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By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Hawaii state health officials have reported the 6th angiostrongyliasis, or rat lungworm disease case of 2019 in an adult visitor to Hawaii Island. The total cases this year include three residents and three visitors all of which likely contracted the disease on Hawaii Island. The sixth individual was an adult resident of the […]The post Hawaii reports 6th rat lungworm case appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By Robert Herriman @infectiousdiseasenews To put it straight, the humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is just plain bad…horrible. The crisis is complex –large, serious disease outbreaks, millions of internally displaced people (the largest displacement crisis in Africa), violent conflict (There are now more than 100 armed groups vying for territory […]The post Democratic Republic of the Congo: Ebola, measles, monkeypox and polio appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Riley Tedrow, PhD, a medical entomologist at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, has uncovered new findings about malaria transmission in Madagascar. In a recent study published in PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, he also describes real-world application of an effective mosquito surveillance strategy using low cost traps and a recently reported tool that simultaneously tests […]The post Malaria Transmission in Madagascar: Study reveals new findings appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 In a follow-up on the Shiga-toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) outbreak that may be related to contact with animals at the San Diego County Fair, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) reports that as of Wednesday, 10 confirmed cases and one probable case have been reported in this outbreak. Three […]The post E. coli outbreak update: 10 confirmed cases, one probable appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Health officials with the City of El Paso confirmed that a woman in her late 40’s and a male toddler have tested positive for measles. the health department says anyone who visited the following places on the dates noted below should review his/her immunization status to confirm that they are properly immunized against […]The post Texas: 2 measles cases reported in El Paso, Fort Bliss among exposure locations appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Taiwan health officials reported two additional locally transmitted dengue fever cases in Tainan City on Wednesday. The patients were a 40-year-old woman from Da Enli in the Southern District and a 60-year-old male in Annan District. Both individuals have no recent travel history. The diagnosis of dengue virus type 2 was confirmed by […]The post Dengue: Two additional cases reported in Tainan appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Los Angeles County health officials report investigating the county’s 12th measles case of the year in a University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) employee. Health officials are looking to identify others who may be at risk for measles and have been exposed to this individual. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health […]The post Los Angeles measles: 12th case reported in a UCLA employee appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

SIGA Technologies, Inc. (SIGA), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the health security market, announced that it has been awarded a multi-year contract from the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to support work necessary to gain a potential label expansion for TPOXX® (tecovirimat) that would include Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) of smallpox. The contract is valued […]The post Smallpox PEP: SIGA awarded DOD contract to develop TPOXX appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR), part of Wageningen University & Research, and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) hereby announce a new partnering agreement. With support from the European Union’s (EU’s) Horizon 2020 programme, CEPI will provide up to US$12.5 million for vaccine manufacturing, preclinical research, and a phase 1 study to assess the safety, […]The post Rift Valley fever: Wageningen University awarded $12.5 million to develop human vaccine appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 An epidemiological alert has been issued by the Argentina Ministry of Health following an outbreak in skin infections associated with tattoos in multiple provinces, according to a Infobae report (computer translated). A total of 68 cases have been reported in the city of Rosario and neighboring towns such as San Nicolás and Villa […]The post Argentina: Outbreak of skin infections linked to tattoos appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus has been the cause of 100-plus human infections in Iran annually since it was first reported about a decade ago. This calendar year in Iran (which begins in March), the Ministry of Health has reported 54 CCHF cases, including five deaths, The Tehran Times reports. Behzad Amiri, […]The post Iran reports dozens of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever cases since March appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By Jory Lange Seven people in Bloomington, Minnesota have been infected with Salmonella Braenderup. The Minnesota Department of Health has linked this Salmonella outbreak to the Green Mill Restaurant and Bar. Three people became sick after eating at a training event catered by Green Mill. Four more people became sick after eating at Green Mill […]The post Salmonella Outbreak in Bloomington, Minnesota Linked to Green Mill Restaurant and Bar appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 In a follow-up on the Rift Valley fever (RVF) outbreak in Mayotte, health officials are reporting a sharp decline in human and animal cases in recent weeks. The outbreak, which began last November, is now at a total of 124 animal foci (99 cattle and 25 small ruminants) and 141 human cases, through […]The post Rift Valley fever: Mayotte reports sharp decline in human and animal cases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Taiwan Department of Disease Control reported on a new confirmed case of Japanese encephalitis (JE) in the country. The patient is a 50-year-old male in Shalu District, Taichung City. He developed fever and vomiting on June 21. He was treated on the 23rd because the symptoms and did not improve. He was […]The post Taiwan: Japanese encephalitis reported in Taichung City appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By: Candess Zona-Mendola of MakeFoodSafe The news broke yesterday that 30 (and possibly more) people have been infected with cyclospora after a banquet held at the Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida last month. The banquet, which was held by the members of the Exchange Club. The restaurant currently has not responded to […]The post Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Cooper’s Hawk Winery in Jacksonville, FL appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Imperial County Public Health Department received confirmation this week of an Imperial County resident that passed away due to complications with West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first human WNV case and death in California this year. The individual was an elderly male that had a history of health complications. The […]The post California reports 1st human West Nile virus case/death in Imperial County appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 On Tuesday, The World Health Organization made a very important announcement, particularly during these times–Sri Lanka has eliminated measles. “Sri Lanka’s achievement comes at a time when globally measles cases are increasing. The country’s success demonstrates its commitment, and the determination of its health workforce and parents to protect children against measles,” […]The post Sri Lanka: Measles eliminated, ‘Comes at a time when globally measles cases are increasing’ appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Health officials in Orange County, FL have issued a rabies alert after a feral cat tested positive in the area. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County issued a 60-day rabies alert for a two mile radius around the intersection of Interstate 4 and Epcot Center Drive in southwest Orange County. The identified cat […]The post Florida: Rabies alert issued, rabid cat identified near Epcot appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

New research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows two investigational Ebola treatments being used in the ongoing outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are effective in laboratory studies. The treatments – the antiviral remdesivir and antibodies in the ZMapp treatment – blocked growth of the virus strain causing […]The post CDC Lab Research Shows Two Treatments Effective Against DRC Ebola Strain appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 In a follow-up on the animal anthrax situation in the Lone Star State, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has received reports of additional cases. The first anthrax case of the year was confirmed in one captive antelope on a premises in Uvalde County on June 19, 2019. Since that time, anthrax […]The post Anthrax: More cases reported in Texas appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Foodborne illness is a significant public health issue in the United States. One of every six Americans is affected by foodborne pathogens. Foodborne illness also creates a big economic burden to the United States with tens of billions of dollars in losses. Temperature control is essential to prevent the rapid growth of foodborne pathogens during […]The post Foodborne illness, temperature control and celebrity chefs appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @bactiman63 In an update on the diphtheria outbreak in Venezuela, the outbreak that began three years ago is ongoing. According to data from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) (computer translated), Venezuela has reported 324 diphtheria cases since the beginning of the year, including 15 fatalities. To date, nine federal entities, 10 municipalities, and […]The post Diphtheria in Venezuela 2019: Outbreak ongoing appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Cholera cases have picked up dramatically in Yemen in 2019, in fact, during the first six months of this year, the total cholera cases are more than all of 2018. According to official data, Yemen saw 371,326 cholera cases, including 505 deaths in all of 2018. During the first six months (Jan. 1- […]The post Yemen cholera outbreak 2019: More cases than all of last year appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Laos Ministry of Health issued a warning this week as the trend of weekly reporting of dengue fever is increasing. According to a Vientiane Times report, health officials have advised people throughout the country to clear potential mosquito breeding sites as the current outbreak of dengue fever has claimed 27 lives and […]The post Dengue warning issued in Laos appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews A second human West Nile virus (WNV) case has been reported in Southern Nevada, health officials note. The individual, a female under the age of 50, has the more serious neuroinvasive form of the illness and has been hospitalized. The Health District reported its first West Nile case in April in a woman […]The post 2nd human West Nile virus case reported in Southern Nevada appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

First patient-derived, disease-specific stem cells in microgravity to advance understanding of neurodegenerative disease The National Stem Cell Foundation (NSCF) announced yesterday that research teams from the New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute, Summit for Stem Cell and Aspen Neuroscience will be launching the first brain organoids to study neurodegenerative disease in microgravity to […]The post The National Stem Cell Foundation Launches First 3-D Human Model of Parkinson’s and Progressive MS to the International Space Station appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Ukraine health officials are reminding the public to ensure they are vaccinated against tetanus as five cases, including one death in 2019 to date. Two of the five patients are children. Cases were recorded in Kyiv region, Mykolaiv region, Vinnytsia region, Lviv region and Transcarpathia. Fortunately, the number immunized against tetanus has increased–in […]The post Tetanus is Ukraine: Five cases, one death appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By Robert Herriman @infectiousdiseasenews The Center for Public Health of Ukraine reported an additional 485 measles cases during the past week, bringing the outbreak total to 55,776 people – 26,112 adults and 29,584 children, including 18 deaths. This total through the first six months of 2019 is higher than the total measles cases in all […]The post Ukraine reports more measles in 1st six months this year than all of 2018 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in Dhaka has reported a dramatic increase in dengue fever in June–1713 cases, up from 193 cases in May. This is much more cases that were reported in the month of June in recent years–2018 (295), 2017 (267) and 2016 (254). Since June 1 through July […]The post Dengue skyrockets in Dhaka in June appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews In a follow-up on the Japanese encephalitis (JE) outbreak in Assam, India, government officials are now reporting some 190 cases and 49 deaths, as of July 5, according to local media. All districts of Assam, except Kokrajhar district, are currently affected by JE. This has prompted Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to put […]The post India: Japanese encephalitis deaths near 50 in Assam appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Michigan state health officials are reporting an increase in legionellosis cases this year. According to the latest data, there have been 140 confirmed cases of legionellosis reported in 38 counties compared to 135 confirmed cases during the same timeframe in 2018. This increase corresponds with national increases in legionellosis. Legionellosis is most common […]The post Legionella cases up in Michigan appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The number of dengue fever cases in Singapore continues to rise with officials reporting about 500 cases during the most recent week. In fact, the National Environmental Agency (NEA) says a total of 6,117 dengue cases were reported this year during the first six months, more than four times the 1,379 dengue […]The post Singapore dengue cases up 4x last year, topping 6000 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews In recent days, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported on possible rabies exposures in two counties–York and Jasper. York County The potential exposure occurred June 28 when the victim was attacked by a stray cat on their property in Sharon, S.C. The offending animal was described as […]The post South Carolina rabies exposures: York and Jasper counties appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Earlier this week, the Colorado Department of Agriculture reported positive vesicular stomatitis (VSV) test results on samples submitted from two horses in Weld County via the National Veterinary Services Laboratory. The two horses reside on separate locations in Weld County and have been placed under quarantine. This makes Colorado the 3rd state […]The post Colorado is the 3rd state to report vesicular stomatitis appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

In January, the World Health Organization included dengue in it’s 10 treats to global health in 2019. And during the first six months, we have seen some significant increases in dengue in the Americas and Southeast Asia. I also look at estimates in India and the situation in Africa. Infectious diseases contracted on a dare […]The post Dengue 2019: A look at the first six months appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB) has reported suspect Vesicular Stomatitis Virus(VSV) horses (classic tongue and lip lesions) in Valencia and Los Alamos counties. According to the Equine Disease Communication Center, the following details are available on the two suspect cases: Each horse in Los Alamos and Valencia County is alive. Clinical signs […]The post Suspect Vesicular Stomatitis cases reported in Valencia and Los Alamos counties appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews An additional confirmed measles case has been reported in a resident of Los Angeles County, according to health officials. To date, health officials have not identified any public exposure locations associated with this case. There have been eleven measles cases among Los Angeles County residents in 2019, in addition to eight non-resident measles […]The post Measles: 11th case confirmed in Los Angeles resident appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews San Diego County health officials reported Friday on two new probable cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) that may be related to animals at the San Diego County Fair. The two new probable cases are: A 2-year-old who visited the fair and reported contact with animals on June 22, became ill on […]The post E. coli: Two additional probable cases reported appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews A Canadian tourist to Cuba returned home to find out weeks later she had contracted a serious fungal infection while spelunking on the island nation. According to a Periodico Cubano report, Newfoundland resident, Terri Murphy and several other Newfoundlanders became ill with histoplasmosis. aka “cave disease” linked to cave dwelling they did while […]The post Histoplasmosis: Canadian tourists contract fungal infection after exploring caves in Cuba appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Five additional wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) cases have been confirmed in Pakistan this past week, according to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Two cases were reported from Torghar district, two from Bannu district, and one from North Waziristan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Year-to-date, Pakistan has recorded 32 WPV1 cases. In all of […]The post Pakistan reports five additional wild poliovirus cases, Angola sees second outbreak appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews In a follow-up on the multistate outbreak of Salmonella Uganda linked to papayas, federal health officials reports epidemiologic and traceback evidence indicates that Cavi brand whole, fresh papayas imported from Mexico are a likely source of this outbreak. As of July 3, 2019, a total of 71 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Uganda […]The post Cavi brand papayas linked to multistate Salmonella outbreak: CDC appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews The Costa Rica Ministry of Health reports (computer translated) the outbreak of Hepatitis A (HAV) in the canton of Alajuela continues. As of June 28, there are 140 cases of HAV laboratory confirmed this year, 43 in June. The patients were treated at the San Rafael Hospital in Alajuela, as well as […]The post Costa Rica: Hepatitis A outbreak in Alajuela appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Florida state health officials reported an additional 26 mumps cases in June, bringing the total since the beginning of the year to 66 in fourteen counties. Eight out of 10 mumps cases reported in June were related to an outbreak. No new mumps outbreaks were seen in June, investigations continue on two […]The post Florida reports 66 mumps cases in first half of 2019 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

With the recent announcements of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigating contaminated Pig Ear Treats connecting to Salmonella, Pet Supplies Plus is advising consumers it is recalling bulk pig ear product supplied to all locations by several different vendors due to the potential of Salmonella contamination. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and […]The post Pet Supplies Plus recalls bulk pig ear treats due to Salmonella appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

The fungus that causes White-nose Syndrome (WNS), a deadly disease of bats, has been detected in low levels in California for the first time. Fungal DNA of Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd) was detected in samples collected this spring from bats on private land in the Plumas County town of Chester. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) […]The post White-nose Syndrome fungus detected in California appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

StratifiCare™ Inc, a spinoff from the National University of Singapore (NUS), is revolutionizing how patients are managed and treated in the world. Their flagship product, StratifiDen™, is the world’s first Dengue prognostic test. Government, insurers, and hospitals are lauding the early results of the StratifiDen test, given its ability to predict the risk of Severe […]The post Predicting Severe Dengue: StratifiDen™ Dengue Prognostic Test appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Taiwan’s Department of Disease Control announced that there was a new case of local dengue fever in Kaohsiung City today. The patient is a 60-year-old male from Benheli in Sanmin District with no travel history. On July 3, the patient developed fever, dizziness, headache and loss of appetite. He was diagnosed with dengue […]The post Kaohsiung City reports new local dengue fever case, Taiwan total now 38 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Maryland After a young boy was infected with Vibrio, a type of flesh-eating bacteria recently near Ocean City, health officials say this case is rare and local waterways are still safe to swim in. The boy’s mother, Brittany Carey, described what happened to her son in a June 29 Facebook post. According to Carey, […]The post Vibrio vulnificus, ‘Flesh-eating bacteria’ cases, reported in Maryland, Florida appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Sri Lanka’s Epidemiology Unit has reported more than 25,000 dengue fever cases so far this year, according to new data published today. Through July 5, 25,267 dengue cases have been reported with Colombo reporting one-fifth of the cases nationwide. The districts reporting the most cases include Colombo (5403), Gampaha (3281) and Galle […]The post Sri Lanka dengue: 25K cases, 35 deaths appeared first on Outbreak News Today.