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Fears for 23 people after Hendra virus goes undetected for two weeks

(The Australian) BIOSECURITY authorities fear the deadly Hendra virus may have been spreading from a southeast Queensland property for two weeks before it was finally detected at the weekend. Biosecurity Queensland has quarantined the property at Mount Alford, 50km southwest of Brisbane, marking the third confirmed outbreak of the bat-borne disease in Queensland and northern Read More »

July 5, 2011
| Filed under Asia/Pacific, Agents & Toxins, and Public Health
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Hendra Virus Outbreak in Queensland

(ABC Online) Queensland Health says eight people may have been exposed in the latest case of hendra virus. Biosecurity officials have quarantined two properties south of Brisbane after a horse died from the disease at the weekend. Authorities say 20 to 30 horses have been quarantined. Hendra virus can be transmitted from horses to humans Read More »

June 29, 2011
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E. Coli Outbreak: Who’s Responsible?

FOX NEWS — Is the E. coli outbreak that has killed at least 22 people, sickened more than 2,200, and caused widespread fear throughout Europe a case of a bad turn by Mother Nature or the result of a more sinister attack? After all, E. coli has been identified by government officials and scientists as Read More »

June 7, 2011
| Filed under Europe, North America, Agents & Toxins, Bioterrorism, and Public Health
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Bangladesh Anthrax Outbreak a Threat to Livelihoods and Human Health

IRINNEWS — DHAKA, Bangladesh – Health and livestock officials in Bangladesh have expressed concern over a fresh outbreak of human anthrax in two northwestern districts, but some believe a bigger threat is to livelihoods. “At this stage, people are panicking more about losing their cattle than getting anthrax, as it can be treated easily in Read More »

June 6, 2011
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UGANDA: Anatomy of an Ebola outbreak

IRIN — KAMPALA – A confirmed case of the deadly Ebola virus in eastern Uganda three weeks ago has been quickly contained, leading health experts in the country to believe the virus has not spread. “According to the present report, it seems the virus didn’t pass to anybody,” said Issa Makumbi, head of epidemiology and Read More »