Anthrax physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]

Physical Examination

Appearance of the Patient

The appearance of the patients and physical exam will depend on the type of anthrax present in that patient.

Vitals

Temperature

• A fever is often present
• Hypothermia may be present

Pulse

Cutaneous Anthrax

• Tachycardia is often present

Gastrointestinal Anthrax

• Tachycardia is often present

Inhalation or Pulmonary Anthrax

• Tachycardia is often present

Injection Anthrax

• Tachycardia is often present

Blood Pressure

Cutaneous Anthrax

• Hypotension may be present in severe systemic cases

Skin

• A rash is often present. Initially appearing as a small papule, will then develop into a ring of vesicles around the papule, with possible exudate.