Question 1

what are the types of anthrax infection?

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Skin, lungs and GI: Anthrax is an infection caused by bacillus anthracis that is usually spread by infected animals or animal products and can manifest itself in three ways.The majority present as skin infections with pustules. Next, inhalation anthrax is much more severe and presents with flu-like symptoms.The third is gastrointestinal anthrax and may present with severe abdominal pain and bloody vomit or diarrhea.

Question 2

what sort of problem is an anthrax infection?

Accepted Answer

A bad one: Anthrax infection is caused by the bacteria bacillus anthracis. It can cause troubles with your lungs and breathing, rashes, and gastrointestinal upset, among other symptoms. The concern nowadays is that it can be used as a weapon in spore form (e.g. Through the mail). Thankfully, it can be treated with antibiotics.

Question 3

what symptoms does anthrax infection usually cause?

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Depends on form: The worst form, inhalation anthrax is flu like early with low grade fever, fatigue, non-productive cough, muscle aches, etc.One to 5 days later there may be abrupt onset of high fever, severe breathing difficulty and shock. Death may ensue within 24-36 hrs.

Question 4

will antibiotics effectively treat anthrax infection?

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Not guaranteed : Antibiotics are not 100% in getting rid of infections including anthrax. When the disease course is late or fulminant, it becomes harder to treat.  For example sepsis.

Question 5

what is the best option for prevention of the anthrax infection?

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Vaccine and : Antibiotics. Depending on the circumstances, a person may get vaccination. If a person has been exposed, s/he may be put on prophylactic antibiotics. See the site below for more information
http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0002301/.

Question 6

does the anti-biotic cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) help prevent an infection like anthrax virus or the flu?

Accepted Answer

No: The flu is caused by a virus. Cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) is an antibiotic, so it can't be used to treat or prevent a viral infection.  Anthrax is not caused by a virus; it's caused by a bacteria.  But why would you want to prevent something as rare as anthrax?

Question 7

is anthrax severe?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Pulmonary anthrax can be deadly within days. Other forma, not so problamatic but worthy of agressive treatment.
See www.Bt.Cdc.Gov/agent/anthrax.

Question 8

how is anthrax transmitted?

Accepted Answer

Air-borne: Anthrax is an air-borne illness. These spores can live in sheeps wool and get into the body by inhalation.

Question 9

could i get anthrax from this?

Accepted Answer

From what: Bacillus Anthracis spores (endospores) are dormant &amp; can be found on in the soil of all the continents.  The spores are hardy &amp; can survive in many environments for centuries.  When they are inhaled they reactivate &amp; begin multiplying.

Question 10

what are the symptoms for anthrax?

Accepted Answer

Flu-like symptoms: Anthrax causes fever, chills, body aches, swelling, and blackened skin ulcers at the area of exposure.

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