Archive for Global Disease Alerts
PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever – Africa (03): Uganda (JI) fatal
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- UgandaThe ministry of Health has confirmed a case of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever and warned of a possible outbreak in the eastern district of Jinja."A 32-year-old male, who passed on at Entebbe General Hospital in Wakiso, tested positive with Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever. He was buried in Jinja," said ministry of Health spokesperson Emmanuel Ainebyoona.The deceased was a builder and was staying in Bendegere village, Kasenyi parish-Katabi sub county in Wakiso Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiag. resp. illness – Guyana (04): (BA) mine tunnel exp. histoplasmosis conf.
Histoplasmosis -- GuyanaThe mystery illness, which was erroneously assumed to be H1N1 (swine flu) and as leptospirosis in 2 cases, affecting employees working in the Guyana Manganese Inc. tunnel in Matthew's Ridge, Region One, Barima-Waini has finally been determined to be histoplasmosis, an infection by a fungus found in the droppings of birds, bats and rats in humid areas. [Histoplasmosis is caused by a fungus _Histoplasma capsulatum_ that lives in soil enriched by bird or bat, not rat, droppings. Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Russia (03): (YN) anthrax ecology
Anthrax -- RussiaWhen authorities in Yakutsk invited participants in a youth government initiative to brainstorm ideas for an empty lot in the centre last year [2018], it seemed like a smart way to get rid of an eyesore. But the project was held up after residents and officials raised concerns that the site could hold anthrax spores preserved in the permanently frozen soil.Although specialists eventually said it was safe to build a skate park on the lot, which once held a laboratory making an anthrax Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Kenya (07): (NK) wildlife, human suspected
Anthrax -- KenyaThe State may have ignored recommendations on anthrax outbreaks at Lake Nakuru National Park, exposing animals and humans to grave danger. The disease has killed 14 buffaloes with unconfirmed reports indicating one human infection in Elburgon, Nakuru County.In August [2018], the Kenya Zoonotic Disease Unit of the ministries of agriculture and health had declared the park an anthrax hotspot and directed routine vaccination of all animals at all times. In a study to establish the cause Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Newport – USA: frozen raw tuna, alert, recall
Salmonella -- United StatesCDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration External are investigating a multistate outbreak of _Salmonella_ Newport infections.Public health investigators are using the PulseNet system to identify illnesses that may be part of this outbreak. PulseNet is the national subtyping network of public health and food regulatory agency laboratories coordinated by CDC. DNA fingerprinting is performed on Salmonella bacteria Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Late blight, potato – Europe: emerging strains
Other Plant Disease -- Worldwide/Unknown_Phytophthora_ in potatoes has become more aggressive. Clone EU-13 [A2-Blue 13] was already known for being aggressive and difficult to combat. In recent years, 2 new clones have been on the rise in the northwest of Europe: Eu-36 and EU-37 [A2-Dark Green 37]. These clones are supplanting EU-13.The characteristics that caused these 2 clones to expand has now been researched by Wageningen University & Research [WUR]. Important for the development of _Phytophthora_ Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Newcastle disease, poultry – Mexico: (SO) OIE
Newcastle Disease -- MexicoInformation received on [and dated] 12 Apr 2019 from MVZ Joaquin Braulio Delgadillo Alvarez, Director General of Animal Health, National Service of Health, Food Safety and Quality (SENASICA), Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food, Mexico.SummaryReport type: Immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 4 Apr 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Apr 2019Report Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Hemorrhagic septicemia – India: (NL) water buffalo
Other Animal Disease -- IndiaFollowing reports of a good number of buffaloes dying in a recent outbreak of suspected haemorrhagic septicaemia (HS), a team from the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AH&VS) department visited the affected areas under Medziphema on 12 Apr 2019. Haemorrhagic septicaemia is a contagious bacterial disease that affects cattle and water buffalo with a high mortality rate in infected animals.AH&VS, deputy director and principal investigator, AICRP-ADMAS, Dr Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Impetigo – Brazil: (PR)
Other Human Disease -- BrazilThe Municipal Center for Early Childhood Education (CMEI) Maria Vila de Carvalho, in the municipality of Marumbi in the state of Parana in the Southern Region of Brazil, suspended activities this week due to an outbreak of impetigo, a highly contagious skin disease, according to a Tribuna report.City health officials confirmed that 11 cases of the disease were registered and 27 others reported, mainly among children from 4 months to 5 years of age.Impetigo is a common Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Namibia: (KE, Bwabwata Natl Park) wildlife, human protection, 2017
Anthrax -- NamibiaIn late September 2017, Bwabwata National Park [BNP] in Namibia experienced a sudden die-off of hippopotamuses and Cape buffalo. A multiorganizational response was initiated, involving several ministries within Namibia and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]. Rapid interventions resulted in zero human or livestock cases associated with this epizootic.The study---------On 25 Sep 2017, Namibia's Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) learned of 2 hippopotamus Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Carrau – USA: precut melon, CDC
Salmonella -- United StatesCDC, public health, and regulatory officials in several states, and the US Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Carrau infections.Public health investigators are using the PulseNet system to identify illnesses that may be part of this outbreak. PulseNet is the national subtyping network of public health and food regulatory agency laboratories coordinated by CDC. DNA fingerprinting is performed on _Salmonella_ Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Stripe rust, wheat – India: (JK)
Other Plant Disease -- IndiaThe yellow rust has been reported from some areas of Jammu district at the international border [with Pakistan], which is considered the grain bowl of Jammu and Kashmir [J&K]. According to news reports, the disease of wheat severely affects the entire Jammu region [which] makes strenuous efforts to manage this disease through farmers' trainings [and] campaigns.Wheat is the major staple food in India. In recent years, yellow rust has emerged as the major threat to the Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (29): Bhutan (CK) poultry, HPAI H5N1
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- BhutanA bird flu (H5N1) outbreak has affected 13 poultry farms and one turkey farm at Dhamdara in Phuentsholing. The outbreak was confirmed on 8 Apr 2019 through laboratory testing from the National Centre for Animal Health (NCAH), Serbithang, Thimphu.No human contact was reported.In response, a total of 1130 poultry birds in the affected areas were culled, about 4002 eggs disposed, 613 kg (1351 lb) of feed disposed, and 12 chicken coops destroyed.The National Incident Command Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (37): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, WHO, vaccine
Ebola -- DR Congo- The National Institute of Biomedical Research (INRB) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have published preliminary results of a study on the efficacy of the rVSV-ZEBOV-GP vaccine to control the Ebola outbreak. The objective of the study was to better understand if the vaccine was effective and help prevent the number of cases when used as part of the belt vaccination strategy. A more detailed analysis is being prepared and will be published in a scientific journal.- The researchers Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (32): China, Viet Nam, Cambodia, pigs, spread, FAO
African Swine Fever -- ChinaChina:Since the China Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) confirmed its 1st ASF outbreak in Liaoning Province on 3 Aug 2018, a total of 123 ASF outbreaks have been detected in 30 provinces/autonomous regions/municipalities. Around 1 010 000 pigs have been culled in an effort to halt further spread.- Tibet (Xizang) Autonomous Region: The 1st ASF outbreaks occurred on 3 farms in Bayi District, Gongbu Jiangda County and Bomi County of Linzhi City; a total of Read more [...]
PRO> Plague – USA (02): (NM) dog
Plague -- United StatesThe New Mexico Department of Health has reported the 1st case of plague this year [2019], in Quay County. Health officials say a ranch dog was reported with the illness but has since recovered, thanks to treatment from his veterinarian.Plague is an infectious disease caused by bacteria usually transmitted through the bite of an infected flea. Animals can also be infected through the eating of other animals who are infected.Humans can contract the plague through contact with Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Kenya (06): (NK) buffalo, wildlife, OIE
Anthrax -- KenyaInformation received on 10 Apr 2019 from Dr Obadiah Nyaga Njagi, director of Veterinary Services, directorate of Veterinary Services, State Department of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Nairobi, KenyaSummary:Report type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 29 Mar 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Apr 2019Report date: 10 Apr 2019Date submitted to OIE: 10 Apr 2019Reason for notification: unexpected change in the distribution or Read more [...]
PRO> Avian influenza (29): Bhutan (CK) poultry, HPAI H5N1
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- BhutanA bird flu (H5N1) outbreak has affected 13 poultry farms and one turkey farm at Dhamdara in Phuentsholing. The outbreak was confirmed on 8 Apr 2019 through laboratory testing from the National Centre for Animal Health (NCAH), Serbithang, Thimphu.No human contact was reported.In response, a total of 1130 poultry birds in the affected areas were culled, about 4002 eggs disposed, 613 kg (1351 lb) of feed disposed, and 12 chicken coops destroyed.The National Incident Command Read more [...]
PRO> African swine fever – Asia (32): China, Viet Nam, Cambodia, pigs, spread, FAO
African Swine Fever -- ChinaChina:Since the China Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) confirmed its 1st ASF outbreak in Liaoning Province on 3 Aug 2018, a total of 123 ASF outbreaks have been detected in 30 provinces/autonomous regions/municipalities. Around 1 010 000 pigs have been culled in an effort to halt further spread.- Tibet (Xizang) Autonomous Region: The 1st ASF outbreaks occurred on 3 farms in Bayi District, Gongbu Jiangda County and Bomi County of Linzhi City; a total of Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Influenza (11): Asia, Australia
Influenza -- IndiaAs per the Maharashtra public health department data, around 94 patients have died in the state due to swine flu [influenza A/H1N1] as of [Wed 10 Apr 2019]. According to the state's health department officials, there has been a higher number of cases of swine flu this year [2019] due to climatic changes in the region.The number of cases treated also has increased to 1236 patients, who are being treated across the state. A higher number of swine flu cases were recorded in districts Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC – USA (05): O103, ground beef, CDC
E. coli -- United StatesSince the last update on 9 Apr 2019, 13 more ill people were added to this outbreak.As of 12 Apr 2019, 109 people infected with the outbreak strain of _E. coli_ O103 have been reported from 6 states. The CDC is reporting the 109 illnesses that the PulseNet laboratory network has confirmed are part of this outbreak. States are investigating additional illnesses that might be a part of this outbreak.State / Ill peopleIndiana / 1Georgia / 17Kentucky / 54Ohio / 7Tennessee / Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus – North America (11): USA (WY, NV), Canada (ON) horse
Equine Herpes Virus -- United StatesAn equine herpesvirus (EHV) 1-infected horse has been reported in Johnson County [Wyoming]. Laboratory confirmation of a Johnson County horse infected with equine herpesvirus neurologic disease, or equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM), was received by Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) staff veterinarians on Thu 4 Apr 2019. The horse has been quarantined to its premise in Johnson County with 19 other horses.The affected horse began showing neurologic signs, including Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (28): Bhutan (CK) backyard poultry, HPAI H5N1, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- BhutanInformation received on [and dated] 11 Apr 2019 from Dr. Tashi Samdup, Director General, Department of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Thimphu, BhutanSummaryReport type: Immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 6 Apr 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 8 Apr 2019Report date: 11 Apr 2019Date submitted to OIE: 11 Apr 2019Reason for notification: Reoccurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 8 Aug 2018Manifestation of disease: Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (26): global, challenges to eradication
Polio -- NigerNew wild poliovirus cases reported this week: 0Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2019: 9Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2018: 33New cVDPV cases reported this week: 0Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2019: 4Total number of cVDPV cases (all types) in 2018: 104Headlines- The report by the director-general of WHO on the eradication of poliomyelitis is online, ahead of the 72nd World Health Assembly scheduled for May 2019. The report summarizes the Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (06): China (NM) H7N9
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- ChinaNorth China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Saturday [6 Apr 2019] said a human infection case of the H7N9 bird flu virus has been confirmed.The patient, an 82-year-old man from Ejina Banner (county) in Alashan League (prefecture), is receiving treatment in neighboring Gansu province, said the government of Ejina Banner.The government has initiated an emergency response and disinfected the patient's residence and its proximity. It said those who had close contact Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Fusarium head blight, wheat – China: (AH), alert
Other Plant Disease -- ChinaThe agricultural department in east China's Anhui Province has sent a warning of a wheat scab epidemic. The department discovered that 4.7 million hectares [about 11.6 million acres] of wheat fields in the province are prone to an outbreak of the fungal disease this year [2019]. Among them, 2 million hectares [about 4.9 million acres] are likely to suffer losses. Wheat scab had been expanding and aggravating over the past years in the province, affecting yield and quality.Agricultural Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (36): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, summaries, WHO, response
Ebola -- DR CongoTwo workers from Rughenda Airport in Butembo were transferred to the Butembo Ebola treatment center after laboratory tests confirmed that they had been infected with the Ebola virus disease. This is an Air Rale (RVA) agent and a porter who had attended the unsecured burial of a deceased Ebola acquaintance.-This Thursday [11 Apr 2019], the teams of the response vaccinated all the agents of the airport and disinfected all the airport facilities of this small earthen airport, which Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (17): Asia (Qatar ex Nepal) human, sylvatic exposure suspected, comment
Rabies — Qatar
PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus – Americas (16): Argentina (JY)
Hantavirus -- ArgentinaAuthorities of the Jujuy Ministry of Health yesterday [8 Apr 2019] confirmed that 11 cases of hantavirus [infections] are confirmed in the province, distributed in the localities of San Pedro, Palma Sola, Libertador General San Martin, and Calilegua."The majority of the affected people have a history of having gone fishing or hunting in the forest," and so "probably did not take the necessary precautions", stated the Jujuy Subsecretary of Prevention for Health, Veronica Serra.The Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – South Africa: (NW) domestic, OIE
African Swine Fever -- South AfricaInformation received on 10 Apr 2018 from Dr Bothle Michael Modisane, chief director, Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Animal Production and Health, Pretoria, South AfricaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 3 Apr 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 9 Apr 2019Report date: 9 Apr 2019Date submitted to OIE: 10 Apr 2019Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 10 Dec 2018Manifestation Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Panama disease TR4, banana – Israel
Other Plant Disease -- IsraelAs reported in EPPO RS 2018/106, _Fusarium oxysporum_ f. sp. _cubense_ tropical race 4 was first found in Israel in 2016 at 2 separate locations. Ongoing intensive surveillance operations have discovered a further outbreak at a number of sites in close proximity to one of these locations (in the eastern/southern [Sea of Galilee] area).The infected sites have been confined and placed under strict supervision by the NPPO [National Plant Protection Organisation]. Infected Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus – North America (10): USA (AZ, TX) horse
Equine Herpes Virus -- United StatesAs of 29 Mar 2019, 3 confirmed cases of EHV have been identified, and the associated premises and exposed horses on the premises have been placed under quarantine by the State Veterinarian. EHV-1 has been confirmed in all 3 cases by lab testing.Two of the 3 cases have had no travel history since initial exposure or any travel history at all. Trace outs of potential contacts are being pursued for the 3rd case. Two of the cases are in Maricopa County and one case Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Equine infectious anemia – USA (03): (IA, TX) horses
Equine Infectious Anemia -- United StatesThe Equine Disease Communication Center reported on 8 Apr 2019 that 4 quarter horses from Polk County, Iowa have tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA).Equine infectious anemia is a viral disease that attacks horses' immune systems. The virus is transmitted through the exchange of body fluids from an infected to an uninfected animal, often by blood-feeding insects such as horseflies. It can also be transmitted through the use of blood-contaminated Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (16): Asia (Qatar ex Nepal) human, sylvatic exposure suspected
Rabies -- QatarA 26-year old male, resident of Likhu-4, Nuwakot district [Nepal], died of rabies 3 days ago in Doha, Qatar. According to his relatives, a raccoon bit him 6 months ago [which means, in early October 2018]. He then went to a nearby medical shop 3 days after the bite for antirabies vaccine and counseling. Unfortunately, the victim returned home without vaccination after he was counseled that he was late for vaccination.According to his roommate in Qatar, he felt loss of consciousness Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis, visceral – Kenya: (MB)
Leishmaniasis -- KenyaSome 27 people have been admitted at Laisamis Level 4 Hospital following an outbreak of kala-azar [visceral leishmaniasis] in Laisamis sub county in Marsabit.The facility's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Abshiro Hapicha however, said the patients, were responding well to treatment. A majority of the patients, he added are from Logo."A total of 27 patients who tested positive to kala-azar have been admitted in this hospital and are currently undergoing medication. I can say that Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (42): Saudi Arabia (SH, JZ)
MERS -- Saudi ArabiaSince the last update on 8 Apr 2019 (see MERS-CoV (41): Saudi Arabia (SH, MK, RI, NJ) http://promedmail.org/post/20190408.6411513), there have been 2 additional newly confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection reported by Saudi Arabia. In addition 2 recoveries were reported.Information on newly confirmed cases (2)[1]Date of confirmation report: 10 Apr 2019Case No: 19-1904MERS in Alkhafji city: 34-year-old male in Al Khafji city, Eastern [Ash Sharqiyah] regionContact with camels: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Newcastle disease – Cambodia: (KC) chicken, OIE
Newcastle Disease -- CambodiaInformation received on [and dated] 9 Apr 2019 from Dr Sen Sovann, Director General, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, General Directorate of Animal Health and Production (GDAHP), Phnom Penh, CambodiaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 3 Apr 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 4 Apr 2019Report date: 9 Apr 2019Date submitted to OIE: 9 Apr 2019Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC – USA (04): O103, CDC
E. coli -- United StatesAs of 8 Apr 2019, 96 people infected with the outbreak strain of _E. coli_ O103 have been reported from 5 states. CDC is reporting the 96 illnesses that the PulseNet laboratory network has confirmed are part of this outbreak. States are investigating additional illnesses that might be a part of this outbreak.State / Ill peopleGeorgia / 17Kentucky / 46Ohio / 5Tennessee / 26Virginia / 2Total / 96Illnesses started on dates from 2 to 26 Mar 2019. Ill people range in age from 1 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Invasive tick – USA: (NY)
Pests -- United StatesMore Asian longhorned ticks are being found in Staten Island parks after a new study showed the number of ticks increased nearly 12 times from 2017 to 2018.Researchers from Columbia University, who have been surveying the borough the last 2 summers, found a significant rise in the number of Asian longhorned ticks spotted in borough parks, from 190 ticks in 2017 to 2238 ticks in 2018. These numbers include ticks in the larvae, nymph, and adult life stages, according to the study.The Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (18): Asia (Qatar ex Nepal) human, sylvatic exposure susp., comment
Rabies — Qatar