Cutaneous anthrax Cutaneous anthrax follows deposition of the organism onto a cut, sore or abrasion on the skin, occurring particularly on exposed areas of the hands, arms, or face. An area of local…

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The following information is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Emerging Infectious Diseases: Bioterrorism-related inhalational anthrax: the first 10 cases reported in the…

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Escherichia coli (E. coli) are bacteria that can be found routinely in the intestines of healthy humans and animals worldwide and are usually harmless.  However, some people may get urinary…

Public Health Alert Attention Infectious Disease Physicians Hospital Emergency Departments Hospital Infection Control Acute Care Clinics Management of Possible Anthrax or Other Bio-Terror…