L.23 Anthrax
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Anthrax: Disease
Anthrax
Anthrax: Etiologic Agent
Bacillus anthracis
Anthrax: Species Involved
Humans, Dogs, Cats, Cattle, Horses, Pigs, Sheep, Goats
Anthrax: Geographic Location
Anthrax is found worldwide
Anthrax: Clinical Signs
sores with a black center
absence of rigor mortis
bleeding orifices
DO NOT OPEN CARCASS
Anthrax: Morbidity/Mortality
highly infectious and fatal
Anthrax: Diagnostic Tests
blood swabs
stains
PCR
assay
IFA
Anthrax: Transmission
ingestion, inhalation, direct contact, contaminated animal products, usually not transmitted between organisms
Anthrax: Treatment/Control
Antimicrobials followed by vaccination
vaccination, burn/bury suspected carcasses, removal of contaminants
Anthrax: Reportable?
Yes, anthrax is reportable and a bioterrorism threat
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