FG probes mysterious flesh-eating disease after 7 deaths in Adamawa

The Federal Government has collected specimens for laboratory tests to find the nonstop origin of a unusual flesh-eating ailment that has claimed 7 lives successful Malabo, Adamawa.

Dr Adesigbin Olufemi, Acting National Coordinator, National Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer and Leprosy Control Programme, disclosed this successful an interrogation with the NAN connected Saturday.

As of Sept. 10, 67 cases person been recorded, with 8 patients receiving surgical attraction astatine the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital successful Yola.

“The illness is suspected to beryllium Buruli Ulcer, a neglected tropical illness caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, commonly recovered successful marshy environments.

“The ailment typically begins similar a boil, bursts, and gradually eats up flesh, damaging bones.

“The nonstop origin and transmission method are inactive unknown, but theories suggest insects similar mosquitoes whitethorn play a role.”

He said the Adamawa State Government had been proactive successful responding to the outbreak, portion the Federal Government and partners had mobilised to the affected assemblage since Sept. 14.

Olufemi said continuous consciousness instauration is captious to halt the spread, arsenic immoderate residents initially attributed the information to witchcraft.

“Health information requires a multisectoral approach, including proviso of potable h2o and improved sanitation.

“The authorities and partners volition prolong efforts to dainty existing patients and curb further spread, with attraction involving antibiotics and surgery.”

NAN reports that the World Health Organisation recognises Buruli Ulcer arsenic 1 of the astir neglected tropical diseases globally.

(NAN)

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