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'An amazing result' for our robot team
July 30, 2014 —
Missed by sports news commentators this month was the news that the University of Manitoba soccer team did very well in Brazil, coming in third behind the German team.
At the RoboCup.
The U of M Autonomous Agents Lab team has returned from RoboCup 2014, which was held in Joao Pessoa, Brazil. The international competition for soccer-playing robots is often co-located with major soccer events and this year it was timed to immediately follow the World Cup.
RoboCup includes both a major soccer tournament and a technical challenge for each of the humanoid leagues. The technical challenge involves a set of robotics skills that contribute to soccer, such as high kicking and dribbling around obstacles.
For the first time, the University of Manitoba entered two humanoid robots: kid-size (45-90 cm) team, which has done so well in previous competitions, and a second "teen-size" robot. As the name implies, the latter was entered in a category of larger robots ranging from 80 to 140 cm in height, and the U of M entry was 105 cm, a size that brings in additional technical and logistical challenges.
The larger size added some technical challenges, so for the first time, the University of Manitoba partnered with another university, Amirkabir University of Technology (formerly Tehran Polytechnic) in Iran, to share expertise as well as materials and logistics. The U of M developed and tested the robot's software while the Iranians did most of the mechanical design and construction.
John Anderson, head of computer science in the Faculty of Science, says: "Our kid-size robot placed third in technical challenges and did well in soccer but unfortunately did not make the playoffs."
He adds: "But our teen-size robot placed first in the technical challenges, made the semi-finals in soccer and placed fourth in the league overall. That's an amazing result for a team that only met at a joint workshop in April; most of the students in the two groups only met one another at the event itself."
The University of Manitoba team consisted of John Anderson, Jacky Baltes, Amirhossein Hosseinmemar, Chris Iverach-Brereton, Geoff Nagy, Andrew Winton, Joshua Jung and Diana Carrier.
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The Little Nyonya 小娘惹
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The much hyped blockbuster about the Peranakan culture in Southeast Asia. It's mostly about the tough life of a girl with a lowly status in a Peranakan family in Malacca and how she managed to survive and even prosper.
What is Peranakan? Generally it is a term used for the descendants of the very early Chinese immigrants to Malaya, Singapore and Indonesia and who had partially adopted the Malay culture.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peranakan
I think this is the first time Mediacorp produced a Chinese series using the Peranakan culture as the background? The story is quite cliche, but the setting alone is refreshing and unique.
After watching the first episode, it felt ok. It is quite weird to hear them speaking Mandarin as the Peranakan mostly do not speak Mandarin at all, but then this is a Chinese drama... haha. The first half of episode 1 felt more like a documentary than a drama.
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Didn't get to catch the first episode, as I was in school. So what did the first episode touch on to feel like a documentary?
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The episode started with Felicia Chin visiting her Nyonya grandma in Malacca with her admirer Nat Ho in tow. Nat Ho's character was a Hong Kong Canadian, so they explained the Peranakan culture to him and also to the uninitiated audience in front of the TV.
That's why it felt like a documentary. Haha.
Originally Posted by convoy
Wahahaha! No wonder. So strange. They could have done it along the show.
What's with the Peranakan wave anyway? Mediacorp seems to be promoting the Peranakan culture aggressively nowadays.
muddy_paws
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i love it!! jeanette aww can't talk, i think it makes her act better for some reason. and dai yang tian is sooo handsome as yousuke-kun, am glad mdc didn't cast elvin in the role in the end. Think this is a classic cinderella story that has mass appeal. Oh, and mrs chen acts really well!
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Originally Posted by muddy_paws
So is Pierre a Japanese or Baba?
Originally Posted by Guo Xiang
Pierre is a Baba. The Japanese is played by Dai Yangtian, and yep, he's handsome
I heard taht Jeanette act very well in this series. Have not seen it though.
There were some illogical scenes in episode 8.
- Juxiang somehow managed to hear the gunshot even though she was deaf.
- The Japanese soldiers asked Juxiang to cook for them and even actually went to help her gather all the ingredients enough to make so many dishes?
- The two Japanese soldiers helped Yueniang buried her parents' bodies and even bowed in front of her father's grave. Would the Japanese soldiers do that given that her father was a deserter and a traitor to their cause?
- How in the world did small Yueniang managed to go from Singapore to Malacca, which is around 300km apart, on her own? How did she find the Huang house when Juxiang never mentioned anything about the Huang family to her?
janlow
agreed with convoy. a number of loopholes. i can accept the sloppy way which showed yueniang's return to her grandma. sure she's smart, but THIS SMART? is she a walking compass?
could have been a result of massive editing cos they were originally trying to squeeze everything into 30 episodes. a bit weird since they drag those long-running family dramas, and then chop up something on tradition and legacy such as little nyonya.
there were actually a number of plotlines which they could have explored further i felt. eg. would be the emotional tangles of the jap guy - on his divided patriotism between japan and singapore. it is never explained how or why he set up home in singapore (in search of peranakan culture seems contrived). i liked how they showed the other side of japanese in the face of war -- that the jap army on top of inflicting harm on other colonies, also tortured people of their own nationality, so it was not a war on cultural imperialism but a war of selfish gains. reminds me of "the price of peace" from 1997 which also did the same.
Originally Posted by wkeej
i actually agree with some reports that jeanette was a better actress cos she's acting as a mute. not being biased but jeanette's speaking voice isn't appealing.
acting as a mute helped add emphasis to her conveying emotions through her eyes and gestures, a similar tool deployed by producers of "stepping out" when they chose ivy lee to act as the long suffering virtuous wife of xie shaoguang. look where that role got her?
That Robert Zhang is a psychopath. How could the Huang family marry Yuzhu off to him when they know he's not a good person? It's so sad to know she was sacrificed for the sake of business and money.
Yuzhu's family married her off to Robert Zhang also partly because they were afraid no one else would be willing to marry her.
Until Guo Xiang's post, this thread had been dead for the last three weeks. Surprising considering that the show is such a big hit in Singapore. In fact, it's not just a hit, it has become a phenomenon. Just look at yesterday's turnout at the roadshow at Compass Point. The pre-telecast hype must have worked.
That's not to say the show isn't good to watch. In fact, I think it's very entertaining. Apart from the somewhat-rushed war years, much of the story has been pretty absorbing. On the whole, so far, I find the show about as entertaining as last year's year-end blockbuster, The Golden Path. The ratings, though, show The Little Nyonya to be the clear winner. Perhaps the cultural element helped.
I didn't watch all of it, because I don't dig tragedies anymore. But the times I watched it, I quite enjoyed it.
Did Chen Xi's grandma know about the rape? 'Cos when she called in the medium to 'heal' Chen Xi, she mentioned Yuzhu and still wanted the marriage to go through.
Making Yuzhu marry her rapist was a big mistake, no matter how you look at it. First thing, the guy proved that he could not be trusted. Second, the Zhangs were made to agree to the marriage, which was more than a obvious sign that it was not going to be a successful union because neither the son nor father cared a toot for Yuzhu.
Ironically, Zhenzhu preferred to marry Robert Zhang than the close-to-death Chen Xi. She should have!
I seldom watched any more because I was not home on most weekdays nights due to work or other activities.
But from the few episodes I had watched, I think it is an enjoyable series in spite of the mistakes. Many of the actors and actresses performed well. Lin Meijiao is fantastic as the vicious, petty, cold-hearted matriarch of the Huang family that the audience hates. Xiang Yun is wonderful as the extremely timid and weak second mistress who was bullied by everybody in the family, including the servants. Huang Hui is commendable as the loyal servant too.
The theme song by Olivia Ong, 《如燕》, is soothing and gentle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr3N4JFgOO0
The preview for tomorrow's episode totally freaked me out. I really can't take anymore Yuzhu-Robert scenes.
jo_punkrocker
Robert Zhang's English is incomprehensible.
sunnysnow
Only started watching the last few episodes after hearing all the hype about it. As nice as it is, the plot is very typical of a mega-production- tons of drama and tragedy.
Exactly! I think Yuzhu's parents, especially her father is sick. He is fully aware of what his daughter is going through but chooses to ignore it and let her continue to suffer. It's amazing that Yuzhu doesn't kill herself after going through so much pain and torture.
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Originally Posted by sunnysnow
The dad is just a useless man. You can really tell that he doesn't care for his daughter at all, and it's just so sad the way her family condemned her life. Her mother was the only one who cared, but too bad she did not go to Singapore... if she did, she would have insisted to get Yuzhu back to the Huang family.
Originally Posted by jo_punkrocker
talk about it. but jeanette's mandarin isn't that good either. My ears!!
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More Terry Pratchett Discworld Adaptations Are Coming From Narrativia
BY Emily O'Donnell April 28, 2020January 2, 2021
New Discworld adaptations are coming to the screen in the future. The popular Discworld books will come to screen from Motive Pictures and Endeavor Content. Narrativia struck a deal with these production companies for the Discworld adaptations. Narrativia is the production company that Pratchett himself founded in 2012, three years before his death. The new adaptations promise to be 'truly authentic' and faithful to the Discworld novels.
Narrativia Will Oversee New Discworld Adaptations
The novels of Discworld have seen adaptations for screen in the past, primarily by the BBC. Most recently was an adaptation of The Watch, a series that is supposed to be released this year. Fans have loudly complained about the significant changes that the BBC made in terms of casting and style for that adaptation. Now Narrativia is taking matters into their own hands, and overseeing future productions to ensure that they are faithful to the source material.
Terry Pratchett's daughter Rhianna is the co-director of her late father's production company. She says that "Discworld teems with unique characters, witty narrative and incredible literary tropes. And we feel these should be realised on screen in a form that my father would be proud of. It's wonderful to embark on this journey with Motive and Endeavor Content, who both perfectly share our vision to make this a reality."
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What Form Will New Discworld Adaptations Take?
There is no word yet on what these future adaptations will look like, or what books will come to life onscreen. Given the lack of specificity about future projects, it is likely that we will see both big screen films and silver screen television series. It is unclear if the BBC will remain involved. Simon Maxwell, CEO of Motive Pictures indicates that there will definitely be some television shows coming from these Discworld adaptations in partnership with Narrativia.
"Discworld is a national treasure and we are thrilled to be forging this new partnership with Narrativia and Endeavor Content. Together we will produce shows that will be loved by millions of Discworld fans worldwide, whilst also opening up Sir Terry Pratchett's epic creations and legacy to new audiences. We launched Motive to make high quality British shows with global scale and impact and I can think of nothing that exemplifies that ambition more than this hugely exciting partnership."
Discworld is a large universe to play in, with over 40 novels to draw from. Most of the books are standalone novels. But there are many recurring characters and threads throughout the series. It is possible that some of the more popular books could make it to the big screen. Novels like The Wyrd Sisters and Small Gods could do very well as films. Others like The Colour of Magic and Interesting Times could easily become television shows focusing on one character. Like the bumbling magician Rincewind who is the protagonist of both of those books. The official website for Narrativia mentions an 'epic series' so maybe they will attempt one large television show to cover all of Discworld. We will certainly be keeping an eye on these adaptations as projects move forward.
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Can These Production Companies Truly Stay Faithful To Pratchett's Vision?
The partnership with Motive Entertainment is a strange choice. Motive Entertainment appears to be a very Christian company. This includes films like The Passion and Son of God. I am uncertain what they plan to do with Pratchett's notoriously atheist views in the Discworld novels. Not to mention the prominent character of Death who appears in many of the books. There are also many witches who feature in Pratchett's stories.
In terms of genre entertainment, Motive appears to have been behind the Electric Dreams series on Amazon, which was pretty good. Is it possible they'll take a cue from that series and make Discworld an anthology series as well? It would make sense, given the standalone nature of the books. Endeavor Content has a more promising portfolio of programming, including Killing Eve and The Night Manager. Here's hoping that these production companies truly stay faithful to Pratchett's original vision.
What do you think of more Discworld adaptations coming? Do you think it should be an anthology series, or should they incorporate some movies as well? What is your favorite Discworld adaptation? Let us know by joining the conversation with Comic Years on Facebook and Twitter.
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Seroprevalence and Risk Factors Possibly Associated with Emerging Zoonotic Vaccinia Virus in a Farming Community, Colombia [PDF - 467 KB - 8 pages]
A. Styczynski et al.
In 2014, vaccinia virus (VACV) infections were identified among farmworkers in Caquetá Department, Colombia; additional cases were identified in Cundinamarca Department in 2015. VACV, an orthopoxvirus (OPXV) used in the smallpox vaccine, has caused sporadic bovine and human outbreaks in countries such as Brazil and India. In response to the emergence of this disease in Colombia, we surveyed and collected blood from 134 farmworkers and household members from 56 farms in Cundinamarca Department. We tested serum samples for OPXV antibodies and correlated risk factors with seropositivity by using multivariate analyses. Fifty-two percent of farmworkers had OPXV antibodies; this percentage decreased to 31% when we excluded persons who would have been eligible for smallpox vaccination. The major risk factors for seropositivity were municipality, age, smallpox vaccination scar, duration of time working on a farm, and animals having vaccinia-like lesions. This investigation provides evidence for possible emergence of VACV as a zoonosis in South America.
Styczynski A, Burgado J, Walteros D, Usme-Ciro J, Laiton K, Farias A, et al. Seroprevalence and Risk Factors Possibly Associated with Emerging Zoonotic Vaccinia Virus in a Farming Community, Colombia. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2169-2176. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181114
Styczynski A, Burgado J, Walteros D, et al. Seroprevalence and Risk Factors Possibly Associated with Emerging Zoonotic Vaccinia Virus in a Farming Community, Colombia. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2169-2176. doi:10.3201/eid2512.181114.
Styczynski, A., Burgado, J., Walteros, D., Usme-Ciro, J., Laiton, K., Farias, A....Petersen, B. (2019). Seroprevalence and Risk Factors Possibly Associated with Emerging Zoonotic Vaccinia Virus in a Farming Community, Colombia. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2169-2176. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181114.
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We report on apparent temporal progression of probable sources of infection and transmission routes for global human toxoplasmosis outbreaks as described in published articles. We searched the Scientific Electronic Library Online, Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus databases for articles on Toxoplasma, toxoplasmosis, and outbreaks. We found that transmission routes for Toxoplasma gondii varied by decade. In the 1960s and 1990s, toxoplasmosis outbreaks mainly occurred through ingestion of cysts in meat and meat derivatives; in the 1980s, through milk contaminated with tachyzoites; in 2000, due to the presence of oocysts in water, sand, and soil; and in 2010, due to oocysts in raw fruits and vegetables. Our study suggests a possible change in the epidemiology of reported toxoplasmosis outbreaks. Because of this change, we suggest that greater attention be paid to the disinfection of vegetables, as well as to the quality of water used for drinking and irrigation.
Pinto-Ferreira F, Caldart E, Pasquali A, Mitsuka-Breganó R, Freire R, Navarro I. Patterns of Transmission and Sources of Infection in Outbreaks of Human Toxoplasmosis. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2177-2182. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181565
Pinto-Ferreira F, Caldart E, Pasquali A, et al. Patterns of Transmission and Sources of Infection in Outbreaks of Human Toxoplasmosis. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2177-2182. doi:10.3201/eid2512.181565.
Pinto-Ferreira, F., Caldart, E., Pasquali, A., Mitsuka-Breganó, R., Freire, R., & Navarro, I. (2019). Patterns of Transmission and Sources of Infection in Outbreaks of Human Toxoplasmosis. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2177-2182. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181565.
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Buruli ulcer is a neglected tropical disease caused by Myocobacterium ulcerans; it manifests as a skin lesion, nodule, or ulcer that can be extensive and disabling. To assess the global burden and the progress on disease control, we analyzed epidemiologic data reported by countries to the World Health Organization during 2010–2017. During this period, 23,206 cases of Buruli ulcer were reported. Globally, cases declined to 2,217 in 2017, but local epidemics seem to arise, such as in Australia and Liberia. In 2013, the World Health Organization formulated 4 programmatic targets for Buruli ulcer that addressed PCR confirmation, occurrence of category III (extensive) lesions and ulcerative lesions, and movement limitation caused by the disease. In 2014, only the movement limitation goal was met, and in 2019, none are met, on a global average. Our findings support discussion on future Buruli ulcer policy and post-2020 programmatic targets.
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Omansen TF, Erbowor-Becksen A, Yotsu R, et al. Global Epidemiology of Buruli Ulcer, 2010–2017, and Analysis of 2014 WHO Programmatic Targets. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2183-2190. doi:10.3201/eid2512.190427.
Omansen, T. F., Erbowor-Becksen, A., Yotsu, R., van der Werf, T. S., Tiendrebeogo, A., Grout, L....Asiedu, K. (2019). Global Epidemiology of Buruli Ulcer, 2010–2017, and Analysis of 2014 WHO Programmatic Targets. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2183-2190. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190427.
Cost-effectiveness of Prophylactic Zika Virus Vaccine in the Americas [PDF - 1.03 MB - 6 pages]
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Zika virus remains a major public health concern because of its association with microcephaly and other neurologic disorders in newborns. A prophylactic vaccine has the potential to reduce disease incidence and eliminate birth defects resulting from prenatal Zika virus infection in future outbreaks. We evaluated the cost-effectiveness of a Zika vaccine candidate, assuming a protection efficacy of 60%–90%, for 18 countries in the Americas affected by the 2015–2017 Zika virus outbreaks. Encapsulating the demographics of these countries in an agent-based model, our results show that vaccinating women of reproductive age would be very cost-effective for sufficiently low (<$16) vaccination costs per recipient, depending on the country-specific Zika attack rate. In all countries studied, the median reduction of microcephaly was >75% with vaccination. These findings indicate that targeted vaccination of women of reproductive age is a noteworthy preventive measure for mitigating the effects of Zika virus infection in future outbreaks.
Shoukat A, Vilches T, Moghadas SM. Cost-effectiveness of Prophylactic Zika Virus Vaccine in the Americas. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2191-2196. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181324
Shoukat A, Vilches T, Moghadas SM. Cost-effectiveness of Prophylactic Zika Virus Vaccine in the Americas. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2191-2196. doi:10.3201/eid2512.181324.
Shoukat, A., Vilches, T., & Moghadas, S. M. (2019). Cost-effectiveness of Prophylactic Zika Virus Vaccine in the Americas. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2191-2196. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181324.
Human Infection with Orf Virus and Description of Its Whole Genome, France, 2017 [PDF - 2.26 MB - 8 pages]
J. Andreani et al.
Zoonotic transmission of parapoxvirus from animals to humans has been reported; clinical manifestations are skin lesions on the fingers and hands after contact with infected animals. We report a human infection clinically suspected as being ecthyma contagiosum. The patient, a 65-year-old woman, had 3 nodules on her hands. She reported contact with a sheep during the Aïd-el-Fitr festival in France during 2017. We isolated the parapoxvirus orf virus from these nodules by using a nonconventional cell and sequenced the orf genome. We identified a novel orf virus genome and compared it with genomes of other orf viruses. More research is needed on the genus Parapoxvirus to understand worldwide distribution of and infection by orf virus, especially transmission between goats and sheep.
Andreani J, Fongue J, Bou Khalil JY, David L, Mougari S, Le Bideau M, et al. Human Infection with Orf Virus and Description of Its Whole Genome, France, 2017. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2197-2204. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181513
Andreani J, Fongue J, Bou Khalil JY, et al. Human Infection with Orf Virus and Description of Its Whole Genome, France, 2017. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2197-2204. doi:10.3201/eid2512.181513.
Andreani, J., Fongue, J., Bou Khalil, J. Y., David, L., Mougari, S., Le Bideau, M....La Scola, B. (2019). Human Infection with Orf Virus and Description of Its Whole Genome, France, 2017. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2197-2204. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181513.
High Prevalence of Macrolide-Resistant Bordetella pertussis and ptxP1 Genotype, Mainland China, 2014–2016 [PDF - 2.91 MB - 10 pages]
L. Li et al.
According to the government of China, reported cases of pertussis have increased remarkably and are still increasing. To determine the genetic relatedness of Bordetella pertussis strains, we compared multilocus variable-number tandem-repeat analysis (MLVA) results for isolates from China with those from Western countries. Among 335 isolates from China, the most common virulence-associated genotype was ptxA1/ptxC1/ptxP1/prn1/fim2–1/fim3A/tcfA2, which was more frequent among isolates from northern than southern China. Isolates of this genotype were highly resistant to erythromycin. We identified 36 ptxP3 strains mainly harboring ptxA1 and prn2 (35/36); ptxP3 strains were sensitive to erythromycin and were less frequently from northern China. For all isolates, the sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim MIC was low, indicating that this drug should be recommended for patients infected with erythromycin-resistant B. pertussis. MLVA of 150 clinical isolates identified 13 MLVA types, including 3 predominant types. Our results show that isolates circulating in China differ from those in Western countries.
Li L, Deng J, Ma X, Zhou K, Meng Q, Yuan L, et al. High Prevalence of Macrolide-Resistant Bordetella pertussis and ptxP1 Genotype, Mainland China, 2014–2016. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2205-2214. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181836
Li L, Deng J, Ma X, et al. High Prevalence of Macrolide-Resistant Bordetella pertussis and ptxP1 Genotype, Mainland China, 2014–2016. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2205-2214. doi:10.3201/eid2512.181836.
Li, L., Deng, J., Ma, X., Zhou, K., Meng, Q., Yuan, L....Yao, K. (2019). High Prevalence of Macrolide-Resistant Bordetella pertussis and ptxP1 Genotype, Mainland China, 2014–2016. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2205-2214. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181836.
Avian Influenza A Viruses among Occupationally Exposed Populations, China, 2014–2016 [PDF - 3.05 MB - 11 pages]
C. Quan et al.
To determine the seroprevalence and seroconversion of avian influenza virus (AIV) antibodies in poultry workers, we conducted a seroepidemiologic study in 7 areas of China during December 2014–April 2016. We used viral isolation and reverse transcription PCR to detect AIVs in specimens from live poultry markets. We analyzed 2,124 serum samples obtained from 1,407 poultry workers by using hemagglutination inhibition and microneutralization assays. We noted seroprevalence of AIV antibodies for subtypes H9N2, H7N9, H6N1, H5N1-SC29, H5N6, H5N1-SH199, and H6N6. In serum from participants with longitudinal samples, we noted seroconversion, with >4-fold rise in titers, for H9N2, H7N9, H6N1, H5N1-SC29, H6N6, H5N6, and H5N1-SH199 subtypes. We found no evidence of H10N8 subtype. The distribution of AIV antibodies provided evidence of asymptomatic infection. We found that AIV antibody prevalence in live poultry markets correlated with increased risk for H7N9 and H9N2 infection among poultry workers.
Quan C, Wang Q, Zhang J, Zhao M, Dai Q, Huang T, et al. Avian Influenza A Viruses among Occupationally Exposed Populations, China, 2014–2016. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2215-2225. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190261
Quan C, Wang Q, Zhang J, et al. Avian Influenza A Viruses among Occupationally Exposed Populations, China, 2014–2016. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2215-2225. doi:10.3201/eid2512.190261.
Quan, C., Wang, Q., Zhang, J., Zhao, M., Dai, Q., Huang, T....Gao, G. F. (2019). Avian Influenza A Viruses among Occupationally Exposed Populations, China, 2014–2016. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2215-2225. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190261.
Genomic Analysis of Fluoroquinolone- and Tetracycline-Resistant Campylobacter jejuni Sequence Type 6964 in Humans and Poultry, New Zealand, 2014–2016 [PDF - 2.66 MB - 9 pages]
N. P. French et al.
In 2014, antimicrobial drug–resistant Campylobacter jejuni sequence type 6964 emerged contemporaneously in poultry from 3 supply companies in the North Island of New Zealand and as a major cause of campylobacteriosis in humans in New Zealand. This lineage, not previously identified in New Zealand, was resistant to tetracycline and fluoroquinolones. Genomic analysis revealed divergence into 2 major clades; both clades were associated with human infection, 1 with poultry companies A and B and the other with company C. Accessory genome evolution was associated with a plasmid, phage insertions, and natural transformation. We hypothesize that the tetO gene and a phage were inserted into the chromosome after conjugation, leaving a remnant plasmid that was lost from isolates from company C. The emergence and rapid spread of a resistant clone of C. jejuni in New Zealand, coupled with evolutionary change in the accessory genome, demonstrate the need for ongoing Campylobacter surveillance among poultry and humans.
French NP, Zhang J, Carter GP, Midwinter AC, Biggs PJ, Dyet K, et al. Genomic Analysis of Fluoroquinolone- and Tetracycline-Resistant Campylobacter jejuni Sequence Type 6964 in Humans and Poultry, New Zealand, 2014–2016. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2226-2234. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190267
French NP, Zhang J, Carter GP, et al. Genomic Analysis of Fluoroquinolone- and Tetracycline-Resistant Campylobacter jejuni Sequence Type 6964 in Humans and Poultry, New Zealand, 2014–2016. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2226-2234. doi:10.3201/eid2512.190267.
French, N. P., Zhang, J., Carter, G. P., Midwinter, A. C., Biggs, P. J., Dyet, K....Williamson, D. A. (2019). Genomic Analysis of Fluoroquinolone- and Tetracycline-Resistant Campylobacter jejuni Sequence Type 6964 in Humans and Poultry, New Zealand, 2014–2016. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2226-2234. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190267.
Streptococcus suis–Associated Meningitis, Bali, Indonesia, 2014–2017 [PDF - 982 KB - 8 pages]
N. Susilawathi et al.
Streptococcus suis is an emerging agent of zoonotic bacterial meningitis in Asia. We describe the epidemiology of S. suis cases and clinical signs and microbiological findings in persons with meningitis in Bali, Indonesia, using patient data and bacterial cultures of cerebrospinal fluid collected during 2014–2017. We conducted microbiological assays using the fully automatic VITEK 2 COMPACT system. We amplified and sequenced gene fragments of glutamate dehydrogenase and recombination/repair protein and conducted PCR serotyping to confirm some serotypes. Of 71 cases, 44 were confirmed as S. suis; 29 isolates were serotype 2. The average patient age was 48.1 years, and 89% of patients were male. Seventy-seven percent of patients with confirmed cases recovered without complications; 11% recovered with septic shock, 7% with deafness, and 2% with deafness and arthritis. The case-fatality rate was 11%. Awareness of S. suis infection risk must be increased in health promotion activities in Bali.
Susilawathi N, Tarini N, Fatmawati N, Mayura P, Suryapraba A, Subrata M, et al. Streptococcus suis–Associated Meningitis, Bali, Indonesia, 2014–2017. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2235-2242. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181709
Susilawathi N, Tarini N, Fatmawati N, et al. Streptococcus suis–Associated Meningitis, Bali, Indonesia, 2014–2017. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2235-2242. doi:10.3201/eid2512.181709.
Susilawathi, N., Tarini, N., Fatmawati, N., Mayura, P., Suryapraba, A., Subrata, M....Mahardika, G. (2019). Streptococcus suis–Associated Meningitis, Bali, Indonesia, 2014–2017. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2235-2242. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181709.
Epidemiologic, Entomologic, and Virologic Factors of the 2014–15 Ross River Virus Outbreak, Queensland, Australia [PDF - 2.81 MB - 10 pages]
C. C. Jansen et al.
Australia experienced its largest recorded outbreak of Ross River virus (RRV) during the 2014–15 reporting year, comprising >10,000 reported cases. We investigated epidemiologic, entomologic, and virologic factors that potentially contributed to the scale of the outbreak in Queensland, the state with the highest number of notifications (6,371). Spatial analysis of human cases showed that notifications were geographically widespread. In Brisbane, human case notifications and virus detections in mosquitoes occurred across inland and coastal locations. Viral sequence data demonstrated 2 RRV lineages (northeastern genotypes I and II) were circulating, and a new strain containing 3 unique amino acid changes in the envelope 2 protein was identified. Longitudinal mosquito collections demonstrated unusually high relative abundance of Culex annulirostris and Aedes procax mosquitoes, attributable to extensive freshwater larval habitats caused by early and persistent rainfall during the reporting year. Increased prevalence of these mosquitoes probably contributed to the scale of this outbreak.
Jansen CC, Shivas MA, May FJ, Pyke AT, Onn MB, Lodo K, et al. Epidemiologic, Entomologic, and Virologic Factors of the 2014–15 Ross River Virus Outbreak, Queensland, Australia. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2243-2252. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181810
Jansen CC, Shivas MA, May FJ, et al. Epidemiologic, Entomologic, and Virologic Factors of the 2014–15 Ross River Virus Outbreak, Queensland, Australia. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2243-2252. doi:10.3201/eid2512.181810.
Jansen, C. C., Shivas, M. A., May, F. J., Pyke, A. T., Onn, M. B., Lodo, K....van den Hurk, A. F. (2019). Epidemiologic, Entomologic, and Virologic Factors of the 2014–15 Ross River Virus Outbreak, Queensland, Australia. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2243-2252. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181810.
Multicountry Analysis of Spectrum of Clinical Manifestations of Children <5 Years of Age Hospitalized with Diarrhea [PDF - 384 KB - 4 pages]
J. Murray et al.
After introduction of rotavirus vaccine, other pathogens might become leading causes of hospitalizations for severe diarrhea among children <5 years of age. Our study in 33 hospitals in 7 countries found acute gastroenteritis accounted for most (84%) reported hospitalizations of children with diarrhea. Bloody and persistent diarrhea each accounted for <1%.
Murray J, Soenarto S, Mulyani NS, Wijesinghe PS, Mpabalwani EM, Simwaka JC, et al. Multicountry Analysis of Spectrum of Clinical Manifestations of Children <5 Years of Age Hospitalized with Diarrhea. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2253-2256. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.180712
Murray J, Soenarto S, Mulyani NS, et al. Multicountry Analysis of Spectrum of Clinical Manifestations of Children <5 Years of Age Hospitalized with Diarrhea. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2253-2256. doi:10.3201/eid2512.180712.
Murray, J., Soenarto, S., Mulyani, N. S., Wijesinghe, P. S., Mpabalwani, E. M., Simwaka, J. C....Cohen, A. L. (2019). Multicountry Analysis of Spectrum of Clinical Manifestations of Children <5 Years of Age Hospitalized with Diarrhea. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2253-2256. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.180712.
Sheep as Host Species for Zoonotic Babesia venatorum, United Kingdom [PDF - 2.00 MB - 4 pages]
A. Gray et al.
Babesia venatorum is an increasingly prominent zoonotic parasite that predominantly infects wild deer. Our molecular examination of Babesia infecting mammals in the United Kingdom identified 18S sequences in domestic sheep isolates identical to zoonotic B. venatorum. Identification of this parasite in livestock raises concerns for public health and farming policy in Europe.
Gray A, Capewell P, Loney C, Katzer F, Shiels BR, Weir W. Sheep as Host Species for Zoonotic Babesia venatorum, United Kingdom. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2257-2260. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190459
Gray A, Capewell P, Loney C, et al. Sheep as Host Species for Zoonotic Babesia venatorum, United Kingdom. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2257-2260. doi:10.3201/eid2512.190459.
Gray, A., Capewell, P., Loney, C., Katzer, F., Shiels, B. R., & Weir, W. (2019). Sheep as Host Species for Zoonotic Babesia venatorum, United Kingdom. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2257-2260. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190459.
Half-Life of African Swine Fever Virus in Shipped Feed [PDF - 748 KB - 3 pages]
A. Stoian et al.
African swine fever virus is transmissible through animal consumption of contaminated feed. To determine virus survival during transoceanic shipping, we calculated the half-life of the virus in 9 feed ingredients exposed to 30-day shipment conditions. Half-lives ranged from 9.6 to 14.2 days, indicating that the feed matrix environment promotes virus stability.
Stoian A, Zimmerman J, Ji J, Hefley TJ, Dee S, Diel DG, et al. Half-Life of African Swine Fever Virus in Shipped Feed. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2261-2263. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191002
Stoian A, Zimmerman J, Ji J, et al. Half-Life of African Swine Fever Virus in Shipped Feed. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2261-2263. doi:10.3201/eid2512.191002.
Stoian, A., Zimmerman, J., Ji, J., Hefley, T. J., Dee, S., Diel, D. G....Niederwerder, M. C. (2019). Half-Life of African Swine Fever Virus in Shipped Feed. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2261-2263. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191002.
Zika Virus IgM 25 Months after Symptom Onset, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA [PDF - 385 KB - 2 pages]
I. Griffin et al.
We assessed IgM detection in Zika patients from the 2016 outbreak in Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA. Of those with positive or equivocal IgM after 12–19 months, 87% (26/30) had IgM 6 months later. In a survival analysis, ≈76% had IgM at 25 months. Zika virus IgM persists for years, complicating serologic diagnosis.
Griffin I, Martin SW, Fischer M, Chambers TV, Kosoy OL, Goldberg C, et al. Zika Virus IgM 25 Months after Symptom Onset, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2264-2265. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191022
Griffin I, Martin SW, Fischer M, et al. Zika Virus IgM 25 Months after Symptom Onset, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2264-2265. doi:10.3201/eid2512.191022.
Griffin, I., Martin, S. W., Fischer, M., Chambers, T. V., Kosoy, O. L., Goldberg, C....Jean, R. (2019). Zika Virus IgM 25 Months after Symptom Onset, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2264-2265. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191022.
Divergent Barmah Forest Virus from Papua New Guinea [PDF - 1.68 MB - 4 pages]
L. Caly et al.
We report a case of Barmah Forest virus infection in a child from Central Province, Papua New Guinea, who had no previous travel history. Genomic characterization of the virus showed divergent origin compared with viruses previously detected, supporting the hypothesis that the range of Barmah Forest virus extends beyond Australia.
Caly L, Horwood PF, Vijaykrishna D, Lynch S, Greenhill AR, Pomat W, et al. Divergent Barmah Forest Virus from Papua New Guinea. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2266-2269. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191070
Caly L, Horwood PF, Vijaykrishna D, et al. Divergent Barmah Forest Virus from Papua New Guinea. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2266-2269. doi:10.3201/eid2512.191070.
Caly, L., Horwood, P. F., Vijaykrishna, D., Lynch, S., Greenhill, A. R., Pomat, W....Abdad, M. Y. (2019). Divergent Barmah Forest Virus from Papua New Guinea. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2266-2269. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191070.
Animal Exposure and Human Plague, United States, 1970–2017 [PDF - 814 KB - 4 pages]
S. B. Campbell et al.
Since 1970, >50% of patients with plague in the United States had interactions with animals that might have led to infection. Among patients with pneumonic plague, nearly all had animal exposure. Improved understanding of the varied ways in which animal contact might increase risk for infection could enhance prevention messages.
Campbell SB, Nelson CA, Hinckley AF, Kugeler KJ. Animal Exposure and Human Plague, United States, 1970–2017. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2270-2273. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191081
Campbell SB, Nelson CA, Hinckley AF, et al. Animal Exposure and Human Plague, United States, 1970–2017. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2270-2273. doi:10.3201/eid2512.191081.
Campbell, S. B., Nelson, C. A., Hinckley, A. F., & Kugeler, K. J. (2019). Animal Exposure and Human Plague, United States, 1970–2017. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2270-2273. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191081.
Sentinel Listeriosis Surveillance in Selected Hospitals, China, 2013–2017 [PDF - 1.04 MB - 4 pages]
W. Li et al.
During 2013–2017, a total of 211 cases of listeriosis were reported by 64 sentinel hospitals in China to a national foodborne disease surveillance network. The average case-fatality rate was 31.2% for perinatal cases and 16.4% for nonperinatal cases. Sequence types 87 and 8 were the most prevalent types.
Li W, Bai L, Ma X, Zhang X, Li X, Yang X, et al. Sentinel Listeriosis Surveillance in Selected Hospitals, China, 2013–2017. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2274-2277. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.180892
Li W, Bai L, Ma X, et al. Sentinel Listeriosis Surveillance in Selected Hospitals, China, 2013–2017. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2274-2277. doi:10.3201/eid2512.180892.
Li, W., Bai, L., Ma, X., Zhang, X., Li, X., Yang, X....Guo, Y. (2019). Sentinel Listeriosis Surveillance in Selected Hospitals, China, 2013–2017. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2274-2277. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.180892.
Economic Effect of Confiscation of Cattle Viscera Infected with Cystic Echinococcosis, Huancayo Province, Peru [PDF - 671 KB - 3 pages]
J. Lucas et al.
We report cystic echinococcosis (CE) prevalence in Huancayo Province, Peru, and the associated economic effect of bovine organ condemnation. CE prevalence during the 16-month study period was 42.8% and caused $14,595 in economic losses. CE threatens food security in the region by reducing farmers' income and viscera supply in markets.
Lucas J, Arias CA, Balcázar-Nakamatsu SS, Rodríguez AP, Alroy KA, Gavidia CM. Economic Effect of Confiscation of Cattle Viscera Infected with Cystic Echinococcosis, Huancayo Province, Peru. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2278-2280. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181039
Lucas J, Arias CA, Balcázar-Nakamatsu SS, et al. Economic Effect of Confiscation of Cattle Viscera Infected with Cystic Echinococcosis, Huancayo Province, Peru. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2278-2280. doi:10.3201/eid2512.181039.
Lucas, J., Arias, C. A., Balcázar-Nakamatsu, S. S., Rodríguez, A. P., Alroy, K. A., & Gavidia, C. M. (2019). Economic Effect of Confiscation of Cattle Viscera Infected with Cystic Echinococcosis, Huancayo Province, Peru. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2278-2280. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181039.
Predicting Dengue Outbreaks in Cambodia [PDF - 558 KB - 3 pages]
A. Cousien et al.
In Cambodia, dengue outbreaks occur each rainy season (May–October) but vary in magnitude. Using national surveillance data, we designed a tool that can predict 90% of the variance in peak magnitude by April, when typically <10% of dengue cases have been reported. This prediction may help hospitals anticipate excess patients.
Cousien A, Ledien J, Souv K, Leang R, Huy R, Fontenille D, et al. Predicting Dengue Outbreaks in Cambodia. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2281-2283. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181193
Cousien A, Ledien J, Souv K, et al. Predicting Dengue Outbreaks in Cambodia. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2281-2283. doi:10.3201/eid2512.181193.
Cousien, A., Ledien, J., Souv, K., Leang, R., Huy, R., Fontenille, D....Tarantola, A. (2019). Predicting Dengue Outbreaks in Cambodia. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2281-2283. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181193.
Cat-to-Human Transmission of Mycobacterium bovis, United Kingdom [PDF - 791 KB - 5 pages]
C. M. O'Connor et al.
Human infection with Mycobacterium bovis is reported infrequently in the United Kingdom. Most cases involve previous consumption of unpasteurized milk. We report a rare occurrence of 2 incidents of cat-to-human transmission of M. bovis during a cluster of infection in cats.
O'Connor CM, Abid M, Walsh AL, Behbod B, Roberts T, Booth LV, et al. Cat-to-Human Transmission of Mycobacterium bovis, United Kingdom. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2284-2286. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190012
O'Connor CM, Abid M, Walsh AL, et al. Cat-to-Human Transmission of Mycobacterium bovis, United Kingdom. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2284-2286. doi:10.3201/eid2512.190012.
O'Connor, C. M., Abid, M., Walsh, A. L., Behbod, B., Roberts, T., Booth, L. V....Morgan, D. (2019). Cat-to-Human Transmission of Mycobacterium bovis, United Kingdom. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2284-2286. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190012.
Evolution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Poultry, Togo, 2018 [PDF - 1.19 MB - 3 pages]
M. Fusade-Boyer et al.
In 2015, highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses reemerged in poultry in West Africa. We describe the introduction of a reassortant clade 2.3.2.1c virus into Togo in April 2018. Our findings signal further local spread and evolution of these viruses, which could affect animal and human health.
Fusade-Boyer M, Pato PS, Komlan M, Dogno K, Jeevan T, Rubrum A, et al. Evolution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Poultry, Togo, 2018. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2287-2289. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190054
Fusade-Boyer M, Pato PS, Komlan M, et al. Evolution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Poultry, Togo, 2018. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2287-2289. doi:10.3201/eid2512.190054.
Fusade-Boyer, M., Pato, P. S., Komlan, M., Dogno, K., Jeevan, T., Rubrum, A....Ducatez, M. F. (2019). Evolution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Poultry, Togo, 2018. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2287-2289. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190054.
West Nile Virus in Wildlife and Nonequine Domestic Animals, South Africa, 2010–2018 [PDF - 1.67 MB - 5 pages]
J. Steyn et al.
West Nile virus (WNV) lineage 2 is associated with neurologic disease in horses and humans in South Africa. Surveillance in wildlife and nonequine domestic species during 2010–2018 identified WNV in 11 (1.8%) of 608 animals with severe neurologic and fatal infections, highlighting susceptible hosts and risk for WNV epizootics in Africa.
Steyn J, Botha E, Stivaktas VI, Buss P, Beechler BR, Myburgh JG, et al. West Nile Virus in Wildlife and Nonequine Domestic Animals, South Africa, 2010–2018. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2290-2294. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190572
Steyn J, Botha E, Stivaktas VI, et al. West Nile Virus in Wildlife and Nonequine Domestic Animals, South Africa, 2010–2018. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2290-2294. doi:10.3201/eid2512.190572.
Steyn, J., Botha, E., Stivaktas, V. I., Buss, P., Beechler, B. R., Myburgh, J. G....Venter, M. (2019). West Nile Virus in Wildlife and Nonequine Domestic Animals, South Africa, 2010–2018. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2290-2294. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190572.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N8) Virus in Gray Seals, Baltic Sea [PDF - 844 KB - 4 pages]
D. Shin et al.
We detected a highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N8) virus in lung samples of 2 gray seals (Halichoerus grypus) stranded on the Baltic coast of Poland in 2016 and 2017. This virus, clade 2.3.4.4 B, was closely related to avian H5N8 viruses circulating in Europe at the time.
Shin D, Siebert U, Lakemeyer J, Grilo M, Pawliczka I, Wu N, et al. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N8) Virus in Gray Seals, Baltic Sea. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2295-2298. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181472
Shin D, Siebert U, Lakemeyer J, et al. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N8) Virus in Gray Seals, Baltic Sea. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2295-2298. doi:10.3201/eid2512.181472.
Shin, D., Siebert, U., Lakemeyer, J., Grilo, M., Pawliczka, I., Wu, N....Herrler, G. (2019). Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N8) Virus in Gray Seals, Baltic Sea. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2295-2298. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181472.
Bagaza Virus in Himalayan Monal Pheasants, South Africa, 2016–2017 [PDF - 1.08 MB - 4 pages]
Bagaza virus (BAGV) has not been reported in birds in South Africa since 1978. We used phylogenetic analysis and electron microscopy to identify BAGV as the likely etiology in neurologic disease and death in Himalayan monal pheasants in Pretoria, South Africa. Our results suggest circulation of BAGV in South Africa.
Steyn J, Botha EM, Lourens C, Coetzer J, Venter M. Bagaza Virus in Himalayan Monal Pheasants, South Africa, 2016–2017. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2299-2302. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190756
Steyn J, Botha EM, Lourens C, et al. Bagaza Virus in Himalayan Monal Pheasants, South Africa, 2016–2017. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2299-2302. doi:10.3201/eid2512.190756.
Steyn, J., Botha, E. M., Lourens, C., Coetzer, J., & Venter, M. (2019). Bagaza Virus in Himalayan Monal Pheasants, South Africa, 2016–2017. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2299-2302. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190756.
Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 Virus Infection in a Captive Giant Panda, Hong Kong [PDF - 673 KB - 4 pages]
P. Martelli et al.
We report influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus infection in a captive giant panda in Hong Kong. The viral load peaked on day 1 and became undetectable on day 5, and an antibody response developed. Genome analysis showed 99.3%–99.9% nucleotide identity between the virus and influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus circulating in Hong Kong.
Martelli P, Teng J, Lee F, Yeong K, Fong J, Hui S, et al. Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 Virus Infection in a Captive Giant Panda, Hong Kong. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2303-2306. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191143
Martelli P, Teng J, Lee F, et al. Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 Virus Infection in a Captive Giant Panda, Hong Kong. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2303-2306. doi:10.3201/eid2512.191143.
Martelli, P., Teng, J., Lee, F., Yeong, K., Fong, J., Hui, S....Woo, P. (2019). Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 Virus Infection in a Captive Giant Panda, Hong Kong. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2303-2306. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191143.
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Seropositivity in Camel Handlers and Their Families, Pakistan [PDF - 360 KB - 3 pages]
J. Zheng et al.
A high percentage of camel handlers in Saudi Arabia are seropositive for Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus. We found that 12/100 camel handlers and their family members in Pakistan, a country with extensive camel MERS-CoV infection, were seropositive, indicating that MERS-CoV infection of these populations extends beyond the Arabian Peninsula.
Zheng J, Hassan S, Alagaili AN, Alshukairi AN, Amor N, Mukhtar N, et al. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Seropositivity in Camel Handlers and Their Families, Pakistan. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2307-2309. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191169
Zheng J, Hassan S, Alagaili AN, et al. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Seropositivity in Camel Handlers and Their Families, Pakistan. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2307-2309. doi:10.3201/eid2512.191169.
Zheng, J., Hassan, S., Alagaili, A. N., Alshukairi, A. N., Amor, N., Mukhtar, N....Yaqub, T. (2019). Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Seropositivity in Camel Handlers and Their Families, Pakistan. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2307-2309. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191169.
Distantly Related Rotaviruses in Common Shrews, Germany, 2004–2014 [PDF - 1.92 MB - 5 pages]
R. Johne et al.
We screened samples from common shrews (Sorex araneus) collected in Germany during 2004–2014 and identified 3 genetically divergent rotaviruses. Virus protein 6 sequence similarities to prototype rotaviruses were low (64.5% rotavirus A, 50.1% rotavirus C [tentative species K], 48.2% rotavirus H [tentative species L]). Shrew-associated rotaviruses might have zoonotic potential.
Johne R, Tausch SH, Grützke J, Falkenhagen A, Patzina-Mehling C, Beer M, et al. Distantly Related Rotaviruses in Common Shrews, Germany, 2004–2014. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2310-2314. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191225
Johne R, Tausch SH, Grützke J, et al. Distantly Related Rotaviruses in Common Shrews, Germany, 2004–2014. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2310-2314. doi:10.3201/eid2512.191225.
Johne, R., Tausch, S. H., Grützke, J., Falkenhagen, A., Patzina-Mehling, C., Beer, M....Ulrich, R. G. (2019). Distantly Related Rotaviruses in Common Shrews, Germany, 2004–2014. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2310-2314. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191225.
Molecular Confirmation of Rickettsia parkeri in Amblyomma ovale Ticks, Veracruz, Mexico [PDF - 888 KB - 3 pages]
S. Sánchez-Montes et al.
We found Rickettsia parkeri in Amblyomma ovale ticks collected in Veracruz, Mexico, in 2018. We sequenced gene segments of gltA, htrA, sca0, and sca5; phylogenetic reconstruction revealed near-complete identity with R. parkeri strain Atlantic Rainforest. Enhanced surveillance is needed in Mexico to determine the public health relevance of this bacterium.
Sánchez-Montes S, Ballados-González GG, Hernández-Velasco A, Zazueta-Islas HM, Solis-Cortés M, Miranda-Ortiz H, et al. Molecular Confirmation of Rickettsia parkeri in Amblyomma ovale Ticks, Veracruz, Mexico. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2315-2317. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190964
Sánchez-Montes S, Ballados-González GG, Hernández-Velasco A, et al. Molecular Confirmation of Rickettsia parkeri in Amblyomma ovale Ticks, Veracruz, Mexico. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2315-2317. doi:10.3201/eid2512.190964.
Sánchez-Montes, S., Ballados-González, G. G., Hernández-Velasco, A., Zazueta-Islas, H. M., Solis-Cortés, M., Miranda-Ortiz, H....Rangel-Escareño, C. (2019). Molecular Confirmation of Rickettsia parkeri in Amblyomma ovale Ticks, Veracruz, Mexico. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2315-2317. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190964.
Rhombencephalitis and Myeloradiculitis Caused by a European Subtype of Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus [PDF - 557 KB - 3 pages]
L. Neill et al.
We report a case of a previously healthy man returning to the United Kingdom from Lithuania who developed rhombencephalitis and myeloradiculitis due to tick-borne encephalitis. These findings add to sparse data on tick-borne encephalitis virus phylogeny and associated neurologic syndromes and underscore the importance of vaccinating people traveling to endemic regions.
Neill L, Checkley AM, Benjamin LA, Herdman M, Carter DP, Pullan ST, et al. Rhombencephalitis and Myeloradiculitis Caused by a European Subtype of Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2317-2319. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191017
Neill L, Checkley AM, Benjamin LA, et al. Rhombencephalitis and Myeloradiculitis Caused by a European Subtype of Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2317-2319. doi:10.3201/eid2512.191017.
Neill, L., Checkley, A. M., Benjamin, L. A., Herdman, M., Carter, D. P., Pullan, S. T....Kullmann, D. M. (2019). Rhombencephalitis and Myeloradiculitis Caused by a European Subtype of Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2317-2319. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191017.
Aspergillus felis in Patient with Chronic Granulomatous Disease [PDF - 369 KB - 3 pages]
O. Paccoud et al.
We report a case of Aspergillus felis infection in a patient with chronic granulomatous disease who had overlapping features of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. Identifying the species responsible for aspergillosis by molecular methods can be crucial for directing patient management and selection of appropriate antifungal agents.
Paccoud O, Guery R, Poirée S, Jouvion G, Bougnoux M, Catherinot E, et al. Aspergillus felis in Patient with Chronic Granulomatous Disease. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2319-2321. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191020
Paccoud O, Guery R, Poirée S, et al. Aspergillus felis in Patient with Chronic Granulomatous Disease. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2319-2321. doi:10.3201/eid2512.191020.
Paccoud, O., Guery, R., Poirée, S., Jouvion, G., Bougnoux, M., Catherinot, E....Lanternier, F. (2019). Aspergillus felis in Patient with Chronic Granulomatous Disease. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2319-2321. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191020.
Fatal Brazilian Spotted Fever Associated with Dogs and Amblyomma aureolatum Ticks, Brazil, 2013 [PDF - 382 KB - 2 pages]
E. Savani et al.
In São Paulo metropolitan area, Brazil, Amblyomma aureolatum ticks are the main vector of Rickettsia rickettsii, which causes Brazilian spotted fever. In 2013, a boy in São Paulo died of Brazilian spotted fever associated with household dogs and A. aureolatum ticks. Prompt recognition and treatment of this illness might prevent deaths.
Savani E, Costa FB, Silva EA, Couto A, Gutjahr M, Alves J, et al. Fatal Brazilian Spotted Fever Associated with Dogs and Amblyomma aureolatum Ticks, Brazil, 2013. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2322-2323. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191146
Savani E, Costa FB, Silva EA, et al. Fatal Brazilian Spotted Fever Associated with Dogs and Amblyomma aureolatum Ticks, Brazil, 2013. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2322-2323. doi:10.3201/eid2512.191146.
Savani, E., Costa, F. B., Silva, E. A., Couto, A., Gutjahr, M., Alves, J....Labruna, M. B. (2019). Fatal Brazilian Spotted Fever Associated with Dogs and Amblyomma aureolatum Ticks, Brazil, 2013. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2322-2323. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191146.
Phylogenetic Analysis of Bird-Virulent West Nile Virus Strain, Greece [PDF - 441 KB - 3 pages]
G. Valiakos et al.
We report the full polyprotein genomic sequence of a West Nile virus strain isolated from Eurasian magpies dying with neurologic signs in Greece. Our findings demonstrate the local genetic evolution of the West Nile virus strain responsible for a human disease outbreak in the country that began in 2010.
Valiakos G, Plavos K, Vontas A, Sofia M, Giannakopoulos A, Giannoulis T, et al. Phylogenetic Analysis of Bird-Virulent West Nile Virus Strain, Greece. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2323-2325. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181225
Valiakos G, Plavos K, Vontas A, et al. Phylogenetic Analysis of Bird-Virulent West Nile Virus Strain, Greece. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2323-2325. doi:10.3201/eid2512.181225.
Valiakos, G., Plavos, K., Vontas, A., Sofia, M., Giannakopoulos, A., Giannoulis, T....Billinis, C. (2019). Phylogenetic Analysis of Bird-Virulent West Nile Virus Strain, Greece. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2323-2325. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181225.
Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome, Russia [PDF - 1.09 MB - 4 pages]
E. A. Tkachenko et al.
In Russia, 131,590 cases of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome caused by 6 different hantaviruses were reported during 2000–2017. Most cases, 98.4%, were reported in western Russia. The average case-fatality rate was 0.4%, and strong regional differences were seen, depending on the predominant virus type.
Tkachenko EA, Ishmukhametov AA, Dzagurova TK, Bernshtein AD, Morozov VG, Siniugina AA, et al. Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome, Russia. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2325-2328. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181649
Tkachenko EA, Ishmukhametov AA, Dzagurova TK, et al. Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome, Russia. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2325-2328. doi:10.3201/eid2512.181649.
Tkachenko, E. A., Ishmukhametov, A. A., Dzagurova, T. K., Bernshtein, A. D., Morozov, V. G., Siniugina, A. A....Klempa, B. (2019). Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome, Russia. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2325-2328. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.181649.
Laboratory-Confirmed Avian Influenza A(H9N2) Virus Infection, India, 2019 [PDF - 820 KB - 3 pages]
V. Potdar et al.
A 17-month-old boy in India with severe acute respiratory infection was laboratory confirmed to have avian influenza A(H9N2) virus infection. Complete genome analysis of the strain indicated a mixed lineage of G1 and H7N3. The strain also was found to be susceptible to adamantanes and neuraminidase inhibitors.
Potdar V, Hinge D, Satav A, Simões E, Yadav PD, Chadha MS. Laboratory-Confirmed Avian Influenza A(H9N2) Virus Infection, India, 2019. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2328-2330. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190636
Potdar V, Hinge D, Satav A, et al. Laboratory-Confirmed Avian Influenza A(H9N2) Virus Infection, India, 2019. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2328-2330. doi:10.3201/eid2512.190636.
Potdar, V., Hinge, D., Satav, A., Simões, E., Yadav, P. D., & Chadha, M. S. (2019). Laboratory-Confirmed Avian Influenza A(H9N2) Virus Infection, India, 2019. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2328-2330. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190636.
Nodular Human Lagochilascariasis Lesion in Hunter, Brazil [PDF - 895 KB - 2 pages]
F. Queiroz-Telles and G. Salvador
Lagochilascariasis is a rare helminthic infection caused by Lagochilascaris minor nematodes and found in Latin America; most cases are reported in the Amazon region. We report on a case observed in a hunter in southern Brazil and describe scanning electron microscopy results for L. minor adult forms.
Queiroz-Telles F, Salvador G. Nodular Human Lagochilascariasis Lesion in Hunter, Brazil. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2331-2332. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190737
Queiroz-Telles F, Salvador G. Nodular Human Lagochilascariasis Lesion in Hunter, Brazil. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2331-2332. doi:10.3201/eid2512.190737.
Queiroz-Telles, F., & Salvador, G. (2019). Nodular Human Lagochilascariasis Lesion in Hunter, Brazil. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2331-2332. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190737.
MERS-CoV in Camels but Not Camel Handlers, Sudan, 2015 and 2017 [PDF - 357 KB - 3 pages]
E. Farag et al.
We tested samples collected from camels, camel workers, and other animals in Sudan and Qatar in 2015 and 2017 for evidence of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection. MERS-CoV antibodies were abundant in Sudan camels, but we found no evidence of MERS-CoV infection in camel workers, other livestock, or bats.
Farag E, Sikkema RS, Mohamedani AA, de Bruin E, Munnink BB, Chandler F, et al. MERS-CoV in Camels but Not Camel Handlers, Sudan, 2015 and 2017. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2333-2335. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190882
Farag E, Sikkema RS, Mohamedani AA, et al. MERS-CoV in Camels but Not Camel Handlers, Sudan, 2015 and 2017. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2333-2335. doi:10.3201/eid2512.190882.
Farag, E., Sikkema, R. S., Mohamedani, A. A., de Bruin, E., Munnink, B. B., Chandler, F....Elrahman, S. (2019). MERS-CoV in Camels but Not Camel Handlers, Sudan, 2015 and 2017. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2333-2335. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190882.
Recombination between Vaccine and Field Strains of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus [PDF - 740 KB - 3 pages]
A. Wang et al.
We isolated and plaque purified IA76950-WT and IA70388-R, 2 porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome viruses from pigs in the same herd in Iowa, USA, that exhibited coughing and had interstitial pneumonia. Phylogenetic and molecular evolutionary analysis indicated that IA70388-R is a natural recombinant from Fostera PRRSV vaccine and field strain IA76950-WT.
Wang A, Chen Q, Wang L, Madson D, Harmon K, Gauger P, et al. Recombination between Vaccine and Field Strains of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2335-2337. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191111
Wang A, Chen Q, Wang L, et al. Recombination between Vaccine and Field Strains of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2335-2337. doi:10.3201/eid2512.191111.
Wang, A., Chen, Q., Wang, L., Madson, D., Harmon, K., Gauger, P....Li, G. (2019). Recombination between Vaccine and Field Strains of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2335-2337. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191111.
Genetic Characterization of Avian Influenza A(H5N6) Virus Clade 2.3.4.4, Russia, 2018 [PDF - 311 KB - 2 pages]
I. M. Susloparov et al.
Timely identification of pandemic influenza threats depends on monitoring for highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses. We isolated highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N6) virus clade 2.3.4.4, genotype G1.1, in samples from a bird in southwest Russia. The virus has high homology to human H5N6 influenza strains isolated from southeast China.
Susloparov IM, Goncharova N, Kolosova N, Danilenko A, Marchenko V, Onkhonova G, et al. Genetic Characterization of Avian Influenza A(H5N6) Virus Clade 2.3.4.4, Russia, 2018. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2338-2339. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190504
Susloparov IM, Goncharova N, Kolosova N, et al. Genetic Characterization of Avian Influenza A(H5N6) Virus Clade 2.3.4.4, Russia, 2018. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2338-2339. doi:10.3201/eid2512.190504.
Susloparov, I. M., Goncharova, N., Kolosova, N., Danilenko, A., Marchenko, V., Onkhonova, G....Ryzhikov, A. (2019). Genetic Characterization of Avian Influenza A(H5N6) Virus Clade 2.3.4.4, Russia, 2018. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2338-2339. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190504.
Human Parasitism by Amblyomma parkeri Ticks Infected with Candidatus Rickettsia paranaensis, Brazil [PDF - 722 KB - 3 pages]
A. P. Borsoi et al.
Spotted fever is the main rickettsial disease in Brazil. We report 12 cases of human parasitism by Amblyomma parkeri in the Atlantic rainforest, an area of Brazil to which spotted fever is endemic. Nine of the ticks were infected with Candidatus Rickettsia paranaensis.
Borsoi AP, Bitencourth K, de Oliveira SV, Amorim M, Gazêta GS. Human Parasitism by Amblyomma parkeri Ticks Infected with Candidatus Rickettsia paranaensis, Brazil. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2339-2341. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190988
Borsoi AP, Bitencourth K, de Oliveira SV, et al. Human Parasitism by Amblyomma parkeri Ticks Infected with Candidatus Rickettsia paranaensis, Brazil. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2339-2341. doi:10.3201/eid2512.190988.
Borsoi, A. P., Bitencourth, K., de Oliveira, S. V., Amorim, M., & Gazêta, G. S. (2019). Human Parasitism by Amblyomma parkeri Ticks Infected with Candidatus Rickettsia paranaensis, Brazil. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2339-2341. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190988.
Outbreak: Foodborne Illness and the Struggle for Food Safety [PDF - 507 KB - 1 page]
R. Tauxe
Tauxe R. Outbreak: Foodborne Illness and the Struggle for Food Safety. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2342. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191192
Tauxe R. Outbreak: Foodborne Illness and the Struggle for Food Safety. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2342. doi:10.3201/eid2512.191192.
Tauxe, R. (2019). Outbreak: Foodborne Illness and the Struggle for Food Safety. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2342. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191192.
Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteria from Livestock and Companion Animals [PDF - 527 KB - 2 pages]
L. Redding
Redding L. Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteria from Livestock and Companion Animals. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2342-2343. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191193
Redding L. Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteria from Livestock and Companion Animals. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2342-2343. doi:10.3201/eid2512.191193.
Redding, L. (2019). Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteria from Livestock and Companion Animals. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2342-2343. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.191193.
A Fanciful Juxtaposition, a Reimagined Farm [PDF - 1.01 MB - 2 pages]
B. Breedlove
Breedlove B. A Fanciful Juxtaposition, a Reimagined Farm. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2344-2345. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.ac2512
Breedlove B. A Fanciful Juxtaposition, a Reimagined Farm. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2344-2345. doi:10.3201/eid2512.ac2512.
Breedlove, B. (2019). A Fanciful Juxtaposition, a Reimagined Farm. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2344-2345. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.ac2512.
Etymologia: Markov Chain Monte Carlo [PDF - 388 KB - 1 page]
R. Henry
Henry R. Etymologia: Markov Chain Monte Carlo. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):2298. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.et2512
Henry R. Etymologia: Markov Chain Monte Carlo. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):2298. doi:10.3201/eid2512.et2512.
Henry, R. (2019). Etymologia: Markov Chain Monte Carlo. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 2298. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.et2512.
Canine Leishmaniasis Control in the Context of One Health [PDF - 583 KB - 4 pages]
F. Dantas-Torres et al.
Dogs are the main reservoir of Leishmania infantum and in some countries have been regularly culled as part of government policy to control visceral leishmaniasis. At the 13th Symposium of the Companion Vector-Borne Diseases World Forum in Windsor, UK, March 19–22, 2018, we consolidated a consensus statement regarding the usefulness of dog culling as a means of controlling visceral leishmaniasis. The statement highlighted the futility of culling infected dogs, whether healthy or sick, as a measure to control the domestic reservoir of L. infantum and reduce the risk for visceral leishmaniasis.
Dantas-Torres F, Miró G, Baneth G, Bourdeau P, Breitschwerdt E, Capelli G, et al. Canine Leishmaniasis Control in the Context of One Health. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019;25(12):1-4. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190164
Dantas-Torres F, Miró G, Baneth G, et al. Canine Leishmaniasis Control in the Context of One Health. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2019;25(12):1-4. doi:10.3201/eid2512.190164.
Dantas-Torres, F., Miró, G., Baneth, G., Bourdeau, P., Breitschwerdt, E., Capelli, G....Otranto, D. (2019). Canine Leishmaniasis Control in the Context of One Health. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(12), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2512.190164.
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Footwear this season is arriving and looks great! From cute little pumps from Kennel and Schmenger, funky sneakers from Paul Green, gorgeous heels from Hogl, to stylish comfort from Gabor and beautiful shoes and sandals from Caprice. We also have a superb range of summer shoes from Lisa Kay.
For accessorizing we stock a wide range of scarves, gloves, leather purses, fresh water pearls, jewellery, hand bags and clutches. We also stock the very versatile and so easy to wear button ponchos made from silk and cashmere in various colours. They can be worn several different ways and are the perfect choice when looking for that extra layer to compliment a wedding or occasion outfit, ideal for flights and holidays, great for everyday wear and layering when it's a bit cooler, or even when the sun goes down in the summer evenings and you need a 'woolly' on.
At Well Heeled we are a small team who have a big passion for what we do. We pride ourselves on our customer service, brand, trend and body shape knowledge. Whether you struggle with buying the right pair of jeans or dressing for that special occasion, we can take the hassle out of finding that perfect outfit. We have gathered together a selection of the very best brands to make our customers feel special.
We've been doing what we do at Well Heeled since August 2010 at our beautiful boutique in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. We focus on excellent service with quality affordable collections which are always changing and evolving to bring you the very latest in style and fashion. With our loyal customers returning and new customers from afar visiting, we are proud we can deliver the same level of service now to our online customers.
So, you too can be very Well Heeled!


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This space also has a Thalgo's Institute offering a wide range of body cares ( 4 rooms ).
We have a wide range of skin care products ( body treatments, hand cares, facials ).
Our beauticians will offer you french manicure and epilation to bring your beauty forward.
The wellness center is free and reserved exclusively to customers who booked their stays through Les Balcons de Val Thorens or its partners, in an apartment operated by Les Balcons.
* Spa, sauna and hammam is not allowed for persons under 16 years old.
A pool towel per person is provided free of charge for your stay.


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Im far from the world and I see it like a brightly lit ball in the distance. The sky behind it is mostly gray. It starts in silence but I can see the people. Everyone is in a hurry. Theyre racing around the globe. They each hold a thread like a bit of string and it unravels covering the planet. The buzzing starts. The buzzing gets faster and louder. Theyre all racing to one spot on the earth. Im outside of it and I can see everything. I can see every person in the world racing to a single spot on the earth. The buzzing is all I can hear. It gets so I cant take it. Then I wake up.


Here's a collection of some ArtCAM questions that we get regularly asked. If you'd like to put a question directly to us, please contact us. Or speak to your local ArtCAM reseller.
Q: What's the latest version of the ArtCAM range?
For Information on what the current release of the ArtCAM range is (ArtCAM Express, ArtCAM Insignia, ArtCAM Pro and ArtCAM JewelSmith) and for an overview of some of the latest features, please visit the Latest Version page.
Q: What languages is ArtCAM available in?
The ArtCAM range of software is available in the following languages: English, Chinese Simplified and Chinese Traditional, Czech, German, Korean, French, Finnish, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian,) Spanish, Turkish and Russian.
Does ArtCAM provide the right solution for me?
Q: What is the recommended system specification for running ArtCAM?
Please visit the System Requirements page to see our minimum and recommended system settings.
Q: Are any of the ArtCAM products available for Mac OS or other platforms?
ArtCAM is currently only available for Windows©. While we have no plans to extend this to onto other platforms at the moment, we may look at this possibility in future.
Q: What file formats can ArtCAM work with?
Please Note: To see the file formats that each of the individual products within our range can handle, please go to the product specific FAQ section.
Q: Do all versions of ArtCAM come with the free clipart library?
Yes. There is over 600 free relief files that can be used by ArtCAM customers to incorporate into their designs or directly 3D printed, laser or CNC machined. For customers with a 'Pre-registered' version or 'Download Only' version of ArtCAM Express (Dongle Free) or ArtCAM Insignia (Dongle Free), this is available to download from the Customer Updates Site.
Q: Can I use a graphics tablet with ArtCAM?
Yes. Using a graphics tablet aids some of the tools within ArtCAM. As the software is designed for Artistic modeling the Sculpting mode gives greater freedom with a graphics tablet.
Q: Does ArtCAM require a Dongle or USB Security Key?
Delcam offers both Dongle and Dongle Free versions of ArtCAM. ArtCAM Express and ArtCAM Insignia are both available without a Dongle and can be purchased as a Pre-registered kit on a DVD from a local reseller or electronically as a Download Only version from our ArtCAM Online Store. For more information please go to the ArtCAM Express FAQs or the ArtCAM Insignia FAQs.
Q: Can ArtCAM import digitized/scanned data?
This reads data from a wide range of laser scanner which output data as a series of ASCII points. Note: The point data must be arranged as a series of linear scan lines, this reader will not read the data which consists of the random point cloud.
This reads the data which has been scanned with a physical probe and the points stored in ASCII G code toolpath format.
This reads data from a Renishaw Cyclone scanner.
This reads data from a 3D Scanners Laser scanner.
Q: Is ArtCAM compatible with 3D printers, laser and CNC machines?
ArtCAM can work with an array of 3D printers, laser and CNC machines. Why not contact your local reseller for more information regarding ArtCAM and the machine of your choice?
Q: What CNC machine tools does ArtCAM work with?
We also recommend downloading the free trial version of ArtCAM Express and/or ArtCAM Insignia. These trial versions contain specific example models that can be post-processed on your own CNC Machine Tool to ensure compatibility.
Q: Do you offer downloadable trial versions of ArtCAM?
A free trial version of ArtCAM Express and ArtCAM Insignia is available to download from the ArtCAM website or an ArtCAM demo disc. This contains specific example models that can be post-processed on your own CNC machine tool to ensure compatibility.
To trial the more advanced products in the ArtCAM range, ArtCAM Pro or ArtCAM JewelSmith, please contact your local ArtCAM Reseller who will be more than happy to demonstrate the key capabilities of the software and install a trial licence for you to evaluate.
Q: What is a 'Toolbox Add-in'?
Toolbox Add-ins are macro extensions which add useful features to ArtCAM. Add-ins provide a method to create fully-integrated tools within ArtCAM. They also allow you to automate a number of operations within ArtCAM by executing a single command. An example is the 'Rope Creator' which builds a rope relief around a single closed vector which the user selects before running the Add-in. The Add-in prompts the user to enter various parameters that will control the appearance of the rope. The Add-in then performs a relatively complex series of steps to produce a rope that is wrapped along the selected vector.
Once an Add-in is copied into the Toolbox folder, it will appear on the Add In page on the right side of the ArtCAM screen.
To help you determine which version of ArtCAM is best for you, we have put together an overview of the features across the product range.
If you still can't find what you are looking for, why not contact us?
There are a number of ways to purchase ArtCAM. If you would like ArtCAM Express and ArtCAM Insignia without a dongle, these can be purchased as a Pre-registered kit from a local reseller or electronically as a Download Only version from our ArtCAM Online Store. Alternatively you can buy a boxed version (with a dongle) of ArtCAM Express/ Insignia from the ArtCAM online store or any of the products in the ArtCAM range from one of our dedicated resellers.
Q: How do I install patches and software updates?
From the Help pull down menu in ArtCAM, click on 'Check for ArtCAM updates' which will link into the Customer Updates Site.
From the Customer Update site, click on 'Software Updates and Patches' in the left side column to access the page. You will be able to download any patches required to run your version of ArtCAM. Once downloaded make sure to install the patch.
Q: What happens if I lose my Dongle or it gets broken?
Delcam strongly recommend that you take out insurance on any Dongle against theft, loss or breakages. If you're unfortunate enough to break or lose your dongle, you will need to purchase a new license of ArtCAM. To do so you will need to contact the reseller you sold you your software. Please bear in mind that this will take time as the product will need to be shipped to you.
Q: What happens if my Dongle is faulty?
To help you determine if your Dongle is faulty, we provide you with a checklist that you can run through to ensure that the problem cannot be resolved quickly. Alternatively you can call us and we will run through the process with you. If the dongle is genuinely faulty, we will reimburse all call charges and arrange the replacement of your Dongle. (Please Note: you will need to send the faulty dongle back to us).


Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among American men and women. Yet, thousands of people are surviving lung cancer thanks to early detection and effective treatments. When lung cancer is diagnosed and treated early, survival rates can increase to about 80 percent for localized, stage I cancers.
Living with lung cancer can impact your daily life. The more you know about lung cancer, the better you will be able to manage your disease. Use the resources on the pages below to improve your quality of life through exercise, nutrition, smoking cessation, managing pain and shortness of breath, and getting recommended vaccinations. It can also be beneficial to join a lung cancer support group to talk with others who have the same health issues, and to receive educational information and other helpful resources.
As the leading respiratory hospital in the nation, our team excels at managing lung cancer patients with other lung diseases such as emphysema and COPD. National Jewish Health also has been named a high-performing hospital for Lung Cancer Surgery by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more.
Thank you to the Hearst Foundations for its generosity in creating the Hearst Cancer Resource Center. National Jewish Health appreciates the Foundations' long-time support.


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The Pasadena International House of Prayer (PIHOP) is a prayer center in Pasadena, California. It is a branch of the charismatic movement and the mission organization International House of Prayer.

According to its website, its goal is to provide a place for Christians from around the region to gather to cultivate intimacy with Christ. On top of the affirmation of Apostles' Creed, the PIHOP believes in prophetic prayer and healing.

Cheryl Allen is the current director of the PIHOP.

Lawsuit
In September 2010, the IHOP corporation sued PIHOP, alleging trademark infringement. IHOP dropped the lawsuit in December 2010.

References

External links
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Evangelical churches in California
Charismatic and Pentecostal organizations
Prayer

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