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Zambians warned not to eat dead wildlife after anthrax kills dozens of animals

Zambians warned not to eat dead wildlife after anthrax kills dozens of animals

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It can be transmitted from animals to humans through contact with contaminated animal products.Zambians have been urged not to consume, sell, distribute or handle meat from animals that have died suddenly or from suspected anthrax.

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Zambians warned not to eat dead wildlife after anthrax kills dozens of animalsImage source, ReutersImage caption, Anthrax mainly affects grazing animals and can lead to sudden death (file photo)ByBasillioh RukangaPublished1 minute agoAuthorities in Zambia have warned people not to eat meat from wildlife after dozens of wild animals, including hippos, elephants, buffalo and a crocodile died following an anthrax outbreak.A disaster management agency official said over the weekend that 12 people had been infected with the disease after consuming dead wildlife in the Munyamadzi River area.The official urged the public not to consume meat from animals that die naturally or from unknown causes, while urging the public to report any such cases.

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