An epidemic of human anthrax--a study.
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
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1992 Jan; 35(1): 1-4
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-74614
ABSTRACT
Twenty-five cases of human anthrax, occurring after contact with a Jercy cow infected with B. anthracis and consumption of its improperly cooked meat after death, were reported. Cutaneous anthrax was the predominant variety in 18 persons, 7 had intestinal anthrax, out of them 2 children died, 5 adults survived and one among them developed associated cutaneous anthrax also. All the persons with cutaneous anthrax recovered with treatment.
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Main subject:
Bacillus anthracis
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Female
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Humans
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Cattle
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Disease Outbreaks
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Adult
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Food Microbiology
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India
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Animals
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Meat
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
Year:
1992
Type:
Article
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