One new anthrax case confirmed in Thai province of Mukdahan, 638 people exposed


BANGKOK: Anthrax cases in Mukdahan province have risen to two, with one death, after one of three suspected patients tested positive, according to the Mukdahan Provincial Public Health Office.

The new case brings the total number of confirmed anthrax cases in Don Tan district to two. One of the cases resulted in death. The positive result was confirmed via the RT-PCR method. Test results for the remaining two suspected patients are expected to be released tomorrow.

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