Archive for Global Disease Alerts
PRO/EDR> Malaria – Brazil: Yanomami
Malaria -- BrazilThrough laboratory examination of thick drop, with the aid of a microscope, it is possible to identify, among the 4 types of malaria, which infected the patient. Treatment with antimalarials is started immediately by the Indigenous Health Multidisciplinary Teams with supervised medication from the Unified Health System (SUS).The DSEI Yanomami serves more than 28 000 indigenous people in the middle of the Amazon rainforest, between the border between Roraima and Amazonas, on the border Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Head smut, maize – Kenya: (NR)
Other Plant Disease -- KenyaMaize farmers in Narok [County] are staring at losses in crop yields following the outbreak of head smut disease suspected to be linked with fake seeds. Most of the farmers claim to have bought 'genuine' seeds.According to a large-scale maize farmer, his crop was lush in the initial stages up to the production stage when he realised that the cobs had been affected by head smut. "I did 168 acres [68 ha] of maize; in every 5 maize plants, 3 had head smuts," he said. "I purchased Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Purple blotch, onion – Nigeria: impact
Other Plant Disease -- NigeriaThe annual purple blotch fungal disease affecting onions in the country has created a demand deficit of 1.1 million metric tonnes, Permanent Secretary Ernest Umakhihe stated at a workshop on management of Onion Purple Blotch. [He] explained that Nigeria contributes little to the export market largely due to [inferior] produce quality resulting from poor management of pests and diseases, and use of pesticides causing illnesses."The national demand gap [is] to be bridged Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Marine mucilage – Turkey
Algae -- TurkeyA huge mass of marine mucilage -- a thick, slimy substance made up of compounds released by marine organisms -- has bloomed in Turkey's Marmara, as well as in the adjoining Black and Aegean Seas.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said untreated waste dumped into the Marmara Sea and climate change caused the sea slime bloom.Istanbul, Turkey's largest city with some 16 million residents, and 5 other provinces, factories, and industrial hubs border the sea.Marine mucilage has Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (198): MCT, mucormycosis, Europe variant origin, 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): 3 139 0030 (21 702) / 47 634 (435)European Region (61): 54 625 827 (41 050) / 1 157 680 (919)Southeast Asia Region (10): 32 654 915 (132 689) / 425 123 (2971)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 10 276 459 (22 556) / 205 094 (448)Region of the Americas (54): 68 369 827 (159 704) Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (197): India, zoo lion, fatal
COVID-19 -- IndiaA lion has died from Covid-19 at an Indian zoo where 8 others also tested positive for the virus. The state-run zoo on the outskirts of the south Indian city of Chennai announced the 9-year-old Asiatic lion's death on [Fri 4 June 2021].'A 9-year old lioness Neela succumbed to the disease on the evening of [3 Jun 2021],' the Arignar Anna Zoological Park, also known as Vandalur Zoo, said.The outbreak was 1st observed when the lioness 'showed some nasal discharge'. The others appear Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Indonesia: (EJ) livestock, humans, susp
Anthrax -- IndonesiaThe Indonesian weekly magazine, Tempo.co, reports that the s6 suspected anthrax cases have been reported in the village in Tulungagung, East Java and have been released from the hospital after treatment. [ref: Temp.co article: ]It is believed that they contracted anthrax from their livestock after dozens of cattle were found dead from the bacterial disease.Since the 1st case was reported on [Wed 2 Jun 2021], health authorities have found no new cases yet at the Sidomulyo Village Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (79): Europe (Latvia, Germany) wild bird, HPAI H5N1, H5N4, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N1 -- LatviaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 2 Jun 2021Confirmed: 2 Jun 2021Reported: 7 Jun 2021Reason for notification: new strain in the countryCausal agent: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5N1Nature of diagnosis: clinical, necropsy, laboratoryThis event pertains to the whole country.New outbreaks (1)Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Rojas County, RojasStarted: 2 Jun 2021Ended: 3 Jun 2021Epidemiological unit: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Brucellosis – UK: (England) dog
Brucellosis -- United KingdomThe lockdown puppy boom has sparked fears over a disease that can be transferred from dogs to humans -- leaving owners with fevers and back pain.The new disease, brucellosis, has seen a 1900% rise in just 3 years -- with health authorities now stepping up checks in a bid to control it.Infection in dogs is transmitted in mating or contact with after-birth fluids.The disease has been detected in 60 dogs in the past year [2020/21] compared to just 3 in 2017/18 -- with fears Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Cytauxzoonosis – USA: (AR) cat
Other Animal Disease -- United States"Cytauxzoonosis (aka bobcat fever) is an acute, often fatal tick-borne disease caused by the hematoprotozoan parasite _Cytauxzoon felis_. Cytauxzoonosis often strikes healthy, young adult cats who have access to or live outdoors."Cats become infected after being bitten by an infected _Amblyomma americanum_ tick (also known as the lone star tick because of the single white mark visible on it). Up to 15 days after being bit, the cat will become ill with symptoms Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies (14): Americas (Argentina, USA) multiple animals, alerts
Rabies -- ArgentinaThe College of Veterinarians of the Province, and the local Food Science Directorate warned about the need to prevent rabies through vaccination. All animals should be vaccinated. No matter where they live, in closed yards, apartments, or terraces, the risk is significant and the disease deadly."We do prevention against rabies fundamentally with the anti-rabies vaccination of pets," highlighted the Director of Food Science, veterinarian Andrés Castro.The issue runs through Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (196): delta variant, vacc. children, VITT ischaemic stroke, 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): 3 118 605 (21 449) / 47 199 (395)European Region (61): 54 582 900 (47 818) / 1 156 747 (1244)South East Asia Region (10): 32 522 226 (140 474) / 422 152 (3805)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 10 253 903 (27 293) / 204 646 (482)Region of the Americas (54): 68 210 123 (199 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (10): Russia (AS) H5N8, China (JS) H10N3
Avian Influenza H5N8, Avian Influenza -- RussiaTwo incidents of transmission of bird flu viruses to humans have been recorded in 2021, Anna Popova, the head of Russia's consumer health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor, told Sputnik on Thu 3 Jun 2021."This year [2021] alone, we have 2 viruses of animal flu, in particular birds, which began to infect humans. One of them was reported by our scientists at the Vector Centre in February 2021; this is the H5N8 virus, which we have known of for a long time. The Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever – Europe (02): Turkey, deaths, COVID-19 coinfection
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- TurkeyThe Health Ministry announced on Mon 31 May 2021 that Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), a zoonotic virus, had claimed 13 lives across the country amid the coronavirus pandemic so far this year [2021]. The ministry noted that the fatality rate from the tickborne disease had noticeably dropped to 3.28% last year [2020], from 5.64% in 2018.The ministry's figures, quoted by Anadolu Agency (AA), show 243 cases reported this year [2021] across the country.CCHF Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (195): digital cert, contact tracing, neurologic, regional, 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): 3 097 097 (21 702) / 46 802 (447)European Region (61): 54 525 862 (51 988) / 1 155 470 (1212)South East Asia Region (10): 32 381 752 (152 054) / 418 347 (3083)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 10 226 610 (29 744) / 204 164 (502)Region Read more [...]
PRO/AH> African swine fever – Europe (11): Poland (WP) domestic pig, commercial farm
African Swine Fever -- PolandA 2nd farm has been found infected with African swine fever (ASF) in Western Poland this year [2021]. A facility in the pig-rich Greater Poland province with 3000 pigs on-site tested positive on 26 May 2021. The farm is located in Miedzychod district in Greater Poland, the authorities of Greater Poland province reported, at 110 km [68 mi] from the border with Germany. The farm's pigs will be culled, and all biosecurity measures are in place.In the direct surroundings, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (78): Iraq (BA) poultry, HPAI H5N8 susp, RFI
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- IraqA statement from the [Basrah] governorate's office, a copy of which was obtained by Al-Mirbad, says that since information about the death of poultry in the Safwan areas, west of Basrah, was received and samples analyzed by the competent authorities, suspecting the emergence of bird flu disease, the governor, Asaad Al-Eidani, directed the formation of a crisis unit to follow up on the matter and investigate the facts about infection with the disease, especially confirming Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Russia: (TU) human, susp
Anthrax -- RussiaA village in the Russian region of Tuva has gone into lockdown after a local was found to have contracted anthrax, according to the district's acting head. Anthrax is a serious bacterial infection that is often deadly to humans. The Tuva Republic is almost 4000 kilometers [2485 miles] east of Moscow, and is located in southern Siberia.Writing on Russian social network VKontakte, Vladislav Khovalyg announced a single positive case of infection in Bizhiktig-Khaya, a settlement near Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (194): B.1.617.2 UK, S Africa, dental workers, 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): 3 075 260 (18 760) / 46 355 (396)European Region (61): 54 461 268 (54 936) / 1 154 135 (1367)South East Asia Region (10): 32 229 698 (154 036) / 415 264 (3288)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 10 196 866 (32 028) / 203 662 (516)Region Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Argentina: human, livestock, 2020
Anthrax -- ArgentinaSummary1. Assessment area of rural carbuncle in the province of Buenos Aires (1977-2020): for this period, the 63 samples assessed were negative for isolation of _Bacillus anthracis_. The historical percentage distribution of carbuncle was 10%; out of 4508 samples assessed, 466 (10%) of them turned out to be positive for _Bacillus anthracis_.2. Alert zone and response, district of Azul (2004-2020): since 2013, there have been no bovine carbuncle outbreaks or any cases reported Read more [...]
PRO/AH> Infectious laryngotracheitis – Luxembourg: (DI) poultry, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- LuxembourgGeneral informationReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 2 May 2021Date of confirmation of the event: 6 May 2021Reported: 4 Jun 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 29 Nov 1999Causal agent: Gallid herpesvirus 1Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to the whole country.New outbreaks (1)Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks: 1Outbreak location 1: Dudelange, Neunhausen, Wiltz, DiekirchDate of start of Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Measles update (10): Nigeria (BO), Kenya (WP,GA)
Measles -- Nigeria"Background: From January to May 2019, large measles outbreaks affected Nigeria. Borno State was the most affected, recording 15 237 suspected cases with the state capital of Maiduguri having 1125 cases investigated and line-listed by March 2019. In Borno State, 22 of the 27 local government areas (LGAs or districts), including 37 internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps, were affected. In response to the situation, an outbreak response immunization (ORI) campaign was conducted Read more [...]
PRO/AH> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease – USA (08): (SD) domestic, RHDV2, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- United StatesSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 4 May 2021Confirmed: 19 May 2021Reported: 3 Jun 2021Reason for notification: 1st occurrence in a zone or a compartmentCausal agent: rabbit hemorrhagic disease virusGenotype: RHDV2Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaksSummary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Custer County, Custer, South DakotaStarted: 5 May Read more [...]
PRO/AH> Rabbit hemorrhagic disease – Israel: (HM) domestic, RHDV2, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- IsraelSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 23 May 2021Confirmed: 31 May 2021Reported: 3 Jun 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 30 May 2018Causal agent: rabbit hemorrhagic disease virusGenotype: RHDV2Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratory, necropsyThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks:Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Rehovot, HaMerkazStarted: 23 May 2021Ended: 2 Jun Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Bacterial leaf streak, wheat – Canada: emerging
Other Plant Disease -- CanadaOf cereal diseases to worry about, bacterial leaf streak [BLS] is likely to become a major issue across the Canadian Prairies [Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba] over the coming years. "The first time I saw bacterial leaf streak was 2012 and it was only a couple of fields," says Michael Harding, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. "Each year, it has been ratcheting up."Alongside increased incidence and severity, the disease is now hitting economic levels with 20 to 30 per Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (193): Australia, mucormycosis, dialysis, 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): 3 055 683 (16 833) / 45 949 (232)European Region (61): 54 400 840 (52 477) / 1 152 872 (1624)South East Asia Region (10): 32 075 662 (152 048) / 411 976 (3550)Eastern Mediterranean Region (22): 10 164 719 (30 320) / 203 118 (516)Region Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (08): global (cVDPV2), Afghanistan
Polio -- AfghanistanNew wild poliovirus (WPV) isolates reported this week:Acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) cases: 0Environmental samples (ES): 0Others: 0New circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV) isolates reported this week:AFP cases: 4Environment: 5Others: 1Summary of new WPV and cVDPV this week (AFP cases and ES positives):- Afghanistan: 1 cVDPV2 case- Pakistan: 1 cVDPV2 case- Nigeria: 2 cVDPV2 cases and 3 cVDPV2 positive environmental samples- Tajikistan: 2 cVDPV2 positive Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Hantavirus – Africa: South Africa ex Europe (Croatia)
Hantavirus -- South AfricaThe first laboratory-confirmed imported case of a hantavirus infection in South Africa was recorded in May 2021. The case involved a 37 year old South African businessman, living and working in Crikvenica, Croatia. He had been ill prior to a return visit to South Africa, and was hospitalised in Johannesburg with acute febrile illness and renal dysfunction. He presented with moderate thrombocytopenia, a normal white cell count and marginally raised liver enzyme levels. Other Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Pneumococcal disease, invasive – Canada: (AB) fewer cases in pandemic
Pneumococcal Pneumonia — Canada
PRO/AH> Canine distemper, wildlife – USA (02): (CA) raccoon, coyote, alert
Rabies -- United StatesThe Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is reporting an increase in distemper cases in coyotes and raccoons in the county and is encouraging people to get their pets vaccinated to prevent its spread.Distemper, a contagious disease that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems of animals and affects both domesticated pets and wildlife, has been mostly reported on the west side of Santa Cruz, but cases have popped up elsewhere in the county such as near Seabright Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Enteritidis – USA: raw frozen breaded chicken
Salmonella -- United StatesCDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) are collecting different types of data to investigate a multistate outbreak of _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Enteritidis infections linked to raw frozen breaded stuffed chicken products.Epidemiologic data------------------As of 2 Jun 2021, a total of 17 people infected with the outbreak strain of _Salmonella_ Enteritidis Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Cholera, diarrhea & dysentery update (10): Africa (Congo DR)
Cholera -- DR CongoAt least 6 cases of cholera were reported on Sunday [30 May 2021] among the displaced people in the city of Sake, about 26 kilometers [16 miles] north of Goma, capital of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), after the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano nearby on 22 May 2021.According to the announcement by local authorities, the 6 confirmed cases of cholera are currently being treated on-site by the team of Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF; Doctors Without Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (09): China (JS) H10N3, 1st rep
Avian Influenza -- ChinaSummaryInformation from the National Health Commission showed that this is the 1st case of human infection with avian influenza A(H10N3) in the world. The case involved a 41 year old male patient living in Zhenjiang City in Jiangsu Province who developed symptoms on [23 Apr 2021]. He was admitted to hospital for medical treatment on [28 Apr 2021] and is now in a stable condition. His relevant close contacts did not show any abnormalities during the medical surveillance period. Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (77): Europe (Netherlands) poultry, HPAI H5N8
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- NetherlandsAll current national measures, such as the obligation to house commercially kept poultry, will remain in full force. As of this week, for keepers of laying hens, breeding animals, and broilers a stricter reporting obligation is in place. They must report the loss of animals to the NVWA sooner. This allows bird flu infections to come to light earlier and reduces the risk of spreading.In addition, zoos, petting zoos, and hobby bird owners are required to shield their Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (76): Lesotho (MS) poultry, 1st rep, HPAI H5, OIE
Avian Influenza -- LesothoGeneral informationReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 28 May 2021Date of confirmation of the event: 30 May 2021Reported on: 31 May 2021Reason for notification: 1st occurrence in the countryCausal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to the whole country.New outbreaks (1)Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks: 1Outbreak location 1: Ha Penapena, MaseruDate of Read more [...]
PRO/AH> Infectious hematopoietic necrosis, trout – Finland: (AX) 1st rep, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- FinlandSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 24 May 2021Confirmed: 27 May 2021Reported: 28 May 2021Reason for notification: 1st occurrence in a zone or a compartmentCausal agent: infectious haematopoietic necrosis [IHN] virusNature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaksSummary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Foglo, AlandStarted: 24 May 2021Epidemiological unit: farmTotal Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (191): strain designation, Viet Nam, diagnosis
COVID-19 -- VietnamAll viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, change over time. Most changes have little or no impact on the virus's properties. However, some changes may affect the virus's properties, such as how easily it spreads, the associated disease severity, or the performance of vaccines, therapeutic medicines, diagnostic tools, or other public health and social measures.WHO, in collaboration with partners, expert networks, national authorities, institutions and researchers Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, st Braenderup – Europe (03): imported melon
Salmonella -- Worldwide/UnknownMelons have been linked to a _Salmonella [enterica_ serotype] Braenderup outbreak that has affected 200 people in more than 10 countries.Patients have been reported in Denmark, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Canada and Switzerland. Illnesses started in late March 2021. Czech Republic and Spain have also recorded recent _Salmonella_ Braenderup infections but it is not yet clear if they belong to this outbreak.The Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (75): Europe (Lithuania, Germany) poultry, bird, HPAI H5N8, OIE
Avian Influenza H5N8 -- LithuaniaSummaryReport type: immediate notificationStarted: 28 May 2021Confirmed: 28 May 2021Reported: 31 May 2021Reason for notification: recurrenceLast occurrence: 7 Jan 2021Causal agent: highly pathogenic avian influenza virusSerotype: H5N8Nature of diagnosis: clinical, laboratoryThis event pertains to a defined zone within the country.New outbreaks (1)Summary of outbreaksTotal outbreaks (1)Outbreak location 1: Klisiai, Jurbarko, Taurages [Taurage]Started: 28 May Read more [...]
