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Anthrax: Other References
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Other Journal Articles
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Anthrax as a Biological Weapon, 2002: Updated Recommendations for Management
JAMA 2002 May 1;287(17):2236-2252.
Books
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Anthrax, Medical Aspects of Chemical & Biological Warfare
(102 KB/12 pages)
Chapter 22. Walter Reed Army Medical Center. On U.S. Army Medical NBC Online Information Server
Aug 25, 1999
Other Publications
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Statement by the Department of Health & Human Services Regarding Additional Options for Preventive Treatment For Those Exposed to Inhalation Anthrax
Dec 18, 2001 -
NIH meeting: Optimizing Post-Exposure Prevention of Inhalation Anthrax: Issues & Options
Transcript
PDF (233 KB/209 pages)
Dec 15, 2001 -
Cutaneous Anthrax Management Algorithm
Provided by the AAD Ad Hoc Task Force on Bioterrorism. American Academy of Dermatology.
Nov 21, 2001 -
Recommendations for Assessment of Donor Suitability & Blood & Blood Product Safety in Cases of Possible Exposure to Anthrax
Food & Drug Administration
Oct 2001 -
Anthrax in the Workplace
Basic advice & suggested protective measures for employers. On the Office of Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Web site
Presentations & Videos
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Treatment Options for Postal & Other Workers Exposed to Anthrax
Archived webcast & online presentation for postal & other workers. Reviews options for people exposed to airborne anthrax spores, who may be at risk for inhalation anthrax. Provided by University of North Carolina School of Public Health.
Dec 21, 2001 -
Video: "Protecting Your Health" (for People Who Process, Sort, & Deliver the Mail)
Educational video includes basic information about anthrax, strategies for protecting workers from anthrax exposures, & methods for detecting & responding to a suspicious letter or package.
Jan 9, 2002 -
Importance of Bacillus anthracis Molecular Subtyping During the Recent Multi-State Bioterrorism-Associated Anthrax Outbreak in the United States
Archived video webcast from the International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases (ICEID)
Alex Hoffmaster, CDC, Atlanta, GA
Mar 26, 2002 -
Rapid Adaptation of a Serologic Assay for the Bioterrorism-Related Anthrax OutbreakOctoberDecember, 2001
Archived video webcast from the International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases (ICEID)
Carolyn Greene, CDC, Atlanta, GA
Mar 26, 2002 -
An Anthrax Outbreak Averted: Public Health Response to a Contaminated Envelope on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC, 2001
Archived video webcast from the International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases (ICEID)
Vincent Hsu, CDC, Atlanta, GA
Mar 26, 2002 -
Inhalational AnthraxNew York City, OctoberNovember 2001
Archived video webcast from the International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases (ICEID)
Timothy Holtz, CDC & New York City Department of Health, New York, NY
Mar 26, 2002 -
Letters from Trenton: The Anthrax Investigation at the Source, New Jersey, 2001
Archived video webcast from the International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases (ICEID)
Jennita Reefhuis, CDC, Atlanta, GA
Mar 26, 2002 -
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 -
Clinical Diagnosis & Management of Anthrax Lessons Learned - Nov 29, 2001
Video on University of North Carolina School of Public Health site
Nov 29, 2001 -
Anthrax: What Every Clinician Should Know, Part 2 - Nov. 1, 2001
Archived video webcast & text transcript
Nov 1, 2001 -
Anthrax: What Every Clinician Should Know, Part 1 - Oct. 18, 2001
Archived video webcast & text transcript
Oct 18, 2001 -
Anthrax Overview
(1.2 MB/62 pages)
Slide set
PowerPoint (7.96 MB/62 slides)
Oct 31, 2001 -
Clinical Anthrax
(876 KB/22 pages)
Slide set
Oct 24, 2001 -
Anthrax in the US Postal System
Archived video webcast from the International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases (ICEID)
Michele Pearson, CDC, Maryland
Mar 26, 2002
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