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Anthrax

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Anthrax

Serious disease of lungs, intestines, and skin. Weaponised. RifeVideos (1936). Sourced from http://www.rifevideos.com/dr_rifes_true_original_frequencies.htmlEncyclopedia Entry for Anthrax :Anthrax - Black Bane- Malignant pustule- Wool sorter's disease- Tanner's disease- Bacillus anthracis (G+ rod: sporulating: aerobic)Encyclopedia Entry for Anthrax :Anthrax blood test. A blood sample is needed.There is no special preparation.When the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain. Others feel only a prick or stinging. Afterward, there may be some throbbing or slight bruising. This soon goes away.This test may be performed when the health care provider suspects you have anthrax infection. The bacteria that cause anthrax is called Bacillus anthracis.A normal result means no antibodies to the anthrax bacteria were seen in your blood sample. However, during the early stages of infection, your body may only produce a few antibodies, which the blood test may miss. The test may need to be repeated in 10 days to 2 weeks. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Some labs use different measurements or test different samples. Talk to your provider about the meaning of your specific test results.An abnormal result means antibodies to the bacteria have been detected and you may have anthrax disease. But, some people come in contact with the bacteria and do not develop the disease. To determine if you have a current infection, your provider will look for an increase in the antibody count after a few weeks as well as your symptoms and physical exam findings.There is very little risk involved with having your blood taken. Veins and arteries vary in size from one person to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others. Other risks associated with having blood drawn are slight, but may include: Excessive bleeding Fainting or feeling lightheaded Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin) Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken).The best test for diagnosing anthrax is a culture of affected tissue or blood.Anthrax serology test; Antibody test for anthrax; Serologic test for B. anthracis.Blood test Blood test Bacillus anthracis Bacillus anthracis.Hall GS, Woods GL. Medical bacteriology.Encyclopedia Entry for Anthrax :Anthrax. Anthrax commonly affects hoofed animals such as sheep, cattle, and goats. Humans who come into contact with infected animals can get sick with anthrax as well. There are three main routes of anthrax infection: skin (cutaneous), lung (inhalation), and mouth (gastrointestinal). Cutaneous anthrax occurs when anthrax spores touch a cut or scrape on the skin. It is the most common type of anthrax infection. The main risk is contact with animal hides or hair, bone products, and wool, or with infected animals. People most at risk for cutaneous anthrax include farm workers, veterinarians, tanners, and wool workers. Inhalation anthrax develops when anthrax spores enter the lungs through the airways. It is most commonly contracted when workers breathe in airborne anthrax spores during processes such as tanning hides and processing wool. Breathing in spores means a person has been exposed to anthrax. But it does not mean the person will have symptoms. The bacterial spores must germinate or sprout (the same way a seed sprouts before a plant grows) before the actual disease occurs. This process usually takes 1 to 6 days. Once the spores germinate, they release several toxic substances. These substances cause internal bleeding, swelling, and tissue death. Gastrointestinal anthrax occurs when someone eats anthrax-tainted meat. Injection anthrax can occur in someone who injects heroin. Anthrax may be used as a biological weapon or for bioterrorism.Symptoms of anthrax differ depending on the type of anthrax. Symptoms of cutaneous anthrax start 1 to 7 days after exposure: An itchy sore develops that is similar to an insect bite. This sore may blister and form a black ulcer (sore or eschar). The sore is usually painless, but it is often surrounded by swelling. A scab often forms, and then dries and falls off within 2 weeks. Complete healing can take longer. Symptoms of inhalation anthrax: Begins with fever, malaise , headache, cough, shortness of breath, and chest pain Fever and shock may occur later Symptoms of gastrointestinal anthrax usually occur within 1 week and may include: Abdominal pain Bloody diarrhea Diarrhea Fever Mouth sores Nausea and vomiting (the vomit may contain blood) Symptoms of injection anthrax are similar to those of cutaneous anthrax. In addition, the skin or muscle beneath the injection site may get infected.The health care provider will perform a physical examination. The tests to diagnose anthrax depend on the type of disease that is suspected. A culture of the skin, and sometimes a biopsy , are done on the skin sores. The sample is looked at under a microscope to identify the anthrax bacterium. Tests may include: Blood culture Chest CT scan or chest x-ray Spinal tap to check for infection around the spinal column Sputum culture More tests may be done on fluid or blood samples.Antibiotics are usually used to treat anthrax. Antibiotics that may be prescribed include penicillin, doxycycline, and ciprofloxacin. Inhalation anthrax is treated with a combination of antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin plus another medicine. They are given by IV (intravenously). Antibiotics are usually taken for 60 days because it can take spores that long to germinate. Cutaneous anthrax is treated with antibiotics taken by mouth, usually for 7 to 10 days. Doxycycline and ciprofloxacin are most often used.When treated with antibiotics, cutaneous anthrax is likely to get better. But some people who do not get treated may die if anthrax spreads to the blood. People with second-stage inhalation anthrax have a poor outlook, even with antibiotic therapy. Many cases in the second stage are fatal. Gastrointestinal anthrax infection can spread to the bloodstream and may result in death.Call your provider if you think you have been exposed to anthrax or if you develop symptoms of any type of anthrax.There are two main ways to prevent anthrax. For people who have been exposed to anthrax (but have no symptoms of the disease), doctors may prescribe preventive antibiotics, such as ciprofloxacin, penicillin, or doxycycline, depending on the strain of anthrax. An anthrax vaccine is available to military personnel and some members of the general public. It is given in a series of 5 doses over 18 months. There is no known way to spread cutaneous anthrax from person to person. People who live with someone who has cutaneous anthrax do not need antibiotics unless they have also been exposed to the same source of anthrax.Woolsorter's disease; Ragpicker's disease; Cutaneous anthrax; Gastrointestinal anthrax.Cutaneous anthrax Cutaneous anthrax Cutaneous Anthrax Cutaneous anthrax Inhalation Anthrax Inhalation Anthrax Antibodies Antibodies Bacillus anthracis Bacillus anthracis.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Anthrax. www.cdc.gov/anthrax/index.html. Updated January 31, 2017. Accessed July 5, 2017. Lucey DR, Grinberg LM. Anthrax.Encyclopedia Entry for Anthrax :Anthrax. Source of disease: Bacillus anthracis