Thiruvananthapuram The Health department has launched immediate control measures after anthrax was confirmed in wild boars in the forest area of Athirappilly, a statement issued by Health Minister Veena George said on Wednesday.
The Departments of Animal Husbandry, Forest and Wildlife and Health had conducted an outbreak investigation after herds of wild boar were found dead in the forest region. An examination of the samples collected from the dead animals confirmed the presence of Bacillus anthracis, the bacterium which causes anthrax.
People can get sick with anthrax if they come in contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products. The Health department is closely observing those people who buried the animal carcasses and giving them necessary medical care.
