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{Excerpt} [ Confirmed cases : State , Dairy  Herds, Poultry Farms and Culling Operations, Other Animal Exposure, Exposure Source Unknown, State Total ] -- National , 41, 24, 2, 3, 70 {+1} 1) California , 36, 0, 0, 2, 38 2) Colorado , 1, 9, 0, 0, 10 3) Iowa , 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 4) Louisiana , 0, 0, 1, 0, 1 5) Michigan , 2, 0, 0, 0, 2 6) Missouri , 0, 0, 0, 1, 1 7) Nevada , 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 8) Ohio , 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 {+1} 9) Oregon , 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 10) Texas , 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 11) Washington , 0, 11, 0, 0, 11 12) Wisconsin , 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 13) Wyoming , 0, 0, 1, 0, 1 [ Probable Cases :   States , Dairy   Herds, Poultry   Farms   and   Culling   Operations, Other   Animal   Exposure, Exposure   Source   Unknown, State   Total ] -- National , 1, 5, 0, 1, 7 {-1} 1) Arizona , 0, 2, 0, 0, 2 2) California , 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 3) Delaware , 0, 0, 0, 1, 1 4) Washington , 0, 3, 0, 0, 3 NOTE : One additional case was previously detected in a poultry worker in ...

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) today is reporting the state’s first flu-associated pediatric death of the 2024-25 flu season, a teenager under the age of 18 from Allen County. “Sadly, this tragic death reminds us that influenza , though common, is a serious health threat,” said ODH Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA.  “We urge parents to protect their kids. It’s not too late for parents and kids to get a flu vaccine . It may very well prevent you or your loved ones from getting seriously ill. And, especially during flu season, it’s important to maintain good hand hygiene and to stay home if you are sick.” Flu activity usually peaks between December and February . In Ohio, flu activity has been increasing since early December and has increased more rapidly since the beginning of the year. Current activity is very high . Since the start of the season , more than 9,000 influenza-associated hospitalizations have been reported in Ohio, which is well above the fiv...

Abstract Equine influenza (EI) is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the equine influenza virus (EIV), posing a significant threat to equine populations worldwide . EIV exhibits considerable antigenic variability due to its segmented genome, complicating long-term disease control efforts. Although infections are rarely fatal , EIV’s high transmissibility results in widespread outbreaks, leading to substantial morbidity and considerable economic impacts on veterinary care, quarantine, and equestrian activities. The H3N8 subtype has undergone significant antigenic evolution , resulting in the emergence of distinct lineages , including Eurasian and American , with the Florida sublineage being particularly prevalent. Continuous genetic surveillance and regular updates to vaccine formulations are necessary to address antigenic drift and maintain vaccination efficacy. Additionally, rare cross-species transmissions have raised concerns regarding the zoonotic potential of EIV. T...

{Excerpt} (...) Time Period: February 09 - February 15, 2025 -- H5 Detection :  12 sites ( 3.3% ) -- No Detection :  348 sites ( 96.7% ) -- No samples in last week :  94 sites Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,  https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/h5-monitoring/index.html _____

{Northern Ireland} About 63,000 68 and 78-week-old layers across four houses. Increased mortality, feed drop and egg abnormalities. The samples taken were positive for HPAI H5N1. Source: WOAH,  https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/6288 ____

Summary Background Arboviruses have expanded into new regions in Europe , yet data indicate gaps in disease notifications and a risk of further spread. We aimed to report on prevalence, clinical management, and outcomes of endemic arbovirus infections in southeast Europe. Methods In this prospective observational study (MERMAIDS-ARBO), we enrolled adults (age ≥18 years) hospitalised with an arbovirus-compatible disease syndrome within 21 days of symptom onset across 21 hospitals in seven countries in southeast Europe over four arbovirus seasons (May 1–Oct 31, during 2016–19). We obtained data from case report forms completed by site investigators on admission and discharge. Participants were excluded if they had non-infectious CNS disorders, symptoms of another confirmed cause, an identified focal source of infection, or symptoms caused by recurrence of a pre-existing condition. The primary outcome was the proportion of participants with confirmed or probable acute infections with West...

Note 20/02/2025 : this immediate notification is linked to the avian influenza cases detected in cats and reported in event 6276. HPAI - H5N1 virus was detected in poultry droppings, poultry waste swab, meat cutting table swab, and knife swab collected from the live bird market {in Madhya Pradesh}. Source: WOAH,  https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/6277 ____

A wild Barnacle Goose . The animal was found weakened on Middelkerke beach . It showed severe neurological symptoms . It was culled on suspicion of avian influenza. Source: WOAH,  https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/6284 ____