Archive for Global Disease Alerts
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (30): India (KL) poultry, untyped
Avian Influenza -- IndiaThe Department of Animal Husbandry has issued guidelines to the people and directed its staff to be on alert after bird flu cases were reported from Kozhikode district in Kerala. According to sources, the disease was confirmed among chicken in a farm in Kodiyathur grama panchayat, and at a private nursery in Vengeri within Kozhikode Corporation limits on Friday [6 Mar 2020].There had been suspicion about the disease since Thursday [5 Mar 2020] when samples of the dead birds Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Dengue/DHF update (03): Americas
Dengue -- Worldwide/UnknownCases by Country / Week updated / Serotype / Total / Confirmed / Severe / DeathsNorth AmericaUSA / 8 [w/e 22 Feb 2020] / D? / 47 / 47 / 0 / 0Central America and MexicoBelize / 7 [w/e 15 Feb 2020] / D1,3 / 473 / 156 / 0 / 0Costa Rica / 7 [w/e 15 Feb 2020] / D1,2 / 1045 / 58 / 0 / 0El Salvador / 8 [w/e 22 Feb 2020] / D2 / 1506 / 13 / 3 / 0Guatemala / 5 [w/e 1 Feb 2020] / D1,2,3 / 1364 / 150 / 0 / 3Honduras / 8 [w/e 22 Feb 2020] / D? / 8737 / 8 / 746 / 8Mexico / 8 [w/e 22 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (31): global, more countries, cruise ship, WHO
COVID-19 -- ChinaRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory, a total of 3916 people are positive for the virus. 523 people have recovered. There are 2394 patients hospitalized with symptoms, 462 are in intensive care, and 1060 are in home isolation.There have been 197 reported deaths, but this number can be confirmed only after the Istituto Superiore di Sanità has established the actual cause of death.The number of people Read more [...]
PRO/ALL> New in IJID (03): March 2020
Klebsiella pneumoniae, Tuberculosis, Other Human Disease, HIV/AIDS, Yellow Fever, Hepatitis, E. coli, Dengue, Trichinosis, Gastroenteritis, Staph, Hepatitis B, Pasteurellosis, Zika virus, Chikungunya, Hepatitis C, Pneumonia, Lassa Fever, Meningitis - Neisseria, Mycobacteria, non-TB, Taeniasis, Q Fever -- NepalGeographical variability in anticapsular IgG levels elicited by pneumococcal conjugate vaccines: Implications for clinical protection?Int J Infect Dis. 2020; 92(Mar): 259-260.William P Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (29): global, more countries, cruise ship, WHO, RFI
COVID-19 -- ChinaRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] in national territories, a total of 3858 people have been infected to date, and 3296 people are currently positive for the virus. 414 people have recovered. There are 1790 patients hospitalized with symptoms, 351 are in intensive care, and 1165 are in home isolation.There have been 148 reported deaths, but this number can be confirmed only after the Istituto Superiore di Sanità has established Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (12): Congo DR (NK,IT) cases, WHO, funding
Ebola -- DR Congo- As of 29 Feb 2020, 20 339 people have been vaccinated with the 2nd vaccine Ad26.ZEBOV/MVA-BN-Filo (Johnson & Johnson) in the 2 health areas from Karisimbi and Goma.- Since the start of vaccination on 08 Aug 2018, 299 330 people have been vaccinated with the rVSV-ZEBOV vaccine.Monitoring at entry points--------------------------- Since the start of the epidemic, the total number of travelers checked (temperature measurement) at health checkpoints, until 29 Feb 2020, is 157 200 Read more [...]
PRO/AH> African swine fever – Europe (07): Moldova, domestic, wild boar, update, OIE
African Swine Fever -- MoldovaThe Falesti event started on 17 Dec 2019. 34 outbreaks (submitted) reported to date (5 Mar 2020). The event is continuing with the last follow-up report no.18 provided on 5 Mar 2020.Total animals affected:Species / Susceptible / Cases / Deaths / Killed and disposed of / SlaughteredWild boar / - / 86 / 86 / 0 / 0--communicated by:ProMED-mail******[2] Ungheni: wild boarDate: Mon 2 Mar 2020Source: OIE, WAHIS (World Animal Health Information System), 2020 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (28): global, environment, more countries, cruise ship, WHO
COVID-19 -- South KoreaRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of the new coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory, at the moment 2706 people are positive for the virus. 276 people have recovered. There are 1346 hospitalized patients with symptoms, 295 are in intensive care and 1065 are in home isolation.There have been 107 reported deaths, but this number can be confirmed only after the Istituto Superiore di Sanità has established the actual cause of the death.The number Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (06): Myanmar (KC) domestic, spread, OIE
African Swine Fever -- MyanmarInformation received on Wed 4 Mar 2020 from Dr Ye Tun Win, chief veterinary officer director general, Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Nay Pyi Taw, MyanmarSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 22 Feb 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 3 Mar 2020Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease Manifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal agent: African swine fever virusNature Read more [...]
PRO/AH> Equine herpesvirus – North America (04): USA, horse
Equine Herpes Virus -- United StatesA horse in Virginia has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). According to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), on [Fri 21 Feb 2020], the state veterinarian's office of the VDACS confirmed one horse tested positive for EHV-1. The infected horse was at a boarding stable in Powhatan County. The boarding stable has been placed under quarantine. They say no horse had left the property in at least 2 weeks.In addition, the Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Undiagnosed illness – Ethiopia: RFI
Undiagnosed -- EthiopiaA mysterious disease has appeared in Ethiopia causing bleeding from the nose and mouth before the patient fell dead due to an infection [or poisoning - Mod.TG], according to what was reported by the British Daily Mail newspaper on Sunday [1 Mar 2020]. [It is thought this syndrome is] due to the emergence of this disease [related] to toxic waste resulting from oil drilling operations carried out by Chinese companies there.The newspaper reported the disease, which was said to Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (27): global, Egypt, USA, Taiwan, more countries, WHO
COVID-19 -- ChinaRegarding health monitoring related to the spread of coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] on the national territory, at the moment 2263 people have tested positive for the virus. 160 people have recovered.The number of people infected in the individual regions is as follows:1520 in Lombardy420 in Emilia-Romagna307 in Veneto56 in Piedmont61 Marche30 in Campania24 in Liguria19 in Tuscany14 in Lazio13 in Friuli Venezia Giulia8 in Umbria7 in Sicily6 in Abruzzo6 in Puglia4 in Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Kyasanur Forest disease – India (11): (KA)
Kyasanur Forest Disease -- IndiaKyasanur Forest disease (KFD) -- also known as monkey fever -- has claimed its 2nd victim in the state [Karnataka], a 64 year old resident of Siddapura, Uttara Kannada [district in Karnataka state] who died due to the dreaded disease [KFD] on [Sat 29 Mar 2020].The Siddapura death comes almost a month after a 58 year old woman in Sagar, Shivamogga [district in the Karnataka state], died due to the disease. BH, a resident of Malaguli in Honneghataki of Siddapura taluk, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Winter tick – USA: (VT) moose, heavy load
Pests -- United StatesA "dramatic increase" in winter ticks affecting moose in Vermont has officials proposing a moose hunt to lessen the impact of the parasites on the animals' population. One moose was found with as many as 90 000 winter ticks on its body, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department said.Winter ticks are parasitic mites that can grow to over half an inch [1.27 cm], and they are known to target moose. In the north eastern corner of Vermont, moose density is more than one moose per Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Blast disease, rice – India: (TG)
Other Plant Disease -- IndiaAttack of rice blast disease to the crop has become a cause of concern. [There is] an outbreak in some parts of Rajanna-Sircilla district and Karimnagar district. The paddy crop started withering and is drying up. There is every possibility of decrease in the yield of paddy. Following the fungal attack, the farmers are incurring huge losses in controlling the menace."I cultivated paddy in 8 acres of land and rice blast had attacked the crop in 6 acres", said a farmer. Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (25): global, more countries, WHO
COVID-19 -- ChinaIn the field of health monitoring related to the spread of coronavirus [COVID-19] on the national territory, at the moment 1835 people have tested positive for the virus. 149 people have been cured.The number of people infected in the individual regions is as follows:1254 in Lombardy335 in Emilia-Romagna273 in Veneto51 in Piedmont35 Marche22 in Liguria17 in Campania13 in Tuscany9 in Friuli Venezia Giulia7 in Lazio7 in Sicily5 in Abruzzo4 in Puglia2 in Umbria1 Read more [...]
PRO> Rabies (06): Americas (USA) cat, fox, cow, human exp
Rabies -- United StatesThe South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today [Thu 13 Feb 2020] that 4 people have been referred to their health care providers after being potentially exposed to rabies by a stray cat testing positive for the disease.The potential exposure occurred on [Mon 10 Feb 2020] when the victims were potentially exposed by a black and white stray cat near the Celanese Road exit off Interstate 77 in Rock Hill, SC. The stray cat was submitted Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (24): China (Hong Kong) dog, susp, OIE
COVID-19 -- ChinaInformation received on 1 Mar 2020 from Dr Thomas Sit, chief veterinary officer/assistant director (Inspection & Quarantine), Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR-PRC)SummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 26 Feb 2020Date of confirmation of the event: 28 Feb 2020Report date: 29 Feb 2020Reason for notification: emerging diseaseMorbidity: 1 (scale 0 to Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (23): global, more imports, apps, USA silent transmission, WHO
COVID-19 -- Worldwide/UnknownTwo cases detected weeks apart in Washington State had genetic links, suggesting that many more people in the area may be infected. Researchers who have examined the genomes of 2 coronavirus infections in Washington State say the similarities between the cases suggest that the virus may have been spreading in the state for weeks.Washington had the United States' 1st confirmed case of coronavirus, announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on [20 Jan Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st. Dublin – Sweden: French raw milk cheese
Salmonella -- SwedenA _Salmonella_ outbreak initially reported in France linked to a brand of raw milk cheese has affected at least one other country. 13 people in France have been infected with the same strain of _Salmonella_ Dublin from late November 2019 until early January 2020. French authorities identified a link between eating raw milk Morbier cheese made by the company Jean Perrin and illness. SA Perrin withdrew from sale and recalled several lots and dates of Morbier cheese in early February Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (05): Philippines (BT) spread
African Swine Fever -- PhilippinesThe Batangas provincial government confirmed on Fri 28 Feb 2020 that blood samples taken from hog livestock from the town of Laurel and tested by the Bureau of Animal Industry turned up positive for the African swine fever [ASF] virus.ASF focal person Dr. Krisel Ann Ragas said there were around 500 backyard hog raisers affected in Barangay Molinete, with an estimated 5000 pigs within a 1-km radius set for culling. Over 900 have been culled as of Friday [28 Feb 2020] Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (22): global, more importations to new countries, 1st U.S. death, WHO
COVID-19 -- ChinaTamara Seitz, Wolfgang Hoepler, Emanuela Friese, Sebastian Baumgartner, Christian Clodi, Iulia Niculescu, Viktor Lenhart, Alexander Zoufaly, Dorit Stahl, Taemi Yoshida, Lilian Schaeffl-Doweik, Drina Petener, Franz Weidinger, Christian Madl, Stephan Aberle, Elisabeth Puchhammer-Stoeckl, Alexander Indra, Daniela Schmid, Michael Binder, Christoph Wenisch, Hermann LaferlWe would like to report the 1st case of a critically ill Austrian patient with COVID-19 currently receiving treatment Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (21): companion animals, dog susp, RFI
COVID-19 -- ChinaA pet Pomeranian dog has tested positive for the coronavirus after its owner became infected with the disease in Hong Kong."Nasal and oral cavity samples were tested weak positive to COVID-19 virus [sic]," an Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said, without explaining why they tested the animal in the first place [see comment].The dog was collected from the owner's home on Wednesday [26 Feb 2020], after the woman was diagnosed with the contagion and placed Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rift Valley fever – Libya (03): (WS, WH) spread, small ruminants, OIE, RFI
Rift Valley Fever -- LibyaInformation received [and dated] 27 Feb 2020 from Dr. Zakaria Mohamed Mustafa Elkhatal, Director General, National Centre for Animal Health (NCAH), Ministry of Agriculture, Animal & Marine Wealth, Tripoli, LibyaSummaryReport type: Follow-up report no. 3Date of start of the event: 12 Dec 2019Date of confirmation of the event: 13 Jan 2020Report date: 27 Feb 2020Date submitted to OIE: 27 Feb 2020Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed disease in the countryCausal Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Kyasanur Forest disease – India (10): (KL)
Kyasanur Forest Disease -- IndiaWith 9 persons testing positive for Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD), commonly known as monkey fever, in Wayanad over the past 2 months [January-February 2020], the Wayanad district administration has intensified the disease prevention and surveillance activities and has asked the people to maintain vigilance.District collector Dr. Adeela Abdulla said that 7 KFD cases were reported last year [2019] during the same period, including 2 deaths, and there have been 9 positive Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (20): global, more importations, need for serosurveys, WHO
COVID-19 -- ChinaConfirmed cases 2 Feb 2020 / 3 Feb 2020 / 4 Feb 2020 (early) / 4 Feb 2020 (end of day) / 5 Feb 2020 / 6 Feb 2020 / 7 Feb 2020 / 8 Feb 2020 / 9 Feb 2020 early / 9 Feb 2020 late / 10 Feb 2020 / 11 Feb 2020 / 12 Feb 2020 / 13 Feb 2020 / 14 Feb 2020 / 15 Feb 2020 / 16 Feb 2020 / 17 Feb 2020 / 18 Feb 2020 / 19 Feb 2020 / 20 Feb 2020 / 21 Feb 2020 / 22 Feb 2020 / 23 Feb 2020 / 24 Feb 2020 / 25 Feb 2020 / 26 Feb 2020/ 27 Feb 2020 / 28 Feb 2020 / Country / Region17 187 / 19 693 / 20 636 Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Begomoviruses, vegetable crops – Thailand: survey & new virus
Other Plant Disease -- ThailandIncidence of begomoviruses infecting tomatoes, peppers, and cucurbits was investigated in major production fields in the north, northeastern, central, and southern regions of Thailand between January 2015 and June 2017.Of 585 samples subjected to polymerase chain reaction (PCR), 57% were positive for begomovirus infection. Nucleotide sequence analysis of coat protein (CP) and replication initiation protein (Rep) genes identified 15 previously known begomovirus species, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (19): China, global, Italy, Iran, Nigeria, imported cases, WHO
Coronavirus -- ChinaAt 04:00 on [27 Feb 2020], 31 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps reported 327 new confirmed cases and 44 new deaths (41 in Hubei, 2 in Beijing, and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, 1 case), and newly added 452 suspected cases.On the same day [27 Feb 2020], 3622 patients were cured and discharged, 10 525 close contacts were released from medical observation, and 394 severe cases improved.As of 24:00 on [27 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus – North America (03): USA (VA) horse
Equine Herpes Virus -- United StatesA horse in Virginia has tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus-1.According to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), on Friday, Feb. 21, the State Veterinarian's Office of the VDACS confirmed 1 horse tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).The infected horse was at a boarding stable in Powhatan County. The boarding stable has been placed under quarantine.They say no horse had left the property in at least 2 weeks.In addition, Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Greening disease, citrus – El Salvador: alert
Other Plant Disease -- El SalvadorThe Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) of El Salvador has declared a phytosanitary emergency due to huanglongbing (HLB) [citrus greening disease] that is affecting the country's citrus. [MAG] have initiated a control and eradication plan, which consists of taking samples across the country to learn about the situation of plantations and the extent to which production [is] affected. The plan also involves conducting tests and diagnoses, strengthening the Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Scombroid fish poisoning – Canada: tuna, alert, recall
Food-related toxin -- CanadaConsumer complaints of illnesses have spurred a recall of Unomundo brand tuna loins and steaks because of elevated levels of histamine.Seven Seas Ltd. distributed the implicated tuna in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec. Canadian officials report that the recalled fish may actually have been distributed nationwide. "This recall was triggered by consumer complaints. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> E. coli EHEC – USA (02): O103, sprouts, CDC
E. coli -- United StatesCDC, public health, and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of _E. coli_ O103 infections linked to clover sprouts served at Jimmy John's restaurants.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 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (19): China, global, Italy & Iran. imported cases, WHO
COVID-19 -- ChinaAt 04:00 on [26 Feb 2020], 31 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps reported 433 new confirmed cases and 29 new deaths (26 in Hubei and 1 in Beijing, Heilongjiang, and Henan). 508 new suspected cases were added. On the same day, 2750 new cases were cured and discharged, and 1823 people who had been in close contact with medical observation were released, and 406 severe cases were improved. As Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (11): Congo DR (NK, IT) cases, summary, vaccine
Ebola -- DR Congo- 16 637 people were vaccinated as of 22 Feb 2020 with the 2nd vaccine Ad26.ZEBOV/MVA-BN-Filo (Johnson & Johnson) in the 2 health areas from Karisimbi to Goma;- Since the start of vaccination on 8 Aug 2018 with the rVSV-ZEBOV vaccine, 297 699 people have been vaccinated.--Communicated by:ProMED-mail[Also see WHO AFRO dashboard at .]- Mon 24 Feb 2020. CMRE (Comite Multisectoriel de la Riposte a la maladie a virus Ebola)[in French, machine trans., abridged, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Plague – Congo DR (02): (IT) bubonic, pneumonic, fatal
Plague -- DR CongoOn 22 Feb 2020, the Aungba Health Zone chief medical doctor was alerted that suspect bubonic plague cases were reported in the Ugunzu-Makangi village of the Aterlembe health area, Djugu territory, Ituri Province, DR Congo. Murine epizootics were also mentioned in the Makangi village. On 23 Feb 2020, the chief medical doctor of the Aungba health Zone (Lat 2 33' 00'' Long 30 30' 00'') was appointed to visit the health center of Aterlembe for 2 days to investigate suspect bubonic plague Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Meningitis, meningococcal – Costa Rica: 3rd-gen. cephalosporin resistance, RFI
Meningitis - Neisseria -- Costa RicaA 50-year-old man and a senior became the 1st 2 people in Costa Rica -- and in the Americas -- found to be infected with the bacteria most resistant to antibiotics used in the treatment of meningitis and meningococcal septicemia that cause serious brain damage and even death.The Centro Nacional de Referencia en Bacteriología (CNRB) -- National Center of Reference in Bacteriology, of the Instituto Costarricense de Investigación y Enseñanza en Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (18): China, global, Iran, Italy imported cases, WHO
COVID-19 -- ChinaAt 04:00 on [25 Feb 2020], 31 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps reported 406 new confirmed cases, 52 new deaths (52 in Hubei), and 439 new suspected cases. On the same day, 2422 cases were cured and discharged, 14 573 were close contacts of those under medical observation, and 374 severe cases were reduced. As of 24:00 on [25 Feb 2020], according to reports from 31 provinces (autonomous Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Equine influenza – USA: (WA) horse
Equine Influenza -- United StatesOn 27 Dec 2019, Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) officials confirmed a Whatcom County horse was infected with equine influenza (EI) and an additional 10 animals were exposed. The horse testing positive, an unvaccinated yearling stallion, experienced clinical signs including coughing and nasal discharge beginning on 24 Dec 2019. He is reported as recovering, and a voluntary quarantine is in effect.Equine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (29): Bulgaria (PD) poultry, HPAI H5N8, spread
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- BulgariaBulgaria's food safety agency authorities reported on [Mon 24 Feb 2020] 2 new outbreaks of the highly pathogenic H5N8 bird flu in the southern part of the Balkan country.One of the new outbreaks was found at a farm with more than 55 000 egg-laying hens in Trilistnik, near the city of Plovdiv. The other outbreak was reported at a farm with more than 11 000 ducks in Padarsko, also near Plovdiv.All the hens and ducks at the 2 farms would be culled, the food agency said.It Read more [...]
