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Iraq: Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in Al-Anbar, 111 cases reported nationally

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NewsDesk @bactiman63 In a follow-up on the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) outbreak in Iraq, the first case was reported in the Al-Anbar governorate Monday. The patient is a 25-year-old resident...

Spain health officials report 120 confirmed monkeypox cases

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NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Ministry of Health reported 120 confirmed cases of monkeypox on Monday, 22 more in the last update last Friday, after analyzes carried out at the National Microbiology Center...

Philippines: 200 new cases of tuberculosis detected in South Cotabato

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NewsDesk @bactiman63 Officials with the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) report detecting nearly 200 new cases of tuberculosis (TB) in the past several months. Dr. Rogelio Aturdido, Jr., head...

Philippines reports recent increases in dengue

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NewsDesk @bactiman63 While the overall dengue fever cases for 2022 are down about six percent, an increase in cases have been reported since late March. According to the Department of Health (DOH), 25,268...

Two cases of monkeypox in Denmark, SSI risk assessment

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NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Statens Serum Institut has found two cases of monkey smallpox in Denmark. Both cases are related to travel to Spain. The infected are in isolation. The first case of monkey...

Portugal now reports 100 confirmed monkeypox cases

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NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Directorate-General for Health (DGS) confirms 4 more cases of human infection with the Monkeypox virus in Portugal, with a total of 100 cases so far. Most infections have been...

Hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in Malaysia: More than 65,000 cases reported

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NewsDesk @bactiman63 In a follow-up on the hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) outbreak in Malaysia, health authorities report a total of 65,535 cases through May 28. This is a 27-fold increase over the...

Nigeria monkeypox: 21 cases confirmed in 2022, one death; No new or unusual transmission noted

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NewsDesk @bactiman63 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported six confirmed monkeypox (MPX) cases in May 2022, bringing the total confirmed cases to 21 this year, including...

Hawaii: Fifth case of Legionnaires’ disease linked to Waikiki hotel

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NewsDesk @bactiman63 In a follow-up on the Legionnaires’ disease cases linked to The Grand Islander by Hilton Grand Vacations located in Waikiki, The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) confirmed a...

Brazil: Amazonas reports 1st measles case since 2020

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NewsDesk @bactiman63 After two years, the Health Surveillance Foundation confirmed the first case of measles in Amazonas, this Wednesday, May 25. The case was registered in Manacapuru, 101 kilometers...