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Thailand Reports First Anthrax Death in Decades

5/3/2025

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Thailand has recorded its first anthrax death in decades, a tragic case involving a 53-year-old man in Mukdahan province who consumed undercooked beef during a religious ceremony. In response, authorities are closely monitoring 638 individuals who may be at risk, as the Department of Disease Control confirms the presence of the deadly Bacillus anthracis.

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Thailand has recorded its first anthrax death in decades, a tragic case involving a 53-year-old man in Mukdahan province who consumed undercooked beef during a religious ceremony. In response, authorities are closely monitoring 638 individuals who may be at risk, as the Department of Disease Control confirms the presence of the deadly Bacillus anthracis.