Man in Hospital After Inhaling Anthrax

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Author Message   Just The Aunt Supporter Username: Auntof13 Post Number: 4090 Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 - 3:48 pm:        Man in Hospital After Inhaling Anthrax By SARA KUGLER NEW YORK (Feb. 22) - A New York City man has been hospitalized after inhaling anthrax, but officials believe it was accidental and not related to terrorism. The man, a doctor, traveled recently to the west coast of Africa and became ill shortly after his return, said a federal law enforcement official, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. The official said the anthrax may have been on animal skins. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly were expected to discuss the case at a City Hall news conference. Aides to the mayor said only the one man was injured, and was recovering in a hospital in Sayre, Pa. It was not clear how the man came into contact with the deadly substance, but mayor's aides said it was related to his job and that federal and city officials traced the exposure to New York City after the man became ill in Pennsylvania. Officials stressed that the case is unique and not related to any kind of intentional attack. Weeks after the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the nation was on high alert as anthrax-laced letters popped up in several places, including New York City. NBC anchor Tom Brokaw, two U.S. senators and the offices of the New York Post were among the targets. The anthrax attacks killed five people across the country and sickened 17. Investigators have not determined who was responsible for the attacks. Associated Press Writer Mark Sherman in Washington contributed to this report. Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. The information contained in the AP news report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or otherwise distributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. All active hyperlinks have been inserted by AOL. 02/22/06 15:06 EST   Scrotis Lo Knows Citizen Username: Scrotisloknows Post Number: 822 Registered: 10-2005 Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 - 3:53 pm:        It must be Dubya's fault...or global warming...   Robert Livingston Citizen Username: Rob_livingston Post Number: 1591 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 - 3:58 pm:        Scrotis Lo Knows: That's it? That's the best you got? C'mon, you must be better than that, man. Egad, you're not even trying. Put some thought into it. Weak, weak, weak...   MBJ Citizen Username: Mbj Post Number: 154 Registered: 10-2005 Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 - 3:59 pm:        That was good enough for the likes of you, Livingston.   Ben Citizen Username: Ros Post Number: 289 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 - 4:21 pm:        He's a muscian and instrument maker, specializing in African instruments--he got sick "naturally" www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/02/22/anthrax.hospital/index.html   Scrotis Lo Knows Citizen Username: Scrotisloknows Post Number: 825 Registered: 10-2005 Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 - 4:49 pm:        Robert- If you have been paying attention to these boards lately, fault always comes down to these two topics. But it was a silly joke, but I am confident I have beaten someone more serious to the punch. -SLK   aquaman Supporter Username: Aquaman Post Number: 737 Registered: 8-2001 Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 - 5:16 pm:        This is a clear example of copyright infringement.