Anthrax outbreak linked to consumption and handling of meat from unexpectedly deceased cattle, Kyotera district, Uganda, June–December 2023

Abstract Background Anthrax is an infectious zoonotic disease caused by gram-positive, rod-shaped, and spore-forming bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis. It continues to be a disease of public health importance in Uganda, with sporadic outbreaks reported annually in many parts of the country. In No...

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Main Authors: Lawrence Tumusiime, Dominic Kizza, Anthony Kiyimba, Esther Nabatta, Susan Waako, Aggrey Byaruhanga, Benon Kwesiga, Richard Migisha, Lilian Bulage, Alex Riolexus Ario
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:One Health Outlook
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42522-025-00151-x
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