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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – India (07): (WB) human, susp.

Anthrax -- Worldwide/Unknown40 persons were suspected to have contracted anthrax in West Bengal's Bankura villages following which teams of dermatologists were rushed there, official said on Monday [25 May 2015]. The Chief Medical Officer, Health, Prasun Kumar Das, today [25 May 2015] said that 40 persons were affected in Simplipal block of Bakura district, and 2 teams of dermatologists were being sent to Bamunpal and Ramakunda villages of the block from where villagers have reported deaths of cattle. Read more [...]