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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Bangladesh (10): (RS) human, more cases
Anthrax -- BangladeshHealth officials in Sirajganj, Bangladesh are reporting an additional 25 human anthrax cases in Shahzadpur upazila in recent days, according to local media. This is the 3rd wave of anthrax cases in the upazila since May [2016]. The outbreak is linked to anthrax tainted meat. All the cases are considered cutaneous anthrax, according to the report.Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria known as _Bacillus anthracis_. Anthrax can be found Read more [...]
