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Suspected anthrax outbreak in Namibia affects dozens
by News Desk
November 26, 2018
The Ministry of Health and Social Services in Namibia has reported a suspected anthrax outbreak in Opuwo District, Kunene Region, located in the far north-west part of the country.
The outbreak was originally recognized in late October when four patients presented at the district hospital with wounds (skin lesions) and swelling on various parts of their bodies.
It was established that these case-patients had either handled carcasses of dead goats or consumed the meat.
As of 21 November 2018, a total of 52 suspected cases of anthrax were reported, manifesting either as the cutaneous or the gastrointestinal form of the disease...
Suspected anthrax outbreak in Namibia affects dozens
by News Desk
November 26, 2018
The Ministry of Health and Social Services in Namibia has reported a suspected anthrax outbreak in Opuwo District, Kunene Region, located in the far north-west part of the country.
The outbreak was originally recognized in late October when four patients presented at the district hospital with wounds (skin lesions) and swelling on various parts of their bodies.
It was established that these case-patients had either handled carcasses of dead goats or consumed the meat.
As of 21 November 2018, a total of 52 suspected cases of anthrax were reported, manifesting either as the cutaneous or the gastrointestinal form of the disease...
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