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Iran-150 Iranians suffer from anthrax13 Aug 2009Tehran Times [edited][ProMed]There are only 150 people in the Islamic Republic infected with anthrax, an official of the Health ministry announced here on Tuesday [11 Aug 2009]. The disease affects both humans and animals and most forms of it are lethal (if untreated), an official explained. Anthrax is a bacterial disease (Bacillus anthracis) which may not spread directly from an infected body to another. When these spores are inhaled, ingested, or come into contact with a skin lesion on a host they may reactivate and multiply rapidly.
Israel- Anthrax, bovine06 Jul 2009Prof. Daniel Elad, Kimron Veterinary Institute [edited][ProMed]On 30 Jun 2009 a cow, from a (beef) herd of some 50 animals grazing in the Megiddo (also known as Armageddon) area, in the north of Israel, was found dead with blood oozing from its natural orifices. The cow's spleen was removed (contrary to recommendations) and taken to a veterinarian. The carcass was incinerated in a hole dug for that purpose (about 2 meters deep) and which was then filled in.Anthrax was diagnosed based on microscopy, culture and PCR examinations of the spleen.The area the herd grazed on was not known to be contaminated. It has been used for several decades and the affected herd has been grazing on it for the last 2 months.The day after the diagnosis the herd was removed from the pasture and vaccinated. One cow, showing mild symptoms of general malaise, with a temperature of 39.9 C [103.8 F], was treated with antibiotics and vaccinated thereafter. No additional cases of anthrax occurred.The origin of the contamination is unknown. A small stream of water flows through the area. However, since it originates a few kilometers from the relevant area and no cases of anthrax have been known to occur in the region, it is unlikely to be the source of the microorganism. It is likely that a limited number of old 'hot spots' exist and the affected cow had the misfortune to feed on one. The fact that Israel is in a period of drought might have acted as a risk factor.
Israel- Anthrax, bovine06 Jul 2009Prof. Daniel Elad, Kimron Veterinary Institute [edited][ProMed]On 30 Jun 2009 a cow, from a (beef) herd of some 50 animals grazing in the Megiddo (also known as Armageddon) area, in the north of Israel, was found dead with blood oozing from its natural orifices. The cow's spleen was removed (contrary to recommendations) and taken to a veterinarian. The carcass was incinerated in a hole dug for that purpose (about 2 meters deep) and which was then filled in.Anthrax was diagnosed based on microscopy, culture and PCR examinations of the spleen.The area the herd grazed on was not known to be contaminated. It has been used for several decades and the affected herd has been grazing on it for the last 2 months.The day after the diagnosis the herd was removed from the pasture and vaccinated. One cow, showing mild symptoms of general malaise, with a temperature of 39.9 C [103.8 F], was treated with antibiotics and vaccinated thereafter. No additional cases of anthrax occurred.The origin of the contamination is unknown. A small stream of water flows through the area. However, since it originates a few kilometers from the relevant area and no cases of anthrax have been known to occur in the region, it is unlikely to be the source of the microorganism. It is likely that a limited number of old 'hot spots' exist and the affected cow had the misfortune to feed on one. The fact that Israel is in a period of drought might have acted as a risk factor.
