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India: Anthrax 2014

Shiloh

Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: http://freepressjournal.in/four-persons-affected-by-anthrax-in-koraput/


Four persons affected by anthrax in Koraput
? By PTI, June 25, 2014 02:49 pm

Koraput (Odisha): Four persons have been recently hospitalised with symptoms of anthrax in a tribal village of Koraput district of Odisha.

The patients belong to Lamtaput village. While two of them are being treated at Lamataput hospital, the other two are admitted to a privater hospital in Lamataput, an official said today.

The affected villagers had killed a sick goat a few days back and eaten its meat which might have led to the outbreak of the disease...
 
Re: India: Four persons affected by anthrax in Koraput, Odisha State

Re: India: Four persons affected by anthrax in Koraput, Odisha State

From Week 22 IDSP Outbreak Report;

Koraput Anthrax
14 cases 0 fatal 24/05/2014 27/05/2014
Under control
Cases reported from Village Jangaljodi, SC
Dandabadi, district Koraput. Villagers handled and
consumed dead cattle on 18/05/2014 after which
they developed symptoms. A total of 05 samples
collected and sent to MKCG Medical College
Behrampur for testing; 02 samples tested positive
for Anthrax. Medical team visited the area. IEC
done by district and block RRT for not handling or
consuming cattle.
http://idsp.nic.in/idsp/IDSP/22nd_wk14.pdf

93 cases of Anthrax were reported in the state in 2013
http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=220474

Published Date: 2014-06-29 21:57:41
Subject: PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - India (07): (OR) human, additional susp. cases
Archive Number: 20140629.2573563
ANTHRAX - INDIA (07): (ODISHA), HUMAN, ADDITIONAL SUSPECT CASES
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Date: 27 Jun 2014
Source: Mid-day.com [edited]
http://www.mid-day.com/articles/six...ital-with-suspected-anthrax-symptoms/15409150


Six persons were being treated for suspected anthrax in Laxmipur area of tribal-dominated Koraput district in Odisha, health officials said today [27 Jun 2014].

"The affected persons have been admitted to Podagoda hospital. The teams collected blood samples of suspected anthrax patients for laboratory testing and distributed medicines among them," Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) Koraput Laxmi Dhar Kabi said.

Medical teams from Laxmipur and Kakrigumma have been visiting the anthrax-affected village since Wednesday [25 Jun 2014], he said. The villagers have been asked not to consume rotten beef, the CDMO said. It seems the affected people had consumed meat of a dead animal a few days ago, and it could have led to the outbreak, said an official.

Four anthrax cases were reported from villages in Semiliguda and Lamatapur blocks in the district nearly a week ago, the health officials said.

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[It is very clear that this livestock anthrax problem is not just from sporadic cases but reflects an epidemic status that is resulting in multiple human cases when affected stock in scattered tribal villages are slaughtered and butchered.

Koraput is the southernmost district of Odisha state; see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koraput_district and http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/21/Koraput.html. - Mod.MHJ

A HealthMap/ProMED-mail map can be accessed at: http://healthmap.org/promed/p/142.]
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Published Date: 2014-06-29 14:15:29
Subject: PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax - India (06): (OR) human, caprine, buffalo
Archive Number: 20140629.2572580
ANTHRAX - INDIA (06): (ODISHA) HUMAN, CAPRINE, BUFFALO
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Date: Fri 27 Jun 2014
Source: Z News, Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) report [edited]
http://zeenews.india.com/news/odisha...ha_943188.html


At least 15 people, including a 14-year-old girl and 2 women, were infected by anthrax in Odisha [state] after eating contaminated meat, an official said on Friday [27 Jun 2014]. The incident took place in Koraput district, about 500 km [about 310 miles] from state capital Bhubaneswar.

A total of 14 of them are being treated at home, while one person was admitted to a hospital, Additional District Medical Officer Arun Padhi told IANS. All victims showed symptoms of the illness after eating contaminated meat early this week [week of 23 Jun 2014]. A laboratory test confirmed they were infected by anthrax, he added.

Padhi said while 9 people, including 2 females, were infected in Bisarbandha village, 6 people, including 1 female, were infected in Lugum village, about 150 km [about 93 miles] away from Birsabandha. [The previous report, ProMED-mail archive no. 20140627.2568872, was of 4 people affected in Lugum. - Mod.MHJ] Bisarbandha has a population of about 80, and the people had eaten the rotten meat of a buffalo. In tribal populated Lugum, which is home to about 215 people, the victims got infected after eating the rotten meat of a goat, he said.

Health and veterinary officials have rushed to the affected villages and carried out measures to prevent the spread of the disease, he said. Rotten meats have been seized and destroyed, and cattle have been immunised, he said. An awareness drive has been launched in other vulnerable places of the district, he said.

Anthrax is a bacterial disease that mostly affects animals, and at times passes to humans if they eat contaminated meat. Antibiotics often cure the disease if it is diagnosed early.

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[The previous report had the Lugum villagers slaughtering a sick goat, not a dead, decomposed goat. There is a bias in the reporting, and I think we can assume that the same bias applies to the Birsabandha buffalo.

Koraput is the southernmost district of Odisha state; see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koraput_district and http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/21/Koraput.html. - Mod.MHJ



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From week 25 IDSP report http://idsp.nic.in/idsp/IDSP/outbreaks.htm

Koraput Anthrax?
06 cases 0 fatal 20/06/14 22/06/14
Under Surveillance
Cases reported from Village P.Lugum, SC/GP
Ballel, PHC Orabir, CHC/ Block Lamtaput,
District Koraput. District RRT investigated the
outbreak. Active case search done.
Symptomatic treatment given to all cases and
contacts. Villagers handled and consumed dead
cattle on 15/06/14 following which they
developed symptoms. Out of 03 skin samples
examined at DPHL, Koraput, 01 samples tested
positive by gram stain for Anthrax. Veterinary
department informed to take appropriate
actions.IEC done in the village regarding
consumption and handling of dead cattle.

Sundargarh Anthrax?
08 cases 0 06/06/14 16/06/14
Under Surveillance
Cases reported from Village Tungritoli, Sargipali,
SC Bihabandh, GP Kukuda, Khatkurbahal, CHC
Laing, Kutra, Block Rajgangpur, Kutra, District
Sundargarh. District RRT investigated the
outbreak. Active case search done.
Symptomatic treatment given to all cases and
contacts.01 skin smear sent to VSS Medical
College, Burla; tested negative. Veterinary
department informed to take appropriate
actions.IEC done in the village regarding the
disease.
 
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Re: India: Anthrax in Koraput, Odisha State 2014

West Bengal
West Medinipur
Anthrax? 9 cases 0 fatal 21/06/14 27/06/14 Under
Surveillance
Cases reported from Village Aima, SC Harishpur, District
West Medinipur. A team comprising of - CMOH, Dy.
CMOH-II and Skin specialist from MMCH and Health
Inspector, MT (Lab) & ARD Dept. as well as block level
field workers visited the area. On history it was revealed
that affected persons peeled the skin of a dead cow on
19/06/2014. After 3 to 5 days cutaneous manifestations -
i.e. pain less skin ulcer over hands and knee joints, necrosis
(blackening) at centre (eschar) surrounded by inflammatory
oedema with small vesicles developed. Fluid collected from
inflammatory vesicles in a sterile test tube with aseptic
condition with cold chain for bacteriological (Culture &
Sensitivity) & Slide examination and send to MMCH and
tropical medicine, Kolkata; result awaited. Disinfection at
the site of cutting of dead cow was done by bleaching with
phenyl & formaldehyde. IEC Given regarding prevention
and control of the disease. Vaccination of all living cows
surrounding 3 village by animal resource dept (ARD) and
sample collection from their end.
from Week 26 IDSP report http://idsp.nic.in/idsp/IDSP/rcntobrk.pdf
http://idsp.nic.in/idsp/IDSP/outbreaks.htm
 
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From week 27 IDSP report; http://idsp.nic.in/idsp/IDSP/outbreaks.htm
Odisha
Koraput
Anthrax?
11 cases 01 fatal 18/06/14 Under Surveillance
Cases reported from Village Bisarabandha, SC/GP Bhitaragada, CHC/
Block Laxmipur, District Koraput. District RRT investigated the
outbreak. Active case search done. Symptomatic treatment given to all
cases and contacts. Villagers handled and consumed dead cattle on
14/06/14 following which they developed symptoms. One sample tested
positive by gram stain for Anthrax. Veterinary department informed to
take appropriate actions. IEC done in the village regarding consumption
and handling of dead cattle.
 
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Anthrax Claims One
By Express News Service Published: 25th July 2014 07:43 AM Last Updated: 25th July 2014 07:43 AM

KORAPUT: One Jagabandhu Labara died of anthrax in Khadagpur village under Nandapur block on Wednesday. After consuming partially cooked meat at a feast in the village, he had taken ill.

As Jagabandhu did not take the help of doctors, his condition deteriorated. Later, he was found to be suffering from anthrax by ICDS staff who shifted him to Koraput Hospital where he succumbed.
...
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/Anthrax-Claims-One/2014/07/25/article2347632.ece
 
Re: India: Anthrax 2014

Anthrax Scare in Jharkhand's Simdega District
By PTI Published: 23rd October 2014 08:25 PM Last Updated: 23rd October 2014 08:25 PM

RANCHI: At least seven persons died of suspected anthrax in the past two months at Tungri Tola basti in Simdega district, a senior health official said.

In the presence of Chief Secretary Sajal Chakraborty here today, Director Medical Services Dr Suman Mishra said, "Seven persons had died in two months."

Dr Ramesh Prasad, Director of State Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, said samples were sent to Delhi for pathological test to confirm whether the deaths were caused by anthrax.

He said two persons died on October 18, and the symptoms on the bodies suggested anthrax.
...
http://www.newindianexpress.com/nat...imdega-District/2014/10/23/article2490057.ece

Do not be afraid of anthrax: CSBy Online Desk | Publish Date: Oct 25 two thousand and fourteen four fifty-four AM | Updated Date: Oct 25 two thousand and fourteen 4:54 AMFacebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn
Ranchi: The Banu block SIMDEGA Kurucdega village located seven people have died from anthrax. It does not spread disease and the steps taken by the state government. The awareness program is being implemented in the village.

Animals have been made in other areas its not Go. The things CS Sajal Chakraborty told reporters on Thursday after returning from SIMDEGA. The rims were the Banu death from anthrax is confirmed by a team of physicians. Mr Chakraborty said the incident on October 18 after receiving information of the people examined by the health department. The villagers said that a few days ago was a bull died, the people had eaten. Katnewalon effect of bacteria on meat eater has over the people. Then people were treated.

Mr. Chakraborty said that the treatment of anthrax. People do not have to worry about it. Anthrax bacteria meat eating, breathing or touching the animal before. In this regard, local people are being explained. National control until Tuesday for Disease Control (NCDC), the team will visit the village. Dr. Ramesh Prasad with CS (Integrated disease surveillance program co-director of the State Health Officer), Dr. Vivek Kashyap (rims of the doctor), Dr. Sumant Mishra (Director, Head of Health), Dr Rakesh Dayal (State TB Officer) were SIMDEGA.
http://www.prabhatkhabar.com/news/ranchi/anthrax-disconcerting-not-need-cs/163222.html

Ranchi: Anthrax claimed the lives of seven people, 8 admitted in critical condition
Ranchi / Simdega, chief reporter First Published: 24-10-14 02:13 PMLast Updated: 24-10-14 07:03 PM

Symptoms of anthrax in Jharkhand, the government engaged in investigation
In order to cut the flesh of dead animals spread anthrax
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The most serious infectious disease anthrax Bano block of Simdega district Kurucdeg village located seven people have died. Chief Secretary Sajal Chakraborty took the matter seriously and visited Kau village. At first glance, the level of government has been almost confirmed. Official confirmation will be late in the evening. If the deaths of two people last seen on October 19 before reaching the Health Directorate of the team. After the death of all these places minor wounds, blood vomiting, diarrhea within 24 to 48 hours after a mere occurred.

Adian Simdega civil surgeon Dr Prasad
* State team in Simdega investigation after eight people admit Civil hospital was built, but it was also part of two patients on Tuesday. Admit six patients are present, they are being treated. While the drug is being given to the people of the whole village. Health Director Co-Integrated Disease surveillance program (Aidispi) State officers
* Dr. Ramesh Prasad on Saturday, civil
After getting its information from the surgeon, he took stock of the field with his team on Sunday.
...
http://www.livehindustan.com/news/l...ase-anthrex-jharkhand-ranchi-39-0-457780.html
 
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Anthrax case detected in Andhra Pradesh
Syed Akbar,TNN | Oct 31, 2014, 09.43 PM IST

ANANTAPUR: A case of anthrax was detected in Anantapur district on Friday, forcing the district medical and health authorities to conduct an epidemiological survey - to find out the source of the infection. Anthrax is a bacterial disease transmitted to human beings by animals. It is highly contagious with a high mortality rate.
...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...ed-in-Andhra-Pradesh/articleshow/44997701.cms
 
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