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J Natl Med Assoc ; 96(3): 344-50, 2004 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15040516

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Anthrax caused by Bacillus anthracis in humans is rare. Two recent outbreaks that were intentionally caused occurred among postal employees, politicians, and journalists in the United States. This has caused tremendous fear, and our experience with these "anthrax incidents" has changed our views on the natural history of this disease in people. In this paper, we review the lifecycle and biology of this micro-organism. Anthrax that occurs from a weaponized form of this micro-organism has a specific clinical presentation that requires a suspicion of anthrax exposure to be diagnosed. New methods of testing for anthrax have been developed and may simplify diagnosis in the future. The range of illness caused by B. anthracis from the molecular level to the clinical symptoms is discussed. We also review the diagnostic criteria and differential diagnosis as well as treatment of this condition.


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Anthrax/diagnosis , Anthrax/epidemiology , Anthrax/therapy , Bacillus anthracis/pathogenicity , Humans , United States , Vaccination
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