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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – India (03): (OR) human, livestock susp

Anthrax -- IndiaAt least 5 villagers, suffering from anthrax, have been admitted to Rourkela Government Hospital (RGH) [Odisha] and 3 others were discharged even as veterinarians are worried over death of cattle and goats due to the disease in Bisra block of Sundargarh district.A week back, villagers of Birkera under Bisra block of the district had consumed beef after death of a cow. Subsequently, those who had handled the carcass and removed the skin started showing symptoms of anthrax. Sundargarh Read more [...]