Archive for Global Disease Alerts
PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease – Asia (04): Taiwan (NT) cattle, OIE
Lumpy Skin Disease -- ChinaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 14 Apr 2021Confirmed: 15 Apr 2021Reported: 15 Apr 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 30 Sep 2020Causal agent: lumpy skin disease virusNature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaksSummary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Line district, New TaipeiStarted: 14 Apr 2021Epidemiological unit: farmTotal animals Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (64): Mali, poultry, HPAI H5N1, 1st rep, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- MaliGeneral informationReport type: Immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 12 Mar 2021Date of confirmation of the event: 1 Apr 2021Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of the disease in the countryManifestation of disease: Clinical diseaseCausal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5N1Nature of diagnosis: Clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to the whole country.Outbreaks (3)Outbreak location 1: Hamdallaye, SikassoDate of start of the Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (06): Africa (Nigeria)
Cholera -- NigeriaAt least 50 people have died in a suspected cholera outbreak in 2021 in Nigeria, local health authorities have confirmed. Some 8 states across the country had reported the suspected cholera outbreak, according to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC)."As of 28 Mar 2021, a total of 1746 suspected cases including 50 deaths with a case fatality rate that is 2.9% have been reported," said Chikwe Ihekweazu, head of the NCDC.--Communicated by:ProMED from HealthMap Alerts[As Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Europe (08): Russia, Ukraine, domestic, OIE
African Swine Fever -- RussiaGeneral informationReport type: Immediate notificationStarted: 11 Apr 2021Confirmed: 12 Apr 2021Reported: 14 Apr 2021Reason for notification: RecurrenceLast occurrence: 20 Dec 2020Manifestation of disease: Clinical diseaseCausal agent: African swine fever virusNature of diagnosis: LaboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.Outbreak location: Koteleve, Novoseliskyi, ChernivtsiDate of start of the outbreak: 12 Apr 2021Epidemiological unit: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Malaria, artemisinin resistance – Africa
Malaria -- Worldwide/UnknownCitation: Uwimana A, Umulisa N, Venkatesan M, et al. Association of _Plasmodium falciparum kelch13_ R561H genotypes with delayed parasite clearance in Rwanda: an open-label, single-arm, multicentre, therapeutic efficacy study. Lancet. Epub 14 Apr 2021. Summary------Background: Partial artemisinin resistance is suspected if delayed parasite clearance (i.e., persistence of parasitaemia on day 3 after treatment initiation) is observed. Validated markers of artemisinin partial Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (136): Brazil, India, Chile, ring vacc, post vacc inf, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- BrazilDoctors Without Borders (MSF) today [15 Apr 2021] called on the Brazilian government's leaders to muster the political will to respond to the threat, which it said is killing people by the thousands.MSF said last week [week of 5 Apr 2021], intensive care units (ICUs) were at capacity in 21 of 27 states, and hospitals across the country are struggling with shortages of oxygen for treatment and sedatives needed for intubation. It also said the country has a critical need for rapid Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (63): Hungary (HB) poultry, H5N1, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- HungarySummaryReport type: Immediate notificationReport ID: 149523Date of start of the event: 9 Apr 2021Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Apr 2021Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 2 Mar 2021Manifestation of disease: Clinical diseaseCausal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5N1Nature of diagnosis: Laboratory This event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks (1)Summary of Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (62): China (LN) wild bird, HPAI H5N6, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- ChinaSummaryReport type: Immediate notificationStarted: 7 Apr 2021Confirmed: 11 Apr 2021Reported: 14 Apr 2021Reason for notification: New strain in a zone or a compartmentCausal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5N6Nature of diagnosis: Clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks (1)Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Changbaidao Forest Park, Heping District, Shenyang Shi, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis – Denmark: herbal remedy, fatal, recall. RFI
Salmonella -- DenmarkThree people have died in what Danish health authorities say is a large outbreak of salmonellosis that has left 33 people ill. 19 people have been treated in hospital, according to Denmark's SSI [Statens Serum Institut] health agency. Those involved in the outbreak are aged between 2 and 92. All those affected ate Husk brand psyllium husk capsules from batches recalled by manufacturer Orkla Care. Authorities found traces of _Salmonella_ in the products at patients' homes.The Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed gastroenteritis, dog – UK: vomiting, canine enteric coronavirus susp
Gastroenteritis -- United KingdomAs COVID-19 ravaged the world at the start of 2020, dogs in the UK were suffering an outbreak of another coronavirus, a study has revealed. Reports from concerned owners and disquieted vets at the time indicated more pet pooches than usual were getting ill and severely vomiting.Researchers studying the outbreak now believe it was caused by an animal coronavirus -- most likely a variant of canine enteric coronavirus (CECoV). Humans cannot catch this type of coronavirus, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (01): Saudi Arabia, immune responses, WHO
MERS -- Saudi ArabiaInfection with MERS-CoV can cause severe disease resulting in high mortality. Humans are infected with MERS-CoV from direct or indirect contact with dromedaries. MERS-CoV has demonstrated the ability to transmit between humans. So far, the observed non-sustained human-to-human transmission has occurred among close contacts and in healthcare settings.The notification of additional cases does not change the overall risk assessment. However, with the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Felid leukoencephalomyelopathy – USA: (FL) Florida panther, bobcat
Other Animal Disease -- United StatesOnce ranging throughout the US Southeast, Florida panthers nearly went extinct due to widespread hunting. By the 1970s there were fewer than 30 left. Though the endangered cats have rebounded significantly in the last couple decades, with a total population around 200, their future remains tenuous.That's why scientists are concerned about a newly discovered neurological disease that causes limb weakness and, in severe cases, partial paralysis in Florida panthers Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Peste des petits ruminants – Israel: (HZ) sheep, OIE
Peste des petits ruminants -- IsraelGeneral informationReport type: Immediate notificationStarted: 2 Apr 2021Confirmed: 4 Apr 2021Reported: 14 Apr 2021Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 23 Aug 2020Manifestation of disease: Clinical diseaseCausal agent: Peste des petits ruminants virusNature of diagnosis: Clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a zone of the country.New outbreaks (1)Summary of outbreaks:Total outbreaks: 1Outbreak 1: Melea, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever – Madagascar (02): livestock, human
Rift Valley Fever -- MadagascarRift Valley fever is decimating the herds in Mananjary. Nearly 500 zebu [humped cattle] have died in a few weeks. The farmers of the herds are at a loss. They have lost, in a blink of an eye, their zebus, who represent their wealth.This acute hemorrhagic viral disease kills the zebus early every day in this district, "this morning [14 Apr 2021] 3 zebus have died. Yesterday [13 Apr 2021] we counted 7 [deaths] in different enclosures, and at the slaughterhouse," said Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed illness – Australia: (VI) water, algal bloom susp, RFI
Algae -- AustraliaThe state government is investigating an incident that sent 2 surfers to hospital after coming in contact with "a brown sludge-like substance" at a popular south-west Victorian surf spot.The 2 male surfers went to hospitals in Warrnambool and Port Fairy over the Easter weekend [3-4 Apr 2021] and were awaiting test results to determine the cause of their illnesses, but both said they came in contact with brown water while surfing at The Passage near Port Fairy.One surfer is understood Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ehrlichiosis – Australia: (SA) dog
Other Animal Disease -- Australia- Hemogram: normochromic, normocytic nonregenerative anemia, thrombocytopenia, or of serum anti-_Ehrlichia_ antibodies. If initial test results are negative, one should consider repeating the assay 2 to 3 weeks later because false-negative results can occur in acutely ill dogs. Likewise, false-positive results (indicating exposure rather than infection) may occur, especially in healthy dogs in endemic areas.- PCR technique (blood, bone marrow aspirate, splenic aspirate): Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Taproot decline, soybean – USA: etiology
Other Plant Disease -- United StatesLSU graduate student Teddy Garcia-Aroca has identified and named the new species of fungus _Xylaria necrophora_, the pathogen that causes soybean taproot decline. The fungus infects roots, causing them to become blackened while causing leaves to turn yellow or orange with chlorosis. The disease has the potential to kill the plant. Trey Price, LSU, said, "I've seen fields that suffered a 25% yield loss." [He] said the disease has been a problem for many years Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (135): post-acute sequelae, women's health, Japan, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownThrombosis and thrombocytopenia have been reported after vaccination with the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine (Oxford-AstraZeneca), a recombinant chimpanzee adenoviral vector encoding the spike glycoprotein of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) [1,2]. To date, such reactions have not been associated with other vaccines against coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). We describe a case of extensive thrombosis associated with severe thrombocytopenia and disseminated Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (12): India (MZ) domestic, spread
African Swine Fever -- IndiaA laboratory test has confirmed that African swine fever (ASF) was the main cause of death of nearly 700 pigs in 3 Mizoram districts, an official of the state's animal husbandry and veterinary department said on Tuesday [13 Apr 2021]. However, a formal declaration from a concerned authority is awaited, he said.Joint director (livestock health) Dr Lalhmingthanga said that samples were sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopal on Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (61): Russia (AS) wild bird, HPAI H5N5 OIE
Avian Influenza -- RussiaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 30 Mar 2021Confirmed: 31 Mar 2021Reported: 14 Apr 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 17 Mar 2021Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5N5Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks (1)Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Astrakhansky, Ikryaninskiy rayon, AstrakhanStarted: 30 Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Respiratory syncytial virus – Australia (QL) childcare centers
Respiratory Syncytial Virus -- Australia"RSV typically circulates during winter in temperate climates, much like influenza."It's the major cause of lung infections in children, commonly causing bronchiolitis. Symptoms of RSV include a runny nose, cough, reduced feeding and fever. Complications include wheezing and difficulty breathing, which can develop into pneumonia."Severe cases occasionally lead to death, predominantly in very young infants."Almost all children have had an RSV infection by age Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (134): adenovector-based vaccines, superspreader events, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownWHO region (no. countries/territories):Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Western Pacific Region (19): 2 112 687 (16 958) / 33 952 (244)European Region (61): 47 891 858 (159 163) / 1 014 726 (4000)South East Asia Region (10): 16 534 019 (175 614) / 230 560 (1102)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 8 166 899 (54 806) / 166 542 (695)Region Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease – Malawi: (CK) cattle, serotype pending, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- MalawiGeneral informationReport type: Immediate notificationStarted: 31 Mar 2021Confirmed: 11 Apr 2021Reported: 13 Apr 2021Reason for notification: RecurrenceLast occurrence: 16 Nov 2020Causal agent: Foot-and-mouth disease virusSubtype: PendingNature of diagnosis: Clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.Outbreak location: Msiyamphanje, Lengwe Natonal Park, ChikwawaDate of start of the outbreak: 1 Apr 2021Epidemiological unit: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Bovine tuberculosis – Ireland: correlation with deer density
Bovine TB -- IrelandNew research suggests Ireland's increasing populations of sika deer may be linked to local outbreaks of bovine TB infection in cattle.Researchers used county-level population densities, taken between 2000 and 2018, to track the 3 known maintenance hosts of TB in Ireland: cattle, badgers and sika deer. They then considered how variations in local densities compared with the variation in TB infection rates across the country, and also at county level.Although TB infection rates Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Panama disease TR4, banana – Peru (02): 1st rep (PI) conf
Other Plant Disease -- PeruThe Peruvian National Agrarian Health Service, Senasa, has confirmed the discovery of fusarium wilt tropical race IV (Foc TR4) in Piura, a northwestern region. Both the PCR and [nucleotide] sequencing tests were positive. Last week, Senasa reported that "after receiving various notices of possible cases," a 0.5-hectare field was labeled suspicious [ProMED post http://promedmail.org/post/20210412.8301760].The national phytosanitary emergency procedure has been trigged, placing Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (60): South Africa (GT) poultry, HPAI H5, OIE
Avian Influenza -- South AfricaSummaryReport type: Immediate notificationStarted: 8 Apr 2021Confirmed: 10 Apr 2021Reported: 13 Apr 2021Reason for notification: RecurrenceLast occurrence: 2 Mar 2021Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5Nature of diagnosis: Clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaksSummary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Ekurhuleni, GautengStarted: 9 Apr 2021Epidemiological unit: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever – Americas (08): Brazil (SC)
Yellow Fever -- BrazilThe Directorate of Epidemiological Surveillance of Santa Catarina (DIVE/SC) reports that the 1st death from yellow fever in Santa Catarina was confirmed this year [2021]. The 34-year-old man was a resident of Aguas Mornas, in Greater Florianopolis. The patient did not have a vaccine record in the Information System of the National Immunization Program (SIPNI).Another 3 human cases of yellow fever have already been confirmed in the state this year [2021]. The 1st case, recorded Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease – India: (AR) mithun, RFI
Foot and Mouth -- IndiaA large number of mithuns have been affected by FMD (foot and mouth disease) in various parts of Arunachal Pradesh, and a few have died, said official sources on Monday [13 Apr 2021].Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department Deputy director Dr Taba Heli, a top mithun expert in North Eastern region, reported that the disease has taken a severe form in the entire Siang belt, particularly in East Siang, West Siang, and Upper Siang districts [map at ].Though the number of deaths Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (133): pandemic growth, antibody cocktail, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownWHO region (no. countries/territories):Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Western Pacific Region (19): 2 095 750(18 234) / 33 708 (234)European Region (61): 47 723 272 (181 865) / 1 010 684 (2451)South East Asia Region (10): 16 358 405 (180 579) / 229 458 (1073)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 8 112 093 (54 543) /165 757 (747)Region Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Measles update (07): Nigeria (Borno)
Measles -- NigeriaNo fewer than 1158 children in Borno State are undergoing treatment from measles in Maiduguri, Borno State capital.According to Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) also known as Doctors Without Borders, most of the patients were admitted at Gwange Paediatric hospital, which is managed by MSF.Statistics indicate 58% of the children admitted at the hospital are from Zabarmari, a volatile small settlement of about 45 000 people located 20km [approx. 12.4mi] away from Maiduguri.The duration Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis, visceral – Ethiopia: (OR) protection by insecticide treated nets
Leishmaniasis -- EthiopiaAbstract--------BackgroundVisceral leishmaniasis (VL) caused by _Leishmania_ parasites, infects mammals transmitted by _Phlebotomine_ sand-flies and mostly affects the poorest. VL distributed worldwide and prevalent in Ethiopia. Knowing the occurrence of disease and risk factors is a remedy for controlling. The aim of the study was to identify factors associated with VL.MethodsCase control study was carried out during October-November 2019 in Borena. A 1:2 Cases and controls Read more [...]
PRO/ALL> Announcements (03): 8th Int'l Meeting on Emerging Diseases & Surveillance (IMED)
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PRO/AH/EDR> NSAID intoxication, vulture – Spain: (CT)
Poisoning -- SpainHerrero-Villar M, Delepoulle É, Suárez-Regaladao L, et al. First diclofenac intoxication in a wild avian scavenger in Europe. Science of the Total Environment 782: 146890; - Mod.PMBHealthMap/ProMED map of Spain: ][See Also:2011----NSAID intoxication, vulture - Asia: discontinued http://promedmail.org/post/20110513.14652009----NSAID intoxication, vulture - Asia (03): ketoprofen, pot. hazardhttp://promedmail.org/post/20091213.4235NSAID intoxication, vulture - Asia: Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Pepino mosaic virus, tomato – Serbia: 1st rep (JA)
Other Plant Disease -- SerbiaDuring a survey on tomato viruses conducted in Serbia, virus-like symptoms were observed in July 2019 in tomato plants (_Solanum lycopersicum_) grown in 2 separate plastic tunnels in Jablanica district. Affected plants showed yellow angular spots on the leaves accompanied by necrosis and distortion, as well as fruit discoloration. In these 2 tomato crops, disease incidence was estimated at 80%. Laboratory analysis (serological, molecular and biological tests) confirmed Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus – Americas (03): USA (MT)
Hantavirus -- United StatesThe Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has confirmed that an adult man from Richland County has been diagnosed with [a] hantavirus [infection].The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) sent out the following:The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has confirmed that an adult male from Richland County has been diagnosed with hantavirus infection.The individual acquired the illness while working out of state where there Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Sudden decline, mango – Pakistan: (SD)
Other Plant Disease -- PakistanMangoes are under threat in Sindh by the fast-spreading mango death syndrome. "It causes the leaves and flowers to suddenly turn brown, wither, wilt and drop to the ground," explains a [mango grower]. It is for the 1st time that his orchard [of] 60 acres has been infected to such a vast extent. "Experts call it the sudden death disease. There is no other option but to cut the infected twigs and branches," he laments. "Growers also need to be more careful as the mango Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (59): Germany (BE) poultry, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- GermanySummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 1 Mar 2021Confirmed: 2 Mar 2021Reported: 8 Apr 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 11 Jun 2017Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5N8Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaksSummary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: BerlinStarted: 1 Mar 2021Epidemiological unit: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (132): double variants, USA, India, diagnostics, transmission in children, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownWHO region (no. countries/territories):Total confirmed cases (new cases in last 24 hours) / Total deaths (new deaths in last 24 hours)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Western Pacific Region (19): 2 077 538(19 425) / 33 474 (268)European Region (61): 47 528 894 (222 804) / 1 008 023 (2786)South East Asia Region (10): 16 177 826 (164 704) / 228 385 (1014)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 8 057 550 (48 440) /165 010 (612)Region Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (06): Laos, H5N6, first case
Avian Influenza H5N6 -- LaosThe World Health Organization (WHO) reports the 1st human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) virus infection has been reported in Laos.A 5-year-old boy from Luang Prabang province in northern Laos developed symptoms on [28 Feb 2021], was hospitalized and tested positive for A(H5N6) on [8 Mar 2021]. The boy recovered. He had exposure to poultry, and the poultry tested positive for H5N6. None of the contacts at home or in the hospital had the disease.This is the 1st avian influenza Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (137): thrombosis risk, comment, variants, UK/India, WHO, global