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A case of cutaneous anthrax

N Natori1

  • 1Natori Clinic, Kakuda, Japan.

The Tohoku Journal of Experimental Medicine
|July 1, 1995
PubMed
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A rare case of cutaneous anthrax presenting as black crusts on the scalp was successfully treated. Early differentiation of anthrax is crucial due to its high mortality in untreated patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Cutaneous anthrax is a rare zoonotic disease caused by Bacillus anthracis.
  • Black eschar formation is a characteristic sign of cutaneous anthrax.
  • Mixed infections can complicate diagnosis and treatment.