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Animal carcass and eyelid anthrax: a case report
Ilker Devrim1, Ateş Kara, Hasan Tezer
1Department of Pediatrics, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
|April 22, 2009
Summary
Anthrax is a zoonotic disease caused by Bacillus anthracis. This report details a case of a 13-year-old boy who developed eyelid anthrax and cicatricial ectropion after touching a sheep carcass.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Anthrax is a global zoonotic disease affecting herbivores, caused by Bacillus anthracis.
- Human infection occurs through exposure to infected animals, their tissues, or the bacteria directly.
Observation:
- A 13-year-old boy presented with eyelid anthrax.
- The condition developed after contact with a sheep carcass during a holiday.
Findings:
- The patient developed eyelid anthrax following exposure to Bacillus anthracis.
- The infection led to cicatricial ectropion, a complication affecting the eyelid.
Implications:
- This case highlights the risk of anthrax transmission from animal carcasses to humans.
- Ophthalmologists should consider anthrax in the differential diagnosis of eyelid lesions, especially in endemic areas.
- Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent complications like cicatricial ectropion.
