Update: Investigation of bioterrorism-related anthrax and interim guidelines for clinical evaluation of persons with possible anthrax.

Authors

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

Source

MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2001 Nov 2; 50(43) :941-8.

Abstract

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.

Mesh

Adult
Anthrax
Bacillus anthracis
Bioterrorism
District of Columbia
Female
Florida
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
New Jersey
New York
Public Health Practice
Respiratory Tract Infections
Skin Diseases, Bacterial
Spores, Bacterial
United States

Language

eng

Pub Type(s)

Case Reports Guideline Journal Article Practice Guideline

PubMed ID

11708591