Siberian Ulcer: Facts and Fakes

Siberian ulcer (anthrax) is an acute infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, which is transmitted from animals to humans. It most often manifests as skin lesions with the formation of a characteristic carbuncle, but can also affect the lungs and digestive system. The disease is accompanied by fever and intoxication of the body. On this platform, the tag is used to monitor information about disease outbreaks and disseminate reliable data on the epidemiological situation.