Anthrax in the Russian Federation: Improvement of Epizootic-Epidemiological Surveillance at the Present Stage

Abstract

The improvement of epizootic-epidemiological surveillance of anthrax in the Russian Federation acquires particular urgency in modern conditions. The aim of the study was to assess the current situation of anthrax in the Russian Federation and to develop and implement effective technologies of epizootic-epidemiological surveillance. The materials of the study were data from official statistics, information-analytical and archival materials; GIS «Anthrax» data and The Cadastre of the settlements characterized by persistent risk of anthrax in the Russian Federation, as well as materials of publications and results of own researches. The modern manifestations of both epizootic and epidemic processes of anthrax in the Russian Federation, characterized by the occurrence of outbreaks during the reduce in incidence of anthrax among humans and animals, were revealed. The directions of the current surveillance system have been determined.

Keywords

• сибирская язва
• эпизоотолого-эпидемиологический надзор
• стационарно неблагополучный пункт
• почвенный очаг сибирской язвы
• оценка риска
• факторы риска