Anthrax
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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]
Synonyms and keywords: Woolsorters' disease; ragpicker's disease, malignant pustule, Siberian ulcer, malignant edema, malignant oedema, black bane, Bradford disease, pulmonary anthrax, cutaneous anthrax, gastrointestinal anthrax, inhalation anthrax, Bacillus anthracis, B. anthracis
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Anthrax from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies