Familial Outbreak of Cutaneous Anthrax In Eastern Turkey
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منابع مشابه
Anthrax in Eastern Turkey, 1992–2004
We investigated animal and human anthrax cases during a 13-year period in eastern Turkey. From 1992 to 2004, a total of 464 animal and 503 human anthrax cases were detected. Most cases occurred in summer. Anthrax remains a health problem in eastern Turkey, and preventive measures should be taken.
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A is a zoonosis which is caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis (B. anthracis). Except for bioterrorism, human infections result from contact with contaminated animals or animal products. Cutaneous anthrax (CA), which has accounted for >95% of reported cases in the world, occurs as a result of direct contact with B. anthracis.1 It remains a considerable public health concern i...
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عنوان ژورنال: Sakarya Medical Journal
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2146-2585,2146-409X
DOI: 10.5505/sakaryamj.2015.87699