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PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus – Americas (30): Argentina (JY)
Hantavirus -- ArgentinaThe disease [virus], transmitted by rodents, has now taken the life of a man, and there are 18 confirmed cases [of hantavirus infection]. There is concern in the health sector because of the lack of environmental policies to confront the problem of trash dumps, one of the environments where these animals [rodents] proliferate.- There are now 18 confirmed cases of hantavirus [infections].- There are 372 suspected cases.- The increase in the number of trash dumps in the whole Read more [...]
Mercury release in DeQuincy hospitalizes three kids, according to EPA report – KPLC
Mercury release in DeQuincy hospitalizes three kids, according to EPA report KPLC
7News has received numerous comments from social media users concerns about the water near Route 66, especially after posts about residents in the area …
PRO/AH/EDR> Equine infectious anemia – South America (04): Peru (MD) OIE
Equine Infectious Anemia -- PeruInformation received on [and dated] 25 Jul 2019 from Dr. Mercedes Lucia Flores Cancino, [Veterinary Doctor], Animal Health Directorate, Agricultural Health Service, Lima, PeruSummaryReport type: Immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 5 Jul 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 11 Jul 2019Report date: 25 Jul 2019Date submitted to OIE: 25 Jul 2019Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 6 May 2019Manifestation of Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – France: (MO) cattle
Anthrax -- FranceIn 2016, an intense episode of anthrax hit Moselle. A total of 8 outbreaks were detected in the Sarrebourg sector [in the Langatte commune]. An animal vaccination campaign was carried out in 15 communes to protect the farms [see 8 Jul 2017 Anthrax - France (02): (Moselle) bovine http://promedmail.org/post/20170708.5160530].The prefecture of Moselle reminds people that it is important to vaccinate the animals before putting in the grass. The vaccine can be obtained from veterinary Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Koi herpesvirus disease: Norway, Slovakia, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- NorwayInformation received on [and dated] 22 Jul 2019 from Dr. Kristina Landsverk, Chief Veterinary Officer, Norwegian Food Safety Authority, Norwegian Food Safety Authority, Brumunddal, NorwaySummaryReport type: Immediate notification (final report)Date of start of the event: 3 Jul 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 3 Jul 2019Report date: 22 Jul 2019Date submitted to OIE: 22 Jul 2019Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the countryCausal agent: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (71): Congo DR (NK,IT) summary, WHO, preparedness, response, clarif.
Ebola -- DR CongoThe attacks are just the latest in a series of violent offensives launched by militant groups in the DRC's North Kivu and Ituri provinces. The provinces are home to more than 1 million displaced persons and dozens of paramilitary and terrorist groups. Throughout the year-long battle against Ebola, violent attacks have shortly been followed by a spike in cases as the attacks temporarily halt disease surveillance and vaccination efforts.The violence has also caused international actors, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease – Morocco (02): livestock, st O, tt EA-3, spread, control
Foot and Mouth -- MoroccoThe Moroccan National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA) will continue its vaccination campaign [against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)] until it reaches its target of approximately 3 million cows and 25 million goats and sheep in this latest campaign before the upcoming Eid Al Adha.Eid Al Adha, or the "Festival of the Sacrifice," is one of the most important religious celebrations of the Muslim calendar. It honors the willingness of Ibrahim, recognized as a prophet in Islam, to Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Pakistan: (KP) cattle, suspected
Anthrax -- Pakistan[An] anthrax outbreak has killed dozens of cows during the last few days in [the] Karman area of the Kurram tribal district, triggering fear among the local residents. Talking to mediapersons here on Wednesday [24 Jul 2019], elders of the area said that the [bacteria] killed the cows within a short span of time.The elders demanded of the government to take necessary steps to eradicate the disease forthwith. If not controlled in time, spread of the deadly disease to the adjacent Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Cercospora leaf spot, sugar beet – USA: (NE)
Other Plant Disease -- United StatesCercospora leaf spot (CLS) has long been problematic to sugar beet production throughout the eastern and Great Lakes production areas of the United States. In western Nebraska, it has been sporadic. However, when it does occur, it can be very destructive.The symptoms characteristic of this disease were observed on the lower leaves of sugar beets at the [University of Nebraska] Panhandle Research and Extension Center. This suggests that infection occurred before Read more [...]
Possible hazardous materials found after roof collapses at old thread mill in Pawcatuck – The Westerly Sun
Possible hazardous materials found after roof collapses at old thread mill in Pawcatuck The Westerly Sun
STONINGTON — Potentially hazardous materials were discovered after part of the roof of an abandoned section of the old William Clark Thread Mill in …
PRO/EDR> Meningitis, meningococcal – Australia: (WA) sg W
Meningitis - Neisseria -- AustraliaThe Department of Health today [25 Jul 2019] reported that an adult is currently recovering after being diagnosed with meningococcal disease serogroup W, bringing the number of reported cases of invasive meningococcal disease in 2019 to 13. Of the 13 cases, 3 have been serogroup B, 5 serogroup W, and 5 serogroup C meningococcal infections.Meningococcal disease is an uncommon, life-threatening illness caused by a bacterial infection of the blood and/or the membranes Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Hendra virus – Australia: (NS) horse, vaccinate to breed
Nipah/Hendra Virus -- AustraliaAustralian breeders will be required to have their broodmares vaccinated against the potentially deadly Hendra virus (HeV) after the Hunter Valley's [New South Wales] biggest stallion farms introduced a change of policy aimed at protecting humans and livestock during the 2019 season.Arrowfield, Aquis Farm, Coolmore, Darley, Kingstar Farm, Kitchwin Hills, Newgate, Vinery, and Yarraman Park released a joint statement 1 Jul 2019 outlining the change, which is to remain Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Europe (32): Slovakia (KI) domestic, 1st rep, OIE
African Swine Fever -- SlovakiaInformation received on [and dated] 25 Jul 2019 from Dr Jozef Bires, Director & Chief Veterinary Officer, State Veterinary and Food Administration, Ministry of Agriculture, Bratislava, SlovakiaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 23 Jul 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 24 Jul 2019Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the countryCausal agent: African swine fever virusNature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratory Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Acute flaccid myelitis – North America (07): USA, CDC alert
Other Human Disease -- United StatesAs the prime season for acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) approaches, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a Vital Signs report [] in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report detailing the rare polio-like disease that mainly affects children.Most cases of the disease are reported in the late summer and early fall, with 233 cases confirmed in 41 states in 2018, representing about 42% of the 559 cases reported since 2014, the report noted. Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Influenza (21): WHO global update
Influenza H3N2, Influenza H1N1, Influenza -- Worldwide/UnknownInformation in this report is categorized by influenza transmission zones, which are geographical groups of countries, areas or territories with similar influenza transmission patterns.Summary-------- In the temperate zones of the southern hemisphere, trends in influenza activity varied by region and country. Activity in Argentina, Australia, and Uruguay increased while activity in Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, Paraguay, and South Africa Read more [...]
Infographic: Who needs Dangerous Goods training? And what kind?
Who needs Dangerous Goods training? That’s easy. Training is mandated by law for anyone involved in the transport of Dangerous Goods. There are very few exceptions to the rule. But who needs what kind of training? That’s a more complicated question. Employers are responsible for making sure every employee is trained for every DG function…
Supply Chain Moves: Week of July 22, 2019
Week of July 22, 2019 Linking technology news with Dangerous Goods compliance Effectively shipping products is challenging enough in today’s dynamic supply chain environment, but the complexity and risk is significantly increased when shipping dangerous goods – especially when managing returns and product recalls. This makes having in place the right technology, packaging and processes... Read more [...]
DHEC finds no contamination 2018 chemical leak at Westinghouse facility – WLTX.com
DHEC finds no contamination 2018 chemical leak at Westinghouse facility WLTX.com
DHEC met with Lower Richland residents on Thursday to discuss their investigation into Westinghouse’s chemical leak.
Mercury release in DeQuincy hospitalizes three kids, according to NRC report – KPLC
Mercury release in DeQuincy hospitalizes three kids, according to NRC report KPLC
7News has received numerous comments from social media users concerns about the water near Route 66, especially after posts about residents in the area …
PRO/EDR> Vibrio vulnificus – USA (03): (FL) susp.
Vibrio vulnificus -- United StatesA Citrus County man who is among the latest to contract flesh-eating bacteria (the cause of necrotizing fasciitis - Mod.LL) says he is grateful to be alive. When he contracted necrotizing fasciitis, he didn't show symptoms for several weeks.ABC Action News reporter Michael Paluska talked to the man from his Citrus County home. After spending nearly 2 weeks in the hospital, he was able to return home on 11 Jul 2019. The man and his wife vacationed in the Panhandle Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Methanol poisoning – Costa Rica: counterfeit alcohol, fatal, alert
Poisoning -- Costa RicaThe Costa Rican government has issued a national alert saying that alcohol tainted with methanol is behind the deaths of 19 people.According to the government, 5 women and 14 men have died after drinking contaminated liquor since early June [2019] The Health Ministry said the victims ranged from 32 to 72 years in age.While investigations continue, the ministry said in a report that the alcohol had been poisoned with methanol.The deaths occurred in June and July [2019] in the Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Invasive tick – Netherlands
Pests -- NetherlandsThe giant tick found in Drenthe last week has been confirmed as a _Hyalomma marginatum_, a species originating in tropical climates and previously confined to southern parts of Europe. The ticks, thought to be brought in by migrating birds, have striped legs and their body is almost twice the length of ticks normally found in the Netherlands. This can grow to around 2 cm [0.79 in] when they are engorged with blood. Unlike common ticks, the giant tick actively hunts its prey and Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Peste des petits ruminants – Israel (02): (JM) goats, OIE
Peste des petits ruminants -- IsraelInformation received on [and dated] 24 Jul 2019 from Dr. Tamir Goshen, Acting Director, Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Beit Dagan, IsraelSummaryReport type: Immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 10 Jul 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 24 Jul 2019Report date: 24 Jul 2019Date submitted to OIE: 24 Jul 2019Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 1 Feb Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Europe (31): Bulgaria (RS) domestic, spread
African Swine Fever -- BulgariaBulgaria has detected another outbreak of African swine fever [ASF] at a pig breeding farm near the northeastern city of Ruse after the deadly virus was discovered earlier this month [July 2019], the food safety agency said on Wednesday [24 Jul 2019]. That was the 19th case in pigs in farms or backyards."Another outbreak was detected at a large industrial farm in the village of Brashlеn with over 40 000 pigs," said Alexandra Miteva, a senior official for the food Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Nipah virus – India (08): (KL)
Nipah/Hendra Virus -- IndiaAfter 53 days, a 23-year-old Nipah patient hailing from Ernakulam was discharged from Kochi Aster Medcity on Tuesday [23 Jul 2019]. Kerala health minister KK Shailaja congratulated the medical team at the hospital for successfully handling the Nipah case. KK Shailaja on Tuesday [23 Jul 2019] officially declared the district Nipah-free.The Aster Medcity had borne all expenses of the Nipah patient. On 4 Jun [2019], Pune's National Institute of Virology confirmed that the Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Powassan virus encephalitis – USA (02): (ME)
Tick-borne Encephalitis -- United StatesThe Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting the state's 1st case of the tick-borne Powassan virus since 2017. The Powassan virus -- which is rare but can cause severe illness -- is much less common than other tick-borne diseases such as Lyme or anaplasmosis. Nationally, about 7 cases are reported each year, and this is just the 11th case of Powassan virus in Maine since 2000, the CDC said in a statement Wednesday [24 Jul 2019].So Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (20): birds and light
West Nile Virus -- Worldwide/UnknownAmong the many anthropogenic changes that impact humans and wildlife, one of the most pervasive but least understood is light pollution. Although detrimental physiological and behavioural effects resulting from exposure to light at night are widely appreciated, the impacts of light pollution on infectious disease risk have not been studied. Here, we demonstrate that artificial light at night (ALAN) extends the infectious-to-vector period of the house sparrow (_Passer Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Zimbabwe (07): (MS) cattle vaccination
Anthrax -- ZimbabweA total of 80 000 cattle have been vaccinated against anthrax in Matabeleland South province, the Veterinary Department has revealed. In an interview with the Chronicle, Matabeleland South provincial veterinary officer Dr. Enat Mdlongwa disclosed that bovines are at high risk of contracting anthrax during drought years. He said: "We have some farms or dip tanks that we classify as traditional anthrax areas. We have vaccinated about 80 000 animals against anthrax from these Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (61): global (Congo DR), Pakistan
Polio -- PakistanNew wild polioviruses reported this week:AFP cases: 0Environment: 3New cVDPVs reported this week:AFP cases: 4Environment: 2Summary of new viruses this week:- Pakistan: 3 wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1)-positive environmental samples;- Nigeria: 2 circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2)-positive environmental samples;- Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): 4 cVDPV2 cases.Afghanistan- No WPV1 cases have been reported in the past week. There are 11 WPV1 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (19): Americas (Brazil) horse, OIE
West Nile Virus -- BrazilInformation received on [and dated] 23 Jul 2019 from Dr Geraldo Marcos De Moraes, Director, [Department of Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply], Brasilia, BrazilSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 11 Jun 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 19 Jul 2019Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 5 Dec 2018Manifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal agent: West Nile Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Pertussis update (08): Americas, Europe, Australia, corr.
Whooping Cough -- United StatesThe report stating that California is having a pertussis epidemic was actually published in 2014 when there actually was an epidemic. California is not currently experiencing a pertussis epidemic. If you could correct this posting, it would be most appreciated.--Kathleen Harriman, PhD, MPH, RNChief, Vaccine Preventable Diseases, Epidemiology SectionCalifornia Department of Public Health, California[ProMED-mail thanks Dr Harriman for correcting the record that no epidemic Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease – Syria: cattle, 1st rep
Lumpy Skin Disease -- SyriaThe director of animal health at the Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Hussein al-Suleiman, said that some cattle already vaccinated against LSD [lumpy skin disease] virus have been identified with the disease. This virus [source of contagion] came from areas controlled by armed terrorist groups.Dr Al-Suleiman told Al-Baath that the ministry is vaccinating the entire herd, focusing on the border zone with the areas controlled by the armed terrorist groups, as there is no preventive Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (58): Saudi Arabia (RI,QS,NJ) WHO, RFI
MERS -- Saudi ArabiaFrom 1 through 30 Jun 2019, the National International Health Regulations (IHR) Focal Point of Saudi Arabia reported 7 additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV) infection. These cases were from Al-Qassim (3 cases), Riyadh (2 cases), Madinah (1 death) and Eastern (1 case) regions. One of the newly reported cases is a health care worker, a contact of a case included in Disease Outbreak News published on [16 Jul 2019] (Case no. 14). Two deaths were reported, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Vesicular stomatitis – USA (07): (TX,CO,NM) horse
Vesicular Stomatitis -- United StatesThis year [2019], the vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) outbreak began on 21 Jun 2019, when the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa confirmed the 1st VSV-positive premises in Kinney County, Texas.According to the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, since then, VSV-positive premises have been confirmed to date in 3 states: Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.Since the start of the outbreak, Colorado has identified 56 affected Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis & other – India (22): (MH)
Japanese Encephalitis -- IndiaWhile the number of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) has been less in the state of Maharashtra, in comparison to other north Indian states, data shared by the state's health department showed a steady increase in the number of cases in the past 3 years.While 3 years ago in 2017 [2 years ago?], the number of AES cases was only one and in 2018 there were 48 cases, this year (2019), within 6 months, around 74 cases are already reported in Vidarbha region of the state.Acute Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis – USA (05): (MI) cattle
Bovine TB -- United StatesAn Emmet County cattle herd has tested positive for bovine tuberculosis.According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), the infected animal in the Emmet County herd was bought from a Presque Isle County herd which tested positive for the disease on 1 May 2019.MDARD officials said the Emmet County herd was designated as infected on 17 May 2019.Investigations into these herds utilized whole-genome sequencing, a specific test able to identify Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (38): Americas (Canada, USA) bat, fox, kitten, raccoon, human
Rabies -- Canada[This newswire gives more detail than was provided in ProMED-mail post Americas (Canada, USA) bat, fox, human http://promedmail.org/post/20190718.6574088. - Mod.TG]A bat flew into the hand of a B.C. man who died of rabies infection. NM, a martial arts instructor, died Saturday [13 Jul 2019] after he had a random brush with a bat on Vancouver Island in May 2019.NM was not doing anything out of the ordinary on that mid-May 2019 day that he had a brief but fatal encounter with a bat Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis – Australia (02): fatal, smoked salmon susp.
Listeriosis -- AustraliaTwo people have died from _Listeria_ infections in Australia after probably eating contaminated smoked salmon, officials say. A 3rd person also contracted the illness -- known as listeriosis -- but survived. The 3 cases happened in different states.Local media reports that the contamination is believed to originate in Tasmania, which produces most Australian salmon.Health officials warned people most at risk to avoid certain foods.The people who died were both aged above 70 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (70): Congo DR (NK,IT) case update, WHO, PHEIC, vaccine, MoH
Ebola -- DR Congo- A communiqué of the Presidency of the Republic announced this Sat 20 Jul 2019, the establishment of a technical secretariat under the direct supervision of the Head of State to coordinate the response against EVD in North Kivu and in Ituri. This technical secretariat is headed by Professor Jean-Jacques Muyembe, who was also chairman of the laboratory committee in coordinating the current response since August 2018.- Following the change and out of respect for the new arrangements, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Seoul hantavirus: review
Hantavirus -- Worldwide/UnknownAbstract----------Recent reports from Europe and the USA described Seoul [SEOV] orthohantavirus infection in pet rats and their breeders/owners, suggesting the potential emergence of a "new" public health problem. Wild and laboratory rat-induced Seoul infections have, however, been described since the early 80s, due to the omnipresence of the rodent reservoir, the brown rat _Rattus norvegicus_. Recent studies showed no fundamental differences between the pathogenicity Read more [...]
