Anthrax is caused by a bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis. Humans generally acquire the disease directly or indirectly from infected animals or occupational exposure to affected or contaminated animal products. The Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of anthrax in Kabira Sub-county, Kyotera District, which residents have for the past month been referring to as a strange disease.Dr Edward Muwanga, the Kyotera District Health Officer (DHO), said blood samples collected from three victims at Kyamayembe Village, Kabira Sub-county on November 23 and taken to Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe tested positive for anthrax. Is red meat consumption a good idea ?
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