyen Van Thuy, deputy chairman of the district. He had reportedly suffered from a slight injury to his knee but carried on evacuating people and wading in floodwaters to distribute essential items to people in
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (88): Laos (SL) poultry, HPAI H5N1, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- Laos
Information received on 14 Nov 2020 from Dr Vilayphone Vorraphim, director general, Department of Livestock and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Vientiane, Laos
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 16 Aug 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 10 Nov 2020
Report date: 13 Nov 2020
Date submitted to OIE: 14 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 30 Nov 2018
Manifestation of
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Information received on 14 Nov 2020 from Dr Vilayphone Vorraphim, director general, Department of Livestock and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Vientiane, Laos
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 16 Aug 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 10 Nov 2020
Report date: 13 Nov 2020
Date submitted to OIE: 14 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 30 Nov 2018
Manifestation of
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (492): nosocomial transmission, HCW infections, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- United Kingdom
From the outset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, it was clear that hospitals were an important setting for viral transmission. A review of 2 early case series in China estimated that 44% of 179 severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections were hospital acquired. [1] An illustrative example of the devastating potential for healthcare transmission of SARS-CoV-2 came from St Augustine's Hospital in Durban, South Africa, a facility with 469 beds,
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From the outset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, it was clear that hospitals were an important setting for viral transmission. A review of 2 early case series in China estimated that 44% of 179 severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections were hospital acquired. [1] An illustrative example of the devastating potential for healthcare transmission of SARS-CoV-2 came from St Augustine's Hospital in Durban, South Africa, a facility with 469 beds,
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Sunday 15 November 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (16): Nigeria (BE) susp.
Yellow Fever -- Nigeria
With the loss of 3 new lives, the death toll from a disease suspected to be yellow fever has climbed to 20 at Okpeilo-Otukpa in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue state.
The state Ministry of Health through its Permanent Secretary, Andrew Amee, had on Tue 10 Nov 2020 raised the alarm over a "strange illness" that had claimed 17 lives.
Speaking in a phone interview on Sat 14 Nov 2020, the state epidemiologist, Dr Sam Ngishe, said 3 more deaths had been recorded, bringing the number
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With the loss of 3 new lives, the death toll from a disease suspected to be yellow fever has climbed to 20 at Okpeilo-Otukpa in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue state.
The state Ministry of Health through its Permanent Secretary, Andrew Amee, had on Tue 10 Nov 2020 raised the alarm over a "strange illness" that had claimed 17 lives.
Speaking in a phone interview on Sat 14 Nov 2020, the state epidemiologist, Dr Sam Ngishe, said 3 more deaths had been recorded, bringing the number
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever - West Africa (23): Nigeria
Lassa Fever -- Nigeria
Key points:
Current week (45) (2-8 Nov 2020) / Cumulative weeks 1-45 / Cumulative 2019 weeks 1-45
Suspected cases: 98 / 6161 / 4500
Confirmed cases: 5 / 1136 / 764
Probable cases: 0 / 14 / 19
Deaths: 1 / 234 / 160
Case fatality rate (CFR [%]): 20.0 / 20.6 / 22.9
Number of states affected: 2 / 27 / 26
Local government areas (LGAs) affected: 2 / 130 / 86
Highlights
- In week 45, the number of new confirmed cases decreased from 11 in week 44, 2020 to 5 cases. These were reported
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Key points:
Current week (45) (2-8 Nov 2020) / Cumulative weeks 1-45 / Cumulative 2019 weeks 1-45
Suspected cases: 98 / 6161 / 4500
Confirmed cases: 5 / 1136 / 764
Probable cases: 0 / 14 / 19
Deaths: 1 / 234 / 160
Case fatality rate (CFR [%]): 20.0 / 20.6 / 22.9
Number of states affected: 2 / 27 / 26
Local government areas (LGAs) affected: 2 / 130 / 86
Highlights
- In week 45, the number of new confirmed cases decreased from 11 in week 44, 2020 to 5 cases. These were reported
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PRO/AH/EDR> Dengue/DHF update (12): Americas
Dengue -- Worldwide/Unknown
Cases by Country / Week updated / Serotype / Total / Confirmed / Severe / Deaths
North America
USA / 44 [w/e 31 Oct 2020] / D? / 244 / 244 / 0 / 0
Central America and Mexico
Belize / 42 [w1/e 17 Oct 2020] / D1,3 / 2293 / 320 / 0 / 0
Costa Rica 43 [w/e 24 Oct 2020] / D1,2 / 9317 / 426 / 20 / 0
El Salvador / 43 [w/e 15 Aug 2020] / D2 / 4966 / 35 / 9 / 0
Guatemala / 28 [w/e 11 Jul 2020] / D1,2,3,4 / 4465 / 568 / 7 / 5
Honduras / 36 [w/e 9 Sep 2020] / D1,2 / 19 353 / 75 / 1502 /
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Cases by Country / Week updated / Serotype / Total / Confirmed / Severe / Deaths
North America
USA / 44 [w/e 31 Oct 2020] / D? / 244 / 244 / 0 / 0
Central America and Mexico
Belize / 42 [w1/e 17 Oct 2020] / D1,3 / 2293 / 320 / 0 / 0
Costa Rica 43 [w/e 24 Oct 2020] / D1,2 / 9317 / 426 / 20 / 0
El Salvador / 43 [w/e 15 Aug 2020] / D2 / 4966 / 35 / 9 / 0
Guatemala / 28 [w/e 11 Jul 2020] / D1,2,3,4 / 4465 / 568 / 7 / 5
Honduras / 36 [w/e 9 Sep 2020] / D1,2 / 19 353 / 75 / 1502 /
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (491): super spread, immunization, mutations, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 793 437 (5443) / 16 332 (52)
European Region (61): 14 792 945 (285 332) / 337 767 (4710)
South East Asia Region (10): 9 964 225 (55 551) / 153 243 (686)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 3 512 233 (34 979) / 89 252 (821)
Region of the Americas (54): 22 707 430 (269 225) / 672 609
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WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 793 437 (5443) / 16 332 (52)
European Region (61): 14 792 945 (285 332) / 337 767 (4710)
South East Asia Region (10): 9 964 225 (55 551) / 153 243 (686)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 3 512 233 (34 979) / 89 252 (821)
Region of the Americas (54): 22 707 430 (269 225) / 672 609
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (490): animal, Greece (EM) mink, 1st report, OIE, assessment
COVID-19 -- Greece
Greek authorities have found COVID-19 in mink at 2 farms in northern Greece, an agriculture ministry official said on Fri 13 Nov 2020.
The COVID-19 strain in mink had not mutated, the official said, adding that 2500 mink at one farm in the northern Kozani region would be culled.
The discovery comes days after Danish authorities launched a plan to cull Denmark's entire population of 17 million mink after discovering a different strain of coronavirus in the animals.
The breeder at the
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Greek authorities have found COVID-19 in mink at 2 farms in northern Greece, an agriculture ministry official said on Fri 13 Nov 2020.
The COVID-19 strain in mink had not mutated, the official said, adding that 2500 mink at one farm in the northern Kozani region would be culled.
The discovery comes days after Danish authorities launched a plan to cull Denmark's entire population of 17 million mink after discovering a different strain of coronavirus in the animals.
The breeder at the
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Saturday 14 November 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever - Mauritania (03): human, animal, spread, WHO
Rift Valley Fever -- Mauritania
The Ministry of Health (MOH) notified WHO that between 13 Sep and 1 Oct 2020, 8 cases of Rift Valley fever (RVF) including 7 deaths were confirmed in animal breeders. Districts affected include Tidjikja and Moudjeria (Tagant region), Guerou (Assaba region), and Chinguetty (Adrar region). Laboratory confirmation of RVF infection was performed using a reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) at the National Institute for Public Health Research (INRSP) in Nouakchott. The age of
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The Ministry of Health (MOH) notified WHO that between 13 Sep and 1 Oct 2020, 8 cases of Rift Valley fever (RVF) including 7 deaths were confirmed in animal breeders. Districts affected include Tidjikja and Moudjeria (Tagant region), Guerou (Assaba region), and Chinguetty (Adrar region). Laboratory confirmation of RVF infection was performed using a reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) at the National Institute for Public Health Research (INRSP) in Nouakchott. The age of
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PRO/EDR> Staph. aureus - Spain: bacteremia, urinary vs non-urinary source
Sepsis -- Spain
_Staphylococcus aureus_ is both a commensal colonizing organism of the skin and upper respiratory tract and a human pathogen, responsible for causing a wide range of infections ranging from fairly benign skin and soft tissue infections to life-threatening conditions such as bacteremia and endocarditis. _S. aureus_ is an uncommon cause of urinary tract infection in the general population, accounting for 0.4%-4% of positive urine cultures (1-3).
_S. aureus_ bacteriuria (SABU) is more common
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_Staphylococcus aureus_ is both a commensal colonizing organism of the skin and upper respiratory tract and a human pathogen, responsible for causing a wide range of infections ranging from fairly benign skin and soft tissue infections to life-threatening conditions such as bacteremia and endocarditis. _S. aureus_ is an uncommon cause of urinary tract infection in the general population, accounting for 0.4%-4% of positive urine cultures (1-3).
_S. aureus_ bacteriuria (SABU) is more common
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PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis & other - India (14): (BR)
Japanese Encephalitis -- India
Since 27 Mar [2020] till now [11 Nov 2020], 89 children suffering from acute encephalitis syndrome/Japanese encephalitis were admitted to Muzaffarpur's Shrikrishna Medical College & Hospital the hospital informed on Wednesday [11 Nov 2020] (see Japanese encephalitis & other - India (12): (BR) corr, comment https://bit.ly/36ukn0o). According to the hospital, 14 children have died and 70 children have been discharged.
[Edited by Victor Dasgupta]
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Communicated
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Since 27 Mar [2020] till now [11 Nov 2020], 89 children suffering from acute encephalitis syndrome/Japanese encephalitis were admitted to Muzaffarpur's Shrikrishna Medical College & Hospital the hospital informed on Wednesday [11 Nov 2020] (see Japanese encephalitis & other - India (12): (BR) corr, comment https://bit.ly/36ukn0o). According to the hospital, 14 children have died and 70 children have been discharged.
[Edited by Victor Dasgupta]
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Communicated
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PRO/AH/EDR> Scrub typhus - India (04): (MP) fatal
Scrub Typhus -- India
Panna CMHO [Chief Medical & Health Officer] Dr. LK Tiwari said 2 deaths due to scrub typhus have been reported in Jabalpur Medical College.
While coronavirus is causing infections and deaths all across the state [Madhya Pradesh], bacteria called scrub typhus [the rickettsia-like bacterium called _Orientia tsutsugamushi_ causes the disease called scrub typhus] infected people in 11 districts and claimed 2 lives. People of 11 districts around Panna and Jabalpur districts have been found
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Panna CMHO [Chief Medical & Health Officer] Dr. LK Tiwari said 2 deaths due to scrub typhus have been reported in Jabalpur Medical College.
While coronavirus is causing infections and deaths all across the state [Madhya Pradesh], bacteria called scrub typhus [the rickettsia-like bacterium called _Orientia tsutsugamushi_ causes the disease called scrub typhus] infected people in 11 districts and claimed 2 lives. People of 11 districts around Panna and Jabalpur districts have been found
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (489): convalescent plasma, South Asia, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 787 994 (4447) / 16 280 (29)
European Region (61): 14 487 598 (291 830) / 332 661 (4299)
South East Asia Region (10): 9 908 674 (53 485) / 152 557 (677)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 3 477 254 (37 102) / 88 431 (823)
Region of the Americas (54): 22
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WHO region (no. countries/territories):
Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)
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Western Pacific Region (19): 787 994 (4447) / 16 280 (29)
European Region (61): 14 487 598 (291 830) / 332 661 (4299)
South East Asia Region (10): 9 908 674 (53 485) / 152 557 (677)
Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 3 477 254 (37 102) / 88 431 (823)
Region of the Americas (54): 22
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Friday 13 November 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (87): Germany (MV) poultry, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Germany
Information received on [and dated] 13 Nov 2020 from Dr. Dietrich Rassow, Director for Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Chief Veterinary Officer, Directorate of Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Berlin, Germany
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 11 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 13 May
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Information received on [and dated] 13 Nov 2020 from Dr. Dietrich Rassow, Director for Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Chief Veterinary Officer, Directorate of Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Berlin, Germany
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 11 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 13 May
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Americas (11): Brazil (DF) monkey, susp
Yellow Fever -- Brazil
The office of Environmental Surveillance of the Secretariat of Health of the Federal District (SES-DF) found another dead monkey, suspected of yellow fever, on the morning of this Tuesday (10 [Nov 2020]). The animal was found in a condominium in the Botanical Garden.
On Monday (9 [Nov 2020]), an agency confirmed the death of another monkey due to the disease. The animal was found in the Sao Sebastiao region last week. After confirmation, SES-DF mobilized a vaccination action against yellow
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The office of Environmental Surveillance of the Secretariat of Health of the Federal District (SES-DF) found another dead monkey, suspected of yellow fever, on the morning of this Tuesday (10 [Nov 2020]). The animal was found in a condominium in the Botanical Garden.
On Monday (9 [Nov 2020]), an agency confirmed the death of another monkey due to the disease. The animal was found in the Sao Sebastiao region last week. After confirmation, SES-DF mobilized a vaccination action against yellow
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (86): Ireland, Denmark, wild bird, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Ireland
Information received on [and dated] 10 Nov 2020 from Dr. Martin Blake, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Agriculture House, Dublin, Ireland
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 29 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 10 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 6 Mar 2018
Manifestation of disease: Clinical disease
Causal agent: Highly
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Information received on [and dated] 10 Nov 2020 from Dr. Martin Blake, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Agriculture House, Dublin, Ireland
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification (final report)
Date of start of the event: 29 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 10 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 6 Mar 2018
Manifestation of disease: Clinical disease
Causal agent: Highly
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Europe (32): Ukraine, domestic, update, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Ukraine
Kherson: Event started 31 Mar 2020. A total of one outbreak (submitted) reported to date [13 Nov 2020]. The event is continuing.
Total animals affected:
Species / Susceptible / Cases / Deaths / Killed and disposed of / Slaughtered
Swine / 285 / 27 / 27 / 258 / 0
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[2] Kiev: domestic swine
Date: Fri 13 Nov 2020
Source: OIE, WAHIS [edited]
Kiev: Event started 19 Oct 2020. A total of one outbreak (submitted) reported to date [13 Nov
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Kherson: Event started 31 Mar 2020. A total of one outbreak (submitted) reported to date [13 Nov 2020]. The event is continuing.
Total animals affected:
Species / Susceptible / Cases / Deaths / Killed and disposed of / Slaughtered
Swine / 285 / 27 / 27 / 258 / 0
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[2] Kiev: domestic swine
Date: Fri 13 Nov 2020
Source: OIE, WAHIS [edited]
Kiev: Event started 19 Oct 2020. A total of one outbreak (submitted) reported to date [13 Nov
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PRO/EDR> Staph. epidermidis: MDR clones, global spread, alert
Staph, Antimicrobial resistance -- Worldwide/Unknown
This rapid risk assessment addresses the public health risk associated with a previously unrecognised international spread of near pandrug-resistant strains of _S. epidermidis_ as a cause of infection in several countries including EU Member States.
Executive summary
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Several endemic multidrug-resistant _S. epidermidis_ strains predominate across healthcare systems globally [1]. Increases in the rate and breadth of resistance to multiple antimicrobial agents among these
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This rapid risk assessment addresses the public health risk associated with a previously unrecognised international spread of near pandrug-resistant strains of _S. epidermidis_ as a cause of infection in several countries including EU Member States.
Executive summary
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Several endemic multidrug-resistant _S. epidermidis_ strains predominate across healthcare systems globally [1]. Increases in the rate and breadth of resistance to multiple antimicrobial agents among these
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PRO/AH/EDR> Leprosy - West Africa: wild chimpanzee
Leprosy -- Worldwide/Unknown
Wild chimpanzees have been found to be infected with leprosy for the 1st time, in 2 locations in West Africa that are separated by hundreds of miles.
Experts discovered 2 wild chimp populations, in Guinea-Bissau's Cantanhez National Park and Tai National Park in Ivory Coast, that are infected with the disease, as confirmed by faecal samples.
Leprosy -- which is caused by _Mycobacterium leprae_, a species of bacteria -- once caused misery to millions of humans across the planet, with
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Wild chimpanzees have been found to be infected with leprosy for the 1st time, in 2 locations in West Africa that are separated by hundreds of miles.
Experts discovered 2 wild chimp populations, in Guinea-Bissau's Cantanhez National Park and Tai National Park in Ivory Coast, that are infected with the disease, as confirmed by faecal samples.
Leprosy -- which is caused by _Mycobacterium leprae_, a species of bacteria -- once caused misery to millions of humans across the planet, with
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (488): mobility models, crossover immunity, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
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The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed human mobility patterns, necessitating epidemiological models which capture the effects of changes in mobility on virus spread1. We introduce a metapopulation SEIR [susceptible-exposure-infective-recovered] model that integrates fine-grained, dynamic mobility networks to simulate the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in 10 of the largest US metropolitan statistical areas. Derived from cell phone data, our mobility networks map the hourly
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Abstract
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The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed human mobility patterns, necessitating epidemiological models which capture the effects of changes in mobility on virus spread1. We introduce a metapopulation SEIR [susceptible-exposure-infective-recovered] model that integrates fine-grained, dynamic mobility networks to simulate the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in 10 of the largest US metropolitan statistical areas. Derived from cell phone data, our mobility networks map the hourly
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (06): Laos (Saravan) H5N1, WHO
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- Laos
Between [30 Oct and 5 Nov 2020], one new case of human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) virus was reported to WHO in the Western Pacific Region. The case is a one-year old female from Saravan province, who had exposure to domestic poultry. She developed cough, fever, and difficulty breathing on [13 Oct 2020]. On [16 Oct 2020], she was hospitalised and had her sample collected. She was discharged on [19 Oct 2020]. All household contacts tested negative for Influenza A.
As of [5 Nov
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Between [30 Oct and 5 Nov 2020], one new case of human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) virus was reported to WHO in the Western Pacific Region. The case is a one-year old female from Saravan province, who had exposure to domestic poultry. She developed cough, fever, and difficulty breathing on [13 Oct 2020]. On [16 Oct 2020], she was hospitalised and had her sample collected. She was discharged on [19 Oct 2020]. All household contacts tested negative for Influenza A.
As of [5 Nov
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PRO/EDR> Influenza (14): South Korea, vaccine
Influenza -- South Korea
At least 101 people have died after being administered seasonal flu vaccines in South Korea triggering panic among the public.
However, health authorities in the country insist that 97 of those deaths have "very limited relation with the flu shots", Yonhap News Agency reported. 4 cases are still being probed.
Authorities have instead asked people to get flu vaccinations, free of cost, before the onset of winter.
Most of the deceased, 84 people, were aged over 70. The rise in deaths
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At least 101 people have died after being administered seasonal flu vaccines in South Korea triggering panic among the public.
However, health authorities in the country insist that 97 of those deaths have "very limited relation with the flu shots", Yonhap News Agency reported. 4 cases are still being probed.
Authorities have instead asked people to get flu vaccinations, free of cost, before the onset of winter.
Most of the deceased, 84 people, were aged over 70. The rise in deaths
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PRO/AH/EDR> Novel Rickettsia - USA: dog, 2018-2019
Rickettsia -- United States
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In 2018 and 2019, spotted fever was suspected in 3 dogs in 3 US states. The dogs had fever and hematological abnormalities; blood samples were _Rickettsia_ seroreactive. Identical _Rickettsia_ DNA sequences were amplified from the samples. Multilocus phylogenetic analysis showed the dogs were infected with a novel _Rickettsia_ species related to human _Rickettsia_ pathogens.
In the United States, tickborne _Rickettsia parkeri_, _R. philipii_ (_Rickettsia_ 364D), and _R.
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In 2018 and 2019, spotted fever was suspected in 3 dogs in 3 US states. The dogs had fever and hematological abnormalities; blood samples were _Rickettsia_ seroreactive. Identical _Rickettsia_ DNA sequences were amplified from the samples. Multilocus phylogenetic analysis showed the dogs were infected with a novel _Rickettsia_ species related to human _Rickettsia_ pathogens.
In the United States, tickborne _Rickettsia parkeri_, _R. philipii_ (_Rickettsia_ 364D), and _R.
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PRO/PL> Flag smut, wheat - Australia: (WA) alert
Other Plant Disease -- Australia
A damaging fungal disease has been reported near Geraldton leading the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development [of Western Australia, DPIRD] to issue a stark warning to wheat growers in the region. DPIRD's Ciara Beard said [they] had received several reports of flag smut across the grain belt to Esperance.
She said growers in the region should monitor crops for signs of the disease and adopt preventative measures to reduce the risk for next year's [2021] crops. "We have
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A damaging fungal disease has been reported near Geraldton leading the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development [of Western Australia, DPIRD] to issue a stark warning to wheat growers in the region. DPIRD's Ciara Beard said [they] had received several reports of flag smut across the grain belt to Esperance.
She said growers in the region should monitor crops for signs of the disease and adopt preventative measures to reduce the risk for next year's [2021] crops. "We have
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Thursday 12 November 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (52): Congo DR (EQ) situation report, Inmazeb
Ebola -- DR Congo
Fast facts
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- The Ebola outbreak in the northeast of the DRC, the 2nd-largest in world history, claimed the lives of 2287 of the 3324 patients affected. The new outbreak, in Equateur province, has affected 13 of the province's 18 health zones, with 130 confirmed cases and 55 deaths.
- 372 848 people have been vaccinated against Ebola (including 39 859 in Equateur province).
International Medical Corps' response
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- International Medical
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Fast facts
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- The Ebola outbreak in the northeast of the DRC, the 2nd-largest in world history, claimed the lives of 2287 of the 3324 patients affected. The new outbreak, in Equateur province, has affected 13 of the province's 18 health zones, with 130 confirmed cases and 55 deaths.
- 372 848 people have been vaccinated against Ebola (including 39 859 in Equateur province).
International Medical Corps' response
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- International Medical
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (487): Denmark, animal, mink, zoonotic, risk assessment ECDC
COVID-19 -- Denmark
1. Transmissibility
Current evidence available from Denmark and the Netherlands on SARS-CoV-2 variants related to mink indicates that these variants are able to circulate rapidly in mink farms and the human communities close to the farms; however, they do not appear to be more transmissible than other circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants. Thus, the probability of infection with mink-related variant strains is assessed as low for the general population, moderate for populations in areas with a high
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1. Transmissibility
Current evidence available from Denmark and the Netherlands on SARS-CoV-2 variants related to mink indicates that these variants are able to circulate rapidly in mink farms and the human communities close to the farms; however, they do not appear to be more transmissible than other circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants. Thus, the probability of infection with mink-related variant strains is assessed as low for the general population, moderate for populations in areas with a high
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (85): Germany (MV) poultry, HPAI H5N5, OIE
Avian Influenza -- Germany
Information received on [and dated] 11 Nov 2020 from Dr. Dietrich Rassow, Director for Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Chief Veterinary Officer, Directorate of Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Berlin, Germany
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 9 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 10 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 17 Mar
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Information received on [and dated] 11 Nov 2020 from Dr. Dietrich Rassow, Director for Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Chief Veterinary Officer, Directorate of Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Berlin, Germany
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 9 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 10 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 17 Mar
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PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Americas (10): Brazil
Yellow Fever -- Brazil
Sao Paulo, a densely inhabited state in southeast Brazil that contains the 4th most populated city in the world, recently experienced its largest yellow fever virus (YFV) outbreak in decades. YFV does not normally circulate extensively in Sao Paulo, so most people were unvaccinated when the outbreak began. Surveillance in non-human primates (NHPs) is important for determining the magnitude and geographic extent of an epizootic, thereby helping to evaluate the risk of YFV spillover to humans.
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Sao Paulo, a densely inhabited state in southeast Brazil that contains the 4th most populated city in the world, recently experienced its largest yellow fever virus (YFV) outbreak in decades. YFV does not normally circulate extensively in Sao Paulo, so most people were unvaccinated when the outbreak began. Surveillance in non-human primates (NHPs) is important for determining the magnitude and geographic extent of an epizootic, thereby helping to evaluate the risk of YFV spillover to humans.
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (84): UK (England) wild bird, poultry, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- United Kingdom
Information received on [and dated] 9 Nov 2020 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: 3 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 8 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 26 Jul 2017
Manifestation of the disease: Sub-clinical infection
Causal agent: Highly
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Information received on [and dated] 9 Nov 2020 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: 3 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 8 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 26 Jul 2017
Manifestation of the disease: Sub-clinical infection
Causal agent: Highly
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PRO/AH/EDR> Caprine arthritis/encephalitis - Romania: comment correction, not Switzerland
Other Animal Disease -- Romania
The comment in the post states:
"CAE virus infection is widespread among dairy goats in most industrialized countries but rare among indigenous goat breeds of developing countries unless they have been in contact with imported goats. In countries such as Canada, Norway, Switzerland, France, and the USA, seroprevalence of CAE virus is over 65 percent." Source: .
However, the information about the CAE-situation in Switzerland is incorrect.
In Switzerland, the CAE virus was successfully
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The comment in the post states:
"CAE virus infection is widespread among dairy goats in most industrialized countries but rare among indigenous goat breeds of developing countries unless they have been in contact with imported goats. In countries such as Canada, Norway, Switzerland, France, and the USA, seroprevalence of CAE virus is over 65 percent." Source: .
However, the information about the CAE-situation in Switzerland is incorrect.
In Switzerland, the CAE virus was successfully
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PRO/AH/EDR> Pigeon fever - USA: (WA) horse
Other Animal Disease -- United States
Three forms of PF have been described in horses: external abscesses, internal infection, and ulcerative lymphangitis or limb infection. Ulcerative lymphangitis and internal infection must be treated more aggressively with antimicrobial therapy, while use of antimicrobials for external abscesses is generally unnecessary. _C. pseudotuberculosis_ produces various extracellular exotoxins which play a role in virulence and explain the presence of pain and edema at the site of
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Three forms of PF have been described in horses: external abscesses, internal infection, and ulcerative lymphangitis or limb infection. Ulcerative lymphangitis and internal infection must be treated more aggressively with antimicrobial therapy, while use of antimicrobials for external abscesses is generally unnecessary. _C. pseudotuberculosis_ produces various extracellular exotoxins which play a role in virulence and explain the presence of pain and edema at the site of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Potomac horse fever - USA: (WA) horse
Other Animal Disease -- United States
They are highly variable and include:
- High fever to 107 deg F (41.6 deg C) reported. Fevers may occur 7-14 days before signs of colitis develop
- Diarrhea: variable, ranging from absent to severe
- Depression
- Anorexia
- Lethargy
- Laminitis (with or without diarrhea) may progress from mild to severe
- Mild to moderate colic
- Decreased gastrointestinal sounds
- Edema of limbs and ventral body, and the prepuce of males
- Abortion (by transplacental transmission)
Note: concurrent
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They are highly variable and include:
- High fever to 107 deg F (41.6 deg C) reported. Fevers may occur 7-14 days before signs of colitis develop
- Diarrhea: variable, ranging from absent to severe
- Depression
- Anorexia
- Lethargy
- Laminitis (with or without diarrhea) may progress from mild to severe
- Mild to moderate colic
- Decreased gastrointestinal sounds
- Edema of limbs and ventral body, and the prepuce of males
- Abortion (by transplacental transmission)
Note: concurrent
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PRO/EDR> COVID-19 update (486): mental health, mink, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- United States
Taquet M, Luciano S, Geddes JR, Harrison PJ. Bidirectional associations between COVID-19 and psychiatric disorder: retrospective cohort studies of 62 354 COVID-19 cases in the USA. Lancet Psychiatry. 2020; (published online 9 Nov 2020);
Added to the fear of contracting the virus in a pandemic such as COVID-19 are the significant changes to our daily lives as our movements are restricted in support of efforts to contain and slow the spread of the virus. Faced with new realities of
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Taquet M, Luciano S, Geddes JR, Harrison PJ. Bidirectional associations between COVID-19 and psychiatric disorder: retrospective cohort studies of 62 354 COVID-19 cases in the USA. Lancet Psychiatry. 2020; (published online 9 Nov 2020);
Added to the fear of contracting the virus in a pandemic such as COVID-19 are the significant changes to our daily lives as our movements are restricted in support of efforts to contain and slow the spread of the virus. Faced with new realities of
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PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease - Asia: qualitative risk assessment & management, FAO
Lumpy Skin Disease -- Cambodia
Summary
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Lumpy skin disease (LSD) caused by the lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) is a vector-borne disease of cattle and Asian water buffalo that causes substantial economic losses and requires technically sound and coordinated efforts for its prevention and control. It is on the OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health) list of notifiable diseases.
LSD was introduced into Bangladesh, China, and India, beginning from July 2019. In 2020 the disease spread to other parts of China and
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Summary
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Lumpy skin disease (LSD) caused by the lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) is a vector-borne disease of cattle and Asian water buffalo that causes substantial economic losses and requires technically sound and coordinated efforts for its prevention and control. It is on the OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health) list of notifiable diseases.
LSD was introduced into Bangladesh, China, and India, beginning from July 2019. In 2020 the disease spread to other parts of China and
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PRO/PL> Tomato brown rugose fruit virus - Italy: (SC)
Other Plant Disease -- Italy
For some operators, the winter [2020/21] season that is approaching is "looking bleak, especially when it comes to tomatoes, as ToBRFV is spreading very quickly," reports Cooperativa Alba Bio, Ragusa [province].
"The official sighting of the virus in Sicily dates back to January 2019 and, since then, it has spread with incredible speed especially in the Ragusa and Syracuse provinces. The consequences of the virus inside greenhouses are very worrying: a tomato plant presenting symptoms of
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For some operators, the winter [2020/21] season that is approaching is "looking bleak, especially when it comes to tomatoes, as ToBRFV is spreading very quickly," reports Cooperativa Alba Bio, Ragusa [province].
"The official sighting of the virus in Sicily dates back to January 2019 and, since then, it has spread with incredible speed especially in the Ragusa and Syracuse provinces. The consequences of the virus inside greenhouses are very worrying: a tomato plant presenting symptoms of
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Wednesday 11 November 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Uganda (03): (Queen Elizabeth Natl Park) wildlife
Anthrax -- Uganda
The Uganda Wildlife Authority has registered over 150 deaths of wild animals due to anthrax at Queen Elizabeth National Park this year [2020]. Sam Mwandha, the executive director of Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), said the majority of the animals that died from anthrax include hippos, buffalos, bush pigs, among other species of wildlife.
To ensure that anthrax does not get out of control and end up in humans, Mwandha said: "Early this year [2020], when we saw the strange death of wild
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The Uganda Wildlife Authority has registered over 150 deaths of wild animals due to anthrax at Queen Elizabeth National Park this year [2020]. Sam Mwandha, the executive director of Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), said the majority of the animals that died from anthrax include hippos, buffalos, bush pigs, among other species of wildlife.
To ensure that anthrax does not get out of control and end up in humans, Mwandha said: "Early this year [2020], when we saw the strange death of wild
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (83): Germany, Netherlands, wild bird, HPAI H5N8, H5N1, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- Germany
Information received on [and dated] 9 Nov 2020 from Dr. Dietrich Rassow, Director for Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Chief Veterinary Officer, Directorate of Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Berlin, Germany
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 2 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 4 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 25 May
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Information received on [and dated] 9 Nov 2020 from Dr. Dietrich Rassow, Director for Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Chief Veterinary Officer, Directorate of Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Berlin, Germany
Summary
Report type: Immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 2 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 4 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 25 May
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PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC - USA (06): O157, lettuce
E. coli -- United States
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of _E. coli_ O157:H7 infections.
Public health investigators are using the PulseNet system to identify illnesses that may be part of this outbreak. PulseNet is the national subtyping network of public health and food regulatory agency laboratories coordinated by the CDC. DNA fingerprinting is performed on _E. coli_ bacteria isolated from ill people by using a standardized
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CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of _E. coli_ O157:H7 infections.
Public health investigators are using the PulseNet system to identify illnesses that may be part of this outbreak. PulseNet is the national subtyping network of public health and food regulatory agency laboratories coordinated by the CDC. DNA fingerprinting is performed on _E. coli_ bacteria isolated from ill people by using a standardized
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PRO/AH/EDR> Sea star wasting syndrome - North America: (CA) absence of recovery
Other Animal Disease -- United States
Though some sea stars are recovering from the 2013 wasting epidemic, others, like Monterey Bay's once-abundant sunflower star, may never be coming back, say sea star experts.
"What we found when the epidemic hit is that there were definite winners and losers," said Joe Gaydos, Science Director for the marine conservation program SeaDoc Society. Of the more than 2000 species of sea stars, the winners seem to be the rarer species. "The losers were a few of the most common ones, the highest
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Though some sea stars are recovering from the 2013 wasting epidemic, others, like Monterey Bay's once-abundant sunflower star, may never be coming back, say sea star experts.
"What we found when the epidemic hit is that there were definite winners and losers," said Joe Gaydos, Science Director for the marine conservation program SeaDoc Society. Of the more than 2000 species of sea stars, the winners seem to be the rarer species. "The losers were a few of the most common ones, the highest
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (485): animal, Italy, dog
COVID-19 -- Italy
1. Corman VM, Landt O, Kaiser M, et al. Detection of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) by real-time RT-PCR. Euro Surveill. 2020; 25(3): 2000045. doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2020.25.3.2000045. PMID: 31992387; PMCID: PMC6988269; .
Nicola Decaro, Gabriella Elia, Eleonora Lorusso, Vito Martella, Canio Buonavoglia
Department of Veterinary Medicine
University of Bari, Italy
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Nicola Decaro, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVM
Full Professor of Infectious Diseases of Animals
Department of Veterinary
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1. Corman VM, Landt O, Kaiser M, et al. Detection of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) by real-time RT-PCR. Euro Surveill. 2020; 25(3): 2000045. doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2020.25.3.2000045. PMID: 31992387; PMCID: PMC6988269; .
Nicola Decaro, Gabriella Elia, Eleonora Lorusso, Vito Martella, Canio Buonavoglia
Department of Veterinary Medicine
University of Bari, Italy
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Nicola Decaro, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVM
Full Professor of Infectious Diseases of Animals
Department of Veterinary
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (484): nasal antiviral, frozen food, reinfection, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- United States
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Background
It is currently unclear whether SARS-CoV-2 re-infection will remain a rare event, only occurring in individuals who fail to mount an effective immune response, or whether it will occur more frequently when humoral immunity wanes following primary infection.
Methods
A case of re-infection was observed in a Belgian nosocomial outbreak involving 3 patients and 2 health care workers. To distinguish re-infection from persistent infection and detect potential
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Abstract
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Background
It is currently unclear whether SARS-CoV-2 re-infection will remain a rare event, only occurring in individuals who fail to mount an effective immune response, or whether it will occur more frequently when humoral immunity wanes following primary infection.
Methods
A case of re-infection was observed in a Belgian nosocomial outbreak involving 3 patients and 2 health care workers. To distinguish re-infection from persistent infection and detect potential
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PRO/AH/EDR> Zika virus (06): Americas, research, observations
Zika virus -- United States
Significance
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Zika virus (ZIKV) has been identified as a cause of microcephaly. However, the mechanisms by which ZIKV disrupts neurogenesis and causes microcephaly remains poorly understood. Here, we first report that ZIKV exposure causes neural progenitor cell pyroptosis, mediated by activation of caspase-1 and gasdermin D in vivo as well as in vitro, which links ZIKV to the development and progression of microcephaly. Consistent with this notion, caspase-1 deletion or treatment
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Significance
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Zika virus (ZIKV) has been identified as a cause of microcephaly. However, the mechanisms by which ZIKV disrupts neurogenesis and causes microcephaly remains poorly understood. Here, we first report that ZIKV exposure causes neural progenitor cell pyroptosis, mediated by activation of caspase-1 and gasdermin D in vivo as well as in vitro, which links ZIKV to the development and progression of microcephaly. Consistent with this notion, caspase-1 deletion or treatment
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Tuesday 10 November 2020
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever - Africa (15): Nigeria (BA, DE, EN)
Yellow Fever -- Nigeria
"Yellow fever is a vaccine-preventable disease. A single vaccination provides immunity for life. Symptoms of the disease include yellowness of the eyes, sudden fever, headache and body pain," the NCDC boss said in Saturday's [7 Nov 2020] statement. "The yellow fever vaccine is available for free in primary health care centres in Nigeria as part of the national childhood routine immunisation schedule," he added.
Unfortunately, the low immunization rate in the country has been a major
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"Yellow fever is a vaccine-preventable disease. A single vaccination provides immunity for life. Symptoms of the disease include yellowness of the eyes, sudden fever, headache and body pain," the NCDC boss said in Saturday's [7 Nov 2020] statement. "The yellow fever vaccine is available for free in primary health care centres in Nigeria as part of the national childhood routine immunisation schedule," he added.
Unfortunately, the low immunization rate in the country has been a major
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PRO/EDR> Vibrio vulnificus - USA (02): (FL)
Vibrio vulnificus -- United States
Florida state health officials have reported more _Vibrio vulnificus_ cases and deaths than in 2020 than was reported in 2019, according to the latest data. Through [6 Nov 2020], the Department of Health saw 33 cases in 20 counties with Brevard and Hernando counties reporting the most with 4 each. A total of 6 deaths have been reported to date from Duval, Hernando, Lake, Martin, Pasco and Santa Rosa, each reporting 1 fatality. This compares to all of 2019 when 27 _V. vulnificus_ cases were
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Florida state health officials have reported more _Vibrio vulnificus_ cases and deaths than in 2020 than was reported in 2019, according to the latest data. Through [6 Nov 2020], the Department of Health saw 33 cases in 20 counties with Brevard and Hernando counties reporting the most with 4 each. A total of 6 deaths have been reported to date from Duval, Hernando, Lake, Martin, Pasco and Santa Rosa, each reporting 1 fatality. This compares to all of 2019 when 27 _V. vulnificus_ cases were
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PRO/EDR> Botulism - USA (07): (CA) wound, injection drug-related
Botulism -- United States
The Los Angeles County Health Department is reporting an increase in wound botulism cases linked to heroin injection in recent months. Since [1 Jun 2020], 6 suspected cases of wound botulism associated with heroin injection have been reported in Los Angeles County (1 case a month June through August and 3 cases in October). The cases are apparently unknown to each other. The sources of the heroin remain unknown.
A total of 5 of the 6 cases presented with wound infections or abscesses and a
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The Los Angeles County Health Department is reporting an increase in wound botulism cases linked to heroin injection in recent months. Since [1 Jun 2020], 6 suspected cases of wound botulism associated with heroin injection have been reported in Los Angeles County (1 case a month June through August and 3 cases in October). The cases are apparently unknown to each other. The sources of the heroin remain unknown.
A total of 5 of the 6 cases presented with wound infections or abscesses and a
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PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis - Canada (02): (Ontario) restaurant
Salmonella -- Canada
Dozens of people have contracted salmonella after eating at a restaurant in Sarnia and food truck in Corunna during October 2020, according to Lambton Public Health.
On [Mon 9 Nov 2020], the local health unit confirmed that 41 people have now been diagnosed with salmonella after eating at the Barakat restaurant in Sarnia and the Barakat Food Truck in Corunna between [19 and 29 Oct 2020]. In total, the health unit said that more than 180 people have had symptoms consistent with the illness
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Dozens of people have contracted salmonella after eating at a restaurant in Sarnia and food truck in Corunna during October 2020, according to Lambton Public Health.
On [Mon 9 Nov 2020], the local health unit confirmed that 41 people have now been diagnosed with salmonella after eating at the Barakat restaurant in Sarnia and the Barakat Food Truck in Corunna between [19 and 29 Oct 2020]. In total, the health unit said that more than 180 people have had symptoms consistent with the illness
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (483): vaccine efficacy, Americas region, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown
All 54 countries and territories in the Region of the Americas have reported COVID-19 cases and deaths. [4] Since the [15 Oct 2020] PAHO/WHO Epidemiological Update on COVID-19 [3] and as of [5 Nov 2020], 592 561 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 54 832 deaths, have been reported in the Region of the Americas, representing a 14.3% increase in cases and a 8.5% increase in deaths.
In the last 7 weeks (between [16 Sep 2020] and [4 Nov 2020]), a relative increase was observed,
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All 54 countries and territories in the Region of the Americas have reported COVID-19 cases and deaths. [4] Since the [15 Oct 2020] PAHO/WHO Epidemiological Update on COVID-19 [3] and as of [5 Nov 2020], 592 561 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 54 832 deaths, have been reported in the Region of the Americas, representing a 14.3% increase in cases and a 8.5% increase in deaths.
In the last 7 weeks (between [16 Sep 2020] and [4 Nov 2020]), a relative increase was observed,
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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (82): Germany (MV,BB) wild bird, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- Germany
Information received on [and dated] 6 Nov 2020 from Dr Dietrich Rassow, Director for Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Chief Veterinary Officer, Directorate of Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Berlin, Germany
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 4 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 5 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 25 May
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Information received on [and dated] 6 Nov 2020 from Dr Dietrich Rassow, Director for Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Chief Veterinary Officer, Directorate of Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Berlin, Germany
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 4 Nov 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 5 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 25 May
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Monday 9 November 2020
PRO/PL> Pepino mosaic virus, tomato - Russia ex Armenia, Belarus: intercepts
Other Plant Disease -- Russia
Russia is threatening to ban the imports of Armenian tomatoes. This follows the detection of _Pepino mosaic virus_ [PepMV] in a batch of tomatoes from Armenia. The [responsible Russian] department warned Armenia about a possible ban on the import of these vegetables, Rosselkhoznadzor [Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance] reported.
Rosselkhoznadzor has carried out monitoring in Russian greenhouse complexes and farms that grow tomatoes in the open field. The virus
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Russia is threatening to ban the imports of Armenian tomatoes. This follows the detection of _Pepino mosaic virus_ [PepMV] in a batch of tomatoes from Armenia. The [responsible Russian] department warned Armenia about a possible ban on the import of these vegetables, Rosselkhoznadzor [Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance] reported.
Rosselkhoznadzor has carried out monitoring in Russian greenhouse complexes and farms that grow tomatoes in the open field. The virus
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (26): Myanmar (SA) Laos (XA) domestic, OIE
African Swine Fever -- Myanmar
Information received on [and dated] 7 Nov 2020 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: 13 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 4 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 9 Oct 2020
Manifestation of disease: Clinical
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Information received on [and dated] 7 Nov 2020 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: 13 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 4 Nov 2020
Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 9 Oct 2020
Manifestation of disease: Clinical
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PRO/AH/EDR> Caprine arthritis/encephalitis - Romania: (BC) OIE
Encephalitis -- Romania
Information received on 5 Nov 2020 from Dr Robert Viorel Chioveanu, President, Secretary of State, Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Services, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority, Bucharest, Romania
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 14 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 27 Nov 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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Information received on 5 Nov 2020 from Dr Robert Viorel Chioveanu, President, Secretary of State, Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Services, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority, Bucharest, Romania
Summary
Report type: immediate notification
Date of start of the event: 14 Oct 2020
Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Oct 2020
Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed disease
Date of previous occurrence: 27 Nov 2017
Manifestation of disease: clinical
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PRO/AH/EDR> Strangles - North America (04): Canada (PE) horse
Strangles -- Canada
"Historically, strangles got its name as affected horses were sometimes suffocated from large, infected lymph nodes that obstructed their upper airway or trachea. The hallmark clinical signs of infection are fever (temperature higher than 101.5 deg. F / 38.6 deg. C), nasal discharge, and enlarged submandibular lymph nodes (in the space between the lower jawbones), which ultimately abscess. Purulent nasal discharge is typically present, although it may initially be clear. The retropharyngeal
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"Historically, strangles got its name as affected horses were sometimes suffocated from large, infected lymph nodes that obstructed their upper airway or trachea. The hallmark clinical signs of infection are fever (temperature higher than 101.5 deg. F / 38.6 deg. C), nasal discharge, and enlarged submandibular lymph nodes (in the space between the lower jawbones), which ultimately abscess. Purulent nasal discharge is typically present, although it may initially be clear. The retropharyngeal
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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (481): animal, Denmark, mink, zoonotic, eradication, discussed
COVID-19 -- Denmark
A mutant form of coronavirus found in Denmark has arisen previously in mink, scientists have revealed.
The mutated virus, which appears to have spread from animals to humans in Denmark, has been detected retrospectively at a mink farm in the Netherlands, according to a leading Dutch expert. The mink were culled, and the mutation did not infect humans there, he said.
A total of 6 countries have reported coronavirus outbreaks at mink farms. They include the Netherlands, Denmark, Spain,
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A mutant form of coronavirus found in Denmark has arisen previously in mink, scientists have revealed.
The mutated virus, which appears to have spread from animals to humans in Denmark, has been detected retrospectively at a mink farm in the Netherlands, according to a leading Dutch expert. The mink were culled, and the mutation did not infect humans there, he said.
A total of 6 countries have reported coronavirus outbreaks at mink farms. They include the Netherlands, Denmark, Spain,
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