Pediatric Anthrax: Implications for Bioterrorism Preparedness

• 2006

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• 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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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: 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)

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