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From livestock to humans: why Anthrax remains a global concern
['Mr. Admin']
Weekly Bangla Mirror |
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), anthrax is a zoonotic disease, meaning it spreads from animals to humans.
Instead, humans can contract the disease through four main routes:Cutaneous (skin contact): When spores enter through cuts or abrasions.
Injection anthrax: Severe swelling and infection at the injection site, which can spread quickly through the body.
Why Anthrax is ConcerningNatural outbreaks: Anthrax occurs in many parts of the world where livestock are common, especially in rural areas with poor veterinary controls.
It remains primarily a livestock disease, yet human cases still appear in regions where people handle animals or animal products.