Anthrax

Question 1

Clinical forms :
Cig
العلاج CD or CC

Answer 1

*Anthrax is a zoonotic infection caused by Bacillus anthracis, a gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium. It presents in three main clinical forms (plus a rare fourth), depending on the route of entry.

Question 2

Clinical forms

Answer 2

1-Cutaneous Anthrax (Most common)
Treatment:

1-Uncomplicated: CD

Ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO twice daily orDoxycycline 100 mg PO twice daily
Duration: 7–10 days (60 days if bioterrorism suspected)
2-Severe/systemic or facial involvement:
IV ciprofloxacin plus one or two additional antibiotics (e.g., clindamycin or rifampin)

Question 3

Clinical forms

Answer 3

2-Inhalation Anthrax (Most lethal)
Treatment
*IV Ciprofloxacin +( iv clindamycine or linozolid or meronem)
*Icu admission.
Add antitoxin (raxibacumab or anthrax immune globulin) for toxin neutralization.

Question 4

Clinical forms

Answer 4

3. Gastrointestinal Anthrax
   Treatment
   Iv cipro + clindamycine
   For 2-3weeks.

Question 5

Clinical forms

Answer 5

Injection Anthrax (rare, in heroin users)