Investigation and Control of Anthrax Outbreak at the Human–Animal Interface, Bhutan, 2010

Thapa, Nirmal K.; Wangdi, Karma; Dorji, Tshering; Dorjee, Jambay; Marston, Chung K.; Hoffmaster, Alex R.

doi:10.3201/eid2009.140181

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Investigation and Control of Anthrax Outbreak at the Human–Animal Interface, Bhutan, 2010

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By Thapa, Nirmal K. ; Wangdi, Karma ; Dorji, Tshering
http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid2009.140181

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Alternative Title:

Emerg Infect Dis
Personal Author:

Thapa, Nirmal K. ; Wangdi, Karma ; Dorji, Tshering ; Dorjee, Jambay ; Marston, Chung K. ; Hoffmaster, Alex R.
Corporate Authors:

Tenzin ; Migma
Description:

In 2010, we investigated anthrax outbreak in Bhutan. A total of 43 domestic animals died, and cutaneous anthrax developed in 9 persons, and 1 died. All affected persons had contact with the carcasses of infected animals. Comprehensive preparedness and response guidelines are needed to increase public awareness of anthrax in Bhutan.
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Emerg Infect Dis. 20(9):1524-1526.
Pubmed ID:

25147965
Pubmed Central ID:

PMC4178414
Document Type:

Journal Article
Volume:

20
Issue:

9
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