On August 9th, Beijing reported 1 exceptional case of pulmonary anthrax in Beijing

On August 9th, Beijing reported 1 exceptional case of pulmonary anthrax who came to Beijing for treatment
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What is anthrax?

Anthrax is an infectious disease caused by bacteria (Bacillus anthracis), which is mainly prevalent in herbivorous animals such as cattle, sheep, and deer
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Bacillus anthracis can form spores (a form of bacteria), and its resistance will become very strong.
It can survive for decades or even longer in a suitable environment.
Herbivores such as cattle and sheep generally infect the soil orally while eating grass.
Bacillus anthracis in the disease
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It is popular among herbivores, how do people get infected?

Humans are generally infected with anthrax through contact with animals and their products infected with anthrax.
If the skin comes into contact with these pollutants, bacillus anthracis will enter the human body through tiny wounds on the skin, causing skin anthrax; if you eat contaminated meat, you can Causes intestinal anthrax; if you breathe in droplets or dust containing Bacillus anthracis, it can cause pulmonary anthrax
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What are the symptoms of human infection?

Skin anthrax is usually the most common after infection in humans, which can account for more than 95%.
It usually occurs on bare skin such as hands, feet, face, neck and shoulders
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Is anthrax serious and how is it treated?

If left untreated, anthrax is dangerous and can be fatal
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How can anthrax be prevented?

Anthrax mainly affects professional groups, including cattle and sheep breeding, slaughter and sales personnel, veterinarians, or personnel engaged in cattle and sheep product processing.
These personnel must not only strengthen personal protection, but also strengthen livestock management in accordance with the requirements of the agricultural department, and accept In quarantine, it is strictly forbidden to slaughter, eat diseased, and dead animals, and do a good job of vaccinating domestic animals
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Can beef and mutton still be purchased and eaten?

Commercial beef and mutton are strictly quarantined, and beef and mutton purchased through formal channels can be eaten with confidence
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When processing meat, you should pay attention to separate raw and cooked meat.
Meat should be cooked thoroughly before eating
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How to prevent anthrax when traveling?

There are animal epidemics of anthrax in China and many parts of the world, and human anthrax infections also occur in the professional population
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Can anthrax pass from person to person?

Anthrax cannot spread from person to person like flu or new coronary pneumonia
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