Disease

Covid-19

The countries with the 10 greatest number of Covid-19 cases:

Dengue Fever – Bangladesh

Bangladesh reported an additional 198 dengue fever hospitalizations Sunday, bringing the cumulative total for the year to 6,100. 189 of Sunday’s cases were reported from Dhaka. The increase in cases began in earnest in July and has continued through the first half of August. At least 3,244 people were hospitalized in August so far while the number was 2,286 in July, 272 in June and 43 in May. Officials report 25 suspected dengue deaths to date.

Anthrax – China

Officials in North China’s Shanxi Province are reporting nine suspected human anthrax cases in villagers from Wenshui County. All of the patients were involved in the cattle industry, from breeding, to slaughter and beef sales. They presented with papules on limbs, which then turned into blisters and ulcerations. They also developed symptoms of edema and swollen lymph nodes.

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