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Which antibiotics does cdc recommend for prevention of inhalation anthrax?

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Dr. Indu Lalanswered

Pediatrics 52 years experience

Fluroquinols: Ciprofloxicine, doxycycline, erythromycine can be used in early stages of disease.

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Dr. Sahba Ferdowsi

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Dr. Rick Kochanswered

Cardiology 24 years experience

Prevention: Best prevention for inhalation is to do just that don't inhale (insert bill clinton jokes here).

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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

Psychiatry 27 years experience

Prevent- vaccination: Biothrax is an acellular anthrax vaccine which is used in the United States for prevention of anthrax.

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