China has reported a deadly anthrax pneumonia case in Chengde, northern Hebei Province on August 9. The patient had a contact history with cattle, sheep, and goods produced from these animals. After showing symptoms, the patient was taken to Beijing by ambulance, where he is being quarantined and treated, according to the state-run media outlets, quoting the Beijing Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Beijing CDC).
Cattle and sheep are both susceptible to anthrax. Infection occurs when humans come into touch with diseased animals or contaminated products. According to the Beijing CDC, skin contact is the most frequent method of infection, accounting for per cent of reported cases and leading to blisters and skin necrosis.
Anthrax pneumonia is the most severe infection, which occurs when a patient inhales dust containing Bacillus anthracis and becomes sick.
People who ingest infected food, generally meat can get intestinal anthrax. It causes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Anthrax can be passed from person to person, however, it is not as contagious as the flu or COVID-19.
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Bacillus anthracis is a bacteria that may be treated with a variety of antibiotics, according to the research.
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Beijing has implemented a number of steps aimed at improving the management of people returning from areas with high viral transmission rates, including limiting their ability to purchase train and flight tickets.