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Anthrax Defined
Even if you are unaware of a particular exposure to anthrax, if you develop skin lesions or develop flu-like symptoms,... »
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Antibiotics for Anthrax?
The anthrax bacteria turn into spores if the conditions are not right for the bacteria to thrive and grow (i.e., there... »
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Cold Or Flu? How To Tell The Difference
The symptoms we get during a viral illness are often the body's attempt to get rid of the virus and to minimize damage... »
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Cutaneous Anthrax
Historically, the main risk factor for acquiring cutaneous anthrax is contact with animal hides or hair, bone products... »
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Definition of Smallpox
If you think you may have been exposed to smallpox, contact your health care provider immediately. Since smallpox has... »
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Disease – Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
SARS was identified as a new disease by WHO physician Dr. Carlo Urbani. He diagnosed it in a 48-year-old businessman... »
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How Deadly are Anthrax and Smallpox?
In the 21st century, thus far, most people with inhaled anthrax have lived through it, thanks to the availability of... »
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Immunization for Smallpox and Anthrax?
For practical reasons, we can't immunize our children against smallpox or anthrax right now. Nevertheless, the standard... »
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Inhalation or Respiratory Anthrax
For inhalation anthrax, people with known or suspected exposure would be given oral antibiotics (pills). If a person... »
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Preventing Anthrax Infection
We all know hand washing is important and it may be even more important in a time when anthrax infection can be spread... »