Update: Investigation of Bioterrorism-Related Anthrax and Interim Guidelines for Exposure Management and Antimicrobial Therapy, October 2001

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• Journal Article:
  Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
• Description:
  Since October 3, 2001, CDC and state and local public health authorities have been investigating cases of bioterrorism-related anthrax. This report updates previous findings, provides new information on case investigations in two additional areas, presents the susceptibility patterns of Bacillus anthracis isolates, and provides interim recommendations for managing potential threats and exposures and for treating anthrax.
• Subjects:
  Adult Anthrax Anti-Bacterial Agents Antibiotic Prophylaxis Bacillus Anthracis Bioterrorism Child Ciprofloxacin Doxycycline Female Government Agencies Male Microbial Sensitivity Tests Middle Aged Occupational Exposure Postal Service Public Health Practice Respiratory Tract Infections Skin Diseases, Bacterial Spores, Bacterial

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• Source:
  MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report. 2001; 50(42):909-19.
• Series:
  Weekly Report: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
• ISSN:
  0149-2195 (print) ; 1545-861X (digital)
• Pubmed ID:
  11699843
• Document Type:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  District of Columbia ; Florida ; Maryland ; New Jersey ; New York ; United States ; Virginia
• Pages in Document:
  11 pdf page
• Volume:
  50
• Issue:
  42
• Collection(s):
  Guidelines and Recommendations Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:f6c158f05a8c1369538a1bdb2f572e70deac7297273f5f022b87d009a3b5c4e26a15498a70a80104359a7b8006f4d856ff5f01c9a5dedf71409aaac078a22081
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/7173/cdc_7173_DS1.pdf
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