Thailand sounds alarm after anthrax outbreak in Laos

Published 2024년 3월 28일

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Thailand has increased its surveillance on livestock due to an anthrax outbreak in neighboring Laos, which has reported over 50 suspected human cases. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has instructed officials to monitor the situation closely to ensure public safety. Anthrax, a bacterial disease found in soil, poses a risk to humans through inhalation, ingestion, or contact with contaminated animals. With 65 suspected cases in Laos, including 54 in the Champasak province adjacent to Thailand, the Thai government is urging the public to report any unusual animal deaths and to seek medical attention if exposed to sick animals. Notably, Thailand has not seen any human cases of anthrax since 2001.

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Bangkok: Thailand ordered a close watch on livestock on Thursday after an outbreak of anthrax in neighbouring Laos, where more than 50 suspected human cases have been reported. Anthrax, which spreads through bacteria in soil, commonly infects grazing livestock and wild animals but can infect humans and be deadly in some cases. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered officials to closely monitor the disease and to "protect the public". Humans can become infected by breathing in the spores, eating contaminated food or touching bacteria with broken skin, for instance when handling diseased animals. Media in secretive, communist Laos have reported 65 suspected cases, including 54 in southern Champasak province, which borders Thailand. A Thai government statement referred to 54 cases reported this month. "The PM has ordered the public health minister to closely monitor, especially near the borders," spokesman Chai Watcharong said in the statement. It also encouraged ...

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