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cutaneous anthrax

/kjuːˈteɪniəs ˈænθræks/

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/kjuːˈteɪniəs ˈænθræks/C1formalmedical
  • ruФорма сибирской язвы, возникающая при попадании бактерии Bacillus anthracis в организм через порез или ссадину на коже, обычно вызывающая кожную язву с чёрным центром.

A form of anthrax infection that occurs when the bacterium Bacillus anthracis enters the body through a cut or abrasion on the skin, typically causing a skin ulcer with a black center.

  1. Skin infection from anthraxC2formal

    A form of anthrax infection that occurs when the bacterium Bacillus anthracis enters the body through a cut or abrasion on the skin, causing a characteristic sore.

    ruКожная форма сибирской язвы

    • Cutaneous anthrax is the most common form of the disease in humans.
    • The patient developed a black, painless ulcer, a classic sign of cutaneous anthrax.
    • Workers handling animal hides are at risk of contracting cutaneous anthrax.