Health officials in Thailand have confirmed the country’s first death from anthrax in three decades,
triggering heightened medical monitoring and containment measures.
The deceased, a 53-year-old man from Mukdahan province in northeastern Thailand, contracted the disease and passed away.
A second infection has also been confirmed in the same area, with three additional suspected cases currently under investigation.
Preliminary findings suggest the outbreak is linked to a religious event where livestock was slaughtered and undercooked meat was consumed.
A total of 638 individuals have been identified as potentially exposed—36 of whom were directly involved in animal slaughter,
while the rest consumed meat believed to be contaminated.
All are now receiving preventative antibiotic treatment.
To contain the situation, a 5-kilometer quarantine zone has been established around the infection site,
and a campaign to vaccinate over 1,200 cattle in the area has been launched. So far, no unusual animal deaths or illnesses have been reported.
Anthrax is a rare but serious bacterial disease transmitted from infected animals to humans, and it does not spread from person to person.
This incident highlights the critical importance of public health awareness and food safety practices,
particularly in rural communities where traditional livestock handling is common.
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