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.
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Anthrax holds significant historical importance, being one of the first diseases for which a specific bacterial cause (*Bacillus anthracis*) was identified by Robert Koch in 1876. Louis Pasteur developed the first effective bacterial vaccine against anthrax in 1881, a landmark achievement in microbiology. Its use as a bioweapon has also marked its place in recent history.
Humans typically acquire anthrax through contact with spores, usually from infected animals or contaminated animal products like hides, wool, or meat. The main routes are skin contact (cutaneous), inhalation of spores (inhalation), or ingestion of contaminated food (gastrointestinal). Anthrax is generally not transmitted from person to person.
Contagious Period: Varies by disease
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Seek care if you experience severe dehydration, bloody stools, high fever, or symptoms lasting more than 3 days. Children under 5, adults over 65, and immunocompromised individuals should seek care earlier.
Emergency symptoms: Severe dehydration, inability to keep fluids down for 12 or more hours, or neurological symptoms require emergency care.
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-18
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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 D…
This event envelope contains reports on anthrax outbreaks in Kenya. *Source: BEACON* - [View Full Report](https://beaconbio.org/en/event/?eventid=b40a9e2d-2150-4224-9ef9-d2718dcd726a)
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 a…
A suspected anthrax death in a wild elephant at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve has triggered precautionary protocols including carcass disposal, vaccination directives for at-risk human populations, and intensified surveillance. The incident represents a potential zoonotic threat in a…
Anthrax remains endemic in Kazakhstan. This event envelope documents human and livestock anthrax occurrences in Kazakhstan. *Source: BEACON* - [View Full Report](https://beaconbio.org/en/event/?eventid=8825380d-ecea-46ed-beb5-41fa0d8e8ef3)
An anthrax outbreak in a buffalo herd in northeastern Bulgaria has resulted in nine animal deaths, with illegal meat processing creating significant human exposure risk. The delayed reporting and environmental contamination with persistent B. anthracis spores necessitate expanded…
Anthrax is endemic across much of Mongolia, except in the southern semi-desert and desert regions. Human cutaneous anthrax (skin infection) is the most common form, typically resulting from contact with infected livestock. Since the mid-1990s, anthrax cases among both animals and…
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