Anthrax
This page is about clinical aspects of the disease. For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Bacillus anthracis.
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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
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
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