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PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (99): global (WPV & cVDPV), Pakistan (KP), Afghanistan (BL)
Polio -- PakistanNew wild poliovirus isolates reported this week:AFP cases: 3Environment: 9Others: 0New cVDPV isolates reported this week:AFP cases: 22Environment: 11Others: 4Headlines- In the run up to the WPV certification of the African region next year [2020], the Africa Regional Certification Commission is currently conducting a visit in Nigeria to analyze and verify the accuracy of the certification documents prepared by the Nigerian government. "It is important that the Nigerian Read more [...]
Train hauling hazardous materials derails in Southwest Detroit – Detroit Metro Times
Train hauling hazardous materials derails in Southwest Detroit Detroit Metro TimesTrain with hazardous materials derails in Detroit ABC NewsTrain cars carrying hazardous materials overturn in Detroit Detroit Free PressTrain derails in Detroit; no hazardous materials found, city says Crain's Detroit BusinessTrain derailment on Detroit’s southwest side prompts HAZMAT situation WDIV ClickOnDetroitView full coverage on Google News Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Syphilis – Canada (08): (SK,ON) incr. incidence, indigenous, women, meth use
Syphilis -- CanadaSix months since an outbreak was declared, syphilis continues to surge in Saskatchewan as doctors struggle to track down at-risk patients.The Saskatchewan Health Authority and Indigenous Services Canada declared an outbreak in June [2019] after 42 cases of syphilis were diagnosed in the North Battleford-Lloydminster area in the 1st 6 months of the year [2019].Saskatchewan has a relatively low rate of syphilis compared to other Canadian provinces. However, as of October [2019], the Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Europe (56): Hungary (BE) wild boar, OIE
African Swine Fever -- HungaryInformation received on [and dated] 10 Dec 2019 from Dr Lajos Bognar, deputy state secretary chief veterinary officer, Food Chain Safety Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Budapest, HungarySummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 7 Dec 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Dec 2019Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed diseaseManifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal agent: African swine fever virusNature of diagnosis: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (53): UK (England) poultry, LPAI H5, OIE
Avian Influenza -- United KingdomInformation received on 11 Dec 2019 from Dr Christine Middlemiss, Chief Veterinary Officer, DEFRA, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, London, United KingdomSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 4 Dec 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 10 Dec 2019Report date: 11 Dec 2019Date submitted to OIE: 11 Dec 2019Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 20 Jan 2016Manifestation Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Scabies – USA: (CO) ICE facility
Scabies -- United StatesCrews at the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Aurora [Colorado] are trying to keep scabies from spreading. It's a highly contagious infestation of mites that burrow into the skin. The people living in one dorm are being kept away from everyone else.A spokeswoman says these cases typically involve someone who is already infected when they arrive at the southern border. Scabies is treated with a topical medicine.ICE officials released the following statement Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Simian foamy virus, human – Africa: (Cameroon)
Other Human Disease -- CameroonAbstract--------Background. Zoonotic simian foamy viruses (SFVs) establish persistent infections in humans, for whom the long-term consequences for health are poorly described. Here, we aimed to characterize blood-cell phenotypes and plasma biomarkers associated with gorilla SFV infection in humans.Methods. We used a case-control design to compare 15 Cameroonian hunters infected with gorilla SFV (cases) to 15 controls matched for age and ethnicity. A flow cytometry-based Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Obituary: Henry T Eigelsbach
Tularemia -- United States[1]Date: Tue 10 Dec 2019From: Steve Prior [edited]I am saddened to be providing you with the attached news release concerning the passing of Hank Eigelsbach but happy that his contribution to infectious disease research may be acknowledged by ProMED, a reference source that he continued to access until his passing.Hank spent his entire research career at Camp/Fort Detrick having joined in the 1st intake of military personnel/research scientists in 1944. As you will recall, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Canine influenza – Canada: (ON) H3N2, 1st rep, corr
Influenza H3N2 -- Canada[1]Date: Wed 11 Dec 2019From: Scott Weese [edited]The recent ProMED post about canine influenza in Ontario appears to be incorrect. The cited news report has verbatim text from January 2018 articles describing the previous outbreak (full details at ). I am unaware of any canine influenza activity in Canada since October 2018.--J Scott Weese DVM DVSc DipACVIMOntario Veterinary College and Centre for Public Health and ZoonosesUniversity of GuelphGuelph, Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (98): Afghanistan, Philippines, Pakistan, violence
Polio -- Afghanistan- In response to the 1st human case confirmed with VDPV1 from Maluso, Basilan (BARMM), outbreak immunization was conducted in the area with bOPV for children under 10 years old, vaccinating 13 547 children under 10 years of age (102% of the target).- A cVDPV1 case in Sabah state, Malaysia, was confirmed to be genetically linked to the Basilan case by the Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL) in Australia. Since the 2 viruses are genetically linked, they are Read more [...]
Here's how to properly dispose common hazardous materials – PhillyVoice.com
Here’s how to properly dispose common hazardous materials PhillyVoice.com
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (11): China (FJ,AH) H9N2
Avian Influenza -- ChinaFirst reported by WHO/WPRO:1. Avian Influenza Weekly Update Number 716; 22 Nov 2019 #5 [CHP Fujian Province: A 4-year-old girl with onset on 26 Oct 2019].2. Avian Influenza Weekly Update Number 717; 29 Nov 2019 #6 [CHP Anhui Province: A 5-year-old girl with onset on 12 Nov 2019].Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection (CHP):3. Avian Influenza Report, 15(49); reporting period: 1 Dec-7 Dec 2019 (week 49) (Published 10 Dec 2019)Taiwan Centers for Disease Control:4. Mainland Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Squirrel pox, red squirrel – UK (04): (England) susp
Other Animal Disease -- United KingdomThe call from conservation volunteers comes after a potential case of the fatal squirrel pox virus was spotted at a nature reserve by an amateur wildlife photographer.The infectious disease, carried and spread by grey squirrels, results in death for most reds within 15 days.Although the "possible" case spotted at Smardale Nature Reserve near Kirkby Stephen has not been confirmed, it has led to renewed calls for vigilance among the public to help conserve one Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Canine Influenza – Canada: (ON) H3N2, 1st rep, ex South Korea
Canine Influenza -- CanadaThe public health authority in southern Ontario says it has confirmed what they believe to be the 1st 2 known cases of canine influenza in Canada.The H3N2 strain of the virus was detected by a veterinarian in dogs imported by an adoption agency from South Korea via the United States."A small number of dogs having close with the affected dogs also have mild respiratory disease, but test results from those animals are not yet available," the health unit said in a press Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis – North America (44): 2019 overview
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United StatesIn the wake of an especially prevalent and deadly year for eastern equine encephalitis [EEE] virus, National Institutes of Health officials say the mosquito-borne illness poses an "emergent threat" and are calling for a national strategy to address it and other emerging arboviruses [arthropod-borne viruses].As of [3 Dec 2019], according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 37 confirmed human cases of EEE this year in 9 US states, Read more [...]
Tractor-trailer hauling hazardous materials overturns on I-24E in Rutherford County – WSMV Nashville
Spain: Firefighters make headway to extinguish factory fire – Washington Post
Spain: Firefighters make headway to extinguish factory fire Washington Post
Chemical Plant Fire in Spain Forces Authorities to Evacuate Area – U.S. News & World Report
Chemical Plant Fire in Spain Forces Authorities to Evacuate Area U.S. News & World Report
Spain: Residents told to stay indoors as fire engulfs plant – Washington Post
Spain: Residents told to stay indoors as fire engulfs plant Washington Post
HAZMAT called to investigate leak at railroad company – Canton Repository
HAZMAT called to investigate leak at railroad company Canton Repository
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever – Africa (26): Mali (BA,SK) additional details, WHO
Yellow Fever -- MaliGrade / Date notified to WHO / Start of reporting period / End of reporting period / Total cases / Cases Confirmed / Deaths / CFRUngraded / 3 Dec 2019 / 3 Nov 2019 / 3 Dec 2019 / 3 / 3 / 1 / 33.30%On 3 Dec 2019, WHO was informed through internal communication of 3 yellow fever cases in Mali, including one death. Of these, 2 of the cases are from Wogouna and Keregoura villages, Bougoni district, Sikasso region in the South of Mali and one from Nanakenieba village, Kati district, Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A – USA (40): CDC
Hepatitis A -- United StatesWhen hearing about hepatitis A, many people think about contaminated food and water. However, in the United States, hepatitis A is more commonly spread from person to person. Since March 2017, CDC's Division of Viral Hepatitis (DVH) has been assisting multiple state and local health departments with hepatitis A outbreaks, spread through person-to-person contact.The hepatitis A vaccine is the best way to prevent HAV [hepatitis A virus] infection.The following groups are Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC – North America: O157, packaged salads
E. coli -- United StatesCDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing _E. coli_ O157:H7 infections. This investigation includes illnesses in Canada recently reported by the Public Health Agency of Canada. This outbreak is caused by a different strain of _E. coli_ O157:H7 than the current outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from the Salinas, California, [USA] growing region.Public health investigators are using Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Pertussis update (13): Australia, USA
Whooping Cough -- AustraliaRoyal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) acting director of infectious diseases, Andrew Redmond, said Queensland is experiencing a spike in whooping cough cases.So far this year [2019], Dr Redmond said there had been more than 1500 Queenslanders diagnosed. Of those, 190 presented to the emergency department, up from 124 the same time last year [2018]. "This year across the state we've had roughly a 50 per cent increase in diagnoses of whooping cough, which is really terrible Read more [...]
DG Digest: IATA releases addendum for the 61st DGR
We move fully into the month of December and its approaching holiday period with the biggest news being a brand-new Addendum for the 61st Edition of the IATA DGR; that’s the new volume that will become effective on January 1st, so change is in the air for it already. The EPA as well as our…
Delaware County firefighters battle 2-alarm fire at warehouse – ABC6OnYourSide.com
Delaware County firefighters battle 2-alarm fire at warehouse ABC6OnYourSide.com
PRO/AH/EDR> Camel pox – Turkmenistan: (BA) susp. RFI
Other Human Disease -- TurkmenistanIn March [2019?], camels in Turkmenistan's western Balkan Province started dying off. Officials did not say anything about the cause. Locals thought it was from smallpox.Balkan residents believed it was smallpox because in October 2018, the disease struck hard, killing camels but also spreading to people, several of whom were admitted to hospitals and treated for the virus.[Byline: Bruce Pannier]--Communicated by:ProMED-mail from HealthMap Alerts[Turkmenistan's Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st. Javiana – USA: (PA) healthcare facilities, cut fruit, recall
Salmonella -- United StatesFood service and institutional food operators should not sell or serve the fruit mix with cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, and grapes prepared by Tailor Cut Produce.Tailor Cut Produce reports that their products may be found in restaurants, banquet facilities, hotels, schools and institutional food service establishments in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.Because this fruit mix may have been distributed to nursing homes, schools, hospitals and other facilities that Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis – China: (GS) veterinary institute, RFI
Brucellosis -- ChinaDozens of researchers in northwestern China's Gansu province have been infected with brucellosis, an animal-borne disease that causes flu-like symptoms and, potentially, lingering problems. In a statement [Fri 6 Dec 2019], the Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute, an affiliated institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, said that the 1st few grad students from the institute's foot-and-mouth disease prevention team tested positive for brucellosis antibodies on Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> WHO World Malaria Report 2019: comments on numbers