eMedTV Anthrax Articles

Anthrax Vaccine

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 19:13:10 CDT

Anthrax Vaccine
As this eMedTV resource explains, the anthrax vaccine is not recommended for general use -- anthrax is rare, and there are side effects associated with the anthrax vaccine. This article discusses who should receive the anthrax vaccine.

Anthrax Death Rate

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 17:04:19 CDT

Anthrax Death Rate
The anthrax death rate is the percentage of people who die from the disease. As this eMedTV article explains, the anthrax death rate is influenced by factors such as the type of anthrax infection and the strain of the Bacillus anthracis.

Anthrax Diagnosis

Sat, 26 Aug 2006 15:56:53 CDT

Anthrax Diagnosis
Making an anthrax diagnosis involves ruling out other more common conditions that may be causing symptoms. As this eMedTV article explains, tests used to make an anthrax diagnosis include blood tests and chest x-rays.

Anthrax Prognosis

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 17:16:41 CDT

Anthrax Prognosis
As explained in this eMedTV resource, an anthrax prognosis is a medical opinion as to the outcome of the disease. This article looks at factors that affect an anthrax prognosis, such as the type of the disease and the strain of bacteria involved.

Anthrax Screening

Sat, 26 Aug 2006 18:01:13 CDT

Anthrax Screening
Anthrax screening is the act of testing people for the disease, even though they have no anthrax symptoms. As explained on this eMedTV Web page, a routine, effective anthrax screening test has yet to be developed.

Anthrax Symptoms

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 17:45:10 CDT

Anthrax Symptoms
In the most common form of anthrax, symptoms begin with a small, raised sore that resembles an insect bite, but later becomes a blister. This eMedTV article provides an in-depth look at anthrax symptoms for all three types of the disease.

Anthrax Transmission

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 19:10:23 CDT

Anthrax Transmission
Anthrax transmission occurs either from contact with infected animals or animal products, or through bioterrorism. This eMedTV article explains both of these methods of anthrax transmission in detail.

Anthrax Treatment

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:34:07 CDT

Anthrax Treatment
Anthrax treatment includes antibiotics and supportive care to relieve the symptoms and complications of the infection. This eMedTV article explains anthrax treatment and discusses preventative treatment options in cases of suspected exposure.

Anthrax

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 13:02:13 CST

Anthrax
More common in animals than humans, anthrax is a serious disease caused by the Bacillus anthracis bacterium. This eMedTV article offers an overview of anthrax, offering information about transmission, symptoms, and diagnosis of the disease.

Anthrex

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 16:53:34 CST

Anthrex
Anthrax is a potentially fatal disease seen mostly in animals, but that can also occur in humans. This eMedTV page discusses the bacterium that causes the disease and how it can infect humans. Anthrex is a common misspelling of anthrax.

Antrax

Sat, 23 Dec 2006 11:01:20 CST

Antrax
As this eMedTV page explains, a person may develop anthrax if he or she is exposed to infected animals or anthrax spores used as a bioterrorist weapon. This page also explains types of anthrax and vaccines. Antrax is a common misspelling of anthrax.

Antrex

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 13:05:38 CST

Antrex
Anthrax is a bacterial disease that most often affects animals but can also affect humans. This eMedTV page covers anthrax types, transmission, and treatment -- and also the risk of contracting the disease. Antrex is a common misspelling of anthrax.

Cause of Anthrax

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:06:25 CDT

Cause of Anthrax
The cause of anthrax is the bacterium known as Bacillus anthracis. This eMedTV article discusses the cause of anthrax and explains how the inhalation, gastrointestinal, and cutaneous forms of anthrax develop based on how the bacteria enter the body.

Comparing the Flu to Anthrax

Sat, 26 Aug 2006 16:02:18 CDT

Comparing the Flu to Anthrax
As this eMedTV article explains, when comparing the flu to anthrax, keep in mind that early anthrax symptoms usually do not include a runny nose, which is typical of the flu. This article covers things to remember when comparing the flu to anthrax.

Cure for Anthrax

Sat, 26 Aug 2006 15:23:57 CDT

Cure for Anthrax
The cure for anthrax usually involves antibiotics. As explained in this eMedTV article, the cure for anthrax has a 99 percent success rate when used in cases of cutaneous anthrax; however, the success rate for other types of the disease is lower.

Is Anthrax Contagious?

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 18:58:18 CDT

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.

Pregnancy and Anthrax Treatment

Sat, 26 Aug 2006 17:36:52 CDT

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

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:39:45 CDT

Types of Anthrax
As explained in this eMedTV resource, a person may have one of three types of anthrax: cutaneous (skin) anthrax, inhalation anthrax, or gastrointestinal anthrax. This article describes the symptoms of the different types of anthrax in detail.

Bacillus Anthracis

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 15:46:27 CDT

Bacillus Anthracis
This eMedTV article discusses Bacillus anthracis -- the bacterium that causes anthrax. This article takes a closer look at this bacterium, explaining how the hardiness and toxicity of Bacillus anthracis make it a formidable bioterrorism agent.

Cutaneous Anthrax

Sat, 23 Sep 2006 18:23:43 CDT

Cutaneous Anthrax
Cutaneous anthrax is a form of anthrax infection in which anthrax bacteria enter a cut or abrasion. As this eMedTV resource explains, cutaneous anthrax is the most common form of anthrax, accounting for about 95 percent of all cases of the disease.

Gastrointestinal Anthrax

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:55:32 CDT

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.

Inhalation Anthrax

Sat, 23 Sep 2006 20:43:16 CDT

Inhalation Anthrax
Inhalation anthrax is a rare form of anthrax infection caused by breathing in anthrax bacteria or spores. This eMedTV article discusses inhalation anthrax in detail, including information about its symptoms and treatment.