Anthrax may affect the search – Aftonbladet

Animals. the outbreak of anthrax among all cows in Omberg in Östergötland baffle authorities – and now the question arises about the upcoming hunt in the area could be in danger.

– the issue is highly topical since the first hunt in the this area will begin August 16th. They will come with recommendations, says Britt Åkerlind, infectious disease physician in Region Östergötland, said.

Another issue that authorities are working with, she says, is whether there can be any possible danger for hunters and hunting dogs to be out in the field.

– an animal that behaves as usual is healthy and a sick animal should not go near. Hunters know how an animal behaves.

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the incubation period (the time between smittotillfälle and when the disease breaks out) and time to death of the infected animal is very short . A couple of days it takes from the animal is healthy to die, which can make it easier for people to detect sick animals.

Authorities are also investigating the potential risk of unknowingly eating meat one, for example, infected elk.

in total, so far, ten cows, a horse and a moose who have died in the anthrax outbreak in Omberg in Östergötland. Still trying to find out what the origin of the infection is.

Buried animal

One theory is that because it is so dry in the fields grubs animals further down in the soil and come in contact with anthrax spores from the previously buried dead animals.

– but you can not really say in this case because you know roughly where the graves are, but there is no real involvement with the animals have died, says Britt Åkerlind.

Therefore also discussed other options, as the infection may have spread by wild animals. We do not know the exact place where the infection has started, how it spread – or there may be multiple distribution sites in the area.

FACTS

Anthrax

Anthrax, or anthrax is an infectious disease that mainly affects mammals. Herbivores are particularly vulnerable, but also people may suffer.

The bacteria can cause blood poisoning and the symptoms often occur as early as two days after infection.

Recently a man fell ill with anthrax in Sweden in 1965.

2001 killed more people in the United States after someone spread anthrax spores through the mail.

Source: Health Care Guide 1177

August 4, 2016 17:04