PRO/AH/EDR> Influenza, swine (06): USA (OH) H3N2
Influenza H3N2 -- United StatesSome pigs at the Ashtabula County Fair tested positive for swine flu. According to the Ohio Department of Agriculture, earlier this week, pigs at the fair showed signs of the flu. The fair veterinarian was immediately called and several pigs were sent home.Further testing confirmed that some of the pigs had H3N2 influenza- a virus commonly carried by pigs.Transferring the virus from pigs to humans is rare, according to the Ohio Department of Agriculture, and can usually Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Hepatitis A – USA (10): (VA) fruit smoothies, imported strawberries
Hepatitis A -- United StatesThe Virginia Department of Health confirmed [Fri 19 Aug 2016] that 10 people have been infected with hepatitis A after eating at Tropical Smoothie Cafes across the Commonwealth. The health department warned people who had eaten at the cafes after frozen strawberries imported from Egypt likely contained the virus.Officials said customers who consumed a smoothie made with the possibly tainted berries between 5 and 8 Aug 2016 should contact the health department because they Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Botulism, cosmetic use – China (08): (HK ex GD)
Botulism -- ChinaBotulism is a rare but serious and potentially fatal paralytic disease. It is caused by a potent neurotoxin called botulinum toxin (BTX), which is produced by an anaerobic and spore-forming bacterium, _Clostridium botulinum_ found in the environment, soil and contaminated food.Botulism has been a notifiable infectious disease in Hong Kong under the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance (Cap. 599) since 14 Jul 2008. In May 2016, as suspected botulism cases related to injection Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Campylobacteriosis – New Zealand (02): (HB) waterborne
Campylobacter -- New ZealandIn August 1998, an outbreak of campylobacteriosis occurred in one municipality in northern Finland. A 10 percent random sample of residents (population 15 000) was selected through the National Population Registry for a survey conducted by using postal questionnaires. Cases were defined as residents of the municipality with onset of acute gastroenteritis from 1 to 20 August 1998. Of 1167 respondents (response rate 78 percent), 218 (18.7 percent) met the case definition. Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Hepatitis C – India: (PJ)
Hepatitis C -- IndiaPunjab has witnessed a sharp rise in the hepatitis C cases and the Punjab health Department has put about 7500 cases under treatment in the last 2 months. The department has no exact figures of total cases of hepatitis C and B.Ms. Vini Mahajan, Principal Secretary Health & Family Welfare, Punjab said that certain studies had reported a high prevalence of hepatitis C in some parts of the State although the exact prevalence and epidemiological data was not available. Keeping Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Scrub typhus – Nepal (03): (KT) unusual clinical presentation
Scrub Typhus — Nepal
PRO/AH/EDR> Chytrid fungus, frog – Dominica: recovery program
Other Animal Disease -- DominicaThankfully for the mountain chicken, a group of British and European conservation scientists joined forces with the governments of Dominica and Montserrat to form the Mountain Chicken Recovery Programme (MCRP). An eleventh-hour evacuation of 50 mountain chickens from Montserrat by the MCRP was successful in establishing a captive population in European Zoos. Frogs in these zoos have since successfully bred, ensuring that the species will not go extinct. At least for Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Bluetongue – Europe (10): France, bovine, st 8, OIE
Bluetongue -- FranceThe following data are summarised from France's Follow-up report No. 40 on its BTV-8 event which had started on 21 Aug 2015.The current report, pertaining to 2 new outbreaks, has been submitted to the OIE on 18 Aug 2016.1. Outbreak 1 (291) St Bonnet De Cray, St Bonnet De Cray, Saone-Et-LoireDate of start of the outbreak: 12 Aug 2016Outbreak status: Continuing (or date resolved not provided)Epidemiological unit: FarmAffected animalsSpecies / Susceptible / Cases / Deaths / Read more [...]
PRO/AH> Undiagnosed illness – India (03): (TN) fatal, RFI
Undiagnosed -- IndiaA fever outbreak in 2 villages of Tiruvallur district [Tamil Nadu] has so far led to the death of 4 children, hospitalisation of 10 kids, and outpatient treatment for 92 others.On [Sat 20 Aug 2016], a team of officials, including the District Collector visited the villages, Adi Andhrawada and Kaverirajapuram, and initiated control measures, said Director of Public Health K Kolandaisamy.On [Fri 19 Aug 2016], a quack from a nearby village was arrested. On [Sat 20 Aug 2016], [a 9-year-old Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Dengue/DHF update (26): Americas
Dengue -- MexicoCases by Country / Week updated / Probable / Conf. / Virus type / DHF severe / DeathsNorth AmericaUSA / 29 [w/e 22 Jul 2016] / 341 / 341 / D? / 0 / 0Central America and MexicoCosta Rica / 28 [w/e 15 Jul 2016] / 10 884 / 0 / D 1,2, / 0 / 0El Salvador / 28 [w/e 15 Jul 2016] / 6291 / 71 / D2 / 153 / 1Guatemala / 27 [w/e 8 Jul 2015] / 4049 / 326 / D 1,2,3,4 / 23 / 0Honduras / 28 [w/e 15 Jul 2016] / 16 863 / 86 / D? / 222 / 1Mexico / 29 [w/e 22 Jul 2016] / 41 986 / 5802 / D Read more [...]
Chemical leak in Sugar Grove sends 14 to hospital | Kane County … – Kane County Chronicle
Kane County ChronicleChemical leak in Sugar Grove sends 14 to hospital | Kane County ...Kane County ChronicleSugar Grove police and other emergency crews respond to a hazmat situation Aug. 22 at Producers Chemical Company, 1960 Bucktail Lane, Sugar Grove.14 Taken to Hospital After Chlorine Gas Leak at Producers ... - PatchPatch.comall 4 news articles » Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Equine herpesvirus, equine – North America (22): USA (WA)
Equine Herpes Virus -- United StatesThe Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine has confirmed a single horse with a rare neurologic form of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1).Confirmation came late today [19 Aug 2016] and the horse has been in isolation in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Pullman, Washington, since its arrival yesterday at this time. The horse will be humanely euthanized today and its stall and surroundings will undergo terminal cleaning.The horse in question is an Read more [...]
Chemical leak in Sugar Grove sends 14 to hospital – Kane County Chronicle
Kane County ChronicleChemical leak in Sugar Grove sends 14 to hospitalKane County ChronicleChemical leak in Sugar Grove sends 14 to hospital. Published: Monday, Aug. 22, 2016 1:50 p.m. CDT • Updated: Monday, Aug. 22, 2016 1:52 p.m. CDT. Caption. (Bob Tomaszewski - btomaszewski@shawmedia.com). Sugar Grove police and other ...14 Taken to Hospital After Chlorine Gas Leak at Producers Chemical CompanyPatch.comall 3 news articles » Read more [...]
Shelter in place lifted after release at chemical plant – San Francisco … – San Francisco Chronicle
Shelter in place lifted after release at chemical plant - San Francisco ...San Francisco ChronicleHOUSTON (AP) — Exxon Mobil says it's investigating a chemical release at its petrochemical complex in suburban Houston. The Irving, Texas-based company ...and more » Read more [...]
Household hazardous materials will be collected in Morris County – New Jersey Hills
Household hazardous materials will be collected in Morris CountyNew Jersey HillsThe list of acceptable hazardous materials (http://mcmua.com/sw_hhw_events.asp) include, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, oil-based paints, stains, paint thinners and removers, solvents, automotive fluids, lead acid and rechargeable batteries, pool ...and more » Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Eastern equine encephalitis – USA (19): equine
Eastern Equine Encephalitis -- United States"Adult horses previously vaccinated against EEE/WEE: annual revaccination must be completed prior to vector season in the spring. In animals at high risk or with limited immunity, more frequent vaccination or appropriately timed vaccination is recommended in order to induce protective immunity during periods of likely exposure. In areas where mosquitoes are active year-round, many veterinarians elect to vaccinate horses at 6 month intervals to ensure uniform Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Rabies – Americas (33): USA, Canada, equine, wildlife, bat, human exp
Rabies -- United StatesA 4-year-old Quarter Horse gelding from Anadarko, Oklahoma (Caddo County) presented to a referral hospital 5 Aug 2016 with a temperature of 103.5 [deg F/39.7 deg C], ataxia, and depression. The horse was not current on vaccinations and died, according to an update from the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC).Brain samples submitted to the Oklahoma State Department of Health were positive for rabies virus by direct fluorescent antibody testing on 11 Aug 2016.According Read more [...]
Port Huron Float Down goes bad as hundreds end up in Canada – WZZM13.com
WZZM13.comPort Huron Float Down goes bad as hundreds end up in CanadaWZZM13.com21 in Lake Huron near Lighthouse Beach in Port Huron law enforcement officers and emergency personnel watch over them. ... of people are being assisted by the Sarnia Police Service, Sarnia Fire Department, Lambton EMS, Ontario Provincial Police, Canada ...and more » Read more [...]
Flonase Fall Sweepstakes 2016 – 93XRT Radio
93XRT RadioFlonase Fall Sweepstakes 201693XRT RadioWear a mask and gloves when cleaning, vacuuming, or painting to limit dust and chemical exposure. ... If you have severe allergies or asthma, bring a first aid kit with an extra inhaler, epinephrine injectors and anything else you might need in an ... Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Buruli ulcer – Australia: (VI) M. ulcerans, increasing incidence
Mycobacteria, non-TB -- AustraliaA flesh-eating zombie bug [that is, actually a bacterium, _Mycobacterium ulcerans_, not an insect] is spreading across Australia with cases of the stomach-churning virus spreading. Tens of thousands of people are at risk of catching Bairnsdale ulcer with doctors left baffled over where it comes from.The gruesome flesh-eating bug has been around for decades but its prevalence in the country is growing, with parts of Victoria and Queensland already hit hard and warnings Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Undiagnosed illness – India (02): (UT) teenage girls, RFI
Undiagnosed -- IndiaOver 50 people in a village in Mori, Uttarkashi have been infected by a "mysterious" disease, as per the state director general of health. Three children have already died due to the disease, triggering alarm across the department. A team of experts, doctors and paramedical staff has already been sent to the location, though blocked roads and landslides are obstructing their path. "We are unable to understand the actual cause of the disease. It has remained a mystery so far," Read more [...]
State tree death toll: 70 million — and could worsen – The Bakersfield Californian
The Bakersfield CalifornianState tree death toll: 70 million — and could worsenThe Bakersfield CalifornianDave Rizzo, a professor in the plant pathology department at UC Davis, walks through an area of trees dead from the effects of sudden oak death near Inverness, Calif., Thursday, July 14, 2016. 7 of 8. Robert Durell ... In many communities of the ...and more » Read more [...]
State tree death toll: 70 million — and could worsen – The … – The Bakersfield Californian
The Bakersfield CalifornianState tree death toll: 70 million — and could worsen - The ...The Bakersfield CalifornianSudden oak death has spread largely through spores splashed onto trees during rainstorms. Oaks begin dying two or more years after infection. The disease is ...and more » Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Malaria, autonomous P. vivax – Greece
Malaria -- GreeceTwelve districts of Greece have banned blood donations because of malaria, with 4 cases this year [2016] contracted domestically, local media reports.In the 61 other cases recorded, the sufferers became infected on the Indian subcontinent and African states, where the disease is endemic.The districts affected stretch from the Peloponnese to Thessaloniki.Domestic cases were 1st reported 4 years ago, nearly 4 decades after the disease was wiped out in Greece. Budget cuts saw Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Ebola update (54): Rapid test recall, nurse, research
Ebola — Worldwide/Unknown
PRO/AH/EDR> Obituary – D. A. Henderson
Anthrax -- United StatesDonald "D.A." Henderson, an American epidemiologist who led the international war on smallpox that resulted in its eradication in 1980, the only such vanquishment in history of a human disease and an achievement that was credited with saving tens of millions of lives, died [19 Aug 2016] at a hospice facility in Towson, Md. He was 87.The cause was complications from a broken hip, said his daughter, Leigh Henderson.A self-described "disease detective," Dr. Henderson spent the Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Zika virus (42): Americas, Europe
Zika virus -- Worldwide/UnknownTo date, 45 countries and territories have confirmed local, vector-borne transmission of Zika virus disease in the Region of the Americas since 2015. In addition, 5 countries in the Americas [Argentina, Canada, Chile, Peru, and the United States of America] have reported sexually transmitted Zika cases. Since the last Pan American Health Organization/ World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Zika Epidemiological Update on 29 Jul 2016, the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, and Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Crimean-Congo hem. fever – Pakistan (08): Sindh (KR) new case, fatal, RFI
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever -- PakistanThe deadly Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever, a tick-borne viral disease, has claimed another life in Karachi. This was confirmed by Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC)'s Dr Seemin Jamali on Friday [19 Aug 2016].AD, 22, son of EB, was a cattle handler and had arrived from Bahawalpur to sell cattle for Eidul Azha 25 days ago. He was staying in Karachi's Mawach Goth area. According to Dr Jamali, AD was admitted early Wednesday [17 Aug 2016] morning Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Influenza (34): seasonal, impact of influenza B
Influenza -- Worldwide/UnknownInfluenza B causes higher death rates in children than the more common influenza A, according to a study from Canadian researchers published this week in Pediatrics.The investigators analyzed data on 1510 children hospitalized with influenza B and 2645 children hospitalized with influenza A from 8 non-pandemic flu seasons from 2004 to 2013. Median age was young: 3.9 years for the former group and 2.0 for the latter.The team found that 1.1 percent of the flu B and 0.4 Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Epizootic ulcerative syndrome, fish – Zimbabwe: (ME,MI) 1st rep, OIE
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease -- ZimbabweInformation received on [and dated] 19 Aug 2016 from Dr Unesu Hildah Ushewokunze-Obatolu, Principal Director, Department of Livestock and Veterinary Services, Harare, ZimbabweSummaryReport type: immediate notificationDate of start of the event: 18 Aug 2016Date of confirmation of the event: 18 Aug 2016Reason for notification: 1st occurrence of a listed diseaseCausal agent: _Aphanomyces invadans_Nature of diagnosis: clinicalThis event pertains to a defined zone Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Influenza, swine (05): USA (MI) human cases increase, H3N2v
Influenza H3N2 -- United StatesThe Michigan Departments of Health and Human Services [MDHHS] and Agriculture and Rural Development [MDARD] today [19 Aug 2016] announced that there have been 8 human cases of influenza A variant viruses reported in Michigan. They have tested positive for influenza A H3N2 variant (H3N2v) and one person has been hospitalized and since released. All of the confirmed cases had exposure to swine at county fairs in Muskegon, Cass, and Ingham counties during July and August Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis, cutaneous – Syria (03): (HL)
Leishmaniasis -- SyriaSome areas are beginning to implement disease control strategies. Hasaka, a governorate that reported 20 000 cases in 2015, has just launched an insecticide spraying campaign which will focus on the areas with the highest case numbers. Hasaka's health director commented that this only going ahead now (after almost nearly 5 years of outbreaks), because it has taken that long to gather the necessary numbers of people and equipment to sustain the campaign. Mosquito nets will also Read more [...]
PRO/EDR> Syphilis – UK: (London) rising incidence, MSM, 2015
Syphilis -- United KingdomHealth officials in England say the rate of syphilis diagnoses is 3 times higher in London than anywhere else in England. In 2015, nearly 3000 cases were diagnosed in the capital, accounting for 56 percent of all cases in England (5042), according to a new report published today [17 Aug 2016].Syphilis has been diagnosed in all 33 London local authorities and in 2015 most saw an increase in numbers. Cases of syphilis have been reported among heterosexuals and men who have Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Japanese encephalitis & other – India (10): (AS)
Japanese Encephalitis -- IndiaJapanese encephalitis [JE] and acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) have claimed as many as 173 lives [in Assam state] this year till 17 Aug [2016].Of the 173 cases of death, 78 deaths have been confirmed due to Japanese encephalitis, state Health Department sources said.Sources pointed out as many as 1511 cases of AES have been detected, of which 360 cases have been confirmed as JE.Sources further said that these are conservative statistics and the cases are likely to Read more [...]
Factory would change everything for towns near Megasite – Jackson Sun
Jackson SunFactory would change everything for towns near MegasiteJackson SunAccording to a study newly released by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, the site could eventually create up to 34,244 jobs, including more than 10,000 jobs generated by businesses locating at the 4,100-acre Megasite and ... Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – France (03): (AO) bovine, new susp cases
Anthrax -- FranceThe cattle died on a farm in the municipality of Hoéville in Lunévillois [Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine region] between Saturday night and Monday [13-15 Aug 2016]. The farmer and his neighbours are complaining that it took very long to take the samples and send them to the lab (only on Wednesday, 17 Aug 2016) and that the renderers didn't collect the carcasses immediately. They collected them yesterday, Friday [19 Aug 2016]!Samples have been sent to the reference Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Invasive mosquito – USA (04): (CA)
Pests -- United StatesA mosquito breed [species] capable of carrying and transmitting yellow fever and the Zika virus was netted in Hemet, Riverside County [California] health officials reported Wednesday [17 Aug 2016].According to the Department of Environmental Health, an _Aedes aegypti_ specimen was pulled from a vector-control trap Monday [15 Aug 2016] near Johnston Avenue and Yale Street, on the south end of the city.Department spokeswoman Dotti Merki said the little black-and-white mosquitoes, Read more [...]
PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (58): China, H7N9, update, WHO
Avian Influenza H7N9 -- ChinaThe Chinese Government has taken the following surveillance and control measures:- strengthening outbreak surveillance and situation analysis;- reinforcing all efforts on medical treatment; and- conducting risk communication with the public and dissemination of information.WHO risk assessment-------------------Most human cases are exposed to the A(H7N9) virus through contact with infected poultry or contaminated environments, including live poultry markets. Since the Read more [...]
Saturday Soaking – Touch of Early October by Sunday Morning – Minneapolis Star Tribune
Minneapolis Star TribuneSaturday Soaking - Touch of Early October by Sunday MorningMinneapolis Star TribuneGizmodo has an excellent article analyzing fire trends and how we continue to pay to knock down increasingly pervasive and catastrophic fires: "...Fire is a .... 19 issue of the journal Science, ultimately may help chemical plants shrink their carbon ...and more » Read more [...]
West Tenn. towns stake future on Megasite – Memphis Commercial Appeal
Memphis Commercial AppealWest Tenn. towns stake future on MegasiteMemphis Commercial AppealMore importantly, the county no longer has a hospital, and the closest emergency room is 35 miles away by ambulance. Boyd expressed confidence a deal would be worked out and police, fire and EMS services will be ready when plants open. Amy New ... Read more [...]
