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Talleyville crash closes intersection, may require hazmat cleanup – The News Journal
Talleyville crash closes intersection, may require hazmat cleanup The News Journal
PRO/AH/EDR> Tonate virus – French Guiana
Other Human Disease -- Région d'outre-mer de French Guiana, FranceMutricy R, Djossou F, Matheus S, et al. Discriminating tonate virus from dengue virus infection: a matched case-control study in French Guiana, 2003-2016. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2019; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.19-0156.Abstract--------Tonate virus (TONV) is an arbovirus discovered in 1973 in French Guiana (FG) belonging to the Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus complex, Alphavirus genus. Only few publications and cases Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease – Bangladesh: (CG,DH) cattle, 1st rep
Lumpy Skin Disease -- BangladeshLivestock officials have asked dairy farmers not to panic after lumpy skin disease [LSD], which is characterised by nodules on the skin, has spread in cattle farms in Chattogram [Chittagong]. The disease was detected for the 1st time in Bangladesh at a farm in Karnaphuli Upazila's Shikalbaha in July [2019], according to Mohammad Reazul Haque, Chattogram district livestock officer. Experts believe the disease spread in Bangladesh from India, he told bdnews24.com [see Read more [...]
St. Elizabeth practices chemical emergency – Enumclaw Courier-Herald
St. Elizabeth practices chemical emergency Enumclaw Courier-Herald
PRO/AH> African swine fever – Europe (53): Belgium (LX) wild boar, economics
African Swine Fever -- BelgiumThe damage caused by African swine fever [ASF] in [Belgium] amounts to 22.5 million euros [about USD 24.8 million] per month, reports 'Nieuwe Oogst'. The Federation of Belgian Meat (FEBEV) calculated the total losses to be at least 700 million euros [nearly USD 771.6 million]. "Past crises teach us that it can take up to 10 years for the image to return to the old level," says Michael Gore from FEBEV. "We will still have problems with this in the coming years."In 2018, Read more [...]
Holliston Mills plant fire draws assistance from multiple agencies – Therogersvillereview
Holliston Mills plant fire draws assistance from multiple agencies Therogersvillereview
DG Digest: EPA announces public meeting on implementation of the TSCA New Chemicals program
The nation enters the Thanksgiving holiday period this week with regulatory activity remaining relatively minor. The Labelmaster family wishes you and yours a safe and happy Thanksgiving Day! Here’s the latest news: EPA On December 10, 2019, EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) will hold a public meeting to engage with interested... Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (53): Americas (USA) fox, human exp
Rabies -- United StatesA red fox that attacked 5 people last week [11-17 Nov 2019] in Glen Ridge [New Jersey] has tested positive for rabies, authorities said. Borough police said they responded to a report of an animal bite on Woodland Avenue. 2 additional bites were reported in the borough while police and the Bloomfield Animal Control were searching for the animal. The fox was later found on the NJ Transit tracks near Toney's Brook.Anyone who has had direct contact with a red fox around [14 and Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (93): Philippines (BS)
Polio -- PhilippinesA 9 year old girl from Basilan has been added to the list of confirmed poliovirus cases in the country, according to Sam Nielsen's report on Super Radyo dzBB on [Mon 25 Nov 2019], citing the Department of Health (DoH). The new case brought the total number of new cases recorded nationwide this year [2019] to 8, the latest being the 3 recorded last week [week of 18 Nov 2019] in Cotabato. The report said the 9 year old from Basilan did not receive any vaccine against the virus.The Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis – Chile: (Santiago) sushi
Salmonella -- ChileA salmonellosis outbreak in Maipu commune in Santiago Province has now affected 80 people, according to the Chile news source, T13 (computer translated). This is up from 45 cases reported ill at the El Carmen Hospital with symptoms of salmonella infection on [Tue 19 Nov 2019].Health officials have linked to outbreak to the consumption of sushi at a Bokado sushi store. "This is an important call for the preparation of these products, they must be cooked. They must not use salmon Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus – North America (23): USA (OK, VA) horse
Equine Herpes Virus -- United StatesOn Thursday [21 Nov 2019], the New Mexico Racing Commission (NMRC), with the full support of the State Veterinarian of the New Mexico Livestock Board, ordered Zia Park and the Downs at Albuquerque to close their barn areas to horses originating from Remington Park in Oklahoma. A horse stabled at Remington Park was confirmed positive for equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) last week and subsequently euthanized.The commission's decision comes the week before one of New Mexico's Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Strangles – North America (08): USA (RI) horse
Strangles -- United StatesHistorically, 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 F / 38.6 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 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Trypanosomiasis (Chagas disease) – USA: (CA) Los Angeles, imported
Chagas -- United StatesAmerican Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene. Hernandez S, et al "Prevalence of Chronic Comorbidities Among People with Chagas Disease in Los Angeles, California" ASTMH 2019; Abstract 1311. (Cardiac Comorbidities Plague Chagas Disease Patients under-diagnosed, undertreated L.A. population burdened with cardiometabolic conditions)Many patients with _Trypanosoma cruzi_ infection, or Chagas disease, in Los Angeles had multiple other comorbidities, a researcher said here.In Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever – West Africa (39): Sierra Leone, Netherlands ex Sierra Leone
Lassa Fever -- Sierra LeoneIn Sierra Leone, 7 Dutch and 3 British doctors have been evacuated for Lassa fever; 2 of them -- both Dutch -- and a local anesthetist are confirmed cases. The others are said to be at high risk, having been exposed to the disease in Masanga in the northern Tonkolili District.--Communicated by:ProMED-mail******[2]Date: 24 Nov 2019Source: BBC [edited]A Dutch doctor who was evacuated from Sierra Leone after contracting Lassa fever has died in hospital. The medic was Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC – USA (27): O157, romaine lettuce
E. coli -- United StatesArizona / 2California / 4Colorado / 1Idaho / 3Illinois / 1Maryland / 3Michigan / 1Minnesota / 1Montana / 1New Jersey/ 1New Mexico / 2Ohio / 5Pennsylvania / 3Virginia / 1Washington / 1Wisconsin / 10-----------------Total / 40Illnesses started on dates ranging from 24 Sep 2019, to 10 Nov 2019. Ill people range in age from 3 to 89 years, with a median age of 22. Six* percent of ill people are female. Of 39 ill people with information available, 28 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Usutu virus – Europe: (Italy) 2018
Other Human Disease -- ItalyAbstractBackgroundUsutu virus (USUV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus, which shares its transmission cycle with the phylogenetically related West Nile virus (WNV). USUV circulates in several European countries, and its activity has increased over the last 5 years.AimTo describe human cases of USUV infection identified by surveillance for WNV and USUV infection in the Veneto Region of northern Italy in 2018.MethodsFrom 1 Jun to 30 Nov 2018, all cases of suspected autochthonous Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Caprine arthritis/encephalitis – UK: (N. Ireland) 1st indigenous case
Encephalitis -- United KingdomA disease which affects goats has been found in Northern Ireland for the 1st time. It was picked up in an animal on a holding in Country Londonderry during routine surveillance. The premises where the condition was detected was placed under restriction and other animals slaughtered.There are around 3800 goats in Northern Ireland, and farmers have been urged to be vigilant by chief vet Robert Huey. Most goats are found in small numbers on farms, but there are some commercial Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever – West Africa (40): Sierra Leone
Lassa Fever -- NigeriaFigure 1 [map]. Randomised distribution of confirmed Lassa fever cases in Nigeria as at 10 Nov 2019.Figure 2 [map]. LGAs with confirmed Lassa fever cases in Nigeria as at 10 Nov 2019.Figure 3 [graph]. Epicurve of Lassa fever confirmed cases (754) in Nigeria - week 01-45, 2019.Figure 4 [graph]. Weekly trends of Lassa fever confirmed cases in Nigeria, 2016/week 01-2019/week 45.Figure 5 [graph]. Confirmed Lassa fever cases in Nigeria with state-specific case-fatality rates (CFR) Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (92): Pakistan (KP, SD), Philippines (Mindanao)
Polio -- PakistanThe total number of polio cases across the country has touched 102, including 9 vaccine-derived cases, after 2 cases were reported in Upper and Lower Kohistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa [KP].In spite of tall claims by the government and several anti-polio drives, there has been no let-up in the polio cases across the country, as only yesterday [Fri 22 Nov 2019] 5 cases were reported in Sindh and KP. These 2 provinces are among the worst-affected regions, witnessing a spike over the recent Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths, goat – Kenya: capripox vaccine strain susp.
Lumpy Skin Disease -- KenyaFarmers in Nyeri County are counting losses after an ongoing livestock vaccination drive led to the deaths of at least 10 animals. The farmers, the majority of whom are from Konyu Ward in Mathira Constituency, raised the alarm after their goats fell ill days after being vaccinated.The agriculture department has been carrying out an annual month-long livestock vaccination programme, which started on [5 Nov 2019] and runs until [20 Dec 2019]. Farmers have been paying KES Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Chronic wasting disease – USA (18): (TN) deer
Chronic Wasting Disease -- United StatesThe Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) said chronic wasting disease (CWD) is continuing its spread in Tennessee after it was detected in Shelby County.A 2-year-old buck that had been hunted in the Wolf River Wildlife Management Area tested positive for the disease. The TWRA said the find isn't necessarily surprising given the disease has been prevalent in neighboring Fayette County and had already been detected in Tipton County to the north. [However, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Severe fever w/ thrombocytopenia synd. – Japan (03)
Fever -- JapanCases of a lethal tick-borne virus in Japan are reportedly set to start passing the 100-people-per-year mark for the 1st time since record keeping on the condition began in 2013.The National Institute of Infectious Diseases announced on [19 Nov 2019] that the 2019 total of 96 people affected with Huaiyangshan banyangvirus [severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome], also known as the SFTS virus, had surpassed the previous high of 90 in 2017. Additionally, the mortality rate is high, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever – Americas (12): Venezuela, WHO details
Yellow Fever -- VenezuelaA joint investigation team (WHO Country Office and the Venezuela Ministry of Health) was deployed on 12 Nov [2019] to characterize the risk and develop the response plan. PAHO Immunizations (IM) Unit along with the Revolving Fund have secured a donation of 571 000 doses of yellow fever vaccine from UNICEF that arrived in the country at the end of October [2019].The local public health authorities have strengthened the active and passive epidemiological surveillance activities Read more [...]
Bathroom Breaks
Although workers may assume that they will have access to bathrooms at work, many workers in a wide range of industries and occupations say they cannot take the bathroom breaks they need while working.1-6 Insufficient bathroom breaks are an important health and safety consideration for many jobs, such as those involving patient care or specific production schedules.4,7 Pregnant workers, older workers, and workers with certain medical conditions might also need to use the bathroom more often than Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed die-off, peacock – India: pesticide susp.
Animal Die-off -- IndiaDays after 8 peacocks were found dead in a sugarcane field in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor, 9 peacocks have been found dead in Rajasthan's Alwar district on Thursday [21 Nov 2019]. According to officials, 5 more were found unconscious and the birds were being treated at a local veterinary hospital. Investigations to find the cause of the death of the peacocks are currently underway.Authorities are trying to investigate if the peacocks had eaten anything poisonous or if they died Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Gastroenteritis – USA (02): (CO) school closure, norovirus susp.
Norovirus -- United StatesAll 46 schools in Mesa County [Colorado] are closing Thursday [21 Nov 2019] out of an abundance of caution as a gastrointestinal illness continues to spread through its student body. Six schools had closed as of Wednesday [20 Nov 2019] afternoon before the district-wide shutdown was announced. Schools will remain closed on Friday [22 Nov 2019] through the district's Thanksgiving break, which lasts the entire week of the holiday from [25-29 Nov 2019].Mesa County health officials Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease – South Africa (03): (LP) cattle, st SAT 2, spread
Foot and Mouth -- South AfricaTraces of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) have so far linked infected animals to an auction facility in Limpopo, with at least 5 commercial facilities affected as a result.In a joint statement, the Departments of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development and the National Animal Health Forum (NHF) on FMD said there are more concerns that purchased animals at the same auction could be affected."All known infected properties have been placed under quarantine, suspect Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A – USA (38): (NE,WI,IN) fresh berries
Hepatitis A -- United StatesThe [Nebraska] Central District Health Department [CDHD] reported [Wed 20 Nov 2019], a multi-state outbreak of hepatitis A that has been linked to eating blackberries and potentially to strawberries purchased at Fresh Thyme grocery stores. The berries were distributed in 3 states [I believe they mean cases have occurred in these states - Mod.LL], including Nebraska as well as Indiana and Wisconsin. The department noted that these same berries were also distributed in Iowa, Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Melioidosis – Viet Nam (02): (Hanoi) fatal, brothers
Melioidosis -- Vietnamhttps://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/in-rare-tragedy-two-hanoi-brothers-die-of-whitmore-s-disease-4014160.htmlTwo brothers in Hanoi's Soc Son District died of melioidosis, or Whitmore's disease, 2 weeks apart. On [28 Oct 2019], a 5-year-old boy, was admitted to the National Children's Hospital in the capital city [Hanoi] with high fever and stomachache. 3 days later he died of septic shock from a bloodstream infection. Doctors found out later that his death was caused by melioidosis, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (50): Taiwan (CH) chicken, HPAI H5, OIE
Avian Influenza -- ChinaInformation received on [and dated] 20 Nov 2019 from Dr Wen-Jane Tu, Chief Veterinary Officer, Deputy Director General, Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, Taipei, Chinese Taipei [Taiwan]SummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 27 Oct 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 30 Oct 2019Report date: 20 Nov 2019Date submitted to OIE: 20 Nov 2019Reason for notification: recurrence of a Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis – North America (41): USA, human
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United StatesHumans have always lived in intimate association with arthropods that transmit pathogens between humans or from animals to humans. About 700 000 deaths due to vector-borne diseases occur globally each year, according to World Health Organization estimates. In the summer and fall of 2019, 9 US states have reported 36 human cases (14 of them fatal) of one of the deadliest of these diseases: eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), an arthropod-borne viral (arboviral) Read more [...]
PRO/AH> Tuberculosis – USA (03): (WA) zoo elephant, comment
Tuberculosis — United States