Two African drums stored at the United Campus Ministry in Durham have tested positive for anthrax, the state confirmed yesterday as it continues to investigate the nation’s first known case of gastrointestinal anthrax.
The young woman with the disease, who attended a drum circle at the center, remains in critical condition, state Public Health Director Jose Montero said.
The state ordered the ministry, which serves but is not part of the University of New Hampshire, closed for further testing. As many as 30 drums are stored at the 15 Mill Road building.
Montero continues to ask drum owners who attended the drum circle events since October to call his office for possible drum tests. The state lab has sent some samples, including DNA samples, for further testing at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
Source/Full Story: unionleader.com
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