Sunday, 22 January 2017

PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - Indonesia: (JT) bovine, human, susp

Anthrax -- Indonesia
Dozens of people at Purwosari, Yogyakarta, were infected by anthrax virus after consuming anthrax infested beef. Regional secretary of Kulon Progo, Astungkara, stated that medical team had already taken samples from the beef that was kept in a refrigerator and owned by the local [sic].
"The lab result shows that there is an anthrax indication. [Presumably based on a stained gram stain of a smear. - Mod.MHJ] The incident took place in Purwosari Village, Girimulyo; specifically at 3 locations

Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://bit.ly/2jOB8ND

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