Anthrax spreads tentacles in S’garh

As many as fifteen persons of Kuanrmunda block of Sundargarh district have been diagnosed with deadly anthrax disease, and the district administration deputed a medical team to the spot on Friday.

The medical team, besides offering treatment to the affected persons, issued an advisory to the locals, requesting them not to eat flesh of any deceased animal.

Sources said, about 11 persons of Ganju tolla under Raiboga police station area of Sundargarh district and four persons from Thangdinacha village under Biramitrapur police station, have been confirmed of having affected by the dreaded anthrax. These persons had eaten flesh of dead animal a few days ago. Following confirmation, a six- member medical team under the leadership of Additional District Public Health Officer SK Rath reached the spot and offered treatment to the affected persons.

Sources said all the affected persons have complained of infection in their skin. The medical team however claimed their condition was stable. "Since, the infection has not affected the lungs of the patients, they will recover soon," said Chief District Medical Officer, Sundargarh Uday Bhanu Das.