Two people are admitted to the “Matei Balș” Institute in Bucharest with suspicion of anthrax, after consuming sheep meat from their own household. Another member of the family died on Wednesday, following the aggravation of the health.
Anthrax suspicion in two patients admitted to “Matei Balș” Photo: Archive
The Minister of Health, Alexandru Rogobete, announced on Wednesday that two people were admitted to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases “Matei Balș” in Bucharest with suspicion of anthrax. According to him, the patients said they had consumed and manipulated sheep meat from their own household.
“Susposition of anthrax, unconfirmed so far, reported today by representatives of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases Dr. Matei Balş in Bucharest. According to the information provided, the two persons reported that they have manipulated and consumed sheep meat from their own household“, The minister said.
Expert analyzes at the “Cantacuzino” Institute
In order to confirm the diagnosis, the samples taken were sent to the National Institute for Medical-Military Development “Cantacuzino”. “The analyzes performed will determine exactly if it is a case confirmed by Antrax“, Stated Alexandru Rogobete.
A family death, in the course of investigating
The situation is all the more serious as another member of the same family presented, on July 5, 2025, at the Slobozia County Emergency Hospital with symptoms such as dizziness and headache. The patient’s condition was rapidly worse, which is why he was transferred to the National Institute of Neurology and Neurovascular Diseases in Bucharest. Unfortunately, on Wednesday, its death was declared, the authorities investigating whether there is a connection with the suspicion of anthrax.
Strict monitoring measures
The Ministry of Health has announced that it closely monitors the situation, in collaboration with the local and national public health authorities. “The Ministry of Health, the State Sanitary Inspection, the Public Health Directorate of the Municipality of Bucharest and the Ialomiţa Public Health Directorate closely monitor the situation“, Said the minister. He stressed that all measures to prevent the possible infection is strictly observed.
