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Nature reports new anthrax cases among hippos in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, raising concern about possible spread to people. The supplied report does not establish human infections or explain the outbreak’s source.
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People and wildlife in the affected area may face exposure, but the supplied report gives no details about human cases or a direct U.S. connection.
The report does not specify planned investigations or public-health measures. Whether people have been infected is unclear from the supplied information.
Whether human infections are identified
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