Investigation of an outbreak of cutaneous anthrax in Banlu village, Lianyungang, China, 2012

Objective: After notification of a suspected case of anthrax following the slaughtering of a sick cow in Banlu village, an area that has not had any anthrax cases for decades, we aimed to confirm the outbreak, determine the transmission mechanism and implement control measures.Methods: The outbreak...

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Main Authors: Qi Fang, Ying Liang, Bao Chang-jun, Zhang Ming-lei, Li Li, Cui Liang-liang, Zhang Ting-lu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific 2012-11-01
Series:Western Pacific Surveillance and Response
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Online Access:http://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/167/184