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Phylogenetic Characteristics of Anthrax Outbreaks in Liaoning Province, China, 2001-2015.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2016
Mao Lingling, Zhang Enmin, Wang Zijiang, Li Yan, Zhou Hang, Liu Xuesheng, Zhang Huijuan, Cai Hong, Liang Xudong, Sun Yingwei, Zhang Zhikai, Li Wei, Yao Wenqing, Wei Jianchun
Abstract excerpt
Anthrax is a continuous threat in China, especially in rural regions. In July 2015, an anthrax outbreak occurred in Xifeng County, Liaoning Province. A total of 10 cutaneous anthrax cases were reported, with 210 people under medical observation. In this study, the general characteristics of human anthrax outbreak occurred in Liaoning Province were described, and all cases were caused by butchering and contacting...
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