Anthrax Articles A-Z
This page contains links to eMedTV Anthrax Articles containing information on subjects from
Gastrointestinal Anthrax to Types of Anthrax. The information is organized alphabetically; the "Favorite Articles" contains the
top articles on this page. Links in the box will take you directly to the articles; those same links are
available with a short description further down the page.
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Gastrointestinal Anthrax
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Infections During Pregnancy
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Inhalation Anthrax
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Is Anthrax Contagious?
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Major Types of Anthrax
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Pregnancy and Anthrax Treatment
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Gastrointestinal Anthrax
As this eMedTV Web page explains, gastrointestinal anthrax is a disease caused by eating meat contaminated with anthrax bacteria or their spores. This article describes symptoms of gastrointestinal anthrax and explains how the disease is treated.
Infections During Pregnancy
Inhalation Anthrax
Inhalation anthrax is a rare form of anthrax infection caused by breathing in anthrax bacteria or spores. This eMedTV article discusses this disease in detail, including information about its symptoms and treatment.
Is Anthrax Contagious?
Many people wonder, "Is anthrax contagious?" As explained in this segment of the eMedTV website, anthrax is not contagious. This article takes an in-depth look at how anthrax is transmitted -- either from animals or as the result of a bioterrorism.
Major Types of Anthrax
Pregnancy and Anthrax Treatment
In cases involving pregnancy, anthrax treatment may require a different antibiotic than would normally be used. This eMedTV article discusses pregnancy and anthrax treatment, and describes side effects seen with antibiotics used to treat anthrax.
Types of Anthrax
As this eMedTV page explains, a person may have one of three types of anthrax: cutaneous anthrax, inhalation anthrax, or gastrointestinal anthrax. This article describes the symptoms of the different types in detail, as well as transmission methods.
