ANTHRAX, HUMAN, BOVINE - KYRGYZSTAN (04): (JALAL-ABAD)

Date: 10 Aug 2009
Source: Akipress.org [edited]
<http://fergana.akipress.org/news:42501/>


The skin form of anthrax has been confirmed in only 6 people out of the 17
hospitalized. All 6 are from Aksi district of Jalalabad. These 6 are
currently under treatment in district hospitals. The remaining 11 people
from the villages of Toktogul, Semet, and Toruk are also under medical
observation.

The Ministry of Health press service also stated that a 20 year old man
from Suzak village of Tula Bulak district who was hospitalized with a
preliminary diagnosis of anthrax is also under treatment in the infectious
disease hospital of Jalalabad.

The Ministry of Health press service said that information campaigns are
being conducted to prevent the further spread of anthrax.