The fifth case of anthrax infection was revealed in Tuva. This was reported in the department of Rospotrebnadzor in the republic.
“Another case of anthrax has been registered. The total number of confirmed cases of the disease has reached five,” the ministry said.
They added that the condition of the victims is stable. They receive the necessary medical care.
According to the service, more than 150 people have been vaccinated against anthrax in the outbreak. All contact persons receive emergency prophylaxis with antibacterial drugs. In addition, the anti-epidemic squad of Rospotrebnadzor continues preventive measures in the outbreak.
Earlier it was reported about four infected in Tuva. The first patient was hospitalized at the end of June. It was reported that a resident of the city of Ak-Dovurak had contracted the infection. The infected person was hospitalized in the Kyzyl Infectious Diseases Hospital. A state of emergency has been introduced in the region. Persons who had contact with the sick person have been identified, disinfection was carried out at the place of residence of the infected person.
According to the Telegram channel Mash, a resident of Tuva who contracted anthrax cooked and ate the insides of a horse after slaughter. It is noted that the horse was killed, as she began to have convulsions. The Russian decided to eat the insides of the animal according to local tradition. According to the regional prosecutor’s office, the fact of purchasing horsemeat without a certificate was established.
Source: Rosbalt
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