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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – Moldova (03): (GA) human, ovine exposure

Anthrax -- MoldovaAccording to information provided by the CSP Emergency in Comrat, a 48-year-old man, a resident of Avdarma, was admitted to the infectious disease ward of the PMSI district hospital on 28 Aug 2015.The patient fell ill on 26 Aug 2015 with signs of weakness, a temperature of 38.5 C [101 F]; his left hand was swollen with a "carbuncle" anthrax lesion on it dorsal surface. The patient was admitted to hospital with a status of "medium gravity." The clinical diagnosis was confirmed by Read more [...]