The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 1992-Jan
Cutaneous anthrax--a report of ten cases.
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The clinical features of ten cases of cutaneous anthrax are reported. Six males and four females were affected. Their ages ranged from one and a half year to sixty years. The average incubation period was 8 days. Fever and headache were common systemic manifestations. Pruritus and ulcer with formation of black eschar were typical features. The patients were treated with penicillins and chloramphenicol. There was no mortality. Possible human-to-human spread in a patient is discussed.
