RIA Novostihas reported that a man has died of anthrax in Russia's Siberia region after being infected when he handled the carcass of a sick cow.
Anthrax - Bacillus - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
Anthrax is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis and spreads when the anthrax spores are inhaled, ingested, or come into contact with the skin lesion on a host.
Anthrax is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis and spreads when the anthrax spores are inhaled, ingested, or come into contact with the skin lesion on a host.
Doctors said the victim died Saturday, but sought medical aid only a week after developing anthrax symptoms, when it was too late.
The man's 11-year-old son was also infected and is now under medical supervision.
Mr. Norris's Home Certified Anthrax-free
NHS Borders has confirmed that no traces of anthrax have been found at Mr.Norris's home but minute traces of anthrax have been found in other properties
NHS Borders has confirmed that no traces of anthrax have been found at Mr.Norris's home but minute traces of anthrax have been found in other properties
Seven people have been hospitalised, and a total of 32 people who came in contact with infected cattle are receiving preventive therapy. The infection is not transmitted from human to human.
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