Anthrax natural history

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Complications

Respiratory distress

Prognosis

The anthrax prognosis will depend on a number of factors, including:

• The type of anthrax (see Types of Anthrax)
• How early the anthrax is diagnosed
• The strain of anthrax bacteria (Bacillus anthracis)
• The patient's age and general health.

Early anthrax treatment for all anthrax types improves the anthrax prognosis.

References

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