Yogyakarta (ANTARA) - A lecturer from the Faculty of Animal Science\nat Gadjah Mada University (Fapet UGM), Nanung Danar Dono, stated that\nanthrax is a dangerous disease that can be fatal if not treated\nimmediately.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnthrax is a zoonotic disease, meaning it spreads from animals to\nhumans. If infected and not promptly treated, the risk is death,\u201d said\nNanung, who is also part of the UGM Halal Centre team, in a statement in\nYogyakarta on Monday.<\/p>\n
According to him, one critical point of attention is the prohibition\nagainst slaughtering livestock that are sick or have died suddenly,\nespecially if anthrax is suspected.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Bacillus anthracis bacteria can form spores that are capable of\nsurviving for a long time in the environment and have the potential to\nspread,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He noted that the meat of livestock suspected of having anthrax must\nnot be consumed. The public is also urged not to move or handle\ncarcasses improperly, but rather to report immediately to the relevant\nauthorities so that they can be handled according to procedure.<\/p>\n
\u201cDo not think it is a waste if it has to be discarded. Meat from\ncarcasses containing anthrax must be destroyed, not consumed by our\nbodies,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He explained that anthrax transmission to humans can occur through\nspores that are swallowed, inhaled, or through skin contact.<\/p>\n
In livestock, he added, one sign to watch out for is sudden death\naccompanied by high fever and loss of appetite. Therefore, anthrax cases\nare not merely an animal health issue, but a public health concern as\nwell.<\/p>\n
\u201cTherefore, the vigilance of farmers and the community is a vital\npart of breaking the chain of transmission. This poison is meant to be\ndestroyed, not put into our bodies,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ugm-expert-warns-of-anthrax-danger-if-not-handled-immediately-1791202113", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }