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Investigation of inhalation anthrax case, United States

Jayne Griffith et al. Emerg Infect Dis. 2014 Feb.

Abstract

Inhalation anthrax occurred in a man who vacationed in 4 US states where anthrax is enzootic. Despite an extensive multi-agency investigation, the specific source was not detected, and no additional related human or animal cases were found. Although rare, inhalation anthrax can occur naturally in the United States.

Keywords: Bacillus anthracis; United States; anthrax; bacteria; epidemiology; zoonoses.

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Route traveled by anthrax case-patient in the United States, July 11, 2011 to August 2, 2011.
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