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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.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 Michiganders are urged to take precautions against mosquito bites as mosquitos recently collected in Bay County have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bureau of Laboratories. Although no cases have been diagnosed in people or animals, it is important to know they can [...]The post Michigan: Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus found in Bay County mosquitos appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that can affect men, women and babies in pregnant women, according to epidemiological data from the Metropolitan Health Region, maternal syphilis affects the group from 21 to 25 years and In comparative figures, the year 2022 closed with 207 cases and in the first six months of [...]The post Panama report 22 congenital syphilis cases in 1st half of 2023, Most in 24 de Diciembre appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 Laos Center of Information and Education for Health warns the public of dengue fever as cases continue to rise. During this period, many mosquito infections have been found from many provinces and three people have died.If you have high fever, go to the doctor immediately! From the beginning of the year through July 4, [...]The post Laos warns public of dengue as cases rise, more deaths reported appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 Sri Lanka's National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) reports that as of July 4, 50,054 total dengue cases were reported in the island country in 2023 to date. This includes 31 deaths. Sri Lanka had registered over 76,000 dengue cases last year, according to official data. Subscribe to Outbreak News TV on YouTube Crimean [...]The post Sri Lanka dengue cases top 50,000 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 According to health officials in Gujarat state, on the western coast of India, a 51-year old man from Lakhapar village in Kutch's Anjar taluka has reportedly died due to Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), according to local media reports. This is the first CCHF case reported in the state this year. According to state [...]The post Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever: 1st case reported in Gujarat, India this year appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 After reporting nearly 600 additional dengue cases today, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in Dhaka now report10,455 total dengue cases for the year. In addition, 62 dengue related deaths have been reported. The country has already seen 2,477 dengue cases in the first five days of July. The Aedes mosquito-borne disease began [...]The post Bangladesh dengue cases top 10,000 for 2023 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 In a follow-up on a report of the first case of Naegleria fowleri in Lahore, Pakistan recently, reports from Pakistan media now say the man died. The report states about the 30-year-old man: the patient, suspected to be suffering from Naegleria, expired despite hectic efforts to save patient's life through provision of best possible [...]The post Follow-up: Naegleria patient in Lahore, Pakistan dies appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 Health officials in Indonesia report dozens of people in in Indonesia's Yogyakarta province have been infected with anthrax, according to a Xinhua report. One person has been confirmed dead from anthrax and 85 others have found to be infected after all of them consumed infected meat. The Gunungkidul Regency Health Agency reports the fatality, [...]The post Indonesia: Anthrax outbreak in Yogyakarta appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

NewsDesk@bactiman63 Hong Kong health authorities report one new confirmed melioidosis infection. This is the seventh case reported in 2023. The case involves a 53-year-old female who has underlying illnesses including diabetes, kidney and liver chronic diseases. She lives in Sham Shui Po. The patient has presented with fever and back pain since June 25. She [...]The post Hong Kong reports 7th melioidosis case of 2023 appeared first on Outbreak News Today.