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NewsDesk@bactiman63 The Dominican Republic Ministry of Public Health through the Vice Ministry of Collective Health and its General Directorate of Epidemiology and the Directorate of Risk Management, reports the appearance of eleven cases of acute diarrhea, suspected of cholera, corresponding to four male and seven female patients, ranging in age from 2 to 82 years, [...]The post Dominican Republic: 11 cases of acute diarrhea, suspected of cholera appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 Highly pathogenic bird flu of the H5N1 type has been confirmed in the animals of four fur farms in southern and central Pohlia that were investigated by the Food Agency.It is the same virus strain that was found in the blue foxes of the fur farm in Kausti, and which has caused several mass [...]The post Finland: H5N1 avian influenza detected in animals in four additional fur farms appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 A bird flu infection has been detected in blue foxes in the fur farm in Kausti, Central Ostrobothnia. It is the same highly pathogenic H5N1 virus type that has caused several mass deaths of wild birds recently.In addition, animals from four other fur farms in Southern and Central Ostrobothnia have been found to have [...]The post H5N1 avian influenza reported foxes on Finland fur farm appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported Friday that there have been 2 additional asymptomatic human detections of influenza A (H5N1) picked up through the surveillance programme of individuals with direct exposure to infected birds. Asymptomatic detection may represent contamination of the respiratory tract or infection. Precautionary contact tracing was undertaken, but there is [...]The post UK: Two additional asymptomatic human detections of influenza A (H5N1) detected appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 H5N1 avian influenza in cats In an update on the H5N1 avian influenza situation in cats in Poland, as of 13 July 2023, 24 cats and a caracal have tested positive according to the information provided by the Polish authorities. These animals originate from a range of the cities, including Gdask, Gdynia, Pruszcz Gdaski, [...]The post Poland: H5N1 avian influenza in cats, Newcastle disease outbreak, African swine fever appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 According to the latest from Sciensano, a very large number of wild birds have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) this season. Thenumber of infections in the poultry sector is not negligible(38holdings since September 1, 2022, including17professional farms,20private ownersand1 zoologic park). Ferrets were also positively detected with the virus at a private [...]The post Avian influenza in Belgium 2022-2023 season appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 Iraq health officials reported Wednesday that the country has seen 377 Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) cases in the first six months of the year. In a statement from he Ministry of Health: The Minister of Health indicated in a press conference that 377 cases of hemorrhagic fever were recorded in Iraq, and deaths amounted [...]The post Iraq reports 377 human CCHF cases in first half of year appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 The Costa Rica Ministry of Health, with the support of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), presented the update of the National Integrated Management Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Arboviral Diseases, as part of the actions in the fight against dengue, zika and chikungunya in the country. The purpose of this strategy [...]The post Costa Rica: Actions strengthened for the prevention and control of dengue, zika and chikungunya appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 Health officials in Puerto Princesa, Palawan have reported a malaria cluster in Barangay Irawan. 31 malaria cases were reported from April 26 to June 30.24 cases were reported in Zone 14. The patients exhibited signs and symptoms of headaches, dizziness, body malaise, fever, and epigastric pain. All cases have recovered as of July 5. [...]The post Philippines: Malaria cluster reported in Puerto Princesa appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 The Center of Information and Education for Health in Laos reports 11,176 total dengue cases through July 14. Oudomxay province has seen the most cases with 2,472, followed by Khammuan province with 1,829 cases. Six deaths have been reported throughout the country- three in Bolikhamxay province, and one each in the Lao capital Vientiane, [...]The post Laos dengue tally tops 11,000 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 In Bangladesh, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported 1,623 new dengue cases today, the highest daily total for 2023, bringing the total for the year to 19,454. This includes 13,109 from Dhaka and 6,345 outside of Dhaka. Officials have reported more than 11,000 cases in the first half of July. Officials reported [...]The post Bangladesh: Dengue death toll tops 100 as one day case record reported appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 The Colombia Ministry of Health has reported 52,586 total dengue fever cases and 29 deaths through July 1. Colombia, like other countries in the Americas, since 2022 there has been an increase in dengue cases, reaching figures in 2023 that lead to consider it at the outbreak level. In Colombia, 29 deaths have been [...]The post Colombia: Dengue outbreak prompts interventions appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 UK health officials issued a dire warning for London today: UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) modelling suggests that, unless MMR vaccination rates improve, London could see a measles outbreak with tens of thousands of cases. Current MMR vaccine coverage in the routine childhood programme is the lowest it has been in a decade with [...]The post London: Dire warning concerning measles appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reports the following data on diphtheria as of June 30, 2023: In June 2023: A total of 439 suspected cases were reported from Kano (420), FCT (17), Osun (1) and Lagos (1) states. Of the 439 suspected cases reported, 160 (36.5%) were confirmed [...]The post Nigeria reports 160 confirmed diphtheria cases in June 2023 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 For several days in a row, Bangladesh health officials have reported in excess of 1,000 dengue cases daily, including 1,239 cases today, as the rise in dengue cases take an alarming turn". The case tally has risen to 17,382 total cases since the beginning of the year, including more than 9,400 cases in July [...]The post Dengue cases skyrocketing in Bangladesh appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) reports thirteen people have probably become infected with legionella due to a central heating boiler from manufacturer Ferroli. Two of the victims have died. In a statement,Ferroliwarns for boilers of the BlueSense and BlueHelix types manufactured after 1 January 2022.The manufacturer calls on [...]The post Netherlands: Legionnaires' disease affects 13, kills two appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 Public health officials have confirmed the state's first case of illness caused by West Nile virus in 2023. Dallas County Health and Human Services reported that a resident of Dallas County has been diagnosed with West Nile neuroinvasive disease. West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Most people exposed to [...]The post Dallas County resident is Texas' first West Nile virus case of 2023 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 Houston health officials are reporting a syphilis outbreak responsible for a 128 percent increase in cases among women and a nine-fold rise in congenital syphilis in Houston and Harris County. The department will launch a rapid outreach response that includes increasing screening opportunities, targeting hotspots and mobilizing community partners to curb new infections. Statistics [...]The post Houston officials report syphilis outbreak appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 People who are regular cannabis users are at an increased risk of experiencing complications after surgery, according to a study by researchers with UTHealth Houston. The study was published in a recent issue of JAMA Surgery. Joining me to talk about cannabis use disorder and the findings of the study is Paul Potnuru, MD. [...]The post Cannabis use disorder and surgery complications appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 Through July 8, Peru health officials reported 197,461 total dengue fever cases in the country's largest ever outbreak. The death toll has risen to 339, for a 0.2% CFR. Subscribe to Outbreak News TV on YouTube Taiwan: The number of local dengue fever cases continues to increase Peru's hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) [...]The post Peru dengue: Nearly 200,000 cases reported this season appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 In a follow-up on the local dengue outbreak in Taiwan, the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated today that according to their statistics, there were 125 new local cases of dengue fever in the country last week (July 4 to July 10, 2023). The place of residence of the cases was [...]The post Taiwan: The number of local dengue fever cases continues to increase appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 The National Center for Epidemiology, Prevention and Control of Diseases (CDC Peru) of the Ministry of Health (MINSA), reports that in Peru between epidemiological week (EW) No. 1 to EW 24 of this year, 37 outbreaks of Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease (HFMD) with a cumulative 193 cases; and since EW 16 there has [...]The post Peru's hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) situation appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 The Houston Health Department, Harris County Public Health (HCPH), and the Fort Bend Health & Human Services (FBCHHS) have received reports of an increased number of Cyclospora infections within their jurisdictions and urge people to use caution this summer while cooking and spending time outdoors. Cyclospora is a non-life-threatening gastrointestinal illness caused by an [...]The post Cyclospora cases on the rise in the Houston area appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 Kasai province A total of 3,327 cases of measles including 132 deaths have been recorded since the first week of 2023 to date in Kasai province. Since the beginning of the year until the 26th week (first semester, note), we have recorded 3,327 cases of measles.The health zone of Luebo is the most affected [...]The post DRC: Measles in Kasai and Lualaba province appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 In a follow-up on the report of an anthrax outbreak inYogyakarta,Indonesia, health officials report anew case of anthrax occurred in Dukuh Jati, Candirejo Village, Semanu District, Gunung Kidul Regency due to consuming beef that suddenly died and had been buried.As a result, three people died from May to June 2023. Of the three cases [...]The post Indonesia anthrax update: 3 deaths reported appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 World Zoonoses Day is observed annually on July 6. In commemoration of World Zoonoses Day', the Colombia Ministry of Health and Social Protection reiterates the preventive message against the contagion and transmission of zoonotic diseases: " Animals and people share health and well-beingand invites citizens and the general population to take the measures and [...]The post Colombia: Health officials urge the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

By: Candess Zona Mendola of MakeFoodSafe.com Last week, the local Fort Bend Health Department announced through the local media an outbreak of Legionella linked to a 55+ community in Fulshear, TX. Thus far, 4 people are linked to the outbreak and 4 others are also sick pending confirmation. One individual has died. Residents of the [...]The post Texas: Legionnaires' in Bonterra's 55+ Community appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 Due to the unusual increase in cases of Guillain Barre syndrome (GBS), the Peru Government declared a national health emergency for a period of 90 calendar days, reported the minister of Health, Cesar Vasquez. So far we have controlled the disease.Guillain Barre appears every year and there has been a significant increase in recent [...]The post Peru: Increase in cases of Guillain Barre syndrome declared an emergency appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 Officials with the Sindh health department report a total of 75 lab-confirmed cholera cases in the province so far in 2023, including 55 lab-confirmed cases in Karachi, according to Pakistani media. Four cholera deaths have been reported from Karachi to date. This is just the tip of the iceberg as over half a million [...]The post Pakistan: 75 lab-confirmed cholera cases reported from Sindh province in 2023 to date appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 Quezon City dengue and leptospirosis The Quezon City Epidemiology & Disease Surveillance Unit (QCESU) reported 1,160 cases of dengue from January 1 to June 24, 2023, with Barangay Tatalon recording the highest number of cases in QC. QCESU also reported one death due to dengue in Barangay Krus na Ligas. Mayor Joy Belmonte urged [...]The post Philippines Newswire: Quezon City, Palawan and Iloilo-dengue and leptospirosis appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 The Ministry of Health of Cordoba, through the Department of Zoonoses, reported 3 cases of trichinosis in the province.They were detected in the city of Cordoba, in Las Gramillas and another in Villa Santa Rosa. The patients are in good health and are currently assisted on an outpatient basis.From the epidemiological interviews carried out, [...]The post Argentina: Three cases of trichinosis reported in Cordoba appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 Through the first half of 2023, Argentina health officials have reported 126,431 cases of dengue-118,089 autochthonous, 1,398 imported and 6,944 under investigation. Regarding the epidemic curve for the whole country, there is a sustained decrease in cases reported after the peak identified in the last week of March. The highest number of cases was [...]The post Argentina dengue situation: Sustained decrease in cases after peak in late March appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 The Argentina National Ministry of Health has been monitoring invasive group A streptococcus since 2018. Streptococcus pyogenes is a Gram-positive bacterium and is the most frequent bacterial cause of acute pharyngitis and skin infections such as impetigo, cellulitis and scarlet fever. During 2023, the National Health Surveillance System (SNVS) was notified of 118 confirmed [...]The post Argentina: Invasive Group A Streptococcus situation, Cases up in 2023 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 During the last week of June 2023, a total of 48 new cases of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) (15 cases were confirmed positive by PCR) and 3 new deaths were reported in Afghanistan. This brings the total CCHF cases to 422 from 31 provinces since the beginning of 2023. Nine additional CCHF associated deaths [...]The post Afghanistan: Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever cases top 400 in 2023 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 In a follow-up on the suspected anthrax outbreak in bison in the Slave River Lowlands, the Government of Northwest Territories reports the anthrax outbreak in the Slave River Lowlands Bison Population has been confirmed via laboratory testing.All bison carcasses will be treated as confirmed anthrax cases now that the disease has been confirmed in [...]The post Anthrax outbreak update: 27 confirmed cases in bison in NWT appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) reported 10 laboratory-confirmed measles cases detected across the country, most of which were from Limpopo, during the past week. Limpopo province reported a total of 5 cases, Waterberg (2) Greater Sekhukhune (2) and one (1) case from Capricorn district. This brings the total confirmed measles cases in [...]The post South Africa: 10 additional measles cases reported in past week appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 Officials in Bangladesh reported more than 800 dengue fever cases and two deaths Saturday, bringing the total for the year to 12,118. More than 600 cases were reported from the city of Dhaka. The death toll from dengue has risen to 67. Subscribe to Outbreak News TV on YouTube Florida reports 2 additional local [...]The post Dengue in Bangladesh: Cases top 12,000 for the year, 2 additional deaths reported appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 The first human case of St. Louis encephalitis virus (SLEV) has been confirmed in Kern County. SLEV and West Nile virus (WNV) are viruses spread by mosquitoes that can make people sick. Most people infected with these viruses don't have symptoms, but in rare cases, these viruses can cause severe illness and lead to [...]The post California: First Human Case of St. Louis Encephalitis Virus Confirmed in Kern County appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) is seeing an increase in cases of Legionnaire's disease, a serious type of pneumonia caused by Legionellabacteria. An LFCHD spokesperson said the department is reporting five cases, up from the typical zero cases. The increase of use of outdoor pools and hot tubs during the summer, combined with [...]The post Kentucky: Increase in Legionnaires' disease reported in Lexington appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 The National Association of Italian Veterinary Physicians, orANMVI reports five dogs and a cat from a poultry farm in Brescia, in Lombardy region, have tested positive for influenza A(H5N1) virus, according to a local media account. This farm is currently home to an outbreak of avian flu.Furthermore, the virus is the same as cases [...]The post Italy: 5 dogs, cat test positive for H5N1 avian influenza in Brescia, according to media report appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 7 locally transmitted malaria cases have been reported in the US (Texas and Florida), a first in quite a few years. The species of malaria has been identified as Plasmodium vivax, one of 5 plasmodium species that can infect humans. What is malaria?, what is Plasmodium vivax, how important is this transmission and how [...]The post Malaria in Florida, What is Plasmodium vivax? appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 Pakistan Health authorities in Karachi, Pakistan have reported the fourth case and death of primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) caused by the free living amoeba, Naegleria fowleri this year, and the fifth case reported in Sindh province, according to a Geo News report. Thecase, a 21-year-old male, died Thursday from the parasite believed to be [...]The post Brain eating amoeba: Cases reported in Karachi, Pakistan and Kerala, India appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 The Minnesota Board of Animal Health confirms the state's first anthrax case in animals in more than a decade in Kittson County, affecting multiple cattle and a horse, and has quarantined the affected property. The Board recommends producers keep their livestock up to date on anthrax vaccinations, especially in northwest Minnesota. One of the [...]The post Minnesota: 1st animal anthrax cases reported in more than a decade appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 There has been an increase in the number of people who have been infected by the intestinal bacteria campylobacter in recent weeks.During week 26, the number of reported cases increased further compared to previous weeks and the increase looks set to continue. From mid-June, an increase in the occurrence of campylobacter in Swedish broiler [...]The post Sweden reports increase in campylobacter infections appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 Five Registered Nurses (RNs) from the Philippines will arrive this week in Saskatchewan. This is the first of several groups of Filipino RNs with conditional job offers that will arrive to Saskatchewan on a regular basis for their in-person training. Once their in-person training is completed they can begin their employment with the Saskatchewan [...]The post Canada: Filipino nurses to arrive in Saskatchewan appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) released the following today concerning diphtheria in Abuja and nationally: NCDC is aware of the death in June 2023 of a four-year-old with diphtheria in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The NCDC, since December 2022, has reported multiple diphtheria outbreaks in different states across [...]The post Nigeria diphtheria update: 82% are unvaccinated, 1st case in Abuja appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the first local confirmed case of cholera of 2023. The patient, a man in his 20s, developed symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain on June 28. He went to the doctor for repeated watery diarrhea and upper abdominal cramps, and returned home to [...]The post Taiwan reports 1st locally acquired cholera case of 2023 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 The Peru Ministry of Health, in an update this week, reports 176,860 total dengue fever cases this season through June 24. This total compares with 2022 when Peru saw 44,657 during the same period and 25,358 cases in 2021. The department of Piura has seen the most cases with 51,393, followed by Lima (27,632) [...]The post Peru dengue deaths top 300 this season appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 The Florida Department of Health reported two additional locally acquired malaria cases in the past week, bringing the state total to six. All six cases were reported from Sarasota County and were identified as Plasmodium vivax. On June 26, the Florida Department of Health issued a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory due to the malaria [...]The post Florida reports 2 additional local malaria cases appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) is reaching out to former clients of VIP Beauty Salon and Spa (VIP Spa), previously located at: 809 Tijeras Avenue, NW Suite B, Albuquerque, N.M. to recommend that anyone who received any type of injection-related service, including a vampire facial or Botox injections at the VIP Spa, [...]The post New Mexico: Health officials recommend clients of VIP Spa in Albuquerque get tested for blood-borne infections appeared first on Outbreak News Today.