After Corona, another disease has knocked in the country. The first target of this disease are three people from Odisha. All three people are residents of Koraput district of Odisha. The state health department has issued an alert in this regard and asked people to be cautious. The three infected people have been admitted to the local hospital for treatment. It is being said that they came in contact with a dead cow which was infected with anthrax. According to the information, these three people have been found infected with a disease called anthrax. This disease is caused by a bacterium called Bacillus anthracis.
situation under control
The situation regarding the disease is now under control and no new cases have been reported. He said efforts have been made to make the villagers aware about the measures to prevent anthrax disease. Apart from this, information, education and communication initiatives have been started in the affected areas. He said the matter is being closely monitored and adequate health officials have been deployed in the village and surrounding areas to assess the situation for the next few days.
What is anthrax disease?
This disease has occurred in many places. It spreads through pathogenic bacteria found in the soil. These bacteria easily reach pets when found in the soil. It enters the human body by coming in contact with animals or consuming their milk products. It can enter the body through breathing, eating contaminated food, drinking contaminated water or through wounds on the skin. This disease is so dangerous that it can even cause death.
Know the symptoms of anthrax
- blisters on the skin
- High fever
- Trembling
- Difficulty breathing
- vomit
- Stomach, head, body ache
- Tired all day long
Know the treatment
If you notice any symptoms, consult a doctor immediately. These bacteria release toxins in large quantities after entering the body, so antitoxin medicines are given to prevent this. You can also get vaccinated to avoid this.