| Anthrax in wildlife in the Luangwa Valley, Zambia. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 1907048 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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An abnormally high mortality among hippos (Hippopotamus amphibius) in the Luangwa River valley between June and November 1987 and estimated to number more than 4000 deaths was attributed to anthrax. Several other species, particularly Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer) and elephant (Loxodonta africana), appear to have been affected. A smaller outbreak of anthrax in hippos occurred between August and September 1988, approximately 100 km up-river. A field study was arranged in August 1989 to assess the extent of environmental contamination by Bacillus anthracis and the risks to people in the area, to study possible methods of control and to equip local laboratory staff for continued monitoring of the disease. The study confirmed the enzootic status of the region. The characteristics of the outbreaks of anthrax in 1987 and 1988, and the results of the field study are described. |
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Authors:
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P C Turnbull; R H Bell; K Saigawa; F E Munyenyembe; C K Mulenga; L H Makala |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Veterinary record Volume: 128 ISSN: 0042-4900 ISO Abbreviation: Vet. Rec. Publication Date: 1991 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-08-29 Completed Date: 1991-08-29 Revised Date: 2009-09-29 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0031164 Medline TA: Vet Rec Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 399-403 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Biologics, PHLS Centre for Applied Microbiology and Research, Salisbury, Wiltshire. |
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Animals Animals, Wild* Anthrax / epidemiology, veterinary* Antibodies, Bacterial / blood Artiodactyla* Bacillus anthracis / growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification Buffaloes Disease Outbreaks / veterinary* Elephants Female Humans Perissodactyla Rain Seasons Water Microbiology Zambia / epidemiology |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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//Wellcome Trust |
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0/Antibodies, Bacterial |
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