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Title:

Anthrax Epizootic in Wildlife, Bwabwata National Park, Namibia, 2017

Author(s):
Cossaboom CM, Khaiseb S, Haufiku B, Katjiuanjo P, Kannyinga A, Mbai K, Shuro T, Hausiku J, Likando A, Shikesho R, Nyarko K, Miller LA, Agolory S, Vieira AR, Salzer JS, Bower W, Campbell L, Kolton C, Marston C, Walke H
Publication Year:
2019
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.

Publication Title:

Emerging Infectious Diseases

Issue:
25
Number:
5
Pages:
947-950
Item Type:
Journal Article
Language:
en
Keywords:
animal disease, infectious disease, national park, wildlife
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