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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. See also: Cutaneous anthrax; Inhalation anthrax. |
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Symptoms
Symptoms of anthrax differ depending on the type of anthrax. By type, the symptoms may include: Cutaneous anthrax: Bl...
Causes
Anthrax commonly affects hoofed animals such as sheep and goats, but humans who come into contact with the infected a...
Tests
The tests to diagnose anthrax depend on the type of disease suspected. If cutaneous anthrax is suspected, you may hav...
Treatments
Most people with anthrax are treated with antibiotic therapy. Several antibiotics are effective, including penicillin...
Complications
Cutaneous anthrax: Spread of infection into the bloodstream; Inhalational anthrax: Hemorrhagic meningitis, mediastini...
Prevention
There are two main ways to prevent anthrax. For people who have been exposed to anthrax (but have no symptoms of the ...
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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