PUBLISHED: 11 May 2025 at 15: 46
No fresh bacillus cases have been discovered, but public health secretary Somsak Thepsuthin urged residents of high-risk areas to be on their guard. He advised against touching, killing, or moving creature corpses, and advised against consuming organic foods.
According to Mr. Somsak’s report on Sunday, there are still four bacillus cases in Mukdahan province, with one person dying, two patients receiving treatment, and one patient being discharged. No additional cases have been identified despite the conclusion of the 636 links security. But, Mr. Somsak emphasized the value of ongoing monitoring in high-risk areas.
Anthrax is a viral illness caused by spore-forming germs that are heat and chemical resistant and have been around for more than ten years. The illness is most prevalent in animals like cattle, bison, goats, and sheep. Sick animals pass away quickly and can infect humans by coming into contact with their blood, beef, or other organs. A high mortality rate of up to 80 % is present in extreme cases of human illness.
Residents of high-risk areas should refrain from touching or butchering sick or dead creatures without protective gear, from inhaling dirt containing spores, and from consuming raw meat from diseased animals. Mr. Somsak emphasized the necessity of prompt notification to livestock authorities when excessive animal deaths are discovered.