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By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Officials with Bangladesh’s Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) report increasing numbers of dengue fever cases outside of the city of Dhaka recently, which may be due to millions of people leaving the capital to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha at their home towns or villages. In just the past seven days, DGHS reported 15,699 dengue […]The post Dengue in Bangladesh: Cases rising outside Dhaka appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews With the reporting of over 100 probable and confirmed dengue fever cases, the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (GRMI) issued a State of Health Emergency due to a dengue fever outbreak on Ebeye island. According to the declaration, the current circulating strain is dengue type 3, which is different to […]The post Dengue outbreak: Marshall Islands declares State of Health Emergency appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Of the nearly 3,000 measles cases reported in the western hemisphere in 2019 to date, three-quarters of the cases were reported from the United States and Brazil accounting for 40 and 36 percent of all cases, respectively. According to the Pan American Health Organization, Between 1 January and 7 August 2019, a total […]The post Measles in the Americas: The US and Brazil account for the most cases to date appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews In an update on the Vibrio vulnificus tally in Florida this year, state health officials report three additional cases since the last update on July 12. Two additional cases were reported in Pasco County and one in Pinellas County, according to the latest update on Aug. 9. To date, no deaths have been […]The post Florida Vibrio vulnificus cases rise to 13, Additional cases in Pasco, Pinellas counties appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews For the first time in six years, Massachusetts state health officials report a confirmed Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus infection in a human. The patient is a male over 60 from southern Plymouth County. The risk level in nine communities has been raised to critical as a result–Carver, Lakeville, Marion, Middleborough, Rochester, and […]The post Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Massachusetts: 1st human case reported since 2013 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews In a follow-up on the suspect yellow fever outbreak in Izzi Local Government Area (LGA) in Ebonyi State in Nigeria, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reports between May 1 and August 7, 2019, there had been cases that fit into the case definition for Yellow fever and 20 deaths in Izzi […]The post Yellow fever update: 20 deaths in Ebonyi State, Nigeria appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Officials with the Wyoming County Health Department, in the western part of New York state, report investigating five confirmed cases of measles within a local Mennonite community. The cases ranged in age from 11 to 22, and public-health officials are working to determine whether there were additional exposures, said Wyoming County Health Commissioner Dr. Gregory Collins. “It’s limited right […]The post Measles cases investigated in Mennonite community in Western New York appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews City of Chicago health officials report investigating an outbreak of Salmonella. Since the beginning of July 2019, at least four people became ill after consuming pork tamales or carnitas served from the deli section of the Sun View Produce establishment at 6110 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60638. Health officials advise if you have […]The post Chicago: Officials investigate Salmonella infections linked to Sun View Produce store deli appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The University of Sydney has reported six confirmed cases of leptospirosis in dogs in the inner west. All the dogs died or were euthanized. The specific suburbs where leptospirosis has been reported are Surry Hills, Glebe and Darlinghurst. While it is thought that the recent outbreak could be due to major construction occurring […]The post Sydney: Six leptospirosis cases in dogs, city doubling rat baits appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The total number of dengue fever cases in the Americas topped 2 million the week ending Aug 3, according to recent Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) data. The 2,028,164 cases reported to date is higher than the annual totals reported during the most recent two years (2017-2018) and is lower than the annual […]The post Dengue in the Americas tops 2 million appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

A new study from the UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center demonstrates that antiviral drugs for hepatitis C reduce liver-related deaths by nearly 50% in patients with a history of liver cancer. The finding builds on a December 2018 study by the same researchers who found that antiviral drugs do not increase the risk of liver cancer […]The post Hepatitis C drugs reduce liver-related deaths by nearly 50 percent: Study appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews In a follow-up on the West Nile virus situation in Maricopa County, Arizona, county health officials are now reporting 107 human WNV cases and seven deaths through Aug. 9. This is a dramatic increase compared to this time last year (7 cases) and all of 2018 (24 cases). In fact, as of Aug. […]The post Maricopa County, AZ: 107 human West Nile virus cases, 7 deaths appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Tularemia The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment has confirmed tularemia in a rabbit in northern Larimer County. Tularemia, also known as “rabbit fever” has been found across the county in previous years and has resulted in human cases. Soil can be contaminated by tularemia-causing bacteria from the droppings or urine of […]The post Colorado: Tularemia positive rabbit, Rabies positive cat reported in Larimer County appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Governor of Anzoátegui state, in the northeastern region of Venezuela, Antonio Barreto Sira says malaria cases have doubled in the state as more than 10,000 patients were diagnosed in the last two months, according to a El Pitazo report (computer translated). Three deaths have been reported among the cases. Residents of Los Cerezos, […]The post Venezuela: Anzoátegui state reports 10K malaria cases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Ongoing outbreaks of Lassa fever and monkeypox in Nigeria has prompted the continuance of travel notices issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week. Lassa fever The Nigeria Center for Disease Control has declared an outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria due to an increase in the number of cases […]The post Nigeria: Lassa fever, monkeypox outbreaks and travel appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Michigan agriculture and health officials announced that have identified ten pigs at the Jackson County Fair have tested positive for swine influenza, or swine flu. The fair, that began on Aug. 4, ends today. All the pigs were removed and pig barns have been closed. No human illness have been reported to date, […]The post Swine flu detected in pigs at Jackson County Fair, Michigan appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews In an update on the anthrax outbreak in Texas, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) reported that 18 premises in 5 Texas counties have had animals confirmed with anthrax as anthrax has been detected on two new premises in Crockett County and two new Sutton County premises in the past week. Animals include […]The post Texas anthrax outbreak: ‘This year’s outbreak is massive’ appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Pakistan saw one additional wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case in the past week from Killa Abdullah district, Balochistan province. This brings the total WPV1 cases in the country to 48 and including the 12 cases reported in Afghanistan this year, a global total of 60. In all of 2018, 33 WPV1 cases […]The post Pakistan: 48th wild poliovirus case reported appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reviewed a travel notice last updated in March concerning travel to Japan and the rubella outbreak. Travelers to Japan should make sure they are vaccinated against rubella with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine before travel, the federal health agency notes. According to […]The post Rubella in Japan: Cases top 2,000, CDC revisits travel notice appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Health officials in Nassau County, NY report investigating a salmonellosis cluster associated with people who consumed food or drink at the restaurant Brixx and Barley, located at 152 West Park Ave in Long Beach, NY. You’ve Worked Hard – Take $100 (And A Load) Off During Nectar’s Labor Day Sale! Potential exposures to […]The post Salmonella cluster linked to Brixx and Barley in Long Beach appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews During the past two weeks, at least 16 persons have died in an outbreak of yellow fever in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State in southern Nigeria, according to a local media report. Confirming the incident, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health, Dr. Chris Achi stated that he got a distress call from […]The post Nigeria: Yellow fever in Ebonyi state, 16 dead appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) is reporting an additional human rabies case in a 46-year-old man from Kota Padawan, Kuching, Sarawak. The patient passed away on Aug. 7. Rabies was diagnosed through a laboratory test conducted by the Institute for Medical Research (IMR) on August 9. With this confirmation, rabies confirmed cases […]The post Malaysia: Another rabies death in Sarawak appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Officials with the Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine report the number of measles cases is rising again, so it is important to protect yourself and get your baby vaccinated before the start of the school year. For the week ending Aug. 4, 287 people became ill with measles […]The post Ukraine Health Ministry: Measles cases rising again appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews In a follow-up on a report last week, the Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) has temporarily closed the 198-Acre First Creek at DEN open space due to plague affecting prairie dog colonies at the adjacent Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge (RMANWR). The temporary closure is being implemented out of an abundance of caution […]The post Denver: First Creek at DEN open space closed due to plague appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reiterated the travel notice for Venezuela due to a breakdown of the health infrastructure. They recommend that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Venezuela. The country is experiencing outbreaks of infectious diseases, and adequate health care is currently not available in most of the country. […]The post CDC reiterates travel notice for Venezuela: Measles, diphtheria and malaria appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews An adult from Kingston, NH tested positive for both Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV) and Powassan virus (POW), the first time these vector-borne diseases have been identified in the State in 2019, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reports. The two viruses are transmitted by different vectors–JCV is transmitted by […]The post New Hampshire: Kingston resident contracts both Powassan virus and Jamestown Canyon virus appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection (CHP) today reported investigating a case of human infection of rat Hepatitis E virus (HEV) involving a 43-year-old man with underlying illnesses. The case had presented with liver function derangement since May this year. He has been in a stable condition all along and no hospitalization […]The post Rat hepatitis E: New human case investigated in Hong Kong appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews One year ago this month, China agriculture officials reported the first African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Asia in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. About a month later, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) held an emergency meeting and one officials said, “Unfortunately, what we’re seeing so far is just the tip of the […]The post African swine fever in Asia: One year since first outbreak appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The dengue fever situation in Bangladesh worsens each day as the numbers only get higher. In a 24 hour period Wednesday, some 2,400 additional cases were reported. Year to date, the country has reported 35,000 dengue cases, with the vast majority since July. The officials death toll stands at 29, with unofficial numbers […]The post Bangladesh reports 35K dengue cases this year, Majority in Dhaka appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency announced the first case of measles this year in the county. The case is confirmed in an 11-month-old resident who had recently traveled to the Philippines. Learn more about Nighttime Clear Aligners™ at SmileDirectClub The unimmunized infant is currently hospitalized, but may have […]The post Measles case in San Diego: 1st of 2019 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Florida Department of Health in Marion County has identified a positive case of hepatitis A in a food service worker in Ocala. DOH-Marion conducted an epidemiological investigation and today determined an individual who worked at Charlie Horse Restaurant and Lounge, located at 2426 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470, during July 18 […]The post Ocala, FL: Charlie Horse Restaurant food service worker tests positive for hepatitis A appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Southern Nevada In a follow-up on the human West Nile virus (WNV) situation in the Las Vegas/Southern Nevada area shows that four additional cases have been report in the past two days. On Tuesday, the Southern Nevada Health District reported three additional cases and Wednesday one more case was reported. This brings the […]The post West Nile virus: 4 additional cases reported in S. Nevada, Arizona sees 100 human cases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Amid the worsening Ebola outbreak in the Congo, now threatening to spill into Rwanda, a new study suggests that an existing, FDA-approved drug called nitazoxanide could potentially help contain this deadly, highly contagious infection. In meticulous experiments in human cells, led by Boston Children’s Hospital, the drug significantly amplified immune responses to Ebola and inhibited […]The post Anti-parasitic drug, nitazoxanide, could offer treatment for Ebola appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Hunterdon County, NJ Health officials in Hunterdon County, New Jersey have reported a rabies-positive groundhog who acted aggressively toward farm animals on Raritan township. Officials warn residents in the area of Old Hill Road & Hinkly Road who may have had contact with this groundhog any time 7/9/19 to 8/1/19 – they should […]The post Rabies: Groundhog tests positive in Raritan, NJ; Nevada warns of rabid bats appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

With the Department of Health (DOH)’s declaration of a national dengue epidemic, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is enjoining all local government units (LGUs) to act swiftly in preventing dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases by implementing the Enhanced 4S Strategy in their areas. “Enhanced 4S” stands for (1) search and destroy […]The post Philippines: Interior Secretary Año on the National Dengue Epidemic appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Guatemala Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance is reporting a significant increase in dengue fever cases in 2019 to date. On 29 July, the Minister of Health declared an Epidemiological Red Alert to report an “epidemiological crisis due to the increase in dengue cases” affecting over 75 per cent of the […]The post Guatemala dengue outbreak nears 10K cases, predominantly of the DEN-2 serotype appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting a hepatitis A outbreak and is reminding the public the best way to prevent the infection is through vaccination. Since May 2019, Minnesota has seen an increase of hepatitis A cases, which we have now identified as an outbreak. As of Aug. 2, 23 cases, including […]The post Minnesota reports hepatitis A outbreak, 29 states now reporting appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Last weekend, the provincial government of Samar in the Eastern Visayas of the Philippines approved the resolution to put the entire province under a state of calamity as local health authorities recorded 1,855 cases from January to July this year. This is nearly triple the 653 dengue cases recorded in 2018. Calbayog City […]The post Samar dengue: State of calamity declared, Friday is anti-dengue holiday appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews While the dengue fever situation in the Philippines has got to the point where health officials had to declare a national dengue epidemic, neighboring southeast Asian countries are also reporting increases in the mosquito-borne illness. Both Vietnam and Malaysia have seen recent increases. Vietnam The Ministry of Health in Vietnam reported 9,449 dengue […]The post Vietnam and Malaysia see increasing dengue cases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Health officials in Miami-Dade County, Florida have reported a confirmed a locally-acquired case of dengue fever this week, the second such case reported in the county and the state in 2019. The first case in Florida was also in Miami-Dade County back in March. Florida has seen 75 travel-associated dengue cases thus far […]The post 2nd local transmission of dengue in Miami-Dade County appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Valley Fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis, is caused by the spore of a fungus that grows in soil in parts of California, Arizona, and other areas of the southwestern United States. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 9735 cases were reported through July 27, slightly higher than […]The post Valley fever: Nearly 10K cases in US through July, vast majority in Arizona, California appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews In a follow-up on the cholera outbreak in Yemen, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a travel notice today for Yemen due to the cholera outbreak. There is a widespread cholera outbreak in Yemen. From October 2016 to June 2019, more than 1.8 million cholera cases and over 3,500 deaths […]The post CDC issues travel alert for Yemen: Cholera outbreak appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews In a follow-up on the West Nile virus (WNV) situation in Clark County, Nevada, officials with the Southern Nevada Health District have reported the 12th human WNV case of the year. The latest patient is a male over the age of 50 with the neuroinvasive form of the illness. Ten of the 12 […]The post West Nile virus: 12 human cases reported in the Las Vegas area appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Health officials in Miami-Dade County, Florida have reported a confirmed locally-acquired case of dengue fever. The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County reminds residents and visitors to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes and to take basic precautions to help limit exposure that include draining standing water to stop mosquitoes from multiplying, covering […]The post Florida dengue: Local transmission reported in Miami-Dade County appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Agriculture officials in Colorado report confirmed Vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) cases in 14 counties since the first cases in Weld County in early July. The following counties have seen cases–Adams, Archuleta, Boulder, Broomfield, Conejos, Delta, Jefferson, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa, Montezuma, Montrose, Morgan, and Weld. All the VSV cases were in horses except […]The post Colorado: Vesicular stomatitis confirmed in 14 counties appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Taiwan Department of Disease Control announced the first case of local dengue fever in Taoyuan City. The patient is a 70-year-old woman from Renmei Li, Zhongli District. She presented with symptoms of joint pain and fever and sought medical treatment for suspected flu. She was later tested with the NS1 dengue screening […]The post Dengue in Taiwan: 1st local case reported in Taoyuan City appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Philippines Health Secretary, Francisco Duque III has declared a national dengue epidemic due to continuous increasing number of dengue cases in different regions in the country. From January to July this year 146,062 cases of dengue in the whole Philippines has already recorded (98 percent higher in the number of cases in January-July […]The post Philippines declares national dengue epidemic as cases top 146,000 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has identified the first two cases of human West Nile virus (WNV) infection in Los Angeles County for the 2019 season in a resident of the San Fernando Valley region and a resident of the southeastern region of Los Angeles County. Both individuals are recovering. […]The post Los Angeles County reports first human West Nile virus cases of 2019 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Researchers from the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute (LA BioMed) have taken a major step toward the creation of vaccine that could neutralize the culprit behind a growing public health crisis. Candida auris, a “superbug” that has caused hundreds of often fatal hospital-acquired infections in the United States in recent years, is resistant to common […]The post Candida auris: LA BioMed developing a vaccine appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Since our last report on the measles outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) at the end of June, the outbreak total has increased by some 17,000 cases. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), from 1 January to 21 July 2019, a total of 137,154 suspected measles cases including 2,581 […]The post Measles outbreak in DRC: 137K cases since the beginning of the year appeared first on Outbreak News Today.