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by News Desk on (#2K2X1)
The death of up to 16 hippopotamus in the Binga District of Zimbabwe is being investigated by state officials and anthrax is at the top of the list for the cause of death, according to local media. The Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife Authority (Zimparks) said initial testing indicates anthrax. The reported hippo deaths were first reported […]The post Anthrax outbreak in hippos investigated in Zimbabwe appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Robert Herriman on (#2K2TD)
After reporting Naegleria fowleri deaths in the double digits in 2015 and 2014 (HERE and HERE) in Pakistan, and five deaths reported last year, health officials in Karachi have reported the first such case of 2017. According to a Geo.tv report, a 23-year-old man from Tando Allah Yar succumbed to the lethal amoeba while admitted at […]The post Pakistan: 1st Naegleria fowleri death of 2017 reported in Karachi appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by News Desk on (#2K133)
In a follow-up on the meningitis outbreak in Nigeria, since the beginning of this year, the country has reported 4637 suspected cases and 489 deaths across five states (Zamfara, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto and Niger). A vaccination campaign is underway in the country. The International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision, which coordinates the provision of emergency […]The post Nigeria: Meningitis deaths near 500, Vaccination campaign underway appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Press Release on (#2K08G)
The George Washington University Colonial Health Center has confirmed that two resident students on the university’s Foggy Bottom campus have contracted the mumps. The cases were reported to the D.C. Department of Health. Following their guidelines, we are informing the community of this public health issue. The students have been isolated in accordance with Centers […]The post George Washington University: Two mumps cases reported at Foggy Bottom appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Press Release on (#2K04Z)
A study of almost 5,000 Latin American-born residents of Los Angeles County found that 1.24% tested positive for Chagas disease, a parasitic infection that can cause life-threatening heart damage if not treated early. Chagas disease is one of the leading causes of heart failure in Latin America. This is the first epidemiological study to back […]The post Chagas study: Confirms it is a major public health challenge for the US appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by News Desk on (#2K02F)
Japanese health officials reported the first psittacosis, or “parrot fever†cases in two pregnant women that were fatal, according to a Japan Times report. According to a research team at the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, two maternal deaths related to the disease were found in a probe it conducted in fiscal 2016. It […]The post Japan reports 1st ‘parrot fever’ cases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by News Desk on (#2JZBD)
Veterinarians with Los Angeles County are reporting a number of H3N2 canine influenza cases in dogs this year in the county. As of April 7, there have been 34 sick dogs reported, including 5 confirmed by laboratory testing (PCR) and 29 suspected. The sick dogs, plus an additional 8 healthy but exposed dogs, are under quarantine or isolation […]The post Los Angeles reports dozens of confirmed and suspected canine influenza, or dog flu cases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Press Release on (#2JZA3)
A microscopic corn-and-shrimp cocktail could eventually make DNA-based vaccinations and cancer-treating gene therapies an easier pill to swallow, according to new research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In a recent study, the researchers demonstrated that nesting a specialized nanoparticle inside a microparticle could protect engineered genes or virus-derived DNA against the rigors of the stomach […]The post New method could deliver DNA-based vaccines in pill form appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by News Desk on (#2JZ88)
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed a case of measles in the Calgary Zone and is advising the public of a potential exposure location. Individuals who were in the below-noted location on the date and in the time period specified may have been exposed to measles: LOCATION: Shoppers Drug Mart, #198 8060 Silver Springs Blvd. […]The post Measles confirmed in Calgary, Alert issued appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by News Desk on (#2JZ89)
There have been 3 confirmed cases of Mumps disease identified in La Crosse County, WI, according to the La Crosse County Health Department this week. The cases have been identified in students attending the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. The health department is working closely with UWL to prevent further spread of this infectious disease. […]The post Three University of Wisconsin La Crosse students confirmed with mumps appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by News Desk on (#2JXYZ)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) today announced an $8.9 million agreement with Siemens Healthineers, a Tarrytown, New York-based company to further develop a Zika virus test that could expand the nation’s testing capacity for the virus and potentially lead to lower costs […]The post Zika: HHS sponsors new diagnostic test, boosting national testing capacity appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Sandra Schmidt on (#2JXZ0)
It is not just a matter of time when the biological terrorism will hit our world with no mercy. It is also a matter of choice what agent we will be attacked with. There are no right or wrong pathogens but there are always victims. The Civilian Biodefense is definitely in trouble because from 10 very […]The post Botulinum toxin and Bioterrorism appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Press Release on (#2JXXQ)
The McDonough County Health Department and Beu Health Center at Western Illinois University has confirmed a mumps case at WIU’s Macomb campus. The student, who resides on campus, was examined at Beu Health Center last week after experiencing symptoms and returned home for the required five-day isolation period following the onset of symptoms. According to […]The post Mumps confirmed in Western Illinois University student appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Press Release on (#2JXWF)
Analysis of daily gene activation in a patient with severe Ebola virus disease cared for at the National Institutes of Health in 2015 found changes in antiviral and immune response genes that pinpointed key transition points in the response to infection. The changes included a marked decline in antiviral responses that correlated with clearance of […]The post NIH study of Ebola patient traces disease progression and recovery appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Press Release on (#2JXWH)
April is National Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Awareness Month, and the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and local public health agencies are raising awareness about those who may be at risk. Judy Nielsen of the DPHHS STD-HIV Prevention Section said there are several steps people can take to prevent STDs. “It is […]The post Montana reports rise in syphilis appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by News Desk on (#2JXWJ)
The Tonga Ministry of Health has reported eleven typhoid cases since January, including five cases from the village of Veitongo, according to a Radio New Zealand report today. This has prompted health officials to temporarily ban kava drinking in public halls in an effort to get the outbreak under control. In addition, the health ministry also imposed a […]The post Tonga reports 11 typhoid cases since January appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Press Release on (#2JXV6)
The University of Wyoming Student Health Service is offering free sexually transmitted disease (chlamydia, gonorrhea and HIV) testing for UW students Thursday, April 13, from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Center Ballroom. Free pizza will be available to students. Student Health Service, in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Health, Albany County Public […]The post University of Wyoming offers students free STD testing Thursday appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by News Desk on (#2JXAE)
The Victoria Department of Health and Human Services has recently identified five cases of Legionnaires’ disease (Legionella pneumophila, serogroup 1) involving individuals who have spent time in the eastern half of Melbourne’s Central Business District (CBD) and/or Southbank. All five required treatment in hospital. All had onset of symptoms within a similar timeframe between late […]The post Melbourne: Five people hospitalized with Legionnaires’ disease in past two weeks appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by News Desk on (#2JXAF)
In a follow-up on the typhoid outbreak in Auckland, the Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) reported today that the number of confirmed cases of typhoid has increased to 20. The two newly confirmed cases are asymptomatic contacts who were identified as part of the on-going ARPHS investigation into the outbreak. Following testing they have now […]The post Auckland health officials report two additional typhoid cases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by News Desk on (#2JWF1)
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) reported Monday that the rate of gonorrhea infections has increased six fold from 2012 to 2016. Health officials note that it is not just gonorrhea and it’s not just a Wyoming problem. “This kind of growth is not something to unique to our state,†said Courtney Smith, Communicable Disease Surveillance Program […]The post Wyoming reports six-fold increase in gonorrhea appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Press Release on (#2JVPF)
A new report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reveals that Americans spent more than ever before – $16 billion – on cosmetic plastic surgery and minimally-invasive procedures in 2016. The new report also breaks down the national average cost of surgical and minimally-invasive procedures. Among the more popular cosmetic surgical procedures and […]The post Plastic surgery: Americans spent more than $16 billion on boob and nose jobs, tummy tucks in 2016 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by News Desk on (#2JVDP)
Since the beginning of the yellow fever outbreak in Brazil in December 2016, health officials have reported 2,210 cases of yellow fever, with 604 being laboratory confirmed. Of this number, 302 deaths were recorded of which 202 were confirmed. The case fatality rate (CFR) is 33 percent among confirmed cases. The cases were reported in 342 […]The post Confirmed yellow fever cases in Brazil tops 600 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Robert Herriman on (#2JVC1)
In a follow-up on the Angiostrongyliasis, or rat lungworm situation in Hawaii, state health officials say for the past three months they have been investigating a cluster on the island of Maui. According to Janice Okubo, Communications Director for the Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) in an email to Outbreak News Today, in 2017 the Department has confirmed four (4) Maui […]The post Hawaii rat lungworm cluster update: Maui and Big Island appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Robert Herriman on (#2JSA8)
Hospital officials at the Santo Tomas Hospital in Panama have reported three patients who have tested positive for Candida auris, according to a TVN-2 report (computer translated). Health Minister Miguel Mayo clarified that these three people have not presented any other afflictions or more severe complications, but they are being kept under observation by medical staff. People who may have […]The post Panama reports three people Candida auris positive appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Press Release on (#2JRTX)
The City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department, the New Mexico Department of Health and the Bernalillo County Health Protection Section announced today that a stray cat found in North Albuquerque Acres was confirmed to have died of plague. A recent case of plague in a dog in the same vicinity could indicate re-emergence of plague […]The post Albuquerque: Stray cat dies from plague appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Press Release on (#2JRTY)
Safe disposal of liquid waste guidelines Research from Drexel University and the University of Pittsburgh suggests that guidelines for safe disposal of liquid waste from patients being treated for the Ebola virus might not go far enough to protect water treatment workers from being exposed. In a study recently published in the journal Water Environment […]The post Ebola research: Safe disposal of liquid waste, ‘Spillover’ models appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Robert Herriman on (#2JQW9)
On Monday, Dr Loic Evain, Directeur Général adjoint, CVO, Direction générale de l’alimentation, Ministère de l’Agriculture, de l’Agroalimentaire et de la Forêt, Paris, France reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) about an anthrax outbreak on a Germainvilliers, Haute-Marne farm in northeastern France. Anthrax was confirmed by the ANSES National laboratory for Animal health, Maisons-Alfort. […]The post France reports anthrax outbreak on Haute-Marne farm appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Robert Herriman on (#2JQJZ)
Student Health Services at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton announced a confirmed measles case in the university community. This is the first confirmed measles case in the eastern Canadian province since 2013. The school listed potential locations of exposure in a notice to staff and students: March 22: Head Hall C10, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. […]The post Measles confirmed at University of New Brunswick, Fredericton appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Press Release on (#2JQK0)
The first live-attenuated Zika vaccine still in the development stage completely protected mice against the virus after a single vaccination dose, according to new research from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Instituto Evandro Chagas at the Ministry of Health in Brazil. The findings are currently available in Nature Medicine. While a […]The post The first live-attenuated vaccine candidate completely protects against Zika infection appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Press Release on (#2JQGR)
The precise mechanism used by Legionella bacteria to escape the body’s defenses has been unpicked in intricate detail and is described for the first time in the journal eLife. The study reveals a potential new therapeutic approach to tackle infection by Legionella pneumophila, which is a common cause of community and hospital-acquired pneumonia and causes […]The post Legionella’s mechanism to escape the body’s defenses detailed appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Robert Herriman on (#2JNMH)
Tokyo Metropolitan health officials reported the death of a 6-month-old Adachi child from infant botulism after he was fed honey, according to a Japan Times report. According to the report: The Adachi boy died March 30. He developed a cough on Feb. 16, and was taken to a hospital by ambulance on Feb. 20 after going […]The post Japan reports 1st infant botulism death in decades appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by News Desk on (#2JNGE)
In a follow-up on the measles outbreaks among several countries in Europe, European health officials say outbreaks continue to occur in EU/EEA countries, and there is the risk of spread and sustained transmission in areas with susceptible populations. The countries hardest hit are Romania and Italy. Poor vaccination coverage is huge problem. Romania Between 1 January […]The post Measles in Europe: Romania and Italy hit hardest appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Press Release on (#2JN7Y)
Commonly used sedatives called benzodiazepines are associated with an increased risk of pneumonia when used in people with Alzheimer disease, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). “An increased risk of pneumonia is an important finding to consider in treatment of patients with Alzheimer disease,†writes Dr. Heidi Taipale, Kuopio Research […]The post Benzodiazepines linked to increased risk of pneumonia in people with Alzheimer’s disease: Study appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by News Desk on (#2JN7Z)
The malaria outbreak continues at a breakneck speed in the East African country of Burundi, according to the latest data. Between 01 January 2017 and 26 March 2017, a total of 2,600,409 clinical malaria cases and 1,170 deaths were reported in the country. In absolute terms, this reflects a 55% and 22% increase in caseload […]The post Burundi malaria outbreak up 55 percent compared to 2016 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Robert Herriman on (#2JN81)
In a follow-up to the hepatitis A outbreak in Portugal, the Director General of Health reported the case tally has grown to 138 since the beginning of the year, according to an MSN Notocias report (computer translated). And the outbreak is considered from from being under control. Health officials report a great number of cases have been […]The post Portugal hepatitis A outbreak: ‘Far from controlled’ appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by News Desk on (#2JN83)
San Diego County health officials have reported forty-two hepatitis A cases since November 2016. This is more than four times the monthly average typically reported. Thirty-six people were hospitalized and two died from the disease. Twenty-three cases are men, and the cases range in age from 26 to 72 years, with an average age of 42 years. […]The post San Diego reports big increase in hepatitis A appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Robert Herriman on (#2JN85)
Holy Week is upon us and in the predominately Catholic country, the Philippines, health officials are advising those who practice self-flagellation and crucifixion to take precautions against infections, including tetanus (computer translated). Each year, the Philippines Department of Health (DOH) warn of the risk of tetanus from the instruments used in the ritual; contaminated blades, whips and […]The post Tetanus: Philippines DOH gives Holy Week advice appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by News Desk on (#2JN87)
On Friday, Appalachian District Health Department and Appalachian State University confirmed one case of mumps in an Appalachian State University student. The individual diagnosed with the virus is being treated, and actions are in effect to minimize contact with this person, per guidelines established by the State of North Carolina and the Centers for Disease Control. […]The post Appalachian State University student confirmed with mumps appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by News Desk on (#2JN88)
The number of cases of typhoid in Auckland remains unchanged for the third consecutive day, according to the Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) Sunday, suggesting the outbreak may have plateaued. There are 18 confirmed cases, one probable case and one further case under investigation connected with this outbreak. Of these, there are two people currently […]The post Typhoid outbreak plateaus? Family, church releases statement appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by News Desk on (#2JN8A)
Experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are working with the Florida Department of Health and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to support an investigation of a dead bat that was found in a packaged salad purchased from a grocery store in Florida. Two people in Florida reported eating some […]The post Florida: Dead bat found in packaged salad prompts investigation, recall appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Robert Herriman on (#2J5XA)
In a follow-up to the hantavirus situation in King County, Washington, public health officials announced today they are investigating a new suspected case of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in an Issaquah woman in her 50’s. She is currently hospitalized with symptoms consistent with HPS. Confirmatory testing results are expected to be available Thursday. This follows […]The post King County investigates another suspect hantavirus case in Issaquah resident appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Robert Herriman on (#2J5R0)
Leprosy is still found in the United States where a couple hundred cases are reported annually mostly from Florida, Texas, Louisiana and California. It is not an infectious disease you see everyday in Woodbury County, Iowa, or in Iowa generally (<10 cases in two decades); however, according to the Iowa Department of Health, a case […]The post Leprosy: Rare case reported in Iowa appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Press Release on (#2J5CT)
Rabies and yellow fever claim ten thousands of lives each year. Vaccines already exist but various drawbacks that hinder their efficient distribution. One of them is the need to transport and store these vaccines at cool temperatures. The RABYD-VAX consortium, led by KU Leuven (University of Leuven, Belgium), has now started developing a cheap, temperature-stable, […]The post Yellow fever and rabies combo vaccine being developed by KU Leuven appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Press Release on (#2J5CV)
A team of researchers in the United States and Uganda has identified a novel coronavirus in a bat from Uganda that is similar to the one causing Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in people, giving further credence to the theory that such viruses originate in bats. The work, part of the United States Agency for […]The post Novel coronavirus identified in Ugandan bat, similar to MERS appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Press Release on (#2J3W7)
You might be thinking: “Syphilis? That problem was solved a long time ago.†Well, not exactly. At one point syphilis was almost eliminated, but that is not the case anymore. This persistent sexually transmitted disease (STD) is now on the rise again and it has reached a critical high: the current number and rate of […]The post April is STD Awareness Month: ‘Syphilis Strikes Back’ appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by News Desk on (#2J3RF)
The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) of Cameroon reported in mid-February cases of acute fever and rash syndrome of unknown etiology being reported from the Far North and North regions of the country. The major clinical manifestations of the illness included skin rash, persistent fever, malnutrition, anemia, hepato-splenomegaly and adenopathy. Laboratory results by the Centre Pasteur […]The post Leishmaniasis outbreak reported in Cameroon appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by Press Release on (#2J3RG)
The common antibiotic doxycycline can disrupt the formation of negative associations in the brain, according to new research from UCL and the University of Zurich. The study, published in Molecular Psychiatry, was a pre-registered, placebo-controlled, double-blind randomised controlled trial in 76 healthy volunteers. In the first session, participants were given either doxycycline or a placebo […]The post Doxycycline can disrupt the formation of negative associations in the brain, may help with PTSD appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by News Desk on (#2J3RH)
In a follow-up to the typhoid outbreak in Auckland, New Zealand, which has sickened at least 11 people, health officials have reported a fatality in a Mt Roskill woman. She died in hospital on Tuesday 28 March in Auckland Hospital. Auckland Regional Public Health Service Clinical Director Dr Julia Peters says the person was hospitalized with some […]The post Typhoid death reported in Auckland, Church identified as center of outbreak appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by News Desk on (#2J2FK)
The cholera outbreak in Mozambique has now reached 1400 cases since January. The bulk of the cases have been reported from Maputo city and province (398), Nampula (296) and 537 in Tete province. Three deaths have been reported in this current outbreak. Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated […]The post Mozambique cholera outbreak: 1400 cases and 3 deaths appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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by News Desk on (#2J2FM)
The monkeypox outbreak declared by the Government of Congo on 13 March 2017 remains active. During reporting week 13 (week ending 31 March 2017), 6 new cases were reported from three districts, distributed equally (2 cases each) among Betou, Dongou and Impfondo. As of 28 March 2017, a cumulative of 26 suspected cases including 4 […]The post Congo monkeypox continues: 6 additional cases reported appeared first on Outbreak News Today.
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