Pediatric anthrax: implications for bioterrorism preparedness

• 2006

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• Dena Bravata; Ewen Wang; Jon-Erik Holty; Robyn Lewis; Paul Wise; Smita Nayak
PMID: 17764208

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This article systematically reviews the literature on children with anthrax, focusing on their clinical course, treatment responses, and predictors of disease progression and mortality. The data is collected from various sources including MEDLINE and selected journal indexes. The review includes case reports of pediatric anthrax from 1900 to 2005, detailing patient information, symptoms, disease progression, and treatment. The study identifies different types of pediatric anthrax cases and highlights the differences in clinical presentation between children and adults. The results suggest under-diagnosis and underreporting of anthrax in children. Treatment outcomes show variations based on the type of anthrax and treatment received, emphasizing the importance of pediatric-specific preparedness planning.

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Hazard: CBRNE

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Anthrax; Bacillus anthracis; Child; Child, Preschool; Immunization, Passive; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Skin Diseases, Bacterial; Adolescent; Inhalation Exposure; Bioterrorism

Institutions: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

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