Anthrax case reported in Kyrgyzstan
A human case of anthrax was detected in Kyrgyzstan, according to deputy head physician of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision Center in Bishkek, Ainagul Ryskulbekova.
Director Ryskulbekova said the infected woman was sent to Bishkek from the Jalal-Abad region. A case of anthrax infection was registered on May 9. There was an ulcer with blisters on the patient's swollen arm. The woman is being treated in one of the city hospitals.
It was later discovered that the village residents slaughtered a calf on April 27 and shared the meat with their neighbors. It is not yet known whether anyone else became ill with anthrax.
Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis. Anthrax can be found naturally in soil and commonly affects domestic and wild animals around the world. Although it is rare, people can get sick with anthrax if they come in contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products.
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Cutaneous anthrax occurs when the spore (or possibly the bacterium) enters a cut or abrasion on the skin. It starts out as a raised bump that looks like an insect bite. It then develops into a blackened lesion called an eschar that may form a scab. Lymph glands in the area may swell plus edema may be present. This form of anthrax responds well to antibiotics. If untreated, deaths can occur if the infection goes systemic. 95% of cases of anthrax are cutaneous.