For more information about Anthrax, please log on to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/anthrax/index.asp Miami-Dade County Health Department. Call 24 hours a day at (305) 470-5660 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Bacterial disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, that affects mammals, and can be aerosolized for bio-terrorism purposes HOW YOU CAN CATCH IT TIME FROM EXPOSURE TO ILLNESS No person-to-person spread. You can catch inhalational anthrax by breathing anthrax
Incubation period for inhalational anthrax is 71-7 days. In some cases, symptoms of
spore from infected animal products (e.g. wool), or in an intentional or bio-terrorist
inhalational anthrax can take up to 60 days to show up
release into the air. MAJOR SYMPTOMS PREVENTION AFTER EXPOSURE
Inhalational anthrax usually has a flu-like presentation, with sore throat, nausea, mild
A 60-days course of antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin, Doxycycline, amoxicillin, or
fever and muscle aches followed by cough, chest discomfort, shortness of breath and
penicillin is required. Be sure to inform your doctor of what medication you are taking.
tiredness. Some people experience upset stomach.
PROPHYLAXIS INFORMATION ANTIBIOTIC DISPENSING INSTRUCTIONS DRUG INTERACTION SIDE EFFECTS
There may be mild diarrhea, stomach pain,
Tell emergency healthcare workers if you are pregnant,
dizziness. Seek medical attention right
have epilepsy or kidney disease, or are breastfeeding.
taking your antibiotic until it is finished,
away if you are having: Rapid heart rate,
Avoid driving or using machinery until you know how the
unless your doctor tell you to stop. Drink
rash or hives; swelling of face, throat, or
antibiotic will affect you. Use sunscreen to avoid sunburn.
plenty of water while you are taking Cipro.
lips; shortness of breath or trouble breathing;
It is best if taken 2 hours after a meal. Do not take 2 doses at the same time!
Tell emergency health care workers if you are or might be
taking your antibiotic until it is finished,
itching.Seek medical attention right away
unless your doctor tells you to stop. Food
if you are having: rapid heart rate, skin
or milk may help you avoid upset stomach.
rash, hives, or itching;wheezing or trouble
Do not take 2 doses at the same time!
breathing; swelling of the face, lips or throat.
Tetracycli
supplements, Cholestyramine (Questran), or cholestipol
Doxyc 100 m
Take amoxicillin as prescribed: 3 times a
There may be mild diarrhea, nausea, upset
Considered safe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
day or every 8 hours as directed by health
care workers. For oral suspension, shake
Seek medical attention right away if you
well before using; keep refrigerated. Keep
are having: Rapid heart rate, wheezing or
taking your antibiotic until it is finished,
unless your doctor tells you to stop. Food
itching; swelling of the face, lips or throat; or
or milk may help you avoid upset stomach. taking the medicine Probenecid.
Do not take 2 doses at the same time! Semi-synt If you are taking any other medication or are pregnant, be sure to inform your doctor of what medication you have just received. He/She will advise you of adverse interactions
Painkillers are the most widely used drugs in the treat-ment of livestock. Across India, Pakistan and Nepal, vultures were exposed to one such drug, diclofenac, while at carcasses of animals treated with the drug shortly before death. Diclofenac, which causes gout and renal failure, is highly toxic to Gyps vultures and has led to a precipitous tim jACkson decline of more than 99 per ce
Creating Research Capacity in Developing Countries: The Role of International Collaborative Networks of Information Professionals: A Case Study of Ophthalmic Resource Centres in Asia and Africa Sudha Risal Sharma, Lumbini Eye Institute, Bhairahawa, Nepal; P. Kirubanithi, Lions Aravind Institute of Community Ophthalmology, Madurai, India Sudha Risal Sharma (Librarian, Lumbin
