Evidence of local persistence of human anthrax in the country of georgia associated with environmental and anthropogenic factors.

• Main Authors: Ian T Kracalik (Author), Lile Malania (Author), Nikoloz Tsertsvadze (Author), Julietta Manvelyan (Author), Lela Bakanidze (Author), Paata Imnadze (Author), Shota Tsanava (Author), Jason K Blackburn (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND: Anthrax is a soil-borne disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis and is considered a neglected zoonosis. In the country of Georgia, recent reports have indicated an increase in the incidence of human anthrax. Identifying sub-national areas of increased risk may help direct appr...