Cutaneous infection caused by Bacillus anthracis in Larissa, Thessaly, Central Greece, July 2012.

Citation:

Stefos A, Gatselis N, Goudelas A, Mpakarosi M, Papaparaskevas J, Dalekos G, Petinaki E. Cutaneous infection caused by Bacillus anthracis in Larissa, Thessaly, Central Greece, July 2012. Euro Surveill. 2012;17.

Abstract:

In July 2012, a confirmed case of cutaneous anthraxinfection in a stockbreeder in the prefecture of Larissa, Thessaly, Central Greece was reported. The investigation revealed five related deaths in animals (two dogs and three sheep). Control measures have been taken immediately in order to prevent further spread in humans and animals.