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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Kazakhstan (03): (QG) human, bovine confirmation

Anthrax -- KazakhstanA state forensic laboratory in central Kazakhstan has confirmed that 2 villagers in the Qaraghandy [Karaganda] region have died as a result of anthrax infections. The Qaraghandy region's Deputy Governor Shagurashid Mamalinov on [22 Jun 2016] said tests confirmed that _Bacillus anthracis_ -- the bacterium that causes the infectious disease -- were present in samples of raw beef that were being sold for human consumption in the village of Erkindik.Mamalinov said both of the villagers Read more [...]