2016
DOI: 10.3906/sag-1504-41
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Evaluation of cutaneous anthrax cases during an outbreak in the east region of Turkey

Abstract: Background/aim: Anthrax is a zoonotic infection caused by Bacillus anthracis. We aimed to retrospectively evaluate cutaneous anthrax cases that occurred during an outbreak in eastern Turkey (Hakkari-Yüksekova), where people mostly earn their living from animal husbandry.Materials and methods: Forty-six cutaneous anthrax patients that were admitted to the hospital during a very short duration of 3 months (June-August 2011) were evaluated.Results: Out of 46 patients, 27 (52%) were women and 19 (48%) were men. Th… Show more

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