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High Case-Fatality Rate for Human Anthrax, Northern Ghana, 2005-2016

Authors :
Blackburn, Jason K.
Kenu, Ernest
Asiedu-Bekoe, Franklin
Sarkodie, Badu
Kracalik, Ian T.
Bower, William A.
Stoddard, Robyn A.
Traxler, Rita M.
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. April, 2021, Vol. 27 Issue 4, p1216, 4 p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Despite being one of the earliest diseases described, anthrax, caused by infection with the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, remains a global public health concern, especially in resource-limited, rural agricultural areas, including [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
27
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.659747948
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2704.204496