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A suspected outbreak of anthrax has been identified in Gopalpur Upazila. According to the media on 21 June 2016 at least 18 people were infected with anthrax. A resident of Bholarpara village slaughtered an anthrax-infected cow and distributed the meat amongst his neighbours and relatives; all 18 cases where involved in slaughtering and processing the infected meat.
A medical team from of the Upazila health department is providing treatment to the affected cases and the district livestock department have started vaccinating cattle in the affected area.
(Via ProMed - accessed 24/06/16)
The risk to travellers is low, most cases are of the cutaneous form and related to close contact with infected animals in rural areas. Anthrax can also be transmitted by consuming the meat of an infected animal. Avoidance of products made from animal origin such as souvenirs made from animal skins should be advised.
Further information on Anthrax.
