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2 countries
ICD-10 A220
Cutaneous anthrax
Cutaneous anthrax clinical and global spread profile: 2 countries, 2 WHO outbreak events since 2023.
Cutaneous anthrax · ICD-10 A220 · ICD-11 1B97 · 2 WHO events across 2 countries (2023–2025).
Top affected countries
| Country | Region | Events | % of global |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | SEAR | 1 | 50% |
| Zambia | AFR | 1 | 50% |
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
2
Outbreak Events
2
Year Range
2023–2025
coronavirus
ICD-10 A220
Cutaneous anthrax
Visualization
Global Prevalence Snapshot
Based on WHO Disease Outbreak News events (2023–2025).
Risk Level
Endemic / High Risk
Emerging / Moderate
Sporadic / Low Risk
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