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Human anthrax in Turkey: A ten years' experience (2009-2018)

Journal

TROPICAL DOCTOR
Volume 51, Issue 1, Pages 80-83

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SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
DOI: 10.1177/0049475520969542

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Bacterial infection; epidemiology; disease control; Public Health

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Anthrax is a notifiable disease in Turkey, with higher incidence rates in eastern provinces and big cities, particularly among males. The number of cases increases significantly in the summer and autumn seasons, indicating the need for continued collaborative control efforts.
Anthrax is a notifiable disease in Turkey. In order to control the human disease, animal foci are being monitored and prevention and control activities are being implemented by the Ministry of Health in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The objective of our study was to evaluate the national surveillance data and control activities in the last decade. A total of 1174 anthrax cases and 9 deaths have been reported. Anthrax was frequent in eastern provinces and in big cities where large animal movements were significant. The incidence rate was 1.5 times higher in males than in females. The disease was more common in the 30-64 age group. The number of cases increased in the summer and autumn seasons. Human anthrax is still being reported though in decreasing numbers in Turkey. A collaborative control programme continues to be needed.

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