Eight persons from Vishakhapatnam hospitalized with anthrax
Synopsis
Eight persons from Vishakhapatnam has been hospitalized with symptoms of anthrax Around 25 people consumed the meat of an anthrax infected goat around 20 days ago Initially, five persons from the village were found with the virus on Wednesday, June 28, 2017
A total of eight persons from Kodupunjuvalasa in Araku mandal of Vishakhapatnam has been hospitalized at the King George Hospital with symptoms of anthrax. They contracted the deadly disease after they ate the meat of a goat infected with anthrax bacteria.
Initially, five persons from the village were found with the virus on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. They contracted the virus after eating the meat of a goat infected with Bacillus Anthracis, the bacteria that causes the disease.
While speaking to The New Indian Express, District medical and health officer (DMHO), Uma Sundari said, “We have taken RTPCR test samples of the patients reportedly affected by anthrax and sent them to the DRDE Laboratory in Gwalior. A team from Gwalior will be visiting the agency area soon.”
Around 25 people consumed the meat of the infected goat around 20 days ago. Animals in that area are being administered vaccines which will continue for five years.