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. 2018 Dec 2;5(4):397–404. doi: 10.5455/javar.2018.e290

Table 3. Knowledge and practices on anthrax control and prevention in outbreak areas of thee districts (Sirajganj, Tangail, Rajbari).

Parameter Yes (%) No (%) 95% CI
Knowledge
What is Anthrax or Torka (Bangla name)? 7 (7%) 93 (93%) 2.9%–13.9%
Do you hear the name Anthrax or Torka (Bangla name)? 40 (40%) 60 (60%) 30.3%–50.3%
Vaccine can protect animal from anthrax? 25 (25%) 75 (75%) 16.9%–34.7%
Disease can be transmitted from animal to human during the slaughtering/dressing of an infected animal 2 (2%) 98 (98%) 0.2%–7.0%
Practice
Consume sick animal meat 92 (92%) 8 (8%) 84.8%–96.5%
Consume dead animal meat 0 (0%) 100 (100%) 0%–3.6%
Disposal of dead animal in the open land or water bodies 67 (75%) 23 (25%) 56.9%–76.1%