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Spread of Clostridium botulinum in the soils of Georgia
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Accumulation of C. botulinum in soil occurs through excretion of bacterial spores from the intestines of humans, animals, birds and fish. In Georgia, during the winter season, the population consumes homemade vegetable preserves, which are made of… read more -
Surveillance of Anthrax Foci Across Pipeline Constructions in Georgia, 2003-2014
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Anthrax is a widely distributed endemic infection in Georgia, affecting nearly the entire country. Many of the human cases that are annually registered are agriculturally acquired. Anthrax remains a public health risk due to active, resistant soil… read more -
Cutaneous Anthrax surveillance by Person, Place, and Time in Georgia (2008-2013)
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Cutaneous anthrax is endemic in Georgia. The EIDSS program captures notifications from 72 municipal public health centers. It links urgent notification, case investigation data, and laboratory data on an online basis. Eleven virulent and 4 non-… read more