Anthrax is a serious bacterial infection caused by Bacillus anthracis. It naturally affects livestock and wild animals globally, but humans can contract it through exposure to infected animals or contaminated products. It is not contagious between people.
Transmission methods vary. Please consult CDC or WHO resources for specific information.
Contagious Period: Varies by disease
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This event envelope contains reports on anthrax outbreaks in Kenya.
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An anthrax outbreak has been confirmed in Croatia, in the town of Drniš, located in Šibenik-Knin County. Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of Bacillus anthracis in the affected animal. In response, Croatian authorities have declared an anthrax control zone in the area and are preparing to launch a livestock vaccination campaign to prevent further cases.
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Anthrax remains endemic in Kazakhstan. This event envelope documents human and livestock anthrax occurrences in Kazakhstan.
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Uganda is experiencing an escalating anthrax burden, with 2024 recording 14 outbreaks—the highest annual count in eight years—primarily driven by contact with suddenly deceased livestock in cattle corridor districts. Media reports highlight a February 2026 outbreak in Lyantonde District that has caused four attributed deaths and two cases under care, with three laboratory-confirmed samples linked to handling of infected carcasses.
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In March 2026, an anthrax outbreak in Natore District, Rajshahi Division of Bangladesh, hospitalized 12 people after they handled or ate meat from a diseased cow, with three severe cases needing hospitalization. Veterinary investigations confirmed zoonotic transmission, and PCR testing verified infection in animals. The combination of environmental spore contamination and the seasonal peak transmission period poses a significant risk of human exposure through the consumption of uninspected meat from diseased animals.
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Last reviewed: 2026-04-19
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