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Foot-and-mouth in Egypt

Issue: May 2012

This article appears on page 16 of the May 2012 issue.

In Egypt, nearly 100,000 head of cattle have been infected in a major new outbreak of the virulent cattle disease known as “foot-and-mouth.” It can be easily transmitted by people simply walking through infected areas. Before leaving such areas, travelers should be mindful of disinfecting their shoes.

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