THE CASES OF ANTHRAX IN PRIMORSKY REGION IN 1904-1980
Abstract
This study describes mass and sporadic episodes of anthrax on the territory of Primorsky region of Russia. The sources of people's infection and animal diseases were burial grounds of cattle remained after anthrax epidemic in 1904. It is also pointed to the necessity of being on the epidemiological alert with respect to this disease.
About the Authors
L. E. Gorkovenko
Sanitary and Epidemiologic Surveillance State Center of Primorsky Region (Vladivostok); Vladivostok State Medical University; Primorsky Antiplague Station of Ministry of Public Health of Russian Federation (Ussuriysk)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
V. B. Turkutyukov
Sanitary and Epidemiologic Surveillance State Center of Primorsky Region (Vladivostok); Vladivostok State Medical University; Primorsky Antiplague Station of Ministry of Public Health of Russian Federation (Ussuriysk)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
A. V. Olenov
Sanitary and Epidemiologic Surveillance State Center of Primorsky Region (Vladivostok); Vladivostok State Medical University; Primorsky Antiplague Station of Ministry of Public Health of Russian Federation (Ussuriysk)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
V. P. Borzov
Sanitary and Epidemiologic Surveillance State Center of Primorsky Region (Vladivostok); Vladivostok State Medical University; Primorsky Antiplague Station of Ministry of Public Health of Russian Federation (Ussuriysk)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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For citations:
Gorkovenko L.E., Turkutyukov V.B., Olenov A.V., Borzov V.P. THE CASES OF ANTHRAX IN PRIMORSKY REGION IN 1904-1980. Pacific Medical Journal. 2003;(2):54-55. (In Russ.)
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