Rark tuberculosis in Vorarlberg: Health risk from pathogens!

Rark tuberculosis in Vorarlberg: Health risk from pathogens!

Vorarlberg, Österreich - In Vorarlberg, an alarming situation has arisen: In connection with beef tuberculosis, a person with the responsible bacteria has become infected. This represents a rare but clear indication of the transferability of this disease. reported.

The transmission is usually carried out by inhaling fine droplets that are exhaled by sick animals, or by consuming non -pasteurized milk. There are therefore particularly endangered people who have frequent contact with infected animals. According to the agency for health and nutritional security (AGES), however, the risk of infection for people is relatively low overall, but increases significantly with longer exposure. Another risk is wild animals such as red deer and wild boar, which can act as an pathogen reservoir and transmit the disease to farm animals.

The threat from mycobacteria

mycobacteria are a genus of aerobic bacteria, from which around 100 species are known so far, some of which, such as mycobacterium tuberculosis and mycobacterium leprosy , cause serious illnesses in humans. People with a weakened immune system are particularly at risk. As reports Medlexi , tuberculosis worldwide is one of the most common infectious diseases that estimate a third of the global population. Every year there are around 9 million new illnesses, and over 2 million people die as a result. The resistance of the mycobacteria against antibiotics significantly complicates the therapy.

The symptoms of tuberculosis can remain unnoticed over a long period of time, which simplifies early diagnosis and treatment. Cases are often only determined by striking findings after slaughter. Knowing this insidious and stubborn disease is crucial to control the spread of beef tuberculosis and to avoid infections in humans.