MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 22nd August, 2019) Spain's authorities alerted the European Commission and the World Health Organization of an listeriosis outbreak in the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia, where the number of infected people has risen to 131, media reported on Wednesday, citing Spanish Health Minister Maria Luisa Carcedo.

"This has been done in order to continue monitoring the situation, in case any tourist who visits our country eats an infected product or if someone takes it abroad," the head of the Health Ministry said, explaining why they have alerted those international organizations, according to ConSalud.es news website.

Andalusian Health Minister Jesus Aguirre said earlier that the number of infected people in the region may increase significantly as medics waited for the test results of 523 more people.

In mid-August, the Andalusian Health Ministry declared a health emergency over the listeriosis outbreak, which allegedly started after contaminated meatloaf under La Mecha brand entered the market.

Listeriosis is an infectious disease, most often caused by Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, that potentially leads to meningitis and encephalitis, and deadly to those with a weak immune system. It is usually contracted by eating contaminated food. </s> MADRID (Reuters) - A 90-year-old Spanish woman died on Tuesday, 56 people have been hospitalized and dozens more taken ill in what is believed to be the biggest outbreak of listeriosis recorded in Spain, the health minister said.

A nationwide alert was sent out after listeria, the bacteria behind the infection, was suspected in a brand of packaged pork manufactured by Seville-based Magrudis, acting Health Minister Maria Luisa Carcedo told Cadena Ser radio.

“We are monitoring this, the alerts have been sent out and we’ve ordered that all products (that have come) from this factory since May be pulled from shelves,” she said.

Most of the 114 cases have occurred in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia, but other potential cases have turned up across the country, from Madrid to the island of Tenerife.

Of those affected in Andalusia, 53 remain in hospital, including 18 pregnant women and two newborn babies, regional health authorities said.

The company behind the packaged pork brand linked to the outbreak did not immediately reply to a request for comment. </s> Holidaymakers heading to Spain are advised to be careful after a listeriosis outbreak in various parts of the country. The number of confirmed people affected by the outbreak has already reached 150, while there are still more than 500 suspects waiting for the results of tests. Andalusia is the most affected are with 132 patients, but there are cases in four other regions of Spain. On top of reported cases in capital Madrid and Extremadura, three more were added on Tuesday in Aragon and three in Catalonia, as reported by the Minister of Health, María Luisa Carcedo.

The figure is expected to rise because in addition to the 523 that remain suspects in Andalusia, there are at least six possible cases in Madrid, including a baby; one in Castilla y León, and three more in Castilla-La Mancha. The FCO have not updated their advice despite the ongoing situation. Information from Andalusia has been updated today by the Minister of Health and Families, Jesús Aguirre. He said in statements to Cope radio that the number of confirmed cases means that these people have tested positive. At the same time, he stressed that the treatment to stop listeriosis is "very effective" and said that the "health system is working very well." He expressed regret at the the death of a 90-year-old woman during this outbreak of listeriosis due to contaminated shredded meat.

She died last Monday at the Virgen del Rocío Hospital in Seville, where she entered on the 15th August after five or six days with symptoms. The Ministry of Health and Families issued a health alert on August 15 on the meat product (brand ‘La Mechá’, manufactured by Magrudis, based in Seville), after verifying that it was the cause of listeriosis outbreaks registered in Seville in recent weeks - however this came to late for the elderly woman. The Minister of Health has said this Wednesday the monitoring cabinet will meet again to analyse the situation. After stating that these meetings have been held "every two or three days since the alert was declared", in order to see what new measures can be taken, Aguirre has warned that more cases will emerge in the next few days "because the incubation period is very variable, it goes from a few days from the moment of consumption to 70 days.” He said: “Here we are perfectly controlling adverse effects.”

When asked about whether an excessive time was taken to detect the outbreak, Aguirre said his department knew that something was happening from the beginning of August because there was an "important uptick" in cases of listeriosis compared to the statistical average from other years. However, until the first family outbreak occurred, it was not possible to send two or three suspicious products to analyse. Epidemiologists were sent to a company that was thought to be the cause of the outbreak, but ultimately it was another. "On the 14th the affected meat was detected and on the 15th the alert was declared," he said. He continued: ”Could it have been done faster? Well, I don't know, but I do know that when the positive result came to us on the 14th, the alert was automatically decreed, the protocols for primary and hospital care were opened and assistance began. “That's the important thing and also to take care of patients; that's what we focus on." On whether the municipal laboratory of the City of Seville took four days to get the results, the counsellor has indicated that "maybe there could have been a two or three day delay, but the important thing is the coordination from the moment the positive result arrived and the alert being declared.” </s> The outbreak of listeriosis in Spain has claimed its first life in Seville, the capital city of Andalusia autonomous community, with the source of the infection believed to be packaged meatloaves from a particular brand, media reported on Tuesday, citing local medical officials

MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 20th August, 2019) The outbreak of listeriosis in Spain has claimed its first life in Seville , the capital city of Andalusia autonomous community, with the source of the infection believed to be packaged meatloaves from a particular brand, media reported on Tuesday, citing local medical officials.

A 90-year-old woman died after eating a La Mecha brand meatloaf, thought to be the origin of the outbreak, el Periodico reported, citing the infectious unit director of the Virgen del Rocio hospital, Jose Miguel Cisneros.

According to the Spanish newspaper, the La Mecha meatloaf is predominantly sold in Andalusia, but small batches have also been supplied to Tenerife island and Castilla-La Mancha autonomous community.

Spanish Health Minister Maria Luisa Carcedo reportedly declared a nationwide health alert earlier in the day after at least 80 people were confirmed as infected and 56 hospitalized with listeriosis.

Of those who have been hospitalized, 15 are pregnant women. For them, the infection is particularly dangerous since its pathogen, Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, can seriously harm the fetus or cause miscarriage.

Another unconfirmed listeriosis case has been registered in the Spanish capital of Madrid.

Earlier this month, six people were reported to have died of listeria in the United Kingdom. There, too, people reportedly tested positive for listeria after eating sandwiches and salads of a particular food chain served at hospitals.

Listeria bacteria make infected humans vulnerable to diseases such as meningitis and encephalitis, and can turn lethal for individuals with weak immune systems, particularly infants and the elderly. Transmission usually happens by consuming contaminated foods, especially dairy and processed meat. Pathogens can survive in lower temperatures but are destroyed if cooked at high temperatures. </s> MADRID — Spain’s health ministry issued an international alert over the country’s biggest ever listeriosis outbreak on Wednesday as the number of people affected rose to 150, including one fatality.

Amid concerns over possible infection among the more than 80 million tourists who visit Spain annually, the ministry said it was checking another 523 suspected cases.

Most confirmed cases have been recorded in the southern region of Andalusia, where the packaged pork plant linked to the outbreak is situated. But there have been others as far away as Catalonia in the northeast and more around 50 people remain in hospital.

Listeria, the bacteria behind the infection, usually causes mild illness but can be dangerous to pregnant women, 23 of whom are among those still hospitalized, and those with weakened immune systems.

The ministry said it had issued alerts to EU authorities and the World Health Organization over the outbreak, which was on Tuesday confirmed to have killed a 90-year-old woman.

The plant in question, owned by Seville-based Magrudis, was inspected by health authorities after lab tests showed the presence of listeria in one of its products, the ministry said. All products manufactured in the plant since May 1 have been recalled.

The company has not responded to requests for comment.

“Obviously there was a failure to follow the established procedures,” acting health minister Maria Luisa Carcedo told reporters. “Now we need to carry out the inspections and investigations to figure out exactly where this failure took place.” </s> The number of people infected with listeriosis in the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia has risen to 131, media reported on Wednesday, citing data from Andalusian Health Minister Jesus Aguirre

MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 21st August, 2019) The number of people infected with listeriosis in the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia has risen to 131, media reported on Wednesday, citing data from Andalusian Health Minister Jesus Aguirre.

In mid-August, the Andalusian Health Ministry declared a health emergency, caused by meatloaf from the La Mecha company that contained Listeria bacteria.

The current number of infected people is 131, while 523 others are awaiting test results, according to the Europa Press news agency.

The Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being has already warned Russian citizens about the outbreak, asking that those who are planning visits to Spain consider the risks involved.

Listeriosis is an infectious disease, most often caused by Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, that potentially leads to meningitis and encephalitis, and deadly to those with a weak immune system. It is usually contracted by eating contaminated food. </s> Listeria is found in food products such as soft cheeses and chilled ready-to-eat snacks

Spain has issued an international alert after the number affected by the country's biggest ever listeria outbreak rose to 150.

A 90-year-old woman has been killed by the infection as the health ministry said it was checking another 523 suspected cases of listeriosis.

The spread has sparked fears in Spain, which is visited by around 80 million tourists a year.

Listeriosis is usually caught from eating food containing listeria bacteria.

It can be found in many types of food but is mainly a problem with unpasteurised milk, soft cheeses and chilled ready-to-eat snacks like pre-packed sandwiches.

Most confirmed cases in Spain have been recorded in the southern region of Andalusia, where a packaged pork plant linked to the outbreak is situated.

But there have been other cases as far away as Catalonia in the northeast, where around 50 people remain in hospital.

Listeria usually causes mild illness but can be dangerous to pregnant women, 23 of whom are among those still in hospital.

It is also more dangerous to those with weakened immune systems.

Spain's health ministry has issued alerts to EU authorities and the World Health Organization over the outbreak.

The plant in question, owned by Seville-based Magrudis, was inspected by health authorities after lab tests showed the presence of listeria in one of its products.

All products manufactured in the plant since 1 May have been recalled.

The company has not responded to requests for comment.

Maria Luisa Carcedo, acting health health minister, said: "Obviously there was a failure to follow the established procedures.

"Now we need to carry out the inspections and investigations to figure out exactly where this failure took place."

In recent months, six people have been killed in a listeria outbreak in the UK after eating contaminated hospital food.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock ordered a root and branch review of NHS food in June after the first five patient deaths. </s> A 90-year-old woman died after eating a La Mecha brand meatloaf, thought to be the origin of the outbreak, el Periodico reported, citing the infectious unit director of the Virgen del Rocio hospital, Jose Miguel Cisneros.

According to the Spanish newspaper, the La Mecha meatloaf is predominantly sold in Andalusia, but small batches have also been supplied to Tenerife island and Castilla-La Mancha autonomous community.

Spanish Health Minister Maria Luisa Carcedo reportedly declared a nationwide health alert earlier in the day after at least 80 people were confirmed as infected and 56 hospitalised with listeriosis.

Of those who have been hospitalised, 15 are pregnant women. For them, the infection is particularly dangerous since its pathogen, Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, can seriously harm the fetus or cause miscarriage.

Another unconfirmed listeriosis case has been registered in the Spanish capital of Madrid.

Earlier this month, six people were reported to have died of listeria in the United Kingdom. There, too, people reportedly tested positive for listeria after eating sandwiches and salads of a particular food chain served at hospitals.

Listeria bacteria make infected humans vulnerable to diseases such as meningitis and encephalitis and can turn lethal for individuals with weak immune systems, particularly infants and the elderly. Transmission usually happens by consuming contaminated foods, especially dairy and processed meat. Pathogens can survive in lower temperatures but are destroyed if cooked at high temperatures. </s> Remembering Nurse Justina Ejelonu Who Died During The Ebola Outbreak (Photos) / Gonorrhoea Is Becoming Untreatable, WHO Warns / Bleaching: Nigeria Tops List Of African Countries Whose Women Bleach Their Skin (1) (2) (3) (4)





World Health Organisation on Wednesday warned Nigeria and 15 other African countries of a listeriosis outbreak that started in South Africa in 2017, confirming its support for their preparedness and response to the disease. The other African countries are Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.



Listeriosis is a bacterial infection most commonly caused by Listeria monocytogenes. It can cause severe illness, including severe sepsis, meningitis, or encephalitis, sometimes resulting in lifelong harm and even death. Listeria is ubiquitous and is primarily transmitted via the oral route after ingestion of contaminated food products



According to WHO numbers, nearly 200 South Africans have died since January 2017 as a result of contaminated ready-to-eat meat products that are widely consumed in the country and may also have been exported to two West African countries and 14 members of the South African Development Community. South African health authorities recently declared the source of the outbreak as a factory in Polokwane, in the country’s northeast prompting a global recall of the food products.



http://thenationonlineng.net/warns-nigeria-15-others-listeriosis-outbreak/ World Health Organisation on Wednesday warned Nigeria and 15 other African countries of a listeriosis outbreak that started in South Africa in 2017, confirming its support for their preparedness and response to the disease. The other African countries are Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.Listeriosis is a bacterial infection most commonly caused by Listeria monocytogenes. It can cause severe illness, including severe sepsis, meningitis, or encephalitis, sometimes resulting in lifelong harm and even death. Listeria is ubiquitous and is primarily transmitted via the oral route after ingestion of contaminated food productsAccording to WHO numbers, nearly 200 South Africans have died since January 2017 as a result of contaminated ready-to-eat meat products that are widely consumed in the country and may also have been exported to two West African countries and 14 members of the South African Development Community. South African health authorities recently declared the source of the outbreak as a factory in Polokwane, in the country’s northeast prompting a global recall of the food products.

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World Health Organisation on Wednesday warned Nigeria and 15 other African countries of a listeriosis outbreak that started in South Africa in 2017, confirming its support for their preparedness and response to the disease. The other African countries are Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.



Listeriosis is a bacterial infection most commonly caused by Listeria monocytogenes. It can cause severe illness, including severe sepsis, meningitis, or encephalitis, sometimes resulting in lifelong harm and even death. Listeria is ubiquitous and is primarily transmitted via the oral route after ingestion of contaminated food products



According to WHO numbers, nearly 200 South Africans have died since January 2017 as a result of contaminated ready-to-eat meat products that are widely consumed in the country and may also have been exported to two West African countries and 14 members of the South African Development Community. South African health authorities recently declared the source of the outbreak as a factory in Polokwane, in the country’s northeast prompting a global recall of the food products.



http://thenationonlineng.net/warns-nigeria-15-others-listeriosis-outbreak/



 

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free2ryhme:





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The Spanish Ministry of Health declares an outbreak of listeriosis in Andalusia as a national health alert after cases are reported in Asturias, Madrid, Catalonia and Extremadura, including one death.