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14 March 2013 Last updated at 08:18 ET
Dead injecting drug user in Glasgow had anthrax
Anthrax bacterium Anthrax cannot be passed from person to person
An injecting drug user who died in Glasgow has tested positive for anthrax, health officials have said.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GGC) said the incident was an "isolated case" and may be down to contaminated heroin or cutting agent.
Health officials and police are working to identify the source...
14 March 2013 Last updated at 08:18 ET
Dead injecting drug user in Glasgow had anthrax
Anthrax bacterium Anthrax cannot be passed from person to person
An injecting drug user who died in Glasgow has tested positive for anthrax, health officials have said.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GGC) said the incident was an "isolated case" and may be down to contaminated heroin or cutting agent.
Health officials and police are working to identify the source...