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Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Epidemiology

Background:

Anthrax is a significant zoonotic disease with a broad host range, particularly affecting herbivorous mammals.
The exact mechanisms of animal transmission for anthrax remain incompletely understood despite its long recognition.
The disease is endemic in Africa and Asia, posing risks to non-endemic regions through animal and product trade.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of anthrax epidemiology, clinical signs, and pathology in animals.
To highlight the importance of understanding disease transmission for effective control strategies.
To discuss advancements in distinguishing anthrax genotypes for better epidemiological insights.

Main Methods:

Review and synthesis of existing knowledge on anthrax.
Detailed description of clinical manifestations and pathological findings in affected animals.
Discussion of new systems for genotypic differentiation of Bacillus anthracis.

Main Results:

Anthrax affects a wide array of species, with herbivorous mammals being most susceptible.
Geographical spread occurs through trade, with endemic regions posing ongoing risks.
New genotypic systems are improving the understanding of anthrax epidemiology.

Conclusions:

Further scientific establishment of transmission routes is crucial for anthrax control.
Continued vigilance is necessary in non-endemic areas to prevent outbreaks from imported cases.
Advancements in genotyping offer enhanced tools for epidemiological surveillance and management of anthrax.