Koraput (Odisha): Three people have been found infected with anthrax in Koraput district of Odisha, a health department official said on Friday.
He said that between Tuesday and Thursday, three cases were reported in Lakshmipur block.
Anthrax is a disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis.
Koraput Additional District Medical Officer (Disease Control) Satya Sai said, "Anthrax infection has been confirmed in three people. They have been admitted to Lakshmipur Hospital for treatment. It is suspected that they came from the carcass of anthrax-infected cow. Came in contact." Swaroop said.
According to the official, a team of health experts has been sent to Kuting village, where the anthrax cases were reported, to assess the situation.
The situation is "now under control" and no new cases have been reported, Swarup said, adding that efforts have been made to make villagers aware about measures to prevent the anthrax disease.
"Information, Education and Communication (IEC) initiatives have been launched in the affected areas. The developments are being closely monitored and adequate health personnel will be in the village and its surrounding areas to assess the situation over the next few days," he said. Officers have been deployed." Added.
He said that between Tuesday and Thursday, three cases were reported in Lakshmipur block.
Anthrax is a disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis.
Koraput Additional District Medical Officer (Disease Control) Satya Sai said, "Anthrax infection has been confirmed in three people. They have been admitted to Lakshmipur Hospital for treatment. It is suspected that they came from the carcass of anthrax-infected cow. Came in contact." Swaroop said.
According to the official, a team of health experts has been sent to Kuting village, where the anthrax cases were reported, to assess the situation.
The situation is "now under control" and no new cases have been reported, Swarup said, adding that efforts have been made to make villagers aware about measures to prevent the anthrax disease.
"Information, Education and Communication (IEC) initiatives have been launched in the affected areas. The developments are being closely monitored and adequate health personnel will be in the village and its surrounding areas to assess the situation over the next few days," he said. Officers have been deployed." Added.
