Anthrax Epidemiology: Transmission, Causes, and Prevention

Anthrax Epidemiology: Transmission, Causes, and Prevention

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Epidemiology-Anthrax

Abstract

This research paper explores world distribution, causes, prevention, the relationship of the various factors that cause anthrax, and the possible risk factors of the disease. Additionally, this research excerpt explains and guides the effects of anthrax as one of the zoonotic diseases to the population and the community health.

Introduction

Anthrax is a zoonotic disease caused by the Gram-positive bacterium Bacillus anthracis. This disease is generally soil-transmitted and initially the disease of herbivores; however, the disease can be transmitted interchangeably from animal to human beings…