Palpebral Anthrax

Bozpolat, Adil; Atici, Didem; Tekerek, Nazan Ülgen; Arslan, Duran

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“…It can be transmitted through the contamination of skin defects with bacterial spores. Palpebral anthrax is, however, very rare, with periorbital and eyelid involvement reported in only 4% of patients during their illness (Bozpolat et al 2017).…”

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“…Bacillus anthracis is a nonmotile Gram-positive bacterium that causes a lethal disease called anthrax, which mainly affects herbivores. This disease can be transmitted to humans through direct or indirect contact with infected animals, especially farmers, butchers, and shepherds, as well as through their products, including rare meat, hair, wool, and even bones (Tekin et al 2013;Gilliland et al 2015;Bozpolat et al 2017;Çaça et al 2004). Skin infection is caused by the accumulation of bacterial spores beneath the nails, which is the main transmission mechanism of anthrax (Çaça et al 2004).…”

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Palpebral anthrax, a rare though important condition in villagers: A case report and literature review

Eshraghi

Zarrin

Fazel

2020

International Journal of Infectious Diseases

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The aerobic Gram-positive rod Bacillus anthracis can cause potentially lethal diseases affecting different organs. Localized eyelid inflammation is a rare presentation of cutaneous anthrax. This case report involves two patients with palpebral anthrax admitted to the oculoplastic ward of Feiz Eye Hospital, Isfahan, Iran. The patients had a history of close contact with animals. Clinical presentation included palpebral swelling and necrosis of the eyelids in both cases. The patients first underwent an appropriate antibiotic regimen, and biopsy specimens were collected from their necrotic tissues. They were discharged after complete healing and followed up to manage possible complications. Cicatricial ectropion developed in both cases during healing. Reconstructive surgery was scheduled for both cases 6 months after their discharge.

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Palpebral anthrax, a rare though important condition in villagers: A case report and literature review

Eshraghi

Zarrin

Fazel

2020

International Journal of Infectious Diseases

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“…Previously published anthrax case reports mostly relied on culture and smear for diagnosis. 1 , 10–12 Here, we reported the first case of cutaneous anthrax diagnosed by mNGS. On the basis of the clinical features of this patient’s skin lesions, we considered the possibility of cutaneous anthrax.…”

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“…This disease is common in people who have frequent contact with livestock such as herdsmen, veterinarians and slaughter workers. 1 B. anthracis has the potential to become a biological weapon that could lead to a public health security threat. 2 Anthrax is also a global disease and there are approximately 20,000 to 100,000 cases of anthrax reported each year.…”

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A Case Report of Cutaneous Anthrax Diagnosed by Using a Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing (mNGS) Approach

Liu,

Zheng,

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Anthrax is caused by Bacillus anthracis . Humans are mainly infected through contact with the fur and meat of livestock. The cutaneous form is the most common form. The skin lesions of typical cutaneous anthrax are characterized by shallow ulcers with black crusts, surrounded by small blisters and nonpitting edema of nearby tissues. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) is a new pathogenic detection method which is rapid and unbiased. We reported the first case of cutaneous anthrax diagnosed by mNGS. Ultimately, the man received prompt antibiotic therapy and had a good prognosis. In conclusion, mNGS is proved to be a good method for etiological diagnosis, especially for rare infectious diseases.

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“…It has been reported that the prevalence of complications decreases with early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic treatment. [2,3] Anthrax is a rare zoonotic disease in humans caused by Bacillus anthracis. The most common form of this disease is cutaneous anthrax.…”

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A Rare Presentation of Anthrax: A Pediatric Patient with Palpebral Anthrax

Teleke Kaymaz

2024

Sisli Etfal

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A nthrax is a zoonotic disease, which is caused by Bacillus anthracis, whose incidence is decreasing gradually in the world and is more common in underdeveloped countries. Anthrax is transmitted to humans through the cutaneous route by trauma that disrupts skin integrity, the lungs by inhalation, and the gastrointestinal tract by ingesting infected meats. Anthrax occurs in three clinical forms, depending on the route of infection: cutaneous, pulmonary, and gastrointestinal anthrax. Cutaneous anthrax accounts for 95% of anthrax cases. [1] Cutaneous anthrax is most commonly seen in the head, neck, and upper extremities, and although palpebral involvement is rare, it has an important place in eyelid complications. [2] Palpebral anthrax accounts for only 4% of anthrax cases. In cases of palpebral anthrax, complications such as cicatricial ectropion, eschar formation, and lagophthalmia may develop despite treatment. It has been reported that the prevalence of complications decreases with early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic treatment. [2,3] Anthrax is a rare zoonotic disease in humans caused by Bacillus anthracis. The most common form of this disease is cutaneous anthrax. Rarely, eye involvement may occur. In this case, a nine-year-old male patient with anthrax on his left eyelids is presented. From the patient's history, it was learned that a slight papular reaction occurred on the left side of the eye, then the lesion enlarged within three days, and edema developed around the eye. On the fifth day of the patient's preseptal cellulitis diagnosis, progress in eye lesions and necrosis and eschar formation around the eyes were detected, while Bacillus anthracis polymerase chain reaction (PCR) positivity was detected on the fifth day of the patient's complaints. The patient was treated with ciprofloxacin and clindamycin and a clinical response was achieved. Anthrax should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of preseptal and orbital cellulitis, especially in patients who have close contact with animals. If palpebral anthrax is not treated effectively on time, it can leave scars on the eyelids and cause permanent deformities and loss of function. Early diagnosis and initiation of antibiotic therapy significantly reduce the occurrence of complications. In this case report, a pediatric case with eyelid anthrax, which is rarely seen in anthrax disease, is presented.

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Palpebral Anthrax

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Palpebral anthrax, a rare though important condition in villagers: A case report and literature review

Palpebral anthrax, a rare though important condition in villagers: A case report and literature review

A Case Report of Cutaneous Anthrax Diagnosed by Using a Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing (mNGS) Approach

A Rare Presentation of Anthrax: A Pediatric Patient with Palpebral Anthrax

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