Spatial Patterns of Anthrax Outbreaks and Cases among Livestock in Lesotho, 2005–2016

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ID15464264
AuthorsRelebohile Juliet Lepheana (0000-0003-1522-9767, Ministry of Health), James Wabwire Oguttu (0000-0001-6810-4437, University of South Africa), Daniel Nenene Qekwana (0000-0002-4609-5151, University of Pretoria, corresponding author)
Year2020
Volume17
Issue20
Pages7584-7584
Publication date2020-10-19
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph17207584
PMID33086488
OpenAlexW3093211125
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited16

Anthrax outbreaks and cases exclusively occur in the Lowlands districts of Lesotho, with villages such as Mahobong, Pitseng, Kolo, and Thaba-Chitja having a higher risk of anthrax disease. Findings of the present study have serious public health implications in light of the fact that between 2003 and 2008 Lesotho's main abattoir was closed; hence, most of the meat in Lesotho was imported and/or sourced from the informal slaughter facilities. Much larger studies are needed to further investigate factors contributing to spatial disparities in anthrax outbreaks and cases observed in this study. Findings of the present study can be used to guide the formulation of a policy on prevention and control of anthrax in Lesotho

Environmental health · Geography · Livestock · Outbreak · Public health · Socioeconomics · Veterinary medicine · Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research · Data-Driven Disease Surveillance · Medicine · Zoonotic diseases and public health · Forestry · Virology

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