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Two die of anthrax in suspected outbreak
By SATURDAY NATION Correspondent
Posted Friday, May 28 2010 at 21:00
Two people have been reported dead in Murang?a District following a suspected anthrax outbreak.
The two, Mr Waititu Wanderi and Mr Michael Wariri Mwangi, from Gikandu village, died after consuming beef from sick animals.
According to a witness, Mr Macharia Hiuhu, a villager slaughtered his sick cow on May 8 and invited his neighbours for a feast.
Later, on May 15, another villager also slaughtered his cow which had similar symptoms.
But on May 23 Mr Wanderi, who was among those who had consumed the beef, died. Mr Mwangi died yesterday, raising fears that the animals might have had anthrax.
Mr Wariri died at the Murang?a district hospital where medical tests showed signs of anthrax. His son is in serious condition.
Ironically, the local public health officer had certified the beef from the two animals fit for human consumption.
The provincial administration urged residents showing symptoms of the disease to quickly seek medical attention.
As a result, residents have been cautioned against eating uninspected meat or meat from animals that appear to be sick.
Two die of anthrax in suspected outbreak
By SATURDAY NATION Correspondent
Posted Friday, May 28 2010 at 21:00
Two people have been reported dead in Murang?a District following a suspected anthrax outbreak.
The two, Mr Waititu Wanderi and Mr Michael Wariri Mwangi, from Gikandu village, died after consuming beef from sick animals.
According to a witness, Mr Macharia Hiuhu, a villager slaughtered his sick cow on May 8 and invited his neighbours for a feast.
Later, on May 15, another villager also slaughtered his cow which had similar symptoms.
But on May 23 Mr Wanderi, who was among those who had consumed the beef, died. Mr Mwangi died yesterday, raising fears that the animals might have had anthrax.
Mr Wariri died at the Murang?a district hospital where medical tests showed signs of anthrax. His son is in serious condition.
Ironically, the local public health officer had certified the beef from the two animals fit for human consumption.
The provincial administration urged residents showing symptoms of the disease to quickly seek medical attention.
As a result, residents have been cautioned against eating uninspected meat or meat from animals that appear to be sick.