PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Zimbabwe: (ME) cattle, human cases

Anthrax — Zimbabwe
Three people were diagnosed and treated for Anthrax in Mashonaland East’s Bosha Clinic in Chikwaka after they had consumed the meat of a dead cattle the Herald reports. DVS chief director, Dr. Josphat Nyika revealed the incident and said they couldn’t find a carcass for sample collection because people consumed all the meat.
Suspicion of anthrax was consolidated by human contacts. There were 3 patients who were diagnosed of anthrax after they had consumed the meat of dead cattle. They were