Anthrax -- India
Anthrax has made a comeback in Maharashtra after 5 years, with officials saying that at least 10 sheep and goats in Parbhani district have died because of the disease. Locals, however, claim the toll could be as high as 150.
Anthrax is caused by the bacterium _Bacillus anthracis_. Most forms of the disease are lethal, and it affects most animals. Humans can become infected through contact with an infected animal, by inhaling spores or consuming infected meat.
The 1st confirmed anthrax
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