title: Anthrax.
abstract: Anthrax is an ancient disease associated with the plagues in biblical Egypt and modern bioterrorism. Three clinical syndromes result from exposure to anthrax spores: cutaneous,inhalational, and gastrointestinal. Cutaneous anthrax is the most common naturally occurring syndrome; inhalational anthrax is most likely to result from airborne release of spores. Prophylactic and early treatment can improve the mortality from inhalational anthrax. A vaccine is available, but has many limitations. New vaccines are currently being developed.
authors.affiliation: Family Practice, Reynolds Army Community Hospital, 10 Briarcreek Drive, Fort Sill, OK 73505, USA.
authors.forename: Kimberly A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Wenner
authors.forename: Julie R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Kenner
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000881:Anthrax / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001694:Biological Warfare / Q000517:prevention & control; D023482:Bioterrorism; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D018570:Risk Assessment; D015996:Survival Rate; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents