학술논문
Anthrax Epizootic in Wildlife, Bwabwata National Park, Namibia, 2017.
Document Type
Journal Article
Author
Cossaboom, Caitlin M.; Khaiseb, Siegfried; Haufiku, Bernard; Katjiuanjo, Puumue; Kannyinga, Apollinaris; Mbai, Kaiser; Shuro, Thompson; Hausiku, Jonas; Likando, Annety; Shikesho, Rebekka; Nyarko, Kofi; Miller, Leigh Ann; Agolory, Simon; Vieira, Antonio R.; Salzer, Johanna S.; Bower, William A.; Campbell, Lindsay; Kolton, Cari B.; Marston, Chung; Gary, Joy
Source
Subject
*NATIONAL parks & reserves
*ANTHRAX
*AFRICAN buffalo
*ANIMALS
*HIPPOPOTAMUS
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Language
ISSN
1080-6040
Abstract
In late September 2017, Bwabwata National Park in Namibia experienced a sudden die-off of hippopotamuses and Cape buffalo. A multiorganizational response was initiated, involving several ministries within Namibia and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Rapid interventions resulted in zero human or livestock cases associated with this epizootic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]