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Anthrax: Exposure Management/Prophylaxis
See Anthrax: Treatment for information about management of persons with symptoms of anthrax.
Overviews
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Q & A: Preventive Therapy
Cipro, storing antibiotics…
Sep 9, 2004 -
Q & A: Treatment
Side effects, antibiotics…
Sep 9, 2004 - Fact Sheet: Anthrax Information for Health Care Providers
Includes causes, systems affected, transmission...
Mar 8, 2002 (last reviewed Feb 22, 2006)
Specific Drugs
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Patient Information: Ciprofloxacin
General information for patients prescribed ciprofloxacin for anthrax. Includes side effects & precautions.
Jan 20, 2004 -
Patient Information: Doxycycline
General information for patients prescribed doxycycline for anthrax. Includes side effects & precautions.
Jan 20, 2004 -
Patient Information: Amoxicillin
General information for patients prescribed amoxicillin for anthrax. Includes side effects & precautions.
Guidelines
- MMWR: Interim Recommendations for Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Children & Breastfeeding Mothers & Treatment of Children with Anthrax
MMWR 2001 Nov 16;50(45):1014-1016.
PDF (262 KB/24 pages) - MMWR: Interim Guidelines for Exposure Management & Antimicrobial Therapy, October 2001
MMWR 2001 Oct 26;50(42):909-919.
PDF (213 KB/32 pages) - Antimicrobial Prophylaxis to Prevent Anthrax Among Decontamination/Cleanup Workers Responding to an Intentional Distribution of Bacillus anthracis
2002 - Recommendations for Assessment of Donor Suitability & Blood & Blood Product Safety in Cases of Possible Exposure to Anthrax
Food & Drug Administration
Oct 2001
Adverse Events
- EID Journal: Antimicrobial Postexposure Prophylaxis for Anthrax: Adverse Events & Adherence
Emerging Infectious Diseases 2002 Oct;8(10):1124-1132.
Historical Archives: 2001 Outbreak & Other Incidents
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EID Journal: Demand for Prophylaxis after Bioterrorism-related Anthrax Cases, 2001
Emerging Infectious Diseases 2005 January;11(1). -
EID Journal: An Ounce of Prevention Is a Ton of Work: Mass Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Anthrax, New York City, 2001
Emerging Infectious Diseases 2003 Jun;9(6):615-622. - EID Journal: Anthrax Postexposure Prophylaxis in Postal Workers, Connecticut, 2001
Emerging Infectious Diseases 2002 Oct;8(10):1133-1137. -
EID Journal: Adherence to Antimicrobial Inhalational Anthrax Prophylaxis among Postal Workers, Washington, D.C., 2001
Emerging Infectious Diseases 2002 Oct;8(10):1138-1144. -
EID Journal: Clinical Issues in the Prophylaxis, Diagnosis, & Treatment of Anthrax Feb 2002
Emerging Infectious Diseases 2002 Feb;8(2):222-225. -
Video Webcast: Treatment Options for Postal & Other Workers Exposed to Anthrax
For postal & other workers. Reviews options for people exposed to airborne anthrax spores, who may be at risk for inhalation anthrax. 12/21/01 webcast provided by University of North Carolina School of Public Health, plus online presentation.
Dec 21, 2001 -
Video Webcast & Presentations: Update on Options for Preventive Treatment for Persons at Risk for Inhalational Anthrax
Presentations & text transcript from 12/21/01 event. Webcast, provided by University of North Carolina School of Public Health
Dec 21, 2001 -
Statement by the Department of Health & Human Services Regarding Additional Options for Preventive Treatment For Those Exposed to Inhalational Anthrax
Dec 18, 2001 -
MMWR: Adverse Events Associated with Anthrax Prophylaxis Among Postal Employees New Jersey, New York City, & the District of Columbia Metropolitan Area, 2001
MMWR 2001 Nov 30;50(47):1051-1054.
PDF (252 KB/28 pages) -
MMWR: Investigation of Bioterrorism-Related Anthrax, 2001
MMWR 2001 Nov 16;50(45):1008-1010.
PDF (262 KB/32 pages) -
MMWR: Investigation of Bioterrorism-Related Anthrax & Adverse Events from Antimicrobial Prophylaxis
MMWR 2001 Nov 9;50(44):973-976.
PDF (194 KB/32 pages) -
MMWR: Interim Guidelines for Investigation of & Response to Bacillus anthracis Exposures
MMWR 2001 Nov 9;50(44):987-990.
PDF (194 KB/32 pages) -
MMWR: Updated Recommendations for Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Among Asymptomatic Pregnant Women After Exposure to Bacillus anthracis
MMWR 2001 Nov 2;50(43):960.
PDF (219 KB/32 pages) -
Use of Ciprofloxacin or Doxycycline for Postexposure Prophylaxis for Prevention of Inhalation Anthrax
Oct 31, 2001
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