PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax, human, bovine – India: (Orissa)

Anthrax — Worldwide/Unknown
One person died of anthrax and 20 others were affected in Jadidhara village of Chipakur gram panchayat under Boipariguda block in Koraput district during the last 3 days.
According to reports, villagers were taken ill after consuming half-boiled meat of an anthrax affected buffalo a few days back. Due to lack of medical facilities, they were treated by quacks. However, after he died and 20 others were affected, the local panchayat [district] officials reported the matter to Boipariguda