Mapping the Distribution of Anthrax in Mainland China, 2005-2013.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anthrax, a global re-emerging zoonotic disease in recent years is enzootic in mainland China. Despite its significance to the public health, spatiotemporal distributions of the disease in human and livestock and its potential driving factors remain poorly understood.

Methodology/principal findings

Using the national surveillance data of human and livestock anthrax from 2005 to 2013, we conducted a retrospective epidemiological study and risk assessment of anthrax in mainland China. The potential determinants for the temporal and spatial distributions of human anthrax were also explored. We found that the majority of human anthrax cases were located in six provinces in western and northeastern China, and five clustering areas with higher incidences were identified.

SUBMITTER: Chen WJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4838246 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature