Archive Number 20100708.2282
Published Date 08-JUL-2010
Subject PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax, human - China: (JL), RFI
ANTHRAX, HUMAN - CHINA: (JILIN), REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
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Date: July 8, 2010
Source: China Jilin Network [edited]
<http://news.xinmin.cn/rollnews/2010/07/08/5657371.html>
Recently, anthrax outbreaks occurred in 2 villages within Huaide
Township of Gongzhuling City. A total of 5 cases were confirmed, all
of which were cutaneous anthrax. There were no new cases after 3 Jul
2010.
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Communicated by:
ProMED-mail Rapporteur Dan Silver
[According to Wikipedia (<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gongzhuling>),
Gongzhuling, literally Princess Ridge, is a county-level city
situated between Siping and Changchun in Jilin province, along the
main railway line in the northeast of the People's Republic of China.
Major employers in the city include Jilin Academy of Agricultural
Sciences, located on the north side of the railway, and several
factories which manufacture auto parts. There is a major military
presence in this small town, including a PLA base and a military
airport.
To find Gongzhuling in northeast China, go to:
<http://www.maplandia.com/china/jilin/huaide/gongzhuling/>. - Mod.MHJ]
[Further details of these cases and their exposures would be
appreciated. - Mod.LM]