ANTHRAX, HUMAN, BOVINE - BANGLADESH (23)

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In this update:

[1] Human: IEDCR update

[2] News report



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[1] Human: IEDCR update

Date: Thu 14 Oct 2010

Source: Bangladesh Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and

Research (IEDCR) [edited]







Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Institute of

Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212



Number of cutaneous anthrax cases from 18 Aug to 25 Oct 2010

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District / Total / Change since last posting 14 Oct 2010 / In last 24

hours (25 Oct 2010) / Upazilla [subdistrict] (cases)

1. Pabna / 69 / 0 / 0 / Bera (11), Santhia (35), Faridpur (23)

2. Sirajganj / 219 / 0 / 0 / Shadjadpur (56), Belkuchi (54),

Kamarkhanda (99), Ullapara (10)

3. Kushtia / 49 / 0 / 0 / Daulotpur (46), Bheramara (3)

4. Tangail / 26 / 0 / 0 / Ghatail (14), Gopalpur (12)

5. Meherpur / 82 / 0 / 0 / Ganghi (81), Mujibnagar (1)

6. Manikganj / 8 / 0 / 0 / Shaturia (8)

7. Shatkhira / 1 / 0 / 0 / Sadar (1)

8. Lalmonirhat / 107 / 0 / 0 / Sadar (78), Aditmari (29)

9. Rajshahi / 8 / 0 / 0 / Chaghat (7), Tanore (1**)

10. Narayangonj / 12 / 0 / 0 / Araihajar (12)

11. Laxmipur / 25 / 0 / 0 / Kamalnagar (25)

12. Chittagong / 1 / 0 / 0 / City (1)

Total: 607 (0*)



*No new cases reported since 8 Oct 2010

** Imported from Sirajganj



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[It would appear that this epidemic may be over. - Mod.MHJ]



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[2] News report

Date: Sun 24 Oct 2010

Source: The New Nation [edited]







Anthrax red alert goes

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The government the other day lifted the 'red alert' on anthrax it had

issued a month back in the backdrop of an outbreak infecting cattle

and human beings. The prompt government action is aimed at 'removing

unnecessary fear of anthrax disease' from the people as explained by

the fisheries and livestock minister through the press as meat-sale

came almost to a halt throughout the country causing a serious threat

to all the related industries. In fact, the red alert resulted in a

drastic fall in the consumption of beef, mutton, milk, and virtually

halting cattle trade and drying up supply of hides and skin to the

leather industry, as reported.



A total of 104 cows were infected by anthrax in 3 months from 1 Jul

to 30 Sep 2010 compared to much higher figures of anthrax infection

of 449 last year [2009] and 437 in 2008 as per official records. The

livestock minister held the media responsible for 'over publicity'

given to anthrax which is like many other animal diseases. The

situation came under control following the prompt official response

since the 1st case of infection was detected on 18 Aug 2010 at

Sirajganj. The concerned departments have however been asked to

remain alert and keep watch on the situation.



The red alert was issued on 5 Sep 2010 as anthrax cases were reported

from several districts. Following this, meat sales came to a stop in

the city and elsewhere in the country. The livestock directorate,

civil surgeons were on alert. As no fresh case of anthrax was

reported since 18 Sep 2010, the government lifted the red alert on 7

Oct 2010. The government accordingly instructed to complete cattle

vaccination in the affected districts a month ahead of the holy

Eid-ul-Azha to be celebrated in the 3rd week of November [2010].



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[In an earlier posting 20101008.3655 the government stated that it

intended to lift the red alert on 7 Oct 2010. It has been done. - Mod.MHJ]



[see also:

Anthrax, human, bovine - Bangladesh (22) 20101015.3741

Anthrax, human, bovine - Bangladesh (21): 3 new cases 20101008.3655

Anthrax, human, bovine - Bangladesh (20): 6 new cases 20101001.3570

Anthrax, human, bovine - Bangladesh (19): 14 new cases 20100924.3461

Anthrax, human, bovine - Bangladesh (18): 65 new cases 20100920.3395

Anthrax, human, bovine - Bangladesh (17) 20100917.3373

Anthrax, human, bovine - Bangladesh (16) 20100915.3346

Anthrax, human, bovine - Bangladesh (15) 20100914.3323

Anthrax, human, bovine - Bangladesh (14) 20100910.3279

Anthrax, human, bovine - Bangladesh (13) 20100908.3236

Anthrax, human, bovine - Bangladesh (12): Id alert 20100907.3224

Anthrax, human, bovine - Bangladesh (11): widespread 20100905.3191

Anthrax, human, bovine - Bangladesh (10): (KU, TA) 20100902.3140

Anthrax, human, bovine - Bangladesh (09): (SR, PB) 20100831.3109

Anthrax, human, bovine - Bangladesh (08): (SR, PB) 20100828.3066

Anthrax, human, bovine - Bangladesh (07): (SR) 20100827.3044

Anthrax, human, bovine - Bangladesh (06): (SR) 20100826.3009

Anthrax, human, bovine - Bangladesh (05): (SR) conf. 20100825.2996

Anthrax, human, bovine - Bangladesh (04): (SR) susp. 20100824.2970

Anthrax, human, bovine - Bangladesh (03): (PB) susp. 20100823.2944

Anthrax, human, bovine - Bangladesh (02): (SR) 20100820.2914

Anthrax, human, bovine - Bangladesh: (TA) susp, RFI 20100421.1291]

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