Epidemiology of anthrax in Andhra Pradesh.

IF 3.4 4区生物学 Q3 MICROBIOLOGY

Research in microbiology Pub Date : 2025-10-22 DOI:10.1016/j.resmic.2025.104348

D Rani Prameela, L Lahari, S Vijayalakshmi, Shivaraj Murag, V Manohar Raju, J A Radzio Basu, Shaikh Shah Hossain, V Maroudam, Mohan Kumar Papanna

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Abstract

Over the years, anthrax has become endemic in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, posing risk for both animals and humans and spreading to the bordering state of Karnataka. The incidence is on the rise and the spread covering the entire state. The article is aimed at projecting spatio-temporal distribution of anthrax in the state of Andhra Pradesh highlighting possible reasons influencing the transmission dynamics in animals and resultant risk to humans. A select sub-sample of these were analyzed by Whole Genome Sequencing. From 2009 to 2024, 122 animal anthrax outbreaks were recorded, whereas 21 human anthrax outbreaks were reported from 2004 to 2024 in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Animal anthrax outbreaks were reported throughout the year with short peaks during March to October, covering high summer and rainy season. Most affected species were sheep (84 %), followed by Bovines (9 %) and Goats (4 %). Spill over was detected in Pig and Hog deer, and a probable transmission in humans. The recent spread of anthrax in livestock across the state, particularly to adjoining pasture lands of Odisha, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu due to migration for grazing might have led to the recent hot spots around state boundaries and forest fringes, calls for effective intervention to stop the spread.

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安得拉邦炭疽流行病学研究。

多年来，炭疽已成为印度安得拉邦的地方病，给动物和人类带来了风险，并蔓延到与印度接壤的卡纳塔克邦。发病率呈上升趋势，并蔓延至整个州。该报告旨在预测安得拉邦炭疽的时空分布，强调影响动物传播动态的可能原因以及由此产生的对人类的风险。通过全基因组测序对其中的一部分样本进行了分析。从2009年到2024年，安得拉邦记录了122起动物炭疽疫情，而从2004年到2024年报告了21起人类炭疽疫情。全年均有动物炭疽疫情报告，3月至10月为短暂高峰，覆盖盛夏和雨季。受影响最大的物种是绵羊（84%），其次是牛（9%）和山羊（4%）。在猪和猪鹿中发现了溢出，并可能在人类中传播。最近炭疽在整个邦的牲畜中蔓延，特别是在奥里萨邦、卡纳塔克邦和泰米尔纳德邦毗邻的牧场，以及为放牧而迁移的人口可能导致了最近在邦边界和森林边缘的热点地区，呼吁采取有效的干预措施来阻止传播。

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Research in microbiology 生物-微生物学

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4.10

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期刊介绍： Research in Microbiology is the direct descendant of the original Pasteur periodical entitled Annales de l''Institut Pasteur, created in 1887 by Emile Duclaux under the patronage of Louis Pasteur. The Editorial Committee included Chamberland, Grancher, Nocard, Roux and Straus, and the first issue began with Louis Pasteur''s "Lettre sur la Rage" which clearly defines the spirit of the journal:"You have informed me, my dear Duclaux, that you intend to start a monthly collection of articles entitled "Annales de l''Institut Pasteur". You will be rendering a service that will be appreciated by the ever increasing number of young scientists who are attracted to microbiological studies. In your Annales, our laboratory research will of course occupy a central position, but the work from outside groups that you intend to publish will be a source of competitive stimulation for all of us."That first volume included 53 articles as well as critical reviews and book reviews. From that time on, the Annales appeared regularly every month, without interruption, even during the two world wars. Although the journal has undergone many changes over the past 100 years (in the title, the format, the language) reflecting the evolution in scientific publishing, it has consistently maintained the Pasteur tradition by publishing original reports on all aspects of microbiology.