Anthrax in eastern Turkey, 1992-2004

ÖZKURT Z., PARLAK M., RÜŞTÜ T., DİNLER U., SAĞLAM Y. S., SERHAT F Ö.

EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES, vol.11, no.12, pp.1939-1941, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 11 Issue: 12
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.3201/eid1112.050779
  • Journal Name: EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1939-1941
  • Ataturk University Affiliated: Yes

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.