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Sunday, June 28, 2020

Scientists are worried about human infections of African Swine Fever


"Though the consumption of ASF-infested pigs doesn’t affect humans, as it is not a zoonotic disease, according to the Chairman, Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Dr. Olufemi Aroso, its consumption is not advisable. He explained that though there are unknown consequences, he warned that in a situation where mutations occur, severe consequences might be experienced when diseased pigs are consumed.

Source:

https://guardian.ng/features/african-swine-fever-when-pork-is-unsafe-for-consumption/