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PRO/AH/EDR> New world screwworm – Panama: (PM) cattle, OIE
Myiasis -- PanamaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 29 Jun 2021Confirmed: 29 Jun 2021Reported: 2 Jul 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 13 Jun 2012Causal agent: _Cochliomyia hominivorax_Serotype: pendingNature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks (1)Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Torti, Chepo, PanamaStarted: 29 Jun 2021Epidemiological unit: Read more [...]
2021 DG Symposium speaker Laura Denk: How trainers can be more convincing
One of the most popular presentations at the 2021 Dangerous Goods Symposium might be delivered by someone with no Dangerous Goods experience. Meet Laura Denk, of eChoice Innovations—a Chicago-based firm that solves business challenges with innovative marketing programs. “When you’re talking to someone about what training they or their organization might need, you want them...
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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (14): Global (WPV1 ES, cVDPV2, cVDPV1)
Polio -- PakistanNew wild poliovirus isolates reported this week:AFP cases: 0Environment: 1Others: 0 New cVDPV isolates reported this week:AFP cases: 3Environment: 0Others: 0Summary of new WPV and cVDPV this week (AFP cases and ES positives):- Pakistan: 1 WPV1 positive environmental sample- Afghanistan: 1 cVDPV2 case- DR Congo: 1 cVDPV2 case- Yemen: 1 cVDPV1 caseAfghanistan- No wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case was reported this week. There is 1 case reported in 2021 while Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (235): CIDRAP, severe, long COVID, gender, schools, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownWHO region (no. countries/territories):Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Western Pacific Region (19): 3 687 631 (19 040) / 56 443 (302)European Region (61): 56 514 946 (84 910) / 1 192 106 (1029)South East Asia Region (10): 35 501 748 (101 892) / 501 455 (2310)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 11 252 613 (45 558) / 220 342 (492)Region Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (18): Africa (Nigeria)
Cholera -- Nigeria57. Luquero FJ, Grout L, Ciglenecki I, et al.: Use of _Vibrio cholerae_ vaccine in an outbreak in Guinea. N Engl J Med. 2014; 370(22): 2111-20; .58. Severe K, Rouzier V, Anglade SB, et al.: Effectiveness of oral cholera vaccine in Haiti: 37-month follow-up. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2016; 94(5): 1136-42; .59. Bhattacharya SK, Sur D, Ali M, et al.: 5-year efficacy of a bivalent killed whole-cell oral cholera vaccine in Kolkata, India: a cluster-randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Europe (13): Russia (VR) domestic, OIE
African Swine Fever -- RussiaGeneral informationReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 26 Jun 2021Confirmed: 27 Jun 2021Reported: 2 Jul 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 28 Apr 2021Manifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal agent: African swine fever virusNature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.Outbreak location: Vorob'evka Agro, Vorob'evskiy rayon, VoronezhDate of start of the outbreak: 26 Jun Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A – USA (04): (NC)
Hepatitis A -- United States1. CDC. Widespread person-to-person outbreaks of hepatitis A across the United States. Atlanta, GA: US Department of Health and Human Services, CDC; 2020. .2. Foster MA, Hofmeister MG, Kupronis BA, et al.: Increase in hepatitis A virus infections: United States 2013-2018. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2019; 68: 413-5.3. Harris PA, Taylor R, Thielke R, Payne J, Gonzalez N, Conde JG: Research electronic data capture (REDCap): a metadata-driven methodology and workflow process Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis – Finland (03): (CF) preschool children, imported lettuce conf.
Salmonella -- FinlandIn a follow-up on the salmonellosis outbreak in the Jyvaskyla region of Finland, the City of Jyvaskyla said imported lettuce served in daycare centres has been confirmed as the source of an outbreak of _Salmonella_ bacterial infections that affected about 450 children and daycare centre staff.The salad contained domestic cucumber, peas, and foreign iceberg lettuce. Domestically produced cucumbers and peas were also suspected to be the cause of the outbreak, but the city said Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Foodborne illness – Ukraine: (KK) sushi, Salmonella, poss. other pathogens
Foodborne Illness, Salmonella -- UkraineThe Kharkov [Kharkiv] Regional Center for Disease Control and Prevention (computer translated) has reported that 89 people, including 19 children, have been hospitalized for foodborne illness. Two patients, registered on 22 Jun [2021], are residents of Lugansk, who were on a business trip in the city of Kharkov and ate sushi in the Yakitoria restaurant.It is noted that, according to the results of bacteriological examination of patients, in 42 people, including Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (23): Asia (Taiwan) yellow-throated marten, OIE
Rabies -- ChinaSummary:Report type: immediate notificationStarted: 11 Jun 2021Confirmed: 30 Jun 2021Ended: 30 Jun 2021Reported: 8 Jul 2021Reason for notification: unusual host speciesCausal agent: Rabies virusNature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks:Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Taitung County, Taitung, TaiwanStarted: 11 Jun 2021Ended: 30 Jun 2021Epidemiological unit: Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Anthracnose, mango – India: (KA)
Other Plant Disease -- IndiaWith a steep fall in prices of mangoes, growers are dumping them by the roadside in Kolar district. Adding to farmers' woes, the Totapuri variety has been attacked by a fungal disease -- anthracnose. Growers are demanding compensation from the government.[Byline: V Velayudham]--Communicated by:ProMED[Anthracnose is considered the most important disease of mango. It is caused by the fungi _Colletotrichum gloeosporioides_ or _C. acutatum_. Symptoms may include flower blight; Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever – Asia (05): Russia
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- RussiaAccording to data from regional department of Rospotrebnadzor, 14 patients have been diagnosed with Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Stavropol, in southwestern Russia."According to the results of laboratory tests, the diagnosis of Crimean hemorrhagic fever was established in 14 patients from among the provisionally hospitalized, living in the Petrovsky and Blagodarnensky urban districts; in Apanasenkovsky, Arzgirsky, Krasnogvardeisky, Ipatovsky, and Read more [...]
Bay Area calendar: Sci-fi, bull riding and meditation – Houston Chronicle
Bay Area calendar: Sci-fi, bull riding and meditation Houston Chronicle
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis – USA (05): dips, cheeses, multiple serotypes
Salmonella -- United StatesThe FDA says that there are 20 sickened as the Jules cashew brie _Salmonella_ outbreak ends. This is a huge increase from the 7 illnesses that were reported in the last update on 7 May 2021. Five people have been hospitalized. Cashew brie is a vegan alternative to the dairy product. It is typically made with raw cashews.The case count by state is as follows: California (15), Florida (2), Maryland (1), Tennessee (2). The FDA does not give out any information about patient Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (234): USA Delta var, mAb, Indonesia, long COVID & children, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownBackground: The long-term sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in children remain poorly characterised. This study aimed to assess long-term outcomes in children previously hospitalised with COVID-19 and associated risk factors.Methods: This is a prospective cohort study of children (18 years old and younger) admitted with confirmed COVID-19. Children admitted to the hospital between 2 Apr 2020 and 26 Aug 2020 were included. Telephone interview using the International Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness – India (06): (BR) staphylococcal enterotoxin susp
Foodborne Illness -- IndiaAt least 170 people took ill due to suspected food poisoning in Kothwan village in Munger district of Bihar late on Monday [5 Jul 2021]. Sources in the district administration said more than 250 people were invited to a home for Satyanarayan Katha late that evening. After consuming the prasad, most of the villagers complained of an upset stomach, dizziness and vomiting. As the number grew, the district administration alerted the civil surgeon, who sent a team comprising Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever – West Africa (11): Guinea (BE)
Lassa Fever -- GuineaThe World Health Organization (WHO) has reported the 2nd confirmed Lassa fever case and fatality in the West African country of Guinea.The 1st case was notified on 8 May 2021 at the Yomou prefecture hospital, a resident of Yomou prefecture [see Lassa fever - West Africa (09): Guinea (YO) http://promedmail.org/post/20210518.8367530]. The patient was also confirmed to be positive for COVID-19 and later died. Contact tracing of 88 people was done, and no secondary cases were found.On Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (17): Asia (India)
Cholera -- India"Background: There are an estimated 1.3-4.0 million cases of cholera and 20 000-140 000 cholera-related deaths worldwide each year. The rice-based cholera toxin B subunit (CTB) vaccine [manufactured as a powder from the transgenic rice - Mod.LL], MucoRice-CTB, is an oral candidate vaccine that does not require a cold chain, has shown efficacy in animal models, and could be of benefit in places where there is a paucity of medical infrastructure. We aim to assess the Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis – Spain: (CL) omelette
Salmonella -- SpainPublic health officials in a Spanish region have reported 6 confirmed _Salmonella_ infections. Surveys and epidemiological work by [Castile and Leon] Public Health have shown the outbreak could have been caused by the consumption of tortillas in 2 establishments in Soria. A Spanish tortilla also called a Spanish omelette can contain herbs, spices, potatoes, and eggs. The product was cooked at one of these sites and part of it was transferred, once prepared, to the second.Two children Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (95): Europe (Russia) wild bird, HPAI st pending, OIE
Avian Influenza -- RussiaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 25 Jun 2021Confirmed: 28 Jun 2021Reported: 1 Jul 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 6 Oct 2020Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: pendingNature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks (1)Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Pripyshminskie bory, Arminzonskiy rayon, TyumenStarted: Read more [...]
PRO> Announcements (05): 8th IMED abstract submission deadline extended to 14 Jul 2021
Not Yet Classified — Worldwide/Unknown
The time to unify and act is now – Denton Record Chronicle
The time to unify and act is now Denton Record Chronicle
PRO/AH/EDR> Hemorrhagic septicemia – Kazakhstan: saiga antelope, recovery
Anthrax -- KazakhstanAccording to the 1st aerial survey in 2 years, the number of saiga in their Kazakhstan heartland has risen from 334 000 to 842 000. There were fears the animal was on the brink of extinction following a mass die-off in 2015. Distressing images of carcasses strewn over the steppes made world headlines.Following a series of conservation measures, including a government crackdown on poaching, and local and international conservation work, numbers have started to bounce back.That, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed illness – Algeria: (CH) toxic algae susp
Undiagnosed -- AlgeriaA media news article reported that the wali (governor) of (the state/wilaya of) Chlef, Lakhdar Sadas, said the accident in which 149 citizens were poisoned on [Tenes] Beach was due to (a leaked) gas, emitted from one of the ships, hitting their respiratory systems.In a statement to Al-Shorouk News channel, the state's governor confirmed the issue was related to a gas hitting the respiratory system, noting that suspicions were hovering around a ship carrying cattle docked in Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Armenia (02): (GR) human, livestock. OIE
Anthrax -- ArmeniaSummary:Report type: immediate notificationStarted: 22 Jun 2021Confirmed: 23 Jun 2021Ended: 30 Jun 2021Reported: 6 Jul 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 29 Aug 2019Causal agent: _Bacillus anthracis_Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks:Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (6)Outbreak location 1: Vanevan, GegharkunikStarted: 22 Jun 2021Ended: 1 Jul Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (233): animal, Spain (GA) mink, OIE
COVID-19 -- SpainSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStart on: 28 Jun 2021Confirmed on: 28 Jun 2021Reported on: 6 Jul 2021Event status: ongoingReason for notification: emerging diseaseEvent morbidity (%): 0.02Event mortality: -Zoonotic potential: yesDiagnostic details: laboratory testCausal agent: SARS-CoV-2This event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks (1)Summary of outbreaks: Total outbreaks: 1Outbreak location 1: Oza Cesuras, A Coruna, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (232): South Africa, USA delta var., India, Israel, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- South AfricaWHO region (no. countries/territories):Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Western Pacific Region (19): 3 650 964 (19 300) / 55 951 (194)European Region (61): 56 302 326 (66 476) / 1 189 854 (835)South East Asia Region (10): 35 309 575 (90 431) / 497 500 (1561)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 11 022 816 (34 819) / 219 353 (549)Region Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Malaria – China: WHO certified malaria-free
Malaria -- ChinaBeginning in the 1950s, health authorities in China worked to locate and stop the spread of malaria by providing preventive antimalarial medicines for people at risk of the disease as well as treatment for those who had fallen ill. The country also made a major effort to reduce mosquito breeding grounds and stepped up the use of insecticide spraying in homes in some areas.In 1967, the Chinese Government launched the "523 Project" -- a nation-wide research programme aimed at finding Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Tick-borne encephalitis – Sweden
Tick-borne Encephalitis -- SwedenIn general, ticks are increasing, there is no doubt about it, says tick expert Lars Lundqvist.It is important to look up, or rather down, when you move in nature and in high humidity grass during the summer. This is where ticks thrive best. According to statistics from the Swedish Public Health Agency, the number of cases of TBE [tick-borne encephalitis], the viral disease spread by ticks, has doubled compared to last year [2020].By 2020, we had 31 cases reported Read more [...]
Thailand fires sparked by explosion at Ming Dih chemical factory near Bangkok injure 60, kill 1 – KTRK-TV
Thailand fires sparked by explosion at Ming Dih chemical factory near Bangkok injure 60, kill 1 KTRK-TVA fire in Thailand caused a fire at a Mindy chemical plant near Bangkok injured 60 people and killed one Florida News TimesEvacuations ordered after Thai chemical factory explodes ABC NewsOne Dead, 33 Injured In Bangkok Factory Explosion NDTVThousands evacuated, at least 33 injured after explosion at Thai chemical factory Gulf TodayView Full Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (93): Viet Nam (HO, CB, QN), poultry, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza -- VietnamGeneral informationReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 3 Jun 2021Date of confirmation of the event: 8 Jun 2021Reason for notification: new strain in the countryManifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5N8Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks (3)Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks: 3Outbreak location 1: Read more [...]
