Archive for Global Disease Alerts
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (234): USA Delta var, mAb, Indonesia, long COVID & children, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownBackground: The long-term sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in children remain poorly characterised. This study aimed to assess long-term outcomes in children previously hospitalised with COVID-19 and associated risk factors.Methods: This is a prospective cohort study of children (18 years old and younger) admitted with confirmed COVID-19. Children admitted to the hospital between 2 Apr 2020 and 26 Aug 2020 were included. Telephone interview using the International Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness – India (06): (BR) staphylococcal enterotoxin susp
Foodborne Illness -- IndiaAt least 170 people took ill due to suspected food poisoning in Kothwan village in Munger district of Bihar late on Monday [5 Jul 2021]. Sources in the district administration said more than 250 people were invited to a home for Satyanarayan Katha late that evening. After consuming the prasad, most of the villagers complained of an upset stomach, dizziness and vomiting. As the number grew, the district administration alerted the civil surgeon, who sent a team comprising Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Lassa fever – West Africa (11): Guinea (BE)
Lassa Fever -- GuineaThe World Health Organization (WHO) has reported the 2nd confirmed Lassa fever case and fatality in the West African country of Guinea.The 1st case was notified on 8 May 2021 at the Yomou prefecture hospital, a resident of Yomou prefecture [see Lassa fever - West Africa (09): Guinea (YO) http://promedmail.org/post/20210518.8367530]. The patient was also confirmed to be positive for COVID-19 and later died. Contact tracing of 88 people was done, and no secondary cases were found.On Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (17): Asia (India)
Cholera -- India"Background: There are an estimated 1.3-4.0 million cases of cholera and 20 000-140 000 cholera-related deaths worldwide each year. The rice-based cholera toxin B subunit (CTB) vaccine [manufactured as a powder from the transgenic rice - Mod.LL], MucoRice-CTB, is an oral candidate vaccine that does not require a cold chain, has shown efficacy in animal models, and could be of benefit in places where there is a paucity of medical infrastructure. We aim to assess the Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis – Spain: (CL) omelette
Salmonella -- SpainPublic health officials in a Spanish region have reported 6 confirmed _Salmonella_ infections. Surveys and epidemiological work by [Castile and Leon] Public Health have shown the outbreak could have been caused by the consumption of tortillas in 2 establishments in Soria. A Spanish tortilla also called a Spanish omelette can contain herbs, spices, potatoes, and eggs. The product was cooked at one of these sites and part of it was transferred, once prepared, to the second.Two children Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (95): Europe (Russia) wild bird, HPAI st pending, OIE
Avian Influenza -- RussiaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 25 Jun 2021Confirmed: 28 Jun 2021Reported: 1 Jul 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 6 Oct 2020Causal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: pendingNature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks (1)Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Pripyshminskie bory, Arminzonskiy rayon, TyumenStarted: Read more [...]
PRO> Announcements (05): 8th IMED abstract submission deadline extended to 14 Jul 2021
Not Yet Classified — Worldwide/Unknown
PRO/AH/EDR> Hemorrhagic septicemia – Kazakhstan: saiga antelope, recovery
Anthrax -- KazakhstanAccording to the 1st aerial survey in 2 years, the number of saiga in their Kazakhstan heartland has risen from 334 000 to 842 000. There were fears the animal was on the brink of extinction following a mass die-off in 2015. Distressing images of carcasses strewn over the steppes made world headlines.Following a series of conservation measures, including a government crackdown on poaching, and local and international conservation work, numbers have started to bounce back.That, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed illness – Algeria: (CH) toxic algae susp
Undiagnosed -- AlgeriaA media news article reported that the wali (governor) of (the state/wilaya of) Chlef, Lakhdar Sadas, said the accident in which 149 citizens were poisoned on [Tenes] Beach was due to (a leaked) gas, emitted from one of the ships, hitting their respiratory systems.In a statement to Al-Shorouk News channel, the state's governor confirmed the issue was related to a gas hitting the respiratory system, noting that suspicions were hovering around a ship carrying cattle docked in Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Armenia (02): (GR) human, livestock. OIE
Anthrax -- ArmeniaSummary:Report type: immediate notificationStarted: 22 Jun 2021Confirmed: 23 Jun 2021Ended: 30 Jun 2021Reported: 6 Jul 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 29 Aug 2019Causal agent: _Bacillus anthracis_Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks:Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (6)Outbreak location 1: Vanevan, GegharkunikStarted: 22 Jun 2021Ended: 1 Jul Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (233): animal, Spain (GA) mink, OIE
COVID-19 -- SpainSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStart on: 28 Jun 2021Confirmed on: 28 Jun 2021Reported on: 6 Jul 2021Event status: ongoingReason for notification: emerging diseaseEvent morbidity (%): 0.02Event mortality: -Zoonotic potential: yesDiagnostic details: laboratory testCausal agent: SARS-CoV-2This event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks (1)Summary of outbreaks: Total outbreaks: 1Outbreak location 1: Oza Cesuras, A Coruna, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (232): South Africa, USA delta var., India, Israel, WHO, global
COVID-19 -- South AfricaWHO 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): 3 650 964 (19 300) / 55 951 (194)European Region (61): 56 302 326 (66 476) / 1 189 854 (835)South East Asia Region (10): 35 309 575 (90 431) / 497 500 (1561)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 11 022 816 (34 819) / 219 353 (549)Region Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Malaria – China: WHO certified malaria-free
Malaria -- ChinaBeginning in the 1950s, health authorities in China worked to locate and stop the spread of malaria by providing preventive antimalarial medicines for people at risk of the disease as well as treatment for those who had fallen ill. The country also made a major effort to reduce mosquito breeding grounds and stepped up the use of insecticide spraying in homes in some areas.In 1967, the Chinese Government launched the "523 Project" -- a nation-wide research programme aimed at finding Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Tick-borne encephalitis – Sweden
Tick-borne Encephalitis -- SwedenIn general, ticks are increasing, there is no doubt about it, says tick expert Lars Lundqvist.It is important to look up, or rather down, when you move in nature and in high humidity grass during the summer. This is where ticks thrive best. According to statistics from the Swedish Public Health Agency, the number of cases of TBE [tick-borne encephalitis], the viral disease spread by ticks, has doubled compared to last year [2020].By 2020, we had 31 cases reported Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (93): Viet Nam (HO, CB, QN), poultry, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza -- VietnamGeneral informationReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 3 Jun 2021Date of confirmation of the event: 8 Jun 2021Reason for notification: new strain in the countryManifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5N8Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks (3)Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks: 3Outbreak location 1: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (231): delta variant growth, Olympics, Cuba, global
COVID-19 -- CubaMlcochova P, Kemp S, Dhar MS, et al. SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 Delta variant emergence and vaccine breakthrough. In Review. Nature Portfolio. DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-637724/v1]The SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant was first identified in the state of Maharashtra in late 2020 and has spread throughout India, displacing the B.1.1.7 (Alpha) variant and other pre-existing lineages. Mathematical modelling indicates that the growth advantage is most likely explained by a combination of increased Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (230): animal, USA, zoo, vaccination
COVID-19 -- United StatesA United States zoo has begun inoculating big cats, bears, and ferrets against the virus using an experimental vaccine, as efforts are ramped up to protect animal species from the coronavirus.The Oakland Zoo in the San Francisco Bay Area administered the shot to its tigers Ginger and Molly, as well as black and grizzly bears, mountain lions, and ferrets. Primates and pigs are next on the list.The shots have been donated by the veterinary pharmaceutical company Zoetis, which Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Multiple viruses, tomato – India: (MH)
Other Plant Disease -- IndiaA plethora of viruses as well as insect vectors and pests pose an emerging threat to the tomato belt; it is a wake-up call to stakeholders to adopt good agricultural practices. Currently, the tomato virus is wreaking havoc in districts of Maharashtra. Tomatoes have turned into yellow, spongy, plastic-textured fruits.Last year [2020; ProMED post http://promedmail.org/post/20200528.7388319], farmers complained of early ripening and substantial yield loss. Samples from Satara Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis – USA (05): (TX, DE) precooked RTE chicken, fatal, recall
Listeriosis -- United StatesTyson Foods Inc., a Dexter, Missouri, establishment, is recalling approximately 8 492 832 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products that may be adulterated with _Listeria monocytogenes_, the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today [Sat 3 Jul 2021].The frozen, fully cooked chicken products were produced between 26 Dec 2020 and 13 Apr 2021. The products that are subject to recall are listed here: . View the labels here: Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness – Nigeria: (ZA) sorghum, fatal, RFI
Foodborne Illness -- NigeriaTen members of the same family have died as a result of eating poisonous food in Jangeme village of Gusau local government area in Zamfara state.A neighbour of the deceased family members, [MSS], informed newsmen that [the family members] were served with guinea corn food called "tuwon dawa" in Hausa, which was allegedly cooked by one of the members of the family, [AM].According to [MSS], immediately [after] the family members ate the food, they developed stomach cramps Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st. Hadar – USA (02): FDA, turkey products
Salmonella -- United StatesAs of 17 May 2021, a total of 33 people infected with the outbreak strain of _Salmonella_ Hadar were reported from 14 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from 28 Dec 2020 to 22 Apr 2021.Location / Number of sick people----------------------------------------Arizona / 1Connecticut / 2Indiana / 1Maine / 1Maryland / 1Massachusetts / 7Missouri / 2New Hampshire / 1New Jersey / 3New York / 4North Carolina / 3Pennsylvania / 4Vermont / 1Virginia / 2Sick Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever – Europe (03): Spain
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- SpainA woman, 68, was admitted last Fri 25 Jun [2021] to the Hospital Rio Hortega of Valladolid in Northern Spain with a suspected case of Crimean-Congo fever, which is caused by tick bites.According to health sources, the woman has been isolated since then, and samples have already been sent to the San Carlos Institute in Madrid. If results come back positive for the disease, then this would be the 2nd case in just over 2 months, as on 26 Apr [2021], the general Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (229): Lambda variant, diagnostics, prisons, CIDRAP, global
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown"Background: The newly described SARS-CoV-2 lineage C.37 was recently classified as a variant of interest by the WHO (Lambda variant) based on its high circulation rates in South American countries and the presence of critical mutations in the spike protein. The impact of such mutations in infectivity and immune escape from neutralizing antibodies are entirely unknown."Methods: We performed a pseudotyped virus neutralization assay and determined the impact of the Lambda Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Invasive mosquito – France (02): (CN) spread
Not Yet Classified -- FranceAfter Indre, Cher and Indre-et-Loire, now the tiger mosquito [_Aedes albopictus_] has been reported in Loiret, and colonization of the territory is inevitable, the regional health agency estimates, but we can adopt measures to limit its rapid spread.This mosquito is establishing itself more and more on French soil in [metropolitan] France and is a vector of diseases [viruses] such as chikungunya, dengue fever and Zika. The Regional Health Agency [ARS] of the Centre-Val Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (92): Viet Nam (QN) poultry, HPAI H5N8, 1st rep, RFI
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- VietnamPyankova OG, Susloparov IM, Moiseeva AA, et al. Isolation of clade 2.3.4.4b A(H5N8), a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, from a worker during an outbreak on a poultry farm, Russia, December 2020. Euro Surveill. 2021; 26(24): 2100439. doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2021.26.24.2100439. PMID: 34142650; PMCID: PMC8212591; - Mod.ASHealthMap/ProMED map of Viet Nam: ][See Also:Avian influenza (88): China (NX) wild bird, HPAI H5N8, OIE http://promedmail.org/post/20210628.8480747Avian Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis, visceral – Kenya: increase
Leishmaniasis -- KenyaExperts have expressed concern over the steady rise in the number of reported cases of leishmaniasis in the country.Data from the Health Ministry show that the number of cases of the disease, also known as kala-azar, rose from 907 in 2018 to 1463 in 2019, before dropping to 1200 last year [2020].The Head of the Division of Vector-borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases at the Ministry, Sultani Matendechero, now says that [the disease was believed to be prevalent in just 6 counties Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease – Namibia: (CA) cattle, st pending, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- NamibiaGeneral informationReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 1 Jun 2021Confirmed: 3 Jun 2021Reported: 1 Jul 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 21 Apr 2021Causal agent: foot-and-mouth disease virusSubtype: pendingNature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.Outbreak location: Kasuno crush-pen, Katima Muliro Rural, ZambeziDate of start of the outbreak: 1 Jun 2021Epidemiological unit: Read more [...]
PRO/AH> Bluetongue – Europe (04): Spain (PM) cattle, sheep, BT virus st 4, control
Bluetongue -- SpainThe Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) has published its report on the detection of serotype 4 of the bluetongue virus in the Balearic Islands.The MAPA points out that the preliminary molecular studies carried out in the Central Veterinary Laboratory (LCV) of Algete on the virus indicate that the strain causing these outbreaks is similar to the one that affected the region in recent years, from the Balkans and Italy.The report remarks that it is "therefore different Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Listeriosis – USA (04): (TX, DE) precooked chicken, fatal
Listeriosis -- United StatesAs of 2 Jul 2021, 3 people infected with the outbreak strain of _Listeria monocytogenes_ have been reported from 2 states (2 people in Texas and one in Delaware). Illnesses started on dates ranging from 6 Apr 2021 to 5 Jun 2021.Sick people range in age from 60-95 years, with a median age of 89, and 66% are male. All 3 people were hospitalized, and one death has been reported from Texas. The true number of sick people in an outbreak is likely higher than the number reported, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed illness – Somalia: camel, goat, RFI
Undiagnosed -- SomaliaPastoralists in Rabdhure and Elbarde in southern Somalia's Bakool region are complaining about an unidentified disease that has been killing their goats and camels since May [2021].[NAM], a goat herder in Aato village, said she lost 24 of her 120 goats over 3 weeks. She described the goats as having fever and being unable to walk and dying quickly within 24 hours of falling sick."Pastoralists provide for their families from the sale of their livestock's milk and meat. But now Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC – UK (02): (England) O157, farm visitors
E. coli -- United KingdomTwo confirmed cases of _E. coli_ O157 infection have been linked to a farm in England. Acton Scott Historic Working Farm in Shropshire temporarily closed this past week to take precautionary measures to reduce the risk of visitors becoming infected. The steps include providing more handwashing facilities and improving safety information about feeding and touching animals.Members of the Public Health England (PHE) West Midlands Health Protection Team and environmental health Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (16): Asia (India)
Cholera -- India"Background: There are an estimated 1.3-4.0 million cases of cholera and 20 000-140 000 cholera-related deaths worldwide each year. The rice-based cholera toxin B subunit (CTB) vaccine, MucoRice-CTB, is an oral candidate vaccine that does not require a cold chain, has shown efficacy in animal models, and could be of benefit in places where there is a paucity of medical infrastructure. We aim to assess the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of MucoRice-CTB in Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease – Asia (11): Laos (SV, VT) cattle, 1st rep, OIE
Lumpy Skin Disease -- LaosSummaryReport type: Immediate notificationStarted: 22 May 2021Confirmed: 28 May 2021Reported: 2 Jul 2021Reason for notification: 1st occurrence in the countryCausal agent: Lumpy skin disease virusNature of diagnosis: Clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to the whole country.New outbreaks (9)[Since 22 May 2021, 9 outbreaks of lumpy skin disease (LSD) have occurred in the provinces of Savannakhet and Vientiane (prefecture). See details of each outbreak at the source URL Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (228): USA vacc, SE Asia surge, evolution, gender disparity, 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): 3 591 304 (20 099) / 55 139 (300)European Region (61): 56 083 678 (79 238) / 1 186 837 (991)South East Asia Region (10): 35 037 801 (90 372) / 492 609 (1636)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 11 022 816 (37 031) / 217 304 (516)Region Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Powassan virus encephalitis – USA (03): (RI)
Powassan virus -- United StatesA Rhode Island resident has been diagnosed with a rare tick-borne disease that can cause muscular weakness or even paralysis, state public health officials said Tuesday [29 Jun 2021].The case of Powassan virus disease was confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the state Department of Health said in an emailed statement. The case was confirmed in a previously healthy man over the age of 70 from Providence County, who developed neurological symptoms Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Armenia: (GR, SH) human, livestock
Anthrax -- Armenia[Anonymous member: A media news article* on 1 Jul 2021 reported that] 3 people in Armenia's Gegharkunik [Gelark'unik'] region have been confirmed to have contracted anthrax, the Ministry of Health reported.It said the anthrax was found in livestock in the communities of Vanevan and Torfavan by the specialists of the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention, who had been dispatched to the region to take samples from 7 local residents.Three of them were diagnosed with anthrax. Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis – Finland (02): (CF) preschool children, more cases, lettuce susp
Salmonella -- FinlandAlmost 450 people have fallen ill in Finland with salad from Sweden suspected to be the source of infection. Officials in the city of Jyvaskyla are investigating _Salmonella_ cases and absence of children and staff at preschools and private day care centers who reported symptoms of infection, with the help of the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). In total, 377 children and 65 adults have been affected.On Tuesday [29 Jun 2021], only a few new cases were reported, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (227): Delta variant Europe, Africa, Novavax, 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): 3 571 224 (17 753) / 54 839 (259)European Region (61): 55 994 496 (75 420) / 1 185 776 (1022)South East Asia Region (10): 34 945 413 (91 443) / 490 927 (1756)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 11 022 816 (37 031) / 217 304 (516)Region Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (22): Americas (Brazil) bat, livestock alert
Rabies -- BrazilIn the last few days, the Centre for Zoonoses Control (CCZ) diagnosed more than 3 bats infected by the rabies virus in Foz do Iguaçu, the western region of Paraná state. The records raised the cases to 19 since January 2021, which is the same number recorded in the whole 2019, and close to the maximum of 32 infected bats recorded in 2018.Bats were spotted all over Foz do Iguaçu. According to Giselli Kurtz, coordinator of the Zoonoses Control Program, they were Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Botulism – Ukraine: (ZP) retail-bought smoked fish
Botulism -- Ukraine1. Hughes JM, Hatheway CL, Ostroff SM: Botulism. In: Scheld WM, Whitley RJ, Durack DT, editors. Infections of the central nervous system. 2nd edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott-Raven, 1997, 615-28.2. Semenko N, Mokhort H, Sokolovska O, et al. Foodborne botulism in Ukraine from 1955 to 2018. Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2021; 18(4): 260-266. doi: 10.1089/fpd.2020.2826. Epub 2020 Dec 17. PMID: 33332209; PMCID: PMC8060719; .- Mod.LLHealthMap/ProMED map of Ukraine: ][See Also:Botulism - Read more [...]
