Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Eleven people have been infected with anthrax in Kaunia, Mithapukur, and Pirgacha upazilas of Rangpur, sparking concern among locals.
Health experts have urged residents not to panic but to remain vigilant, stressing that sick animals must never be slaughtered.
According to the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), anthrax is a dangerous zoonotic disease that poses risks to both humans and livestock in Bangladesh, particularly in northern regions.The disease primarily affects herbivores and is often fatal for them.
Humans may contract it through direct contact with infected animals, handling contaminated hides, bones, or wool, eating raw or undercooked meat, or even inhaling anthrax spores. The...