[Epidemiological situation on anthrax in the regions of the Southern Federal District in connection with the flood in June 2002]. / Epidemiologicheskaia obstanovka po Sibirskoi iazve v regionakh Iuzhnogo Federal'nogo Okruga v sviazi s navodeniem v iiune 2002 g.

Data on the epidemiological situation in anthrax in the regions of the Southern Federal District, situated in the zone of inundation, are presented. In 2002 no epidemic complications in anthrax were noted in the affected territories. The causes contributing to the appearance of anthrax cases among humans and animals are presented. Recommendations on the improvement of anti-epidemic measures are given.