CDC Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Anthrax, 2023

• 2023

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• William Bower; Yon Yu; Marissa Person; Corinne Parker; Jordan Kennedy; David Sue
DOI: http://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.rr7206a1

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This brief includes updated advice on how to prevent and treat anthrax. It describes new guidelines for doctors and the public to better handle potential outbreaks. The updates include information on vaccines, antibiotics, and other treatments that can help protect people from getting sick. It also highlights ways to avoid exposure in the first place, such as being careful around animals that might carry anthrax. These changes aim to improve safety and health by providing clearer instructions for managing this serious disease.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Anthrax; Bacillus anthracis; Guideline; Disease Management

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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