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Detecting three outbreaks of anthrax in humans in Dien Bien

Posted on 05 Month 06 2023

Dien Bien discovered 13 people with anthrax belonging to three outbreaks in Tuan Giao and Tua Chua, whose epidemiological factors were slaughtering and eating buffalo meat.

In addition to the above cases, the authorities recorded an additional 132 people who had contact with and ate the meat of the above-mentioned buffaloes and cows. Some people develop blisters, sores on the skin; the rest had headaches, abdominal pain, diarrhea, shortness of breath, and body aches. No deaths have been recorded so far.

According to the Center for Disease Control of Dien Bien Province (CDC), anthrax (also known as anthrax) is an infectious disease commonly found in warm-blooded species such as cattle, wild animals and in humans. The main causative agent of anthrax is the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, which is capable of producing spores, or spores. The spores of Bacillus anthracis are very long-lived and highly viable in the natural environment, are resistant to heat and resistant to some disinfectant chemicals.

Currently, authorities have implemented many activities to prevent the spread of the disease. The Ministry of Health asked Dien Bien to closely monitor the health of the people involved in slaughtering and using meat with these patients. At the same time, strengthen supervision and early detection of suspected cases; environmental treatment in the outbreak area.

Anthrax is spread through open wounds in contact with sick animals; or consume infected meat and animal products; Inhale bacteria.

"If you eat raw or undercooked meat from animals infected with anthrax, the risk of gastrointestinal infection is very high. In addition, respiratory transmission is rare but very dangerous, with a mortality rate of 90%. if not treated in time", CDC Dien Bien warned.

To prevent the disease, people are advised not to contact, slaughter and eat infected cattle. People who frequently come in contact with dead (unknown) sick animals should wear boots, rubber gloves, long pants and long-sleeved shirts; Avoid contact with exposed skin and damaged skin.

After contact with pets, everyone should wash their hands and any exposed skin with soap under running water. When a family member shows signs of anthrax, it is necessary to take the victim to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.

* SOURCE: https://vnexpress.net/phat-hien-ba-o-dich-benh-than-tren-nguoi-o-dien-bien-4612964.html

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