학술논문
Anthrax on a Sheep Farm in Winter -- Texas, December 2023-January 2024.
Document Type
Article
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Source
Subject
*ANTHRAX
*SHEEP farming
*POLYMERASE chain reaction
*MASS spectrometry
*ANTI-infective agents
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ISSN
0149-2195
Abstract
The article focuses on an unusual case of cutaneous anthrax in a Texas rancher during winter, prompting an investigation into anthrax outbreak dynamics and diagnostic challenges. It highlights the importance of considering anthrax as a differential diagnosis, utilizing advanced diagnostic techniques like real-time PCR and mass spectrometry, and emphasizes the need for proper antimicrobial treatment despite challenges in culturing the bacterium.