Anthrax in eastern Turkey, 1992-2004

Emerg Infect Dis. 2005 Dec;11(12):1939-41. doi: 10.3201/eid1112.050779.

Abstract

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.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anthrax / epidemiology*
  • Anthrax / pathology
  • Anthrax / veterinary*
  • Cattle
  • Cattle Diseases / epidemiology
  • Endemic Diseases / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Seasons
  • Sheep
  • Sheep Diseases / epidemiology
  • Time Factors
  • Turkey / epidemiology