
Pediatric Anthrax: Implications for Bioterrorism Preparedness 2006 Dena Bravata; Ewen Wang; Jon-Erik Holty; Robyn Lewis; Paul Wise; Smita Nayak PMID: 17764208 Access Resources BookEN About This article reviews pediatric anthrax cases from 1900 to 2005. It describes how children with anthrax show different symptoms than adults. The study found that many cases might be under-reported or misdiagnosed. Children can have various forms of anthrax, like inhalational or gastrointestinal types. Treatment responses differ; penicillin-based antibiotics helped some children survive, while others did better with antiserum treatment. The report suggests that bioterrorism preparedness should consider children's unique needs in case of an anthrax outbreak. Tags Focus Area: CBRNE Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Physicians Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection) Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review Keywords: Anthrax; Antitoxins; Bacillus anthracis; Child; Child, Preschool; Immunization, Passive; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Pediatrics; Treatment Outcome; Skin Diseases, Bacterial; Adolescent; Disease Progression; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Inhalation Exposure; Bioterrorism Institutions: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) More like this Surge Toolkit and Facility Checklist 2018 · Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Hospital Evacuation Decision Guide: Post-Event Evacuation Decision Guide 2018 · Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Project XTREME Respiratory Training 2007 · ASPR TRACIE, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Access Resources BookEN

Pediatric Anthrax: Implications for Bioterrorism Preparedness

2006
Dena Bravata; Ewen Wang; Jon-Erik Holty; Robyn Lewis; Paul Wise; Smita Nayak

PMID: 17764208

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This article reviews pediatric anthrax cases from 1900 to 2005. It describes how children with anthrax show different symptoms than adults. The study found that many cases might be under-reported or misdiagnosed. Children can have various forms of anthrax, like inhalational or gastrointestinal types. Treatment responses differ; penicillin-based antibiotics helped some children survive, while others did better with antiserum treatment. The report suggests that bioterrorism preparedness should consider children's unique needs in case of an anthrax outbreak.

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