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More anthrax cases in U.S.

By Sridhar Krishnaswami

WASHINGTON, OCT. 14. A third state in the U.S. has a person confirmed for exposure to anthrax and authorities are looking at every possible way to come to grips with a problem that goes beyond the realm of health into apprehension. In Nevada, a letter postmarked in Malaysia has tested positive for anthrax spores.

Five more cases have now been detected at the American Media in Florida and a second case has surfaced in New York. The anthrax exposure has so far one fatality in Florida.

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