Epidemiological and laboratory investigation of a zoonotic anthrax outbreak in Ngenge Kween district, Uganda in 2018

Background: Anthrax continues to be a high priority pathogen in Uganda because of its potential for severe economic harm to livestock and humans. It is distributed globally and remains enzootic in many regions of the world, particularly sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Central and South America (WHO, 2008).
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tags: 0624 Source Type: research