Anthrax is a rare but serious infectious zoonotic disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis.In North America, animal outbreaks typically occur during summer in hot, dry weather (1).Rare cases among humans usually follow direct contact with or processing of anthrax-infected animals or contanimated animal products such as hides, hair, or wool (1,2).In early 2024, an unusual case of confirmed cutaneous anthrax* acquired during the winter in a geographic region with enzootic anthrax occurred, and an investigation was undertaken.This activity was reviewed by CDC,
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