Archive for Global Disease Alerts
PRO/AH/EDR> African horse sickness – South Africa: (GT) serotype pending, vaccinated horses
African Horse Sickness -- South AfricaAcross Gauteng, a total of 236 cases of African horse sickness (AHS) have been reported between 1 Jan and 18 Jun 2019, according to the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development -- and the illness has also hit closer to home.The historic and internationally recognised horses of the South African Lipizzaners non-profit organisation (NPO), located in Kyalami, have been affected by the virus. So far, 4 Lipizzaners have died and one has managed to survive Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Streptococcus, group A, invasive – UK: (England) fatal, RFI
Strep -- United KingdomAn investigation has been launched after 12 people died following an outbreak of a bacterial infection in Braintree [Essex].The Mid Essex CCG [Clinical Commissioning Groups, which are responsible for delivery of NHS services in England ] has revealed there have been 32 cases of the group A streptococcal [_Streptococcus pyogenes_] infection recorded since February this year [2019].The majority of cases are said to have occurred in the Braintree area but some people in Maldon Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Measles update (46)
Measles -- SingaporeDespite Kyrgyzstan's relatively high overall immunisation rate, coverage has fallen over the past 5 years, dropping from 97.4% in 2013 to 95.5% in 2017 as a consequence of more parents refusing to vaccinate their children.According to the World Health Organisation, the elimination of diseases such as measles requires "sustained immunisation coverage of at least 95% each year," and Kyrgyzstan is dangerously approaching this bottom line.According to a UNICEF report for 2016-2017, Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (55): global (WPV1 & cVDPVs)
Polio -- AfghanistanNew wild poliovirus reported this week:AFP cases: 5Environment: 0New cVDPV poliovirus reported this week:AFP Cases: 5Environment: 0Others: 3Headlines- 2 new cVDPV2 emergences are reported this week in DR Congo; 1 from Sankuru province and 1 from Kasai province. Sankuru province is in the centre of the country and had previously not participated in mOPV2 outbreak response campaigns. However, it is neighboring known infected provinces, where mOPV2 response continues to be Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Encephalitis – Bangladesh: RFI
Encephalitis -- BangladeshThe number of encephalitis-affected children has almost doubled from last year's [2018's] count in different hospitals in Dhaka and elsewhere in the country. According to data provided by Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), more than 1200 patients affected by encephalitis were admitted in different hospitals across the country till 20 Jun this year [2019]. The number of affected patients was about 650 in 2018.Experts say that though the number Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Typhoid fever – USA: (UT) detained migrant child
Fever -- United StatesAccording to a Deseret News report yesterday [25 Jun 2019], a migrant boy who had been detained at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection camp came to Utah with typhoid fever last month [May 2019]. The child was hospitalized with a severe case in Salt Lake County soon after arriving in Utah. He was treated and fully recovered and released after a week.Health officials say there is no additional threat of the disease in Utah from this case.Typhoid fever is a potentially life-threatening Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever – Americas (09): Brazil, official summary
Yellow Fever -- BrazilConfirmed human yellow fever cases were registered in the states of Sao Paulo (68 cases), Parana (13) and Santa Catarina (1). Most of the cases were rural workers or those exposed in forested areas with 73 (89%) males and with ages between 8 and 87 years. In March 2019, the 1st case of yellow fever was confirmed in Santa Catarina state. Of the confirmed cases, 14 were fatal (17%). The total number of cases registered in the same period in 2018 was 1309.Confirmed epizootics in Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (56): Saudi Arabia (MD, QS, RI)
MERS -- Saudi ArabiaIn the 8 days since the last update (MERS-CoV (55): EMRO, WHO update http://promedmail.org/post/20190619.6529079) there have been 3 newly confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection reported from Saudi Arabia and 4 outcomes (1 death and 3 recoveries).Information on newly confirmed cases (3):[1]Date of confirmation report: 20 Jun 2019Case No: 19-1931MERS from Madinah City: a 70-year-old male from Madinah city, Madinah regionContact with camels: YesCase classification: Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Mycobacterium abscessus – Argentina: (SF) tattooing
Mycobacteria, non-TB -- ArgentinaThe detection of cases of skin infections after getting tattoos is not frequent and caused concern when it began to manifest last year [2018]. As a first step, the inks that could cause the disease were removed. While studies are being carried out, the authorities assure that "it is not serious".The director of Epidemiology of the province of Santa Fe, Julio Befani, confirmed that there are 67 people affected by an atypical mycobacterium called _Mycobacterium abscessus_. Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> White nose syndrome, bats – North America (02): (NC) update
White nose syndrome -- United StatesThe news continues to be bad for bats in the Tar Heel state [North Carolina].After receiving results from winter bat surveys recently, biologists with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission and NC State Parks have confirmed the presence of _Pseudogymnoascus destructans_ (Pd), the fungal pathogen that causes white-nose syndrome (WNS), in 4 new counties in North Carolina.WNS is a deadly disease that has killed millions of bats in the eastern United States -- and thousands Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (54): Pakistan (KP, KPTD)
Polio -- PakistanThe National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) for Polio Eradication on [Thu 27 Jun 2019] confirmed that 5 more polio cases had been detected from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province. 2 cases had been found in Bannu, 2 from Torkhar, and 1 from North Waziristan, Prime Minister's Focal Person on Polio Babar Bin Atta said in a statement.He said that a fake drama was created against polio vaccine in Peshawar and advised the parents to avoid considering any such propaganda against polio Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Trachoma – WHO, eliminated as a public health problem
Trachoma -- Worldwide/UnknownIn 1996, WHO launched GET2020, and with other partners in the Alliance, supports country implementation of the SAFE strategy and strengthening of national capacity for epidemiological assessment, monitoring, surveillance, project evaluation, and resource mobilization.Elimination of trachoma is inexpensive, simple, and highly cost-effective, yielding a high rate of net economic return.Note to editors---------------Trachoma is a disease of the eye caused by infection with Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Venezuelan equine encephalitis – Panama: (DA), human cases, RFI
Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis -- PanamaThe Ministry of Health (MINSA) reported this [Tue 25 Jun 2019] 5 cases of equine encephalitis in Darien province.The Minister of Health Designate, Rosario Turner, explained that they are dealing with children.Meanwhile, the current Minister of this office, Miguel Mayo, signaled that now it is being determined if they are dealing with Venezuelan equine encephalitis or eastern equine encephalitis, since both have circulated in Panama.Mayo added that currently Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (60): Congo DR (NK, IT) case update, WHO, summaries, response
Ebola -- DR Congo- 142 871 people vaccinated;- 69 279 346 people under control;- 125 contaminated health workers;-- 2 health workers from Mabalako and Butembo, including 1 vaccinated, are among the new confirmed cases;-- the unvaccinated Butembo health worker died in the community after refusing to be followed up.- the cumulative number of confirmed/probable cases among health workers is 125 (5% of all confirmed/probable cases), including 40 deaths.--Communicated by:Mary Marshall- Tue Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Equine infectious anemia – Austria: (VO) OIE
Equine Infectious Anemia -- AustriaInformation received on [and dated] 26 Jun 2019 from Mr Dr Ulrich Herzog, Chief Veterinary Officer, [Consumer Health], BMASGK [Federal Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Health and Consumer Protection], Vienna, AustriaSummaryReport type: immediate notification (final report)Date of start of the event: 18 Jun 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 24 Jun 2019Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 2003Manifestation of disease: Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Syphilis – New Zealand: MSM, Maori men/women, congenital, Natn'l Action Plan
Syphilis -- New ZealandSummary-------Syphilis has been increasing in New Zealand every year since 2012. We are now also seeing cases of congenital syphilis in New Zealand -- a condition that was very rare previously. The Ministry has developed a national syphilis action plan (the action plan) to guide a systematic and coordinated health sector response to stop the increase in syphilis.The action plan was developed in consultation with the wider sexual health community and takes a comprehensive approach Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (38): Nepal (BK) poultry, HPAI H5N1, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- NepalInformation received on [and dated] 25 Jun 2019 from Dr Bimal Kumar Nirmal, Director General, Department of Livestock Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, NepalSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 17 Jun 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 21 Jun 2019Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous recurrence: May 2019Manifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal agent: Highly pathogenic Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia – Namibia: (KW) OIE
Bovine Pleuropneumonia -- NamibiaInformation received on [and dated] 26 Jun 2019 from Dr. Adrianatus Florentius Maseke, Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry, Windhoek, NamibiaSummaryReport type: Immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 20 May 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 27 May 2019Report date: 26 Jun 2019Date submitted to OIE: 26 Jun 2019Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 12 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Vesicular stomatitis – USA (02): (TX) horses
Vesicular Stomatitis -- United StatesOne horse in Tom Green County, Texas was confirmed positive for vesicular stomatitis [VSV], with 5 others exposed.The USDA reported a rescue facility with 2 horses and 4 donkeys on site has a positive horse for vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV).One horse presented with lesions of unknown onset date, and there are no reported movements or contact with outside animals within the past 6 months. The affected horse has been isolated from the other animals, and the premises Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (53): Afghanistan (OZ)
Polio -- AfghanistanThe number of polio positive cases in Afghanistan has reached 10 so far in 2019, with 4 cases reported from Uruzgan [Oruzgan] province and 1 new case detected in the Mehr Abad area of Tirinkot, the provincial capital.According to Ministry of Public Health, a 21-month-old girl is permanently paralyzed in Tirinkot, making 10 cases of polio in Afghanistan so far [in 2019].The Health ministry in a statement said that last week, another polio case was reported from Trinkot, which paralyzed Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus – Americas (27): USA (NM)
Hantavirus -- United StatesA 42-year-old McKinley County woman died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), officials with the New Mexico Department of Health reported this week.The fatality is the 2nd case of HPS confirmed in New Mexico in 2019, and the 1st death.The woman's name was not released, but the state Department of Health said it completed an environmental investigation at the woman's home to help reduce risk to others.New Mexico reported a total of 114 HPS cases with 49 deaths between Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Canine influenza – USA (02): (OR) shelter dogs
Canine Influenza — United States
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (52): Viet Nam, domestic, spread
African Swine Fever -- VietnamViet Nam has culled nearly 10% of its pig herd to contain an African swine fever [ASF] outbreak that has started hitting large-scale industrial farms, the government said in a statement on Tuesday [25 Jun 2019].Earlier outbreaks have appeared mostly at small household farms but have now started to occur at larger industrial operations, including Phu Son Farm in Dong Nai province near Ho Chi Minh City, the statement said."This is a very worrying sign, as these farms have Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A – UK: (England) school
Hepatitis A -- United KingdomAn outbreak of hepatitis A at a school may have been passed through food eaten in the canteen, Public Health England (PHE) has said. Eight cases were confirmed at Outwood Academy in Ripon, North Yorkshire last week. The number of confirmed cases has risen to 17 following further tests, Dr Simon Padfield, a consultant in Communicable Disease Control at PHE, said. The school said it was providing regular updates on the situation.In a letter to parents on Tue 25 Jun 2019, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Myanmar: (SA) cattle, OIE, correction
Anthrax -- MyanmarI must apologise, as I did not notice that the previous posting (25 Jun 2019 Anthrax - Myanmar: (SA) cattle, OIE http://promedmail.org/post/20190625.6537539) was not the reporting of a new outbreak but just a closing of the books on the previous outbreak in this village in April and May 2018. The only significant difference between the 2 OIE reports was that in 2018 ( 26 May 2018 Anthrax - Myanmar (02): (SA) bovine, OIE http://promedmail.org/post/20180526.5821050), they listed among Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Typhoid fever – Pakistan (03): (SD) multidrug resistance
Typhoid -- PakistanHealth authorities are planning to launch a mass vaccination drive against typhoid fever in Karachi after 2 children died due to extensively drug-resistant (XDR) typhoid in the Sheedi goth area of Malir district in Karachi this week, health officials said on Tue 25 Jun 2019, adding as many as 122 cases of typhoid fever were reported from the area since [Tue 18 Jun 2019]."Two young girls including a 12-year-old and a 9-year-old died due to typhoid in the Sheedi goth (village) of Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Measles update (45)
Measles -- United StatesThere have been 92 confirmed cases of measles in Australia so far in 2019.In the US, health authorities are grappling with an outbreak. 33 new measles cases were recorded in the US last week [week of 17 Jun 2019], most of them in New York, federal health officials said on [Mon 24 Jun 2019].The new cases brought the number of confirmed cases this year to 1077, the worst US outbreak of the virus since 1992. Research by the Department of Health, the Doherty Institute and Royal Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Pasteurella multocida – USA: (PA) novel modes of zoonotic transmission
Pasteurellosis -- United StatesKannangara DW, et al. 79 cases of pet associated _Pasteurella multocida_ infections in a 30-month period with reports of novel modes of non-bite transmission and their significance; Presented at: ASM Microbe; 20-24 Jun 2019; San Francisco.--Communicated by:ProMED-mail from HealthMap Alerts[_Pasteurella multocida_, a Gram-negative coccobacillus that resembles _Haemophilus influenzae_, is a commensal in the oral cavity and upper respiratory tract of many livestock, poultry, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Nipah virus – India (07): (KL) bats
Nipah/Hendra Virus -- IndiaIn a follow-up on the human Nipah virus case in Ernakulum district of Kerala state, Union health minister Harsh Vardhan told the Lower House of Parliament that out of 36 _Pteropus_ species bats tested for Nipah, 12 (33%) were found to be positive for anti-Nipah bat IgG antibodies, according to a Mathrubhumi report.Only one case of Nipah virus has been reported so far this year [2019] from Ernakulum district of Kerala and the patient has been discharged. The case was reported Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (51): China (QH) domestic, spread, OIE
African Swine Fever -- ChinaInformation received on [and dated] 25 Jun 2019 from Dr. Zhang Zhongqui, director general, China Animal Disease Control Centre, Veterinary Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China (People's Rep of)SummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 22 Jun 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 23 Jun 2019Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 23 Jan 2019Manifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (59): Congo DR (NK,IT) case update, summaries, WHO, vaccine
Ebola -- DR Congo- Two response teams were attacked this Mon 24 Jun 2019 in Beni [North Kivu]. One is a vaccination team that was attacked in the Tamende health area and the other, a psychosocial support team in the Madrandelle health area, while they were both in full activity. These teams were attacked by young people, including bikers following the death of their friend, a young boy who died on Mon 24 Jun 2019 at an ETC. This young person has a twin brother, who is also a confirmed Ebola case Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> European foulbrood, apis – Europe: Romania (IL) OIE
Other Animal Disease -- RomaniaInformation received on [and dated] 24 Jun 2019 from Dr Geronimo Raducu Branescu, President Secretary of State Chief Veterinary Officer, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority, Bucharest, RomaniaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 3 Jun 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Jun 2019Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: January Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Myanmar: (SA) cattle, OIE
Anthrax -- MyanmarInformation received on 24 Jun 2019 from Dr. Ye Tun Win, Chief Veterinary Officer Director General, Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Nay Pyi Taw, MyanmarSummaryReport type: immediate notification (final report)Date of start of the event: 9 Apr 2018Date of confirmation of the event: 15 May 2018Report date: 24 Jun 2019Date submitted to OIE: 24 Jun 2019Date event resolved: 28 Sep 2018Reason for notification: recurrence of a Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Small hive beetle infestation (Aethina tumida) apis – Italy: (SC) OIE
Other Animal Disease -- ItalyInformation received on [and dated] 21 Jun 2019 from Dr Silvio Borrello, Chief Veterinary Officer, Food Safety and Collegial Bodies for Health Protection, Ministry of Health, Department for Veterinary Public Health, Rome, ItalySummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 18 Jun 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 20 Jun 2019Reason for notification: reoccurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: December 2014Manifestation of disease: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Malaria, diphtheria – Venezuela: (MI) illegal gold mine
Malaria -- VenezuelaCriminals are not immune to the effects of Venezuela's current economic, political, and social crisis.Many criminals, primarily pranes and leaders of megabandas, have been forced to abandon their former strongholds and change the pattern of their criminal activities, according to investigations conducted by InSight Crime.Criminals are trading robbery, petty theft, and kidnappings for drug trafficking and illegal mining. Additionally, they are migrating to states where these illicit Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Equine infectious anemia – Canada (04): (BC) horses
Equine Infectious Anemia -- CanadaA rare and dangerous disease has been identified in a horse located in the Squamish-l District.The horse has been diagnosed with equine infectious anemia (EIA), a potentially fatal disease affecting horses and other members of the equine family, such as donkeys and mules.According to the U.S.-based Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC), the diagnosis was made on 29 May 2019, and no clinical signs were present at the time of the testing.The EDCC reported that Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Methanol poisoning – Malaysia: counterfeit alcohol
Poisoning -- MalaysiaThe Malaysia Ministry of Health is reporting a methanol poisoning cluster believed linked to counterfeit alcohol.For the period of 11-21 Jun 2019, 3 methanol poisoning clusters were reported to the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Center (CPRC). The incidents involved 19 cases from the following states: Penang (8), Johor (6) and Negeri Sembilan (5). The cause of the methanol poisoning was believed to be due to the counterfeit liquor branded by Myanmar Whiskey, Miludeer Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths, cattle – Turkmenistan: (AL) RFI
Undiagnosed -- TurkmenistanIn several villages of the Akhal velayat, cattle are massively falling ill and dying. This is reported by Azatlyk correspondents in the region."Only in one village about 100 cows died. The corpses of dead animals are thrown into the field on the outskirts of the village. They are later eaten by hyenas, the Azatlyk correspondent reported on [18 Jun 2019]."The epidemic is located in the west, 150 km [approx 93 mi] from Ashgabat. The editorial staff of Azatlyk refrains from Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Vesicular stomatitis – USA: (TX) horses
Vesicular Stomatitis -- United StatesVesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) was confirmed in horses on a Kinney County premises on [21 Jun 2019]. The National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed the virus as the Indiana serotype. The horses were tested after the owner observed lesions on the horses' muzzles and contacted a veterinary practitioner. TAHC has quarantined the premises, and there is no known exposure to other horses. The quarantine period for premises with suspect or confirmed Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A – USA (24): CDC
Hepatitis A -- United StatesState / Case total / Hospitalizations (%) / Deaths / Outbreak start date / Data current through / New weekly casesTotal 20 512 / 11 776 (57%) / 194 / New cases = 379, new deaths = 3 States with an ongoing outbreak ----------------------------------Alabama / 84 / NR (NR) / NR / 1 Sep 2018 / 19 Jun 2019 / 7 Arizona / 396 / 309 (78%) / 2 / 1 Nov 2018 / 20 Jun 2019 / 22 Arkansas / 343 / NR (NR) / NR / 7 Feb 2018 / 7 Jun 2019 / -- Colorado / 74 / 47 (64%) / 0 / 1 Oct 2018 Read more [...]
