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Anthrax is an infectious disease caused by bacteria called Bacillus anthracis. Infection in humans most often involves the skin, the gastrointestinal tract, or the lungs. |
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Symptoms
Symptoms of anthrax differ depending on the type of anthrax. By type, the symptoms may include: Cutaneous anthrax:...
Causes
Anthrax commonly affects hoofed animals such as sheep and goats, but humans who come into contact with the infected a...
Tests
If inhalational anthrax is suspected, you may need a chest x-ray, blood cultures, sputum cultures, spinal tap for CSF...
Treatments
Several antibiotics are effective, including penicillin, doxycycline, and ciprofloxacin(Cipro).When treating inhalati...
Prevention
For people who have been exposed to anthrax(but have no symptoms of the disease), doctors may prescribe preventive an...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have been exposed to anthrax, or if you develop symptoms of any type of anthrax.
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