Cattle and sheep contract anthrax by ingesting the bacterium Bacillus anthracis in the soil while grazing, leading to transmission among animals and sporadically to humans under specific conditions, ...

Unlike pulmonary anthrax, which occurs due to inhalation of spores, these two types are less aggressive and have minimal chance of human-to-human transmission.

The province is urging producers to remain vigilant after anthrax was confirmed in cattle in the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Paynton No. 470, located about 64 kilometres northwest of North Battleford ...

Anthrax transmission occurs from infected animals to humans, but not between humans. The virus, which occurs naturally in soil and water, can remain viable for years due to its resistant spores.

Anthrax, a disease which predominantly affects cattle and buffalos, is not present in Cambodia, confirmed Ly Sovann, director of the Department of Communicable Disease Control (CDC). He reminded the ...

Weerawat confirmed that there have been no reported cases of human-to-human transmission. Anthrax can be contracted in three primary ways: Through skin contact – This typically occurs during the ...

An anthrax outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is compounding an already dire humanitarian crisis fuelled by ongoing conflict, mass displacement and a surge in infectious ...

Anthrax in humans is not generally regarded as contagious, although rare records of person-to-person transmission exist. The disease has three forms in humans, all needing prompt medical attention.

Anthrax in humans is not generally regarded as contagious, although rare records of person-to-person transmission exist. The disease has three forms in humans, all needing prompt medical attention.

Key takeaways: Early concerns of an anthrax outbreak were sparked by the deaths of dozens of buffaloes and hippos. More than 20 suspected human cases and one death have been reported in the Congo ...

An anthrax outbreak is compounding the worsening security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), driving up humanitarian needs and further limiting access to basic services ...