Archive for Global Disease Alerts
PRO/AH> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease – USA (03): (TX)
Hemorrhagic Fever -- United StatesSince Tue 14 Apr 2020, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has received 2 new confirmed cases of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 (RHDV2) in domestic rabbits in El Paso County. To date, there have been 3 confirmed cases of RHDV2 in domestic Texas rabbits.The 1st case of RHDV2 in Texas was found in domestic rabbits on a Hockley County premises on 10 Apr 2020. Since then, RHD was confirmed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) in a wild black-tailed Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (159): research
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), first detected in early December 2019 in Wuhan, China. It has since spread throughout the world.One measure of viral spread is the R0, the expected number of secondary infectious cases produced by a primary infectious case. This calculation is used to determine the potential for epidemic spread in a susceptible population. Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (158): global, post recovery positive PCR, Afghanistan, WHO, RFI
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 875 / ... / 82 880 / 82 881 / Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 780 / ... / 10 801 / 10 804 / South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 1 131 280 / ... / 1 188 122 / 1 212 835 / USA2 Feb 2020: 1 / ... / 84 / ... / 104 119 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19-update (157): China, S Korea, countries w/ high local transm, Italy phase 2
COVID-19 -- ChinaRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory:- 211 938 cumulative cases- 99 980 people are currently positive for the virus;- 82 879 people have recovered;- 16 823 patients are hospitalized with symptoms, 1479 in intensive care, and 81 678 are in home isolation;- 29 079 deaths have been reported; however, this number can only be confirmed after the Istituto Superiore di Sanita has established the actual cause of Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed pediatric inflammatory syndrome (03): USA, Europe, COVID-19 susp, RFI
COVID-19 -- United States- 15 cases compatible with multi-system inflammatory syndrome have been identified in children in New York City hospitals.- Characterized by persistent fever and features of Kawasaki disease and/or toxic shock syndrome; abdominal symptoms common.- Cases may require intensive care unit admission for cardiac and/or respiratory support.- Polymerase chain reaction testing for SARS-CoV-2 may be positive or negative.- Early recognition and specialist referral are essential, including Read more [...]
PRO/ALL> New in IJID (05): May 2020
Tuberculosis -- IranCould enhanced influenza and pneumococcal vaccination programs help limit the potential damage from SARS-CoV-2 to fragile health systems of southern hemisphere countries this winter?Marc Mendelson.Int J Infect Dis. 2020; 94(May): 32-33.Diagnosis and management of fungal infections: Improvement in medical training and investment in new technologies and treatments.Juan M García-Lechuz, Antonina Arias.Int J Infect Dis. 2020; 94(May): 14-15.Coronavirus (COVID-19) Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19-update (156): China, S Korea, countries w/ high local transm, Nigeria
COVID-19 -- ChinaRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory:- 210 717 cumulative cases- 100 179 people are currently positive for the virus;- 81 654 people have recovered;- 17 242 patients are hospitalized with symptoms, 1501 in intensive care, and 81 436 are in home isolation;- 28 884 deaths have been reported; however, this number can only be confirmed after the Istituto Superiore di Sanita has established the actual cause of Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (155): global, updates, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 830 / 82 836 / 82 858 / 82 862 / 82 874 / 82 875 / 82 877 / 82 880 / Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 738 / 10 752 / 10 761 / 10 765 / 10 774 / 10 780 / 10 793 / 10 801 / South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 987 160 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever – Americas (07): Brazil (SC)
Yellow Fever -- BrazilSanta Catarina has 15 patients infected with yellow fever, according to information issued by the office of Epidemiological Surveillance this past Monday (27 Apr 2020).There are 2 cases more in relation to the previous bulletin issued 15 days earlier. Of the total number of people who have contracted the disease, 6 were diagnosed in Blumenau, in the Vale of Itajai.The number of deaths remains the same; 2 deaths in 2020, both registered in the month of March 2020. The 1st death Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (154): Netherlands (NB) animal, farmed mink, research
COVID-19 -- NetherlandsAlthough zoonotic transmission cannot be excluded, the impact on human health is estimated to be negligible in this phase of the epidemic, since effective human-to-human transmission is the driving force of the epidemic.The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment in Bilthoven (RIVM) concluded that the infected mink farms do not pose an additional risk to public health. However, together with the Municipal Health Services (GGD) and the RIVM, advice for personal Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue – Europe (02): France, BTV-8, cattle, 2015, epidemiology revisited
Bluetongue -- FranceBull semen frozen for several years before being used to inseminate a cow may have sparked an ongoing bluetongue outbreak among farm animals in Europe, according to a genetic analysis of the virus strain."It's the most likely explanation," says Massimo Palmarini of the University of Glasgow, UK.Bluetongue is a viral disease spread by biting midges. It can cause a variety of symptoms, from fevers to the bluish tongues that give the disease its name. All ruminants, such as cattle, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (11): Americas (USA) cat, skunk, bat, human exp.
Rabies -- United StatesThe Prince George's County Health Department is alerting residents about a recent rabies exposure in Riverdale Park. On or around 3 Apr 2020, a stray cat scratched a person near the 5800 block of 67th Ave in Riverdale Park. The stray cat is described as an orange tabby, domestic short hair.The Maryland Department of Health confirmed the cat tested positive for rabies on 8 Apr 2020. The victim exposed to the rabid cat has begun rabies post-exposure treatment. As a precaution, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (153): China, South Korea, countries w/ high local transmission
COVID-19 -- ChinaRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory:- 209 328 cumulative cases;- 100 704 people are currently positive for the virus;- 79 914 people have recovered;- 17 357 patients are hospitalized with symptoms, 1539 in intensive care, and 81 808 are in home isolation;- 28 710 deaths have been reported; however, this number can only be confirmed after the Istituto Superiore di Sanita has established the actual cause of Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (152): global, updates, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 830 / 82 836 / 82 858 / 82 862 / 82 874 / 82 875 / 82 875 Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 738 / 10 752 / 10 761 / 10 765 / 10 774 / 10 780 / 10 780 South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)--------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 987 160 / 1 010 356 / Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (14): India (AS, AR) susp, RFI
African Swine Fever -- IndiaEven as novel coronavirus infections in northeast India are comparatively under control so far, the 8 northeastern states are staring at a new threat -- African swine fever (ASF) -- which is suspected to be behind the mysterious deaths of hundreds of pigs.Animal resource experts in northeast India suspect that the highly contagious ASF came to the region from Tibet in China through Arunachal Pradesh. Four of the 8 northeastern states are free from coronavirus, whereas Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Vesicular stomatitis – USA (03): (TX) horse, st. Indiana
Vesicular Stomatitis -- United StatesVesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) was confirmed in one horse on an El Paso County premises. This confirmation marks the 3rd case of VSV in Texas this year [2020].The horse was tested after the owner observed lesions and contacted their veterinary practitioner. The horse has been isolated on the premises and is being monitored. The El Paso site will remain under state quarantine until 14 days from the onset of lesions in the last-affected animal on the premises."VSV Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19-update (151): China, S Korea, countries w/ high local transm, Congo DR
COVID-19 -- ChinaRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory:- 207 428 cumulative cases;- 100 943 people are currently positive for the virus;- 78 249 people have recovered;- 17 569 patients are hospitalized with symptoms, 1578 in intensive care, and 81 796 are in home isolation;- 28 236 deaths have been reported; however, this number can only be confirmed after the Istituto Superiore di Sanita has established the actual cause of Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (150): global, USA state prisons, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 830 / 82 836 / 82 858 / 82 862 / 82 874 / 82 875 / Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 738 / 10 752 / 10 761 / 10 765 / 10 774 / 10 780 / South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)--------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 987 160 / 1 010 356 / 1 035 765 / 1 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (149): France (IF) animal, cat, owned
COVID-19 -- FranceSummaryCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was first reported in Wuhan, China, and rapidly spread worldwide. Previous studies suggested cats could be a species susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 with only 4 naturally infected cats reported to date.Here, we investigated the putative infection of SARS-CoV-2 in cats from owners previously suspected of being infected with COVID-19. For each cat, rectal and nasopharyngeal Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (42): Hungary (BE) poultry, HPAI H5N8, spread, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- HungaryInformation received on [and dated] 30 Apr 2020 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: 26 Apr 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 30 Apr 2020Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 31 Jan 2020Manifestation of disease: Clinical diseaseCausal agent: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Hepatitis E – China: (Hong Kong) human, rat virus
Hepatitis E -- ChinaBackground and aims: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) variants causing human infection predominantly belong to HEV species A (HEV-A). HEV species C genotype 1 (HEV-C1) circulates in rats and is highly divergent from HEV-A. It was previously considered unable to infect humans, but the 1st case of human HEV-C1 infection was recently discovered in Hong Kong. The aim of this study is to further describe the features of this novel zoonosis in Hong Kong.Approach and results: We conducted a territory-wide Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (20): Congo DR (NK,IT) WHO, cases, summaries, perspective
Ebola -- DR CongoFrom 22 to 28 Apr 2020, one new confirmed case of Ebola virus disease (EVD) was reported from Beni Health Zone in North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Figure 1 --available at the source URL above). This person was listed as a contact of a confirmed case, a family member who was reported on 17 Apr 2020. The person was vaccinated on 20 Apr 2020 and was followed by the contact tracing team, though not on a regular basis due to insecurity.Since the resurgence of the Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19-update (148): China, South Korea, countries w/ high local transmission
COVID-19 -- ChinaRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory:- 205 463 cumulative cases- 101 551 people are currently positive for the virus;- 75 945 people have recovered;- 18 149 patients are hospitalized with symptoms, 1694 in intensive care, and 81 708 are in home isolation;- 27 967 deaths have been reported; however, this number can only be confirmed after the Istituto Superiore di Sanita has established the actual cause of Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (147): global, contact tracing China, new countries, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 830 / 82 836 / 82 858 / 82 862 / 82 874 / Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 738 / 10 752 / 10 761 / 10 765 / 10 774 / South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)--------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 987 160 / 1 010 356 / 1 035 765 / 1 045 717 / 1 095 023 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Yellow fever – Africa (09): Ethiopia (SN)
Yellow Fever -- EthiopiaA yellow fever outbreak that was reported early last month [March 2020] in Gurage Zone of Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples Region [SNNPR] has been contained since 29 Mar 2020, according to Ministry of Health.According to the ministry, 4 deaths have been reported.In its notification today [Tue 28 Apr 2020], the ministry stated that some 86 yellow fever cases were reported at Enemoreena Enor District, Gurage Zone, at the beginning of March [2020]."The outbreak started Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (146): Netherlands (NB) animal, farmed mink, epidemiology
COVID-19 -- NetherlandsThe announcement of the infection [on a mink farm in Milheeze on Thu 23 Apr 2020] with the virus that can cause COVID-19 was released last weekend. The alarm bells immediately rang for Jan Hoevenaars [chairman of the Social Gemert-Bakel group; map at ]. He is very committed to this matter, not only as a councilor, but also as a retired general practitioner. The consequences of intensive livestock farming, where risks can arise for humans and animals, have been keeping him busy Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (145) – USA: home remedy, bleach/household cleansers
Poisoning, COVID-19 -- United StatesAt least 4 states have seen an increase in the number of cases of people ingesting household cleaners in an effort to prevent or cure the coronavirus. Illinois, New York, Maryland, and Michigan have all seen increases.Over the weekend, Illinois Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike warned people not to take those products as a form of home remedy."Some recent examples include the use of detergent solution for a sinus rinse and gargling with a bleach and mouthwash Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Methanol poisoning – Iran (02): inappropriate rumor-based COVID-19 treatment
COVID-19, Poisoning -- IranMore than 700 people have died in Iran after ingesting toxic methanol, erroneously thinking it can cure the new coronavirus. The national coroner's authority said alcohol poisoning killed 728 Iranians between 20 Feb and 7 Apr 2020. Last year [2019] there were only 66 deaths from alcohol poisoning, according to the report.Alcohol poisoning has seen a 10-fold increase in Iran in the past year, according to a government report released earlier in April [2020], amid the coronavirus Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed pediatric inflammatory syndrome (02): France, UK, COVID-19 susp, RFI
COVID-19 -- FranceThe United Kingdom and Italy have in recent days sounded an alarm about a new disease with possible links to novel coronavirus. France has more than a dozen cases of children with inflammation around the heart after Britain sounded an alarm about a new disease with possible links to novel coronavirus. French health minister Olivier Veran said there was not enough evidence to confirm a link with the coronavirus sweeping the globe, but France was taking the cases "very seriously."Britain's Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Vesicular stomatitis – USA (02): (AZ,TX) horse, mixed st.
Vesicular Stomatitis -- United StatesIn its 22 Apr 2020 Situation Report, the Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed Arizona's 1st case of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) for 2020. As a result, one premises in Cochise County is under quarantine. Cochise is Arizona's southeastern-most county.The index premises houses 2 horses and 5 calves. Only one of the horses has shown clinical signs (oral lesions) of VSV. The signs reportedly Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Lumpy skin disease – Syria: (LA) cattle, OIE
Lumpy Skin Disease -- SyriaInformation received on [and dated] 30 Apr 2020 from Dr Hussein Al Souliman, director, Animal Health Directorate, Ministry of Agriculture & Agrarian Reform, Damascus, SyriaSummary:Report type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 2 Apr 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 30 Apr 2020Date submitted to OIE: 30 Apr 2020Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 8 Jan 2020Manifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (144): China, South Korea, countries w/ high local transmission
COVID-19 -- ChinaRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory:- 203 591 cumulative cases- 104 657 people are currently positive for the virus;- 71 252 people have recovered;- 19 210 patients are hospitalized with symptoms, 1795 in intensive care, and 83 652 are in home isolation;- 27 682 deaths have been reported; however, this number can only be confirmed after the Istituto Superiore di Sanita has established the actual cause of Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (02): Americas (Brazil)
West Nile Virus -- BrazilWest Nile fever virus infection is transmitted by _Culex_ mosquitoes (a common mosquito). It is an arbovirus like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya [viruses].According to the Ministry of Health, there is no available treatment for mild or moderate cases -- the patient stays at rest and drinks liquids. For serious cases, attention in the intensive care unit is necessary.Symptoms--------According to the Ministry of Health, about 20% of individuals with West Nile fever are symptomatic Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (143): USA (NY) zoo, tiger, lion, tests
COVID-19 — United States
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (142): global, care home, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 830 / 82 836 / 82 858 / 82 858 / Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 738 / 10 752 / 10 761 / 10 761 / South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)--------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 987 160 / 1 010 356 / 1 035 765 / 1 045 717 / USA2 Feb 2020: 1 / ... / Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Xylella fastidiosa – new host species
Xylella Fastidiosa -- Worldwide/UnknownThirty-seven new plant species have been identified as hosts of the _Xylella fastidiosa_ pathogen. Most were naturally (not artificially) infected and were found both in EU countries (France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain) and non-EU countries (USA and Iran). The new hosts include common ornamental, wild, and commercial plants such as fleabane (_Erigeron_ sp.), _Helichrysum stoechas_, pistachio (_Pistacia vera_), and persimmon (_Diospyros kaki_). The newly identified Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (13): China, domestic, spread
African Swine Fever -- ChinaAs China has largely brought the coronavirus pandemic under control within its borders, another highly contagious disease -- one affecting livestock -- is reappearing and raising questions about the accuracy of the country's reporting.For about 4 months from mid-November 2019, pig farms in China reported no new cases of African swine fever (ASF), the deadly hemorrhagic disease that last year [2019] resulted in the loss of around 120 million hogs in the country. Chinese Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Dengue/DHF update (05): Americas
Dengue -- Costa RicaCases by Country / Week updated / Serotype / Total / Confirmed / Severe / DeathsNorth AmericaUSA / 16 [w/e 18 Apr 2020] / D? / 133 / 133 / 0 / 0Central America and MexicoBelize / 7 [w/e 15 Feb 2020] / D1,3 / 473 / 156 / 0 / 0Costa Rica / 12 [w/e 21 Mar 2020] / D1,2 / 1574 / 101 / 0 / 0El Salvador / 15 [w/e 11 Apr 2020] / D2 / 2440 / 20 / 4 / 0Guatemala / 11 [w/e 14 Mar 2020] / D1,2,3 / 2808 / 1130 / 1 / 1Honduras / 13 [w/e 28 Mar 2020] / D1,2 / 11 460 / 21 / 982 / 982 / Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (140): China, South Korea, countries w/ high local transmission
COVID-19 -- ChinaRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory:- 201 505 cumulative cases- 105 205 people are currently positive for the virus;- 68 941 people have recovered;- 19 723 patients are hospitalized with symptoms, 1863 in intensive care, and 83 619 are in home isolation;- 27 359 deaths have been reported; however, this number can only be confirmed after the Istituto Superiore di Sanita has established the actual cause of Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (139): global, cruise ship overview, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/Unknown2 Feb 2020: 17 187 / ... / 80 024 / ... / 81 589 / ... / 82 830 / 82 836 / 82 858 / Mainland China2 Feb 2020: 15 / ... / 3726 / ... / 9976 / ... / 10 738 / 10 752 / 10 761 / South KoreaCountries with major activity (more than 5000 cases with community spread)--------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Feb 2020: 11 / ... / 76 / ... / 215 081 / ... / 987 160 / 1 010 356 / 1 035 765 / USA2 Feb 2020: 1 / ... / 84 / ... / 104 119 / ... / 226 Read more [...]
