February 5, 2011 Australia- Ross River Virus

Medical Alerts Australia February 05, 2011 17:41 GMT South Australia sees increase in Ross River, Barmah Forest infections South Australia is experiencing increased cases of Ross River virus (RRV) and Barmah Forest virus (BFV). More than 350 people have contracted the illnesses, mostly in the Riverland and Murray Mallee areas. Fewer than 20 cases were reported in the previous season.

January 25, 2011 Cote d'Ivoire-Yellow Fever

Medical Alerts Cote d'Ivoire January 25, 2011 23:34 GMT Yellow fever in Worodougou and Bandama Valley regions A yellow fever outbreak has infected at least 12 people. More than 60 others are suspected to have the disease, 25 of whom died.

January 24, 2011 -Cambodia -Drug Overdoses

Medical Alerts Cambodia January 24, 2011 17:33 GMT Warning to travelers - risk of overdose and death International SOS is aware of a spate of drug overdoses in Phnom Penh since December. At least six cases have been noted in young adult travelers who believed they were taking cocaine but had in fact been sold an unknown substance, possibly heroin. At least one death has occurred.

January 21, 2011 Cozumel, Mexico-Legionnaires Disease

The Mexican island of Cozumel, in the Caribbean and just a ferry ride

from Playa del Carmen, has reported an outbreak of Legionnaires'

disease at 2 popular hotel properties. Travelers were alerted by the

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which is based in

Atlanta. The CDC says that the outbreak is confined to just 2

resorts, the Regency Club Vacation Resort, which is a timeshare

property, and the Wyndham Cozumel Resort and Spa (formerly the Reef

Club Cozumel).

January 22, 2011 India Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever

Medical Alerts India January 22, 2011 04:48 GMT Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever in Gujarat At least three fatal cases of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) have been reported from the western state of Gujarat (see map) since early January.

January 14, 2011 Indonesia -Legionnaires Disease

Medical Alerts Indonesia January 14, 2011 19:44 GMT Legionnaires' disease reported among travelers to Kuta, Bali At least ten cases of Legionnaire's disease have been reported in travelers returning to Australia from Kuta, Bali (see map). The first two cases were identified in Western Australia in August 2010. Since then another eight cases have been reported, four in Western Australia and four in Victoria. Five of the ten cases have occurred since mid-December.

January 6, 2011 Hepatitis A -Bulgaria

Medical Alerts Bulgaria January 06, 2011 16:02 GMT Hepatitis A outbreak in the south There is a hepatitis A outbreak in southern Bulgaria. The cities of Stara Zagora and Haskovo are worst affected (see map). Cases have also been reported from Chirpan, Galabovo and Kazanlak.