| cutaneous anthrax in eastern turkey. | anthrax, caused by the spore-forming bacterium bacillus anthracis, is rarely seen in industrial nations but is common in developing countries. cutaneous anthrax (ca), the most common form of the disease, accounts for 95% of cases and usually develops on exposed sites. this study reviews the clinical and laboratory findings of 21 patients diagnosed with ca during 2 separate epidemics in the van region of turkey. all patients had a history of direct contact with infected cattle. the patients, aged ... | 2001 | 11419020 |