Lagos confirms six cases of anthrax disease, burns infected animals | TheCable

The Lagos state government says six animals in the state have been confirmed to have anthrax disease. Anthrax is an infection caused by the spore-forming bacteria, Bacillus anthracis. It typically

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is an infection caused by the spore-forming bacteria, Bacillus anthracis. It typically affects ruminants such as cows, sheep, and goats.Humans can get infected if they handle or are involved in the slaughter of a sick animal, or are in contact with contaminated animal products.Making the announcement in a statement on Sunday, Olatokunbo Emokpae, the permanent secretary, ministry of agriculture, said the cases were discovered during surveillance of animals on Lagos Island and Agege.

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