Archive for Global Disease Alerts
PRO/AH/EDR> Lyme disease – USA: (WV) dogs
Lyme Disease -- United StatesThe CDC says there is an accelerating trend of tickborne diseases in the U.S. as we begin National Lyme Disease Awareness Month.Scott Moore is a Veterinarian at the Fairmont Veterinary Hospital. He's one of the hundreds of vets in West Virginia and the Northeast that are treating more and more dogs for Lyme disease every year."In the last 15 years, we've seen a dramatic rise in Lyme disease cases," Moore said.According to data from the nonprofit Pets and Parasites, about Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Candida auris (02): multidrug resistant
Other Human Disease -- Worldwide/Unknown- 30 Apr 2019: Case count updated to [613] ()- 17 Apr 2019: Updated antifungal susceptibility testing and interpretation to report the first 2 pan-resistant US cases ()- 7 Mar 2019: Updated tracking _C. auris_ to reflect 2019 nationally notifiable status and updated case definition ()- 21 Dec 2018: Updated recommendations for laboratorians and health professionals, including environmental disinfection, species identification, and screening recommendations ()- Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Diphtheria – Thailand (02): background
Diphtheria -- ThailandAlthough 2 fatal cases of diphtheria were recently reported in Thailand [1], rates of this disease have declined dramatically since the 1970s. In fact, Thailand can serve as an icon for the effectiveness of vaccination. In the following graph, I've contrasted rates of diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus with WHO estimates of DPT vaccine uptake. The 2nd graph depicts the effect of DPT vaccination on diphtheria mortality in this country [2,3].See graphs at: .References:1. ProMED-mail Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Mayaro virus – Americas: PAHO/WHO
Other Human Disease -- Trinidad & Tobago[Abstract]Given the recent detection of Mayaro fever cases through laboratory surveillance in areas where cases had not previously been reported, the Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) encourages member states to implement and maintain capacity to detect this disease, including laboratory diagnostic capacity and raising awareness among healthcare workers.Mayaro feverMayaro fever is a zoonosis caused by an arbovirus of Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Plague – Mongolia (02): (BO) bubonic, marmot, fatal, quarantine
Plague -- MongoliaA married couple has died, leaving their 4 children orphaned after an outbreak of the bubonic plague, which sparked plane panic.The man, 38, named only as Citizen T, and his pregnant wife, 37, are thought to have fallen ill after hunting and eating contaminated marmot, a large species of squirrel, in Mongolia. The man died on 27 Apr [2019], and the woman died 3 days later, reports the Siberian Times.The highly contagious bacterial disease is spread by fleas living on wild rodents. Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (30): (Afghanistan, Pakistan) social media
Polio -- AfghanistanNew wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 3Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2019: 15Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2018: 33New cVDPV cases reported this week: 1Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2019: 9Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2018: 104Headlines- On [30 Apr 2019], the Polio Endgame Strategy 2019-2023 was launched. The strategy will guide the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and its partners to overcome final hurdles to Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Yersiniosis – Denmark
Foodborne Illness -- DenmarkA bacterial infection found in the intestines of many animals and common in pigs, _Yersinia enterocolitica_, has been found in 18 Danes since 30 Mar 2019. So far, 10 women and 8 men aged 2-74 from all over Denmark have been diagnosed with the rare infection, reported BT."Right now, we have an outbreak of the bacterium _Yersinia enterocolitica_. It is a disease like salmonella that typically infects people via food," said Luise Muller from the State Serum Institute (SSI).The Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Uganda: (QP) cattle, human
Anthrax -- UgandaCattle dealers in Kapchorwa District have defied a directive from authorities imposing quarantine on the movement of the animals, slaughter of meat and sale following the outbreak of anthrax in the area. Some cattle dealers are selling meat and its products on the black market.Mr. Sande Cherop, the district veterinary officer, said the dealers smuggle cattle and meat from neighbouring Bulambuli, Kween and Amudat districts. "They take advantage of laxity of our agencies and the fact Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (42): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, summary, WHO, Uganda, vaccine
Ebola -- DR CongoSince vaccination began on 8 Aug 2018, 109 844 people have been vaccinated [total numbers of people vaccinated in North Kivu, Ituri, Tshopo, and Haut-Uele provinces can be seen at the source URL above].--Communicated by:ProMED-mail Rapporteur Mary Marshall[Helen Branswell @HelenBranswell ():- The #Ebola case count topped 1500 today. It's conceivable that today or tomorrow the death toll will cross 1000. There were 984 deaths as of yesterday and the deaths are coming fast these Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Europe (18): Hungary (HB) wild boar, OIE
African Swine Fever -- HungaryInformation received on [and dated] 2 May 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: 28 Apr 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 29 Apr 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> Salmonellosis – Reunion Island: day care center
Salmonella -- Région d'outre-mer de Réunion, FranceTi Baba nursery in Saint-Paul has been affected by cases of salmonellosis. Five babies were infected with the bacterium. They were examined by the nursery doctor following symptoms of acute gastroenteritis. For several days, symptoms of acute gastroenteritis have been occurring in the toddlers.The analyses were carried out on the foodstuffs, the menus served to the children, and, according to the director of the SPL Ti Baba, the service Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus – Americas (19): Bolivia (SC)
Hantavirus -- BoliviaA suspected case of [a] hantavirus [infection] in Postrervalle last week mobilized personnel of the medical center of this municipality and the Office of Health of Vallegrande. The ill individual, a 17 year old, who works as a cowboy in the Mosqueras area, went to the [health] center, presenting with symptoms of [a] hantavirus [infection]. He was taken to Vallegrande where a corresponding chart was initiated and related tests were done that confirmed the 1st case of [a] hantavirus Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Diphtheria – Thailand: fatal
Diphtheria -- ThailandThe Thailand Department of Disease Control (DDC) with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) reports a diphtheria incidence rate that is 2 times higher than the same period of last year (2018) and also the median of the past 5 years (20142018).Through [27 Apr 2019], there had been 9 confirmed diphtheria cases of which 2 died. The patients were found in 6 provinces including Uttaradit, Tak, Suratthani, Sonkhla, Satun, and Yala. The highest incidence rates occurred among infants Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Influenza (13): WHO global update, North America, Asia
Influenza, Influenza H1N1 -- Saudi ArabiaInformation 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 zone of the northern hemisphere influenza activity decreased overall.- In North America, influenza activity continued to decrease with influenza A(H3N2) the dominant virus, followed by influenza B.- In Europe, influenza activity decreased across Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Plague – Mongolia: (BO) bubonic, susp, fatal, quarantine
Plague -- MongoliaA district of the western Mongolian province of Bayan-Olgiy has been quarantined after 2 people died of suspected bubonic plague, local media reported Wed 1 May 2019. A couple died in suspicious circumstances in Ulgii district of the western province in late April 2019, news website quoted the province's emergency management department as saying."Preliminary test results show that bubonic plague likely caused the deaths of the 2 people. The province's office has declared an indefinite Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Equine infectious anemia – Canada (02): (SK) horses
Equine Infectious Anemia -- CanadaA 9th positive equine infectious anemia result was confirmed for a horse located on a farm in the rural municipality of Meadow Lake, SK.On 25 Apr 2019, a positive equine infectious anemia (EIA) result was confirmed by the CFIA's national reference laboratory for a horse located on a premise in the rural municipality of Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. Eight other cases have been reported since the start of the year [2019].The horse had been sampled by an accredited veterinarian Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Undiagnosed illness – India: fatalities, alcohol poisoning susp.
Poisoning -- IndiaAt least 7 people have died, and 87 others were taken seriously ill in Odisha's Bhadrak district on Tuesday [30 Apr 2019] after allegedly consuming spurious liquor along with meat at a feast organised a day after the 4th and final phase of polls were conducted in the state.The victims belong to Tihidi and Chandbali blocks of the coastal district, where elections for both Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies were held on Sunday [28 Apr 2019]. Doctors said the condition of the people Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A – USA (16): (FL, VA, LA)
Hepatitis A -- United StatesOn 26 Apr 2019, Louisiana reported 139 cases of HAV infection, including 3 not linked to the current outbreak. This report also noted that one death has been associated with the outbreak.On 12 Apr 2019, Louisiana reported 112 cases of HAV infection, including 3 not linked to the current outbreak.On 29 Mar 2019, Louisiana reported 100 cases of HAV infection, including 3 not linked to the current outbreak.On 22 Feb 2019, Louisiana reported 72 cases of HAV infection, including Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (34): USA (CA) low path (H5), ducks
Avian Influenza -- United StatesAs part of routine surveillance for H5/H7 avian influenza, H5 low-pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) was detected in a commercial duck breeder flock in Monterey County, California, exposing 9746 birds, according to information the U.S. Department of Agriculture submitted to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) on 24 Apr 2019.According to the OIE report, partial HA sequencing determined the H5 to be an LPAI virus of North American wild bird lineage, but further Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Kyasanur Forest disease – India (14): (KL) fatal
Kyasanur Forest Disease -- IndiaKyasanur Forest disease (KFD), or monkey fever, has claimed one more life in Wayanad [district] in Kerala, taking the death toll due the tick-borne viral haemorrhagic fever so far this year [2019] in the district to 2.The deceased has been identified as [a 23-year-old] native of Appapara near Thirunelli. According to health department officials, [the man] had been living with family near Bairakuppa in Karnataka after his marriage, and he was bought to the district Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Undiagnosed illness – Nepal: (KA) fatal, RFI
Undiagnosed -- NepalThe death toll from the outbreak of an unknown disease that appeared in Tanjakot Rural Municipality of Humla about 3 weeks ago has reached 10, with one more fatality reported today [30 Apr 2019], as health authorities scramble to identity and contain the outbreak.Today [30 Apr 2019], 62-year-old PB of Bhadaura in Tajakot succumbed to the disease. In the wake of the outbreak, 2 separate teams of health workers including experts from Mugu and Surkhet had reached Tajakot yesterday Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue – Europe (08): BTV-8, cattle, Germany, congenital, spread assessment
Bluetongue — Germany
PRO/AH/EDR> Antibiotic resistance (02): UN Interagency Coord. Grp. on AMR (FAO, OIE, WHO)
Antimicrobial resistance -- Worldwide/UnknownA. Accelerate progress in countriesA1: The IACG calls on all Member States to ensure equitable and affordable access to existing and new quality-assured antimicrobials as well as alternatives, vaccines and diagnostics, and their responsible and prudent use by competent, licensed professionals across human, animal and plant health.A2: The IACG calls on all Member States to accelerate the development and implementation of One Health National Antimicrobial Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (39): North Korea, susp, RFI
Classical Swine Fever -- North KoreaAfrican swine fever (ASF) is on the rise in China and other areas in Asia recently, and the disease has now spread to North Korea, according to multiple sources inside the country.ASF began to spread in the Hyungjaesan district [Pyongyang], Sungho [county, North Hwanghae province], and other areas on the outskirts of Pyongyang from mid-February [2019] and has led to the deaths of many pigs that had been raised by families.When ASF began to spread, North Korean Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Anthracnose, feijoa – New Zealand: (NO)
Other Plant Disease -- New ZealandFeijoa growers are worried about the potential spread of a new fungal disease that is devastating some orchards in Northland, anthracnose [caused by] _Colletotrichum theobromicola_. Some orchards have been badly affected by the new fungus.Feijoa Growers Association's Roger Matthews said the arrival of the new [fungus] was a concern, and it was difficult to predict if [it] would spread. "Growers further south are thinking that humid conditions might be what the fungus Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Tomato brown rugose fruit virus – Mexico: alert
Other Plant Disease -- MexicoMexico's agricultural authorities have established a series of actions to prevent the so-called rugose tomato virus from spreading in the country, such as modifying requirements for the import of seeds, plants, seedlings and cuttings of tomatoes, chili and eggplant.The virus is known as the _Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus_ (ToBRFV). The first cases in Mexico were detected in 2018 in tomatoes of the Saladette variety. It is present in 20 states and mainly affects tomato Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC – France: O26, unpasteurized cheese
E. coli -- France1. Schmidt H, Geitz C, Tarr PI, et al. Non-O157:H7 pathogenic Shiga-toxin producing _Escherichia coli_: phenotypic and genetic profiling of virulence traits and evidence for clonality. J Infect Dis 1999;179(1):115-23; available at .2. Bettelheim KA. Role of non-O157 VTEC. Symp Ser Soc Appl Microbiol 2000;(29):38S-50S; abstract available at . - Mod.LLHealthMap/ProMED map available at:France: ][See Also:2018----E. coli EHEC - France (03): O26, unpasteurized cheese, more cases Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Undiagnosed disease, tomato – Nigeria: (JI)
Undiagnosed -- NigeriaA strange disease is ravaging many tomato farms in Jigawa State, raising fears about scarcity and the resultant high cost of the produce. The disease causes the plants to turn brown, wilt and then dry up. [It] has persisted despite the application of pesticides and fertilizer, the farmers said. They have reported the case to agricultural experts, but the disease has defied all solutions.[A farmer] said that for the past 10 years he was fortunate for only 2 seasons. Tomatoes Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Hepatitis A – Sweden: Iranian dates
Hepatitis A -- SwedenSweden's Public Health Authority, or Folkhalsomyndigheten, is reporting an outbreak of hepatitis A where the suspected source of infection is fresh dates from Iran. Of the 9 cases reported since late February 2019, 8 are confirmed and have the same type of hepatitis A virus (genotype IIIA); one case is suspected. The cases are between the ages of 28 and 73 years; 5 are men and 4 are women. The cases are from 7 different counties (Orebro, Stockholm, Uppsala, Skane, Sodermanland, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Enteritidis – Canada (02): imported Thai pastries
Salmonella -- CanadaFrozen profiteroles and mini eclairs sold in grocery stores are the apparent sources of 2 deaths among at least 73 lab-confirmed cases of _Salmonella_ Enteritidis infections in Canada as of 27 Apr 2019, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). The outbreak, which was 1st announced on 5 Apr 2019, has spread to 6 Canadian provinces: British Columbia (27), Alberta (12), Saskatchewan (9), Manitoba (10), Ontario (13) and Quebec (2).The outbreak began in early November Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Enteritidis – Czech Republic: (ZK) hospital food source
Salmonella -- Worldwide/Unknown_Salmonella_ in chicken has been linked to over 70 cases in the Czech Republic. Health authorities in the city of Zlin reported the outbreak in the middle of March 2019 at Tomase Bati Regional Hospital. A total of 68 people, of whom 38 were patients and 30 staff, were found to be connected with the salmonellosis outbreak. In addition, 4 people -- 1 staff member and 3 other patients -- were hospitalized in the town of Uherske Hradiste.A common vehicle of infection was Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Cytauxzoonosis – USA: (IL) cat
Other Animal Disease -- United StatesA local veterinarian's office has found a deadly disease for cats in southern Illinois. The disease, cytauxzoonosis, is commonly known as bobcat fever. It's transmitted from bobcats to other felines through ticks.Larger cats can survive the infection, but smaller, domestic cats typically don't.Veterinarian Leeann Greenwell of Troop Veterinary Services said a cat died from the disease on Thursday [25 Apr 2019], the 1st time it has happened this year [2019]. She Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Europe (17): Ukraine, domestic, wild boar, update, OIE
African Swine Fever -- UkraineKiev: event started 16 Oct 2016. 19 outbreaks (submitted) reported to date (28 Apr 2019). The event is continuing, with the last follow-up report provided on 4 Feb 2019.Total animals affected:Species / Susceptible / Cases / Deaths / Killed and disposed of / SlaughteredSwine / 11 506 / 61 / 61/ 11 450 / 0--Communicated by:ProMED-mail******[2] Donetsk: domestic swine and wild boarDate: Sun 28 Apr 2019Source: OIE, WAHIS (World Animal Health Information System) Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (23): Asia (Thailand) human
Rabies -- ThailandA 32-year-old man in Surin province has become the 1st person to die of rabies this year [2019].The Disease Control Department Director-General, Dr Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenchai, says the man was bitten by a stray dog last November [2018] but never sought an anti-rabies vaccination.The man developed fever and had difficulty swallowing before lab tests confirmed he had rabies, according to Suwannachai.Providing advice to reduce chances of contracting rabies (which is already Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Gonococcal disease – Europe: ECDC epidemiological report, 2017
Syphilis -- United Kingdom- A total of 89 239 cases of gonorrhoea were reported by 27 EU/EEA Member States for 2017.- The overall crude notification rate was 22.2 cases per 100 000 population.- Rates of reported gonorrhoea infection vary considerably across Europe, with higher rates reported in northern Europe.- Men who have sex with men (MSM) accounted for almost half of the reported cases (47%) in 2017.- The overall notification rate increased in 2017 following the slight reduction seen in Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Legionellosis – USA (06): (IL) hospital
Legionnaires' -- United StatesThe Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is investigating 2 cases of Legionnaires' disease in patients possibly exposed at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center in Chicago, and a report of _Legionella_ in the facility's water system. The investigation is currently limited to this facility; the general public is not at risk.IDPH, along with the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), were onsite Thursday [25 Apr 2019] to evaluate the reported presence of _Legionella_ Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (41): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, summary, WHO
Ebola -- DR CongoMeeting on the Ebola Virus Disease Epidemic at the Presidency of the Republic-This Sat 27 Apr 2019, the Head of State, Felix Tshisekedi, chaired a meeting on the Response to the Ebola Virus Disease Epidemic underway in the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri. Several members of the government, including Prime Minister Bruno Tshibala, the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the Interior and Security, the Minister of State for the Budget, the Minister of Defense, the Minister of Finance Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis – USA (03): (MI) cattle
Bovine TB -- United StatesBovine tuberculosis was recently confirmed in a small beef herd in Alpena County. This herd, which is the 74th cattle herd to be identified with bovine TB in Michigan since 1998, was identified through routine surveillance testing.Bovine TB, a bacterial disease primarily affecting cattle, is endemic in the free-ranging white-tailed deer population in Michigan's modified accredited zone (MAZ). The MAZ is a U.S. Department of Agriculture designation for Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (24): Asia (Qatar ex Nepal) human, sylvatic exposure suspected, comment