Anthrax Victim’s Condition Worsens
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From Times Wire Reports
The condition of a drum maker hospitalized with inhalation anthrax has worsened, New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said.
Vado Diomande, 44, apparently became infected by raw animal hides he had imported from Africa for use in making drums. He became ill shortly after he returned from the Ivory Coast, bringing several goat hides with him.
“He’s in serious trouble,” Bloomberg said at a news conference. “Inhalation anthrax is very often fatal.... I think your prayers have to be with him.”
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