Outbreak of anthrax. Callao 1995

A retrospective epidemiological study was conducted in connection with an outbreak of Carbuncle in 1995 January into the Constitutional Province of Callao, the study sought to determine the magnitude of the outbreak, the source of infection and the clinical picture of the disease. The source of Bacillus anthracis infection was direct contact with animals (cows, pigs). Over a period of three weeks 15 persons were affected and received outpatient treatment. In addition, through a questionnaire it was revealed that associated factors of outbreak. The most common clinical manifestations were fever, headache and skin lesion characteristic. The results point up the patogenicity of the microorganism and their impact on public health. It is suggested that preventive measures, including the healthÆs education and epidemiological surveillance.