Anthrax as a Biological Weapon

1999891 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Thomas V. Inglesby · Johns Hopkins University

Donald A. Henderson · Johns Hopkins University

John G. Bartlett · Johns Hopkins University

Michael S. Ascher · California Health and Human Services Agency

Edward M. Eitzen · United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases

Arthur M. Friedlander · United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases

Abstract

Specific consensus recommendations are made regarding the diagnosis of anthrax, indications for vaccination, therapy for those exposed, postexposure prophylaxis, decontamination of the environment, and additional research needs.

Topics & Keywords

Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research Risk Perception and Management Disaster Response and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 281, Issue 18, pp. 1735-1735

DOI: 10.1001/jama.281.18.1735

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