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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Kenya (05): (NK) human, bovine

Anthrax -- KenyaOfficials in Nakuru County in eastern Kenya are reporting that up to 3 dozen people are being treated for the bacterial disease, anthrax, according to a local media report. Rongai Sub County Veterinary Officer, Martin Karate says the patients are being treated at Lengenet Health Centre. He also confirmed the anthrax-related deaths of 10 cattle.The infected contracted the potentially lethal disease from the carcasses of the infected animals.People can get anthrax by handling Read more [...]