Cutaneous anthrax--a report of ten cases.
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em Inglês
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| ID: sea-90068
ABSTRACT
The clinical features of ten cases of cutaneous anthrax are reported. Six males and four females were affected. Their ages ranged from one and a half year to sixty years. The average incubation period was 8 days. Fever and headache were common systemic manifestations. Pruritus and ulcer with formation of black eschar were typical features. The patients were treated with penicillins and chloramphenicol. There was no mortality. Possible human-to-human spread in a patient is discussed.
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Assunto principal:
Pele
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Dermatopatias Infecciosas
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Criança
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Pré-Escolar
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Adolescente
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Adulto
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Índia
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
1992
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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