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Article Synopsis
- Anthrax is a common disease in Georgia, with cutaneous anthrax making up 95% of cases, usually transmitted through contaminated animal products or sick animals.
- The analysis of national surveillance data from 2008 to 2015 revealed 612 human cases, primarily affecting males and Georgians, with significant risk factors identified as handling animal products and residing near pastoralist routes.
- The study highlights trends in cutaneous anthrax and suggests that the decline in livestock vaccination and weakened health systems post-Soviet Union contributed to incidence fluctuations, emphasizing the need for better health strategies.