Desk Report: The infectious disease anthrax (takka disease) has been spreading in the country for more than four decades. At different times, the disease has spread to 16 districts, mainly in the northern region. Recently, the disease was detected in cattle in Rangpur and Gaibandha in the northern region. Several infections have also been detected in humans in Rangpur. There has been concern among marginalized people in the affected areas about the recent spread of anthrax. However, experts say with caution that the disease can be prevented through vaccination of…
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