NewzAn outbreak of anthrax in Zambia has resulted in the deaths of over 50 animals and the infection of 12 people. The affected wildlife includes hippos, elephants, buffalo, and a crocodile, all of which succumbed after ingesting the naturally occurring bacteria.
Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Health authorities are monitoring the situation as the bacteria impacts both local animal populations and human residents in the region.
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