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PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed illness – Australia: (VI) water, algal bloom susp, RFI
Algae -- AustraliaThe state government is investigating an incident that sent 2 surfers to hospital after coming in contact with "a brown sludge-like substance" at a popular south-west Victorian surf spot.The 2 male surfers went to hospitals in Warrnambool and Port Fairy over the Easter weekend [3-4 Apr 2021] and were awaiting test results to determine the cause of their illnesses, but both said they came in contact with brown water while surfing at The Passage near Port Fairy.One surfer is understood Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ehrlichiosis – Australia: (SA) dog
Other Animal Disease -- Australia- Hemogram: normochromic, normocytic nonregenerative anemia, thrombocytopenia, or of serum anti-_Ehrlichia_ antibodies. If initial test results are negative, one should consider repeating the assay 2 to 3 weeks later because false-negative results can occur in acutely ill dogs. Likewise, false-positive results (indicating exposure rather than infection) may occur, especially in healthy dogs in endemic areas.- PCR technique (blood, bone marrow aspirate, splenic aspirate): Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Taproot decline, soybean – USA: etiology
Other Plant Disease -- United StatesLSU graduate student Teddy Garcia-Aroca has identified and named the new species of fungus _Xylaria necrophora_, the pathogen that causes soybean taproot decline. The fungus infects roots, causing them to become blackened while causing leaves to turn yellow or orange with chlorosis. The disease has the potential to kill the plant. Trey Price, LSU, said, "I've seen fields that suffered a 25% yield loss." [He] said the disease has been a problem for many years Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (135): post-acute sequelae, women's health, Japan, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownThrombosis and thrombocytopenia have been reported after vaccination with the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine (Oxford-AstraZeneca), a recombinant chimpanzee adenoviral vector encoding the spike glycoprotein of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) [1,2]. To date, such reactions have not been associated with other vaccines against coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). We describe a case of extensive thrombosis associated with severe thrombocytopenia and disseminated Read more [...]
Guest post: 5 ways 3PLs can capitalize on the e-commerce boom
Our guest blogger is Robert Liva, Senior Account Executive at Pierbridge. Have you noticed that there’s a different delivery van pulling up on your block five or six times every day? Those vans are evidence that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated several shipping trends that were already developing pretty quickly. Online spending accounted for 21.3% of...
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PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (12): India (MZ) domestic, spread
African Swine Fever -- IndiaA laboratory test has confirmed that African swine fever (ASF) was the main cause of death of nearly 700 pigs in 3 Mizoram districts, an official of the state's animal husbandry and veterinary department said on Tuesday [13 Apr 2021]. However, a formal declaration from a concerned authority is awaited, he said.Joint director (livestock health) Dr Lalhmingthanga said that samples were sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopal on Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (61): Russia (AS) wild bird, HPAI H5N5 OIE
Avian Influenza -- RussiaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 30 Mar 2021Confirmed: 31 Mar 2021Reported: 14 Apr 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 17 Mar 2021Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5N5Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks (1)Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Astrakhansky, Ikryaninskiy rayon, AstrakhanStarted: 30 Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Respiratory syncytial virus – Australia (QL) childcare centers
Respiratory Syncytial Virus -- Australia"RSV typically circulates during winter in temperate climates, much like influenza."It's the major cause of lung infections in children, commonly causing bronchiolitis. Symptoms of RSV include a runny nose, cough, reduced feeding and fever. Complications include wheezing and difficulty breathing, which can develop into pneumonia."Severe cases occasionally lead to death, predominantly in very young infants."Almost all children have had an RSV infection by age Read more [...]
Improving Our Understanding of Nonfatal Occupational Injuries
Counting and describing nonfatal occupational injuries are vital to understanding and prevention. However, this is very difficult to accomplish on a national level. There are large numbers of injuries that are captured, in part, by different sources, and some are not captured at all. There is no single, comprehensive national source of occupational injury data. Additionally, there are numerous issues with occupational injury surveillance because workers and employers underreport injuries as Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (134): adenovector-based vaccines, superspreader events, 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): 2 112 687 (16 958) / 33 952 (244)European Region (61): 47 891 858 (159 163) / 1 014 726 (4000)South East Asia Region (10): 16 534 019 (175 614) / 230 560 (1102)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 8 166 899 (54 806) / 166 542 (695)Region Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease – Malawi: (CK) cattle, serotype pending, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- MalawiGeneral informationReport type: Immediate notificationStarted: 31 Mar 2021Confirmed: 11 Apr 2021Reported: 13 Apr 2021Reason for notification: RecurrenceLast occurrence: 16 Nov 2020Causal agent: Foot-and-mouth disease virusSubtype: PendingNature of diagnosis: Clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.Outbreak location: Msiyamphanje, Lengwe Natonal Park, ChikwawaDate of start of the outbreak: 1 Apr 2021Epidemiological unit: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis – Ireland: correlation with deer density
Bovine TB -- IrelandNew research suggests Ireland's increasing populations of sika deer may be linked to local outbreaks of bovine TB infection in cattle.Researchers used county-level population densities, taken between 2000 and 2018, to track the 3 known maintenance hosts of TB in Ireland: cattle, badgers and sika deer. They then considered how variations in local densities compared with the variation in TB infection rates across the country, and also at county level.Although TB infection rates Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Panama disease TR4, banana – Peru (02): 1st rep (PI) conf
Other Plant Disease -- PeruThe Peruvian National Agrarian Health Service, Senasa, has confirmed the discovery of fusarium wilt tropical race IV (Foc TR4) in Piura, a northwestern region. Both the PCR and [nucleotide] sequencing tests were positive. Last week, Senasa reported that "after receiving various notices of possible cases," a 0.5-hectare field was labeled suspicious [ProMED post http://promedmail.org/post/20210412.8301760].The national phytosanitary emergency procedure has been trigged, placing Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (60): South Africa (GT) poultry, HPAI H5, OIE
Avian Influenza -- South AfricaSummaryReport type: Immediate notificationStarted: 8 Apr 2021Confirmed: 10 Apr 2021Reported: 13 Apr 2021Reason for notification: RecurrenceLast occurrence: 2 Mar 2021Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5Nature of diagnosis: Clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaksSummary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Ekurhuleni, GautengStarted: 9 Apr 2021Epidemiological unit: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever – Americas (08): Brazil (SC)
Yellow Fever -- BrazilThe Directorate of Epidemiological Surveillance of Santa Catarina (DIVE/SC) reports that the 1st death from yellow fever in Santa Catarina was confirmed this year [2021]. The 34-year-old man was a resident of Aguas Mornas, in Greater Florianopolis. The patient did not have a vaccine record in the Information System of the National Immunization Program (SIPNI).Another 3 human cases of yellow fever have already been confirmed in the state this year [2021]. The 1st case, recorded Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease – India: (AR) mithun, RFI
Foot and Mouth -- IndiaA large number of mithuns have been affected by FMD (foot and mouth disease) in various parts of Arunachal Pradesh, and a few have died, said official sources on Monday [13 Apr 2021].Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department Deputy director Dr Taba Heli, a top mithun expert in North Eastern region, reported that the disease has taken a severe form in the entire Siang belt, particularly in East Siang, West Siang, and Upper Siang districts [map at ].Though the number of deaths Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (133): pandemic growth, antibody cocktail, WHO, global
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): 2 095 750(18 234) / 33 708 (234)European Region (61): 47 723 272 (181 865) / 1 010 684 (2451)South East Asia Region (10): 16 358 405 (180 579) / 229 458 (1073)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 8 112 093 (54 543) /165 757 (747)Region Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Measles update (07): Nigeria (Borno)
Measles -- NigeriaNo fewer than 1158 children in Borno State are undergoing treatment from measles in Maiduguri, Borno State capital.According to Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) also known as Doctors Without Borders, most of the patients were admitted at Gwange Paediatric hospital, which is managed by MSF.Statistics indicate 58% of the children admitted at the hospital are from Zabarmari, a volatile small settlement of about 45 000 people located 20km [approx. 12.4mi] away from Maiduguri.The duration Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis, visceral – Ethiopia: (OR) protection by insecticide treated nets
Leishmaniasis -- EthiopiaAbstract--------BackgroundVisceral leishmaniasis (VL) caused by _Leishmania_ parasites, infects mammals transmitted by _Phlebotomine_ sand-flies and mostly affects the poorest. VL distributed worldwide and prevalent in Ethiopia. Knowing the occurrence of disease and risk factors is a remedy for controlling. The aim of the study was to identify factors associated with VL.MethodsCase control study was carried out during October-November 2019 in Borena. A 1:2 Cases and controls Read more [...]
PRO/ALL> Announcements (03): 8th Int'l Meeting on Emerging Diseases & Surveillance (IMED)
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PRO/AH/EDR> NSAID intoxication, vulture – Spain: (CT)
Poisoning -- SpainHerrero-Villar M, Delepoulle É, Suárez-Regaladao L, et al. First diclofenac intoxication in a wild avian scavenger in Europe. Science of the Total Environment 782: 146890; - Mod.PMBHealthMap/ProMED map of Spain: ][See Also:2011----NSAID intoxication, vulture - Asia: discontinued http://promedmail.org/post/20110513.14652009----NSAID intoxication, vulture - Asia (03): ketoprofen, pot. hazardhttp://promedmail.org/post/20091213.4235NSAID intoxication, vulture - Asia: Read more [...]
Being less bad is no longer good enough for HKRITA CEO – just-style.com
Being less bad is no longer good enough for HKRITA CEO just-style.com
Preventing Struck-by Injuries in Construction: Lift Zone Safety
The second annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents hosted by the NORA Construction Sector Council will take place April 26th, 2021, during National Work Zone Awareness Week (1). During this event, construction employers and employees will learn about best practices and methods to prevent struck-by incidents. Emphasis has been placed on the prevention of these types of incidents because they are the number one cause of injury and number two cause of death in the construction industry Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Pepino mosaic virus, tomato – Serbia: 1st rep (JA)
Other Plant Disease -- SerbiaDuring a survey on tomato viruses conducted in Serbia, virus-like symptoms were observed in July 2019 in tomato plants (_Solanum lycopersicum_) grown in 2 separate plastic tunnels in Jablanica district. Affected plants showed yellow angular spots on the leaves accompanied by necrosis and distortion, as well as fruit discoloration. In these 2 tomato crops, disease incidence was estimated at 80%. Laboratory analysis (serological, molecular and biological tests) confirmed Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus – Americas (03): USA (MT)
Hantavirus -- United StatesThe Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has confirmed that an adult man from Richland County has been diagnosed with [a] hantavirus [infection].The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) sent out the following:The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has confirmed that an adult male from Richland County has been diagnosed with hantavirus infection.The individual acquired the illness while working out of state where there Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Sudden decline, mango – Pakistan: (SD)
Other Plant Disease -- PakistanMangoes are under threat in Sindh by the fast-spreading mango death syndrome. "It causes the leaves and flowers to suddenly turn brown, wither, wilt and drop to the ground," explains a [mango grower]. It is for the 1st time that his orchard [of] 60 acres has been infected to such a vast extent. "Experts call it the sudden death disease. There is no other option but to cut the infected twigs and branches," he laments. "Growers also need to be more careful as the mango Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (59): Germany (BE) poultry, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- GermanySummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 1 Mar 2021Confirmed: 2 Mar 2021Reported: 8 Apr 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 11 Jun 2017Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5N8Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaksSummary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: BerlinStarted: 1 Mar 2021Epidemiological unit: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (132): double variants, USA, India, diagnostics, transmission in children, WHO, global
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): 2 077 538(19 425) / 33 474 (268)European Region (61): 47 528 894 (222 804) / 1 008 023 (2786)South East Asia Region (10): 16 177 826 (164 704) / 228 385 (1014)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 8 057 550 (48 440) /165 010 (612)Region Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (06): Laos, H5N6, first case
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- LaosThe World Health Organization (WHO) reports the 1st human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) virus infection has been reported in Laos.A 5-year-old boy from Luang Prabang province in northern Laos developed symptoms on [28 Feb 2021], was hospitalized and tested positive for A(H5N6) on [8 Mar 2021]. The boy recovered. He had exposure to poultry, and the poultry tested positive for H5N6. None of the contacts at home or in the hospital had the disease.This is the 1st avian influenza Read more [...]
RECAP: Salford street closed as fire crews rush to ammonia leak at food factory – updates – Manchester Evening News
RECAP: Salford street closed as fire crews rush to ammonia leak at food factory – updates Manchester Evening News
Tips, guides, and resources to stay safe during Wisconsin’s tornado season – FOX 25/48 – WiProud.com
Tips, guides, and resources to stay safe during Wisconsin’s tornado season FOX 25/48 – WiProud.com
DG Digest: TSA wants to collect biometric data for drivers, OSHA extends HCS comment period