Tuesday, 21 June 2016

PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Indonesia (04): (GO) bovine, humans

Anthrax -- Indonesia
21 cows are reported to have fallen sick and died in Batu Layar, Gorontalo regency, Gorontalo over the past few weeks. The deaths are allegedly due to anthrax.
While anthrax commonly affects hoofed animals, humans also get sick from anthrax. The most common type of anthrax infection in people is cutaneous anthrax, an infection of the skin.
Local animal husbandry official Vivi Tayeb said the cases became known following reports that locals had contracted cutaneous anthrax. "I call on

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