Inhalation Anthrax
Alternate Names : Anthrax - Inhalation
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Inhalation Anthrax Diagnosis & Tests
- If inhalation anthrax is suspected, a chest X-ray, blood cultures, and sputum cultures may be obtained. Initial chest X-rays are likely to show abnormalities such as fluid surrounding the lungs or abnormally wide space between the lungs.
- Samples may need to be sent to a special lab for more definitive testing, including PCR, immunoflourescence, and immunohistochemistry.
- A spinal tap for CSF culture and a gram stain also may be performed.
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