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Alternative Title:
MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report
Corporate Authors:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
Description:
Since October 3, 2001, CDC and state and local public health authorities have been investigating cases of bioterrorism-related anthrax. This report updates findings as of October 31, and includes interim guidelines for the clinical evaluation of persons with possible anthrax. A total of 21 cases (16 confirmed and five suspected) of bioterrorism-related anthrax have been reported among persons who worked in the District of Columbia, Florida, New Jersey, and New York City (Figure 1). Until the source of these intentional exposures is eliminated, clinicians and laboratorians should be alert for clinical evidence of Bacillus anthracis infection. Epidemiologic investigation of these cases and surveillance to detect new cases of bioterrorism-associated anthrax continues.
Subject:
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Adult
Anthrax
Bacillus Anthracis
Bioterrorism
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Public Health Practice
Respiratory Tract Infections
Skin Diseases, Bacterial
Spores, Bacterial

Source:
MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report. 2001; 50(43):941-8.
Pubmed ID:
11708591
Document Type:
Journal Article
Place as Subject:
District of Columbia ; Florida ; New Jersey ; New York ; United States
District of Columbia ; Florida ; New Jersey ; New York ; United States Less -
Collection(s):
Guidelines and Recommendations
Main Document Checksum:
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urn:sha256:4380607bf107ce7680788c72102d72c556908dcbb4c5d3cf268288450fc64b16
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