Catalog

Cutaneous anthrax

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Link to WHO Definition

Cutaneous anthrax – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2057984300

Cutaneous anthrax caused by bacteria called Bacillus anthracis occurs when anthrax touches a cut or scrape on the skin which is one of the three main routes. Symptoms of cutaneous anthrax are blister or ulcer that later forms a black scab; the blister or ulcer is usually surrounded by a lot of swelling.