Classification and management of animal anthrax outbreaks based on the source of infection

• Main Authors: Antonio Fasanella (Author), Rosanna Adone (Author), Martin Hugh-Jones (Author)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: Istituto Superiore di Sanità.
• Subjects: article
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Anthrax is a non-contagious infectious disease; it primarily affects herbivores, but all mammals, including humans, can be affected. Humans may contract anthrax directly or indirectly from infected animals. Veterinary surveillance systems, providing information about animal and human cases, should i...