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Seafarers warned of pneumonic plague in Madagascar ports
来源：shippingazette.com 编辑：编辑部 发布：2017/11/03 10:22:16
SEAFARERS are warned that an outbreak of plague is reported in Madagascar, specifically pneumonic plague in the port city of Tamatave/Toamasinawarn, says British maritime insurer London P&I Club.
"Those calling at Madagascan ports should limit contact on shore, refrain from travelling inland, and seek prompt medical assistance in the event of suspected plague symptoms," said the insurer's bulletin.
"This infectious disease causes fever, chills, head and body aches, vomiting and nausea, and can be fatal," said the insurer as reported by GAC Hot Port News.
ETIC/Africa P&I Services, a local correspondent, reports that the outbreak is severe and fast spreading, affecting the whole island of Madagascar, including ports.
The disease is spread by bites of infected fleas, inhalation of respiratory droplets/small particles from persons with pneumonic plague, and unprotected contact with infectious bodily fluids or contaminated materials. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that travellers to Madagascar take the following steps to help prevent being infected:
"Use EPA-registered insect repellent that lists protection against fleas on the label and contains at least 25% DEET. Avoid close contact with sick or dead animals.
"Avoid close contact with seriously ill people, especially people who are coughing up blood," said the bulletin.
For further information on the plague situation in Madagascar and advice from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, click here. Additional information on plague symptoms, treatment and prevention can be found in the WHO's fact sheet.
For information about operations in Madagascar, contact the GAC Dubai Hub Agency Centre at hub.ae@gac.com)
"Those calling at Madagascan ports should limit contact on shore, refrain from travelling inland, and seek prompt medical assistance in the event of suspected plague symptoms," said the insurer's bulletin.
"This infectious disease causes fever, chills, head and body aches, vomiting and nausea, and can be fatal," said the insurer as reported by GAC Hot Port News.
ETIC/Africa P&I Services, a local correspondent, reports that the outbreak is severe and fast spreading, affecting the whole island of Madagascar, including ports.
The disease is spread by bites of infected fleas, inhalation of respiratory droplets/small particles from persons with pneumonic plague, and unprotected contact with infectious bodily fluids or contaminated materials. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that travellers to Madagascar take the following steps to help prevent being infected:
"Use EPA-registered insect repellent that lists protection against fleas on the label and contains at least 25% DEET. Avoid close contact with sick or dead animals.
"Avoid close contact with seriously ill people, especially people who are coughing up blood," said the bulletin.
For further information on the plague situation in Madagascar and advice from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, click here. Additional information on plague symptoms, treatment and prevention can be found in the WHO's fact sheet.
For information about operations in Madagascar, contact the GAC Dubai Hub Agency Centre at hub.ae@gac.com)