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Inhalation Anthrax


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Alternate Names : Anthrax - Inhalation

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Inhalation Anthrax Prevention

There are two primary modes of prevention of anthrax.

Vaccination has been developed and is given in a 6-dose series. This vaccine is mandated for all U.S. military personnel. It is currently not available, nor is it recommended, for use in the general public.

For individuals who have been truly exposed to anthrax (but have no signs and symptoms of the disease), preventive antibiotics may be offered, such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), penicillin, or doxycycline, depending on the particular strain of anthrax.

THERE IS NO TRANSMISSION OF ANTHRAX FROM PERSON TO PERSON. Household contacts of individuals with anthrax do not need antibiotics unless they have also been exposed to the same source of anthrax.

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Review Date : 8/11/2003
Reviewed By : Daniel Levy, M.D., Ph.D., Infectious Diseases, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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