Anthrax, unspecified
Anthrax, unspecified clinical and global spread profile: 3 countries, 3 WHO outbreak events since 1997.
Anthrax, unspecified · ICD-10 A229 · ICD-11 1B97 · 3 WHO events across 3 countries (1997–2000).
Top affected countries
| Country | Region | Events | % of global |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | AFR | 1 | 33% |
| Russian Federation | EUR | 1 | 33% |
| Ghana | AFR | 1 | 33% |
Annual outbreak timeline
| Year | Events | Countries |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
Peak year: 2000 (1 events).
Decade summary
| Decade | Events |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 1 |
WHO case definition
A disease caused by an infection with the gram-positive bacteria Bacillus anthracis. This disease presents with clinical signs depending on the route of infection. Transmission is by inhalation, ingestion, or cutaneous contact with Bacillus anthracis spores. Confirmation is by identification of Bacillus anthracis in a sample, or detection of antibodies or toxins.
Countries Affected
3
Outbreak Events
3
Year Range
1997–2000
ICD-10 A229
Anthrax, unspecified
Visualization
Global Prevalence Snapshot
Based on WHO Disease Outbreak News events (1997–2000).
Risk Level
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