Anthrax outbreak in Zambia kills 46 hippos, 8 elephants, 5 buffalo
Twelve people have contracted anthrax after consuming meat from infected wildlife carcasses, according to Zambian health authorities.
An anthrax outbreak in Zambia has killed 46 hippos, 8 elephants, and 5 buffalo, according to reports. Twelve people have also contracted the disease after consuming meat from infected wildlife carcasses.
The outbreak underscores the risks of anthrax transmission from wildlife to humans through food, particularly in regions where hunting and consumption of wild game remains common.
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- Anthrax outbreak in Zambia kills 46 hippos, 8 elephants, 5 buffalo — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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