Archive for Global Disease Alerts
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (13): China (NM) domestic swine, spread, OIE
African Swine Fever -- ChinaInformation received [and dated] on 14 Sep 2018 from Dr. Zhang Zhongqui, Director General, China Animal Disease Control Centre, Veterinary Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China (People's Rep. of)SummaryReport type: Immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 12 Sep 2018Date of confirmation of the event: 14 Sep 2018Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed diseaseManifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal agent: African swine fever virusNature Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Epizootic hemorrhagic disease – USA (02): (AZ) cervid
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease -- United StatesA disease affecting some mule deer in the Yavapai Hills community and surrounding areas near Prescott [Yavapai county] has been confirmed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department.After receiving reports in recent weeks from residents who observed deer that appeared to be lethargic, blind, walking in circles, and unaware of their surroundings, Game and Fish biologists collected tissue samples from 3 animals and sent them to a laboratory for testing, according Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Malaria, autochthonous – Dominican Republic (02): (Santo Domingo)
Malaria -- Dominican RepublicAt least 63 confirmed cases of malaria have been reported through the surveillance system in the last 4 weeks, with 75% corresponding to the localized focus in the neighborhoods of Santa Domingo West.Until the beginning of September 2018, 294 cases were reported in the entire country, with the neighborhoods of La Cienaga, Hato Nuevo, Caballona, and Manoguayabo, in Santo Domingo Oeste, and Las Mercedes in Los Alcarrizos presenting the highest incidence of this febrile Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (91): Congo DR (NK) case update, suspect cases
Ebola -- DR Congo- A joint investigation team was sent to the Komanda health zone, north of Beni city [North Kivu], after an Ebola confirmed case died at the Ebola treatment center in Beni. The purpose of the mission is to identify contacts and define vaccination belts.- To date, 4 038 431 travelers have been checked at the various entry points set up.Vaccination------------ Immunization activities continue in the 48 vaccination belts spread over the 7 affected health zones. A data consolidation Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Infectious myonecrosis – Malaysia: (ME) shrimp, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- MalaysiaInformation received on [and dated] 14 Sep 2018 from Dr Quaza Nizamuddin Bin Hassan Nizam, Deputy Director General (Veterinary Health), Department of veterinary services, Division of livestock resources and technology development, Putrajaya, MalaysiaSummaryReport type: immediate notification (final report)Date of start of the event: 4 Jun 2018Date of confirmation of the event: 7 Jun 2018Report date: 14 Sep 2018Date submitted to OIE: 14 Sep 2018Date event resolved: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Chad: (NJ) domestic swine, OIE
African Swine Fever -- ChadInformation received on [and dated] 14 Sep 2018 from Dre Nodjimadji Rirabe, Directrice des Services Veterinaires, Services Veterinaires, Ministere de l'Elevage et des Productions Animales, N'djamena, ChadSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 25 Aug 2018Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Sep 2018Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: June 2016Manifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal agent: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Europe (41): Romania (DB), Belgium, international impact
African Swine Fever -- RomaniaThe southern County of Dambovita has recorded its 1st African swine fever [ASF] outbreak, and authorities have summoned the Local Centre for Combating Disease, AGERPRES Dambovita DSVSA (Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Directorate) director Sandu Tolea said on Sun 16 Sep 2018.When asked about this outbreak, Tolea answered: "I cannot give you any further information since we are at a meeting of the Local Centre for Combating Disease."The authorities were initially Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Classical swine fever – Japan (03): (GF) genetic analysis
Classical Swine Fever -- JapanThe [classical] swine fever [CSF] virus recently detected at a pig farm in the city of Gifu is a type that had not been found before in the country, the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization has said.The virus type, seen in other parts of Asia and in Europe, was confirmed through genetic analysis, the institute said Friday [14 Sep 2018], adding that it is highly likely that the virus came from abroad.Also, on Friday [14 Sep 2018], the Gifu prefectural government Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (37): Americas (USA) equine
West Nile Virus -- United StatesMaine officials say a horse in York County has tested positive for the mosquito-borne West Nile virus. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry says it's the state's 1st confirmed case of the disease in a horse on record.The virus is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. The horse was not vaccinated against the disease. The animal was showing neurological signs last week. The department said it is undergoing supportive veterinary care and Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (38): Saudi Arabia (RI, QS) South Korea
MERS -- Saudi ArabiaNew Case No. 18 - 1749MERS in Riyadh city: 38-year-old male in Rumah city, Riyadh regionContact with camels: NoCase classification: Primary, community acquiredCurrent status: HospitalizedNew Case No. 18 - 1750MERS in Buraidah city: 62-year-old male in Buraidah city, Qaseem [Al Qasim] regionContact with camels: NoCase classification: Secondary, household contactCurrent status: HospitalizedNew Case No. 18 - 1751MERS in Riyadh city: 34-year-old male in Riyadh city, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (36): Americas (USA) equine
West Nile Virus -- United StatesA 10-year old Burlington County mare is the 1st reported case of West Nile virus (WNV) a serious, mosquito-borne illnesses in horses, in New Jersey for 2018.The horse had not been vaccinated against WNV in 2018. The Burlington County horse is undergoing treatment.West Nile virus is a viral disease that affects a horse's neurological system. The disease is transmitted by a mosquito bite.We continue to encourage horse owners be vigilant in vaccinating their animals against Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis – USA (22): (NJ) equine
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United StatesAn Ocean County gelding is the 4th reported case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a serious, mosquito-borne illnesses in horses, in New Jersey for 2018.The horse had not been vaccinated against EEE in 2018. The Ocean County horse was euthanized on 4 Sep 2018. The other 3 EEE cases in 2018, all euthanized, were in Monmouth and Camden counties.EEE causes inflammation of the brain tissue and has a significantly higher risk of death in horses than West Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease – Sierra Leone: (NO, EA) bovine, OIE
Foot and Mouth -- Sierra LeoneInformation received on 10 Sep 2018 from Dr Francis AR Sankoh, director, Livestock Services Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Bruxelles, Sierra LeoneSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 21 Aug 2018Date of confirmation of the event: 26 Aug 2018Report date: 10 Sep 2018Date submitted to OIE: 10 Sep 2018Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 1958Manifestation of disease: Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Foot & mouth disease – China (13): (GS) st O, bovine
Foot and Mouth -- ChinaChina's Ministry of Agriculture reported on Friday [14 Sep 2018] an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease [FMD] in a herd of cattle that was transported to the Xinjiang region from Gansu province.On Thu 6 Sept 2018, authorities discovered the suspected outbreak, and on 14 Sep 2018 they confirmed a diagnosis of the O-type strain of the disease. The local government in Xinjiang then culled 47 cattle following the outbreak.The outbreak is now under control, the ministry Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Europe (40): Belgium (LX) wild boar, spread, control
African Swine Fever -- BelgiumFederal Agriculture Minister Denis Ducarme confirmed the discovery of 3 new cases of wild boar carrying African swine fever (ASF). They were discovered in a protected area in the Belgian province of Luxembourg. Further examination was conducted to confirm whether the wild boars were carriers of the virus. The University of Liege carried out the 1st tests on the carcasses, and according to the DEMNA (Department of the Study of the Natural and Agricultural Environment), Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Undiagnosed deaths, human – Egypt: (BA) poisoning susp
Poisoning -- EgyptThe room next door to where a British couple died in an Egyptian hotel last month on [20 Aug 2018] had been fumigated with "farm-strength" insecticide just hours earlier, it has been confirmed.An investigation was launched after the couple died at the luxury 5-star resort, although a further post-mortem into their deaths will be carried out when their bodies are repatriated. Egyptian officials said on [Mon 10 Sep 2018] they would release the bodies so they can be returned to the Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Botulism – Ukraine (02): (KS) smoked fish, fatal
Botulism -- Ukraine1. Weber JT, Hibbs RG, Darwish A, et al. A massive outbreak of type E botulism associated with traditional salted fish in Cairo. J Infect Dis 1993;167(2):451-4. Abstract available at: .2. Hughes JM, Hatheway CL, Ostroff SM: Botulism. In: Scheld WM, Whitley RJ, Durack DT, editors. Infections of the central nervous system. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott-Raven; 1997. pp. 615-28. HealthMap/ProMED map available at:Ukraine: ][See Also:Botulism - Ukraine Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (89): Congo DR (NK) case update, WHO
Ebola -- DR CongoThis Thu 13 Sep 2018, the minister of health, Dr Oly Ilunga Kalenga, chaired a videoconference between Kinshasa Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Beni NUC, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Atlanta. This videoconference is an extension of the collaboration between the Ministry of Health and the CDC and the visit of CDC director Dr. Robert Redfield to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) last August [2018]. After a short word of welcome by the minister of Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza (96): USA (CA) poultry, LPAI H7N3, OIE
Avian Influenza -- United StatesInformation received on [and dated] 12 Sep 2018 from Dr John Clifford, official delegate, chief trade advisor, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, US Department of Agriculture, Washington, USASummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 6 Sep 2018Date of confirmation of the event: 8 Sep 2018Reason for notification: recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 30 Apr 2018Manifestation of disease: sub-clinical infectionCausal Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (35): Europe (Germany, Croatia) wild bird, OIE
West Nile Virus -- GermanyInformation received on [and dated] 13 Sep 2018 from Dr Karin Schwabenbauer, Ministerial Director and Chief Veterinary Officer, Directorate of Animal Health, Animal Welfare, [Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture] (BMEL), Bonn, GermanySummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 12 Sep 2018Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Sep 2018Report date: 13 Sep 2018Date submitted to OIE: 13 Sep 2018Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Turkey (07): (BT) bovine, human
Anthrax -- TurkeyHolding a joint press conference in Diyarbakir, health organizations have announced that a 10-year-old child has lost his or her life because of anthrax. The Diyarbakir Chamber of Medicine, Diyarbakir Chamber of Veterinary Surgeons, Diyarbakir Chamber of Dentists, and Health and Social Service Laborers' Union Diyarbakir Branch (SES) organized a joint press conference to report on people diagnosed with anthrax, as well as their medical condition, quarantine, number of imported animals Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Uganda (09): livestock vaccination
Anthrax -- UgandaUganda's Ministry of Health, Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries have dispatched teams of experts to contain the anthrax outbreak in the western, northwestern, and eastern regions. Minister of State for Health, Sarah Opendi Achieng told Xinhua [News Agency] on [Fri 14 Sep 2018] that health and veterinary experts have been sent to the districts of Arua, Kween, and Kirihura to contain the outbreak following new cases of the disease."We have a national joint taskforce. The agriculture Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Black pod, cocoa – Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire
Other Plant Disease -- NigeriaNigeria's cocoa harvest is threatened by floods and an outbreak of fungal disease as heavy rains fall in the West African country's main growing regions, the Cocoa Association said. "Just as flooding is threatening the survival of the cocoa trees, excessive rain is boosting the spread of black pod disease." The worst-affected southeastern cocoa belt could lose as much as 40 per cent of its estimated output of 72 000 metric tons of cocoa beans.[Byline: Tolani Awere]--Communicated Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Blast & bacterial leaf blight, rice – India
Other Plant Disease -- IndiaBacterial leaf blight (BLB) of rice is caused by _Xanthomonas oryzae_ pv. _oryzae_ (Xoo). In Asia, millions of hectares of rice paddies are severely affected every year, with reported yield losses of up to 60 per cent. The pathogen causes yellowing and drying of leaves and wilting of seedlings. Blight lesions caused by severe strains elongate over the entire length of the flag leaf, giving a striped appearance. Severe strains may also affect panicles. Mild strains cause Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Europe (39): Belgium (LX) wild boar, OIE
African Swine Fever -- BelgiumInformation received on [and dated] 14 Sep 2018 from Dr Jean-François Heymans, Director, Animal Health and Safety of Products of Animal Origin, Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC), Brussels, BelgiumSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 9 Sep 2018Date of confirmation of the event: 12 Sep 2018Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 1985Manifestation of disease: Clinical Read more [...]
PRO/PL> Cucumber mosaic & tomato spotted wilt viruses, capsicum – Europe: (Balkan region)
Other Plant Disease -- Worldwide/UnknownThe whole of the Balkan region is facing big problems with virus infection. CMV (cucumber mosaic virus) is the primary problem, and the secondary being TSWV [tomato spotted wilt virus] on peppers [capsicum]. The problems are especially big in unheated greenhouses.Due to excessive virus damage, the [2018] season is turning out to be very bad. Middle of May [2018] symptoms appeared first on the top of the plants, then on the fruits, which stay small and deformed Read more [...]
PRO/ALL> New in IJID (09): September 2018
-- Worldwide/UnknownReviewA meta-analysis of effectiveness of interventions to improve adherence in pregnant women receiving antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan AfricaInt J Infect Dis. 2018 (Sep); 74: 71-82Olumuyiwa Omonaiye, Pat Nicholson, Snezana Kusljic, Elizabeth ManiasOriginal ReportsThe exhausted CD4+CXCR5+ T cells involve the pathogenesis of human tuberculosis diseaseInt J Infect Dis. 2018 (Sep); 74: 1-9Munyemana Jean Bosco, Ming Wei, Hongyan Hou, Jing Yu, Qun Lin, Ying Luo, et Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (88): Congo DR (NK) case update, preparedness, publications
Ebola — DR Congo
PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Europe (38): Belgium (LX) wild boar, 1st outbreak
African Swine Fever -- BelgiumAfrican swine fever [ASF] has been confirmed in 2 wild boars in the commune of Etalle (province of Luxembourg). Coordinated actions between the various levels of power are being taken to prevent a possible spread of the virus at the level of wildlife (regions) and pig farms (federal). Belgium remains unscathed from the disease at the level of pig farms.The Food Agency's national reference laboratory, Sciensano, and the Walloon region have held on [Thu 13 Sep 2018] an Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> White nose syndrome, bats – North America (08): (TX)
White nose syndrome -- United StatesMillions of bats across the nation are dying while wildlife organizations are getting funding to fight the disease responsible.This year [2018], for the 1st time, the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome [WNS] was found in Central Texas. This is a concern for Austin as bats are iconic to the city.Aside from being a nightly spectacle at the South Congress Bridge, bats are crucial to farmers. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is providing 1 million USD to be divided Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Monkeypox – Africa (13): Nigeria
Monkeypox -- NigeriaThe Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is aware of 2 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United Kingdom (UK), in patients with a recent travel history from Nigeria.Since the re-emergence of Monkeypox in Nigeria in September 2017, NCDC has continued to receive reports and respond to cases of the disease from states across the country. Between September 2017 when the outbreak started and 31 Aug 2018, a total of 262 suspected cases had been reported from 26 states. Of these, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Staphylococcus cornubiensis – UK: (Eng) coag-pos, cellulitis, zoonotic, dog susp
Staph -- United Kingdom1. Murray AK, Lee J, Bendall R, et al. _Staphylococcus cornubiensis_ sp. nov., a member of the _Staphylococcus intermedius_ Group (SIG). Int J Syst Evol Microbiol. 2018. doi: 10.1099/ijsem.0.002992; abstract available at ][Byline: Stephen Matthews]--Communicated by:ProMED-mail[The following is the abstract extracted from the journal article referenced in the news report above:Abstract--------"We here describe a novel species in the _Staphylococcus intermedius_ Group Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> West Nile virus (34): Americas (USA) equine
West Nile Virus -- United StatesCalifornia animal health officials have confirmed another equine case of West Nile virus (WNV). So far this year [2018], there have been 7 confirmed cases of WNV in California horses."On [4 Sep 2018], a 16-year-old quarter horse mare with an unknown vaccination status, in Merced county, displaying neurologic signs was confirmed positive for West Nile virus," the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) said in a statement on its website. "Due to the severity Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (37): Saudi Arabia (SH), South Korea ex Kuwait, WHO
MERS -- South KoreaNew caseCase No. 18-1748MERS in Hufoof city: 64-year-old male in Hufoof city,Alahsa Region [Ash Sharqiyah - Eastern Region]Contact with camels: YesCase classification: Primary, community acquiredOutcome: Hospitalized--Communicated by:ProMED-mail[This is now the 6th case of laboratory confirmed MERS-CoV infection reported by Saudi Arabia since 1 Sep 2018 and the 1st case reported from Hufoof, Ash Sharqiyah/Eastern region since 1 Aug 2018. Of the 6 cases reported, 5 Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (41): Papua New Guinea
Polio -- Papua New GuineaAn outbreak of polio in Papua New Guinea has reached Port Moresby, with the 1st case in the nation's capital prompting an emergency vaccination campaign.A 6-year-old boy from the capital's Five Mile settlement was confirmed as infected after laboratory tests were conducted in Australia.PNG was declared polio-free in 2000, but in 2018 there has been an outbreak with 10 confirmed cases of the disease, which largely affects young children.The children affected in PNG range from Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Uganda (08): (AX) livestock, human
Anthrax -- UgandaThe statistics from the district indicate that so far 1087 animals have died following the outbreak. Rigbo, Rhino Camp, Uriama, Odupi, Imvepi, and Pawor sub-counties are the most affected. "We have tried to mobilise farmers to buy their own vaccines, but they are not willing to do that. So long as the animals are not vaccinated and carcasses are being eaten, the outbreak cannot end," he said.The people of Arua depend on animals for economic livelihood because they sell off the animals Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Bonamia exitiosa – USA: (MA) oyster, recurrence, OIE
Other Animal Disease -- United StatesInformation received on (and dated) 7 Sep 2013 from Dr John Clifford, Official Delegate, Chief Trade Advisor, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, United States of AmericaSummaryReport type: immediate notification (final report)Date of start of the event: 30 May 2018Date of confirmation of the event: 23 Aug 2018Reason for notification: Recurrence of a listed diseaseDate of previous occurrence: 2013Manifestation Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Koi herpesvirus disease – Canada: (AB) OIE, 1st report
Herpes -- CanadaInformation received on 7 Sep 2018 from Dr Jaspinder Komal, Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Ottawa, CanadaSummaryReport type: immediate notification (final report)Date of start of the event: 16 Jul 2018Date of confirmation of the event: 27 Aug 2018Report dare: 7 Sep 2018Date event resolved: 28 Aug 2018Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed diseaseManifestation of disease: clinical diseaseCausal Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Poliomyelitis update (42): global WPV, cVDPV cases, commentary