Anthrax
Anthrax | |
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Microphotograph of a Gram stain the bacterium Bacillus anthracis which causes anthrax. | |
ICD-10 | A22.minor |
ICD-9 | 022 |
OMIM | [1] 606410 608041 |
DiseasesDB | 1203 |
MedlinePlus | 001325 |
MeSH | 68000881 |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Woolsorters' disease; ragpicker's disease
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Anthrax
Epidemiology & Demographics
Risk Factors
Complications & Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory tests | Electrocardiogram | X Rays | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other images | Alternative diagnostics
Treatment
Medical therapy | Surgical options | Primary prevention | Secondary prevention | Financial costs | Future therapies
Case Studies
See also
- 2001 anthrax attacks
- Anthrax hoaxes
- Ames strain
- Sverdlovsk Anthrax leak
- Anthrax toxin
- Anthrax Detection Device
- Anthrax Vaccine
- Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program, or AVIP: the program for vaccinating all members of the armed services in the United States.
- Black death
References
- Alibek, K. Biohazard. New York, New York: Dell Publishing, 1999.
- "Bacillus anthracis and anthrax". Todar's Online Textbook of Bacteriology (University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Bacteriology). Retrieved June 17. Unknown parameter
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(help) - Chanda, A., S. Ketan, and C.P. Horwitz. 2004. Fe-TAML catalysts: A safe way to decontaminate an anthrax simulant. Society of Environmental Journalists annual meeting. October 20–24. Pittsburgh.
- Meselson, M. et al. (1994). "The Sverdlovsk Outbreak of 1979". Science 266(5188) 1202–1208
- Sternbach, G. (2002). "The History of Anthrax". The Journal of Emergency Medicine 24(4) 463–467.
External links
- Anthrax - Comprehensive information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Cutaneous Anthrax Images and Diagnosis Synopsis
- Article re. Fort Detrick and Vollum strain of Anthrax
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