Epidemiology of Human and Animal Anthrax in India, 1990-2022: A Comprehensive Analysis of Literature and National Surveillance Data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anthrax, a neglected zoonotic disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, exerts considerable health consequences in resource-limited regions and is notably prevalent in India, causing persistent outbreaks that pose major animal and public health challenges. This study reviews the spatiotemporal patterns of human and animal anthrax outbreaks in India to identify high-risk areas and assess the correlation with environmental factors.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search covering the period from 1990 to 2022 was conducted across various databases including CAB Direct, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, alongside Indian government databases like the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and the National Animal Disease Referral Expert System (NADRES).

SUBMITTER: Puttahonnappa SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12719797 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature