Traditions, anthrax, and children

ÇİFTCİ E., Ince E., Dogru U.

PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY, vol.19, no.1, pp.36-38, 2002 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2002
  • Doi Number: 10.1046/j.1525-1470.2002.00006.x
  • Journal Name: PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.36-38
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Anthrax is sporadically seen in Turkey, especially among people who live in rural areas and who come in contact with animals. Two siblings with cutaneous anthrax are described in this report. A week before their admission to the hospital, contaminated cow's blood was smeared on their foreheads as part of a traditional ritual. Both children were successfully treated with crystalline penicillin. In developing countries, traditions such as blood smearing may be an important factor in the transmission of anthrax to children.