Investigation of animal anthrax outbreaks in the human-animal interface at risky districts of Bangladesh during 2016-2017

• DOI: 10.5455/javar.2018.e290
• Publication Date: 2018-12-04T14:19:50Z
• Authors: SK Islam; Shovon Chakma; AHM Akhter; Nelima Ibrahim; Faisol Talukder; Golam Chowdhuary
• Keywords: Preparedness

The objective of the study was to explore outbreak situation in terms animal, place, and time towards minimizing risk animal infection at source future subsequent spillover human endemic rural settings.An investigation team from Department Livestock Services visited each sites event strengthening control program future. Meat samples infected slaughtered animals were collected confirm causal agent using polychrome methylene blue microscopic examination technique. Participatory epidemiology tool such as semi-structured interview had been used these investigations realize knowledge practices local people/cattle keepers on anthrax prevention well.All identified affected cases confirmed a history contact with carcasses or handling/processing meat. level awareness community not satisfactory for further human. found be non-vaccinated status during uncontrolled movement is considered responsible new outbreaks vaccinated zone where enforcement veterinary legislation inadequate.A comprehensive preparedness response strategy obligatory prevention, respond Bangladesh. Maximum vaccination coverage increase are also demanded transmission