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Anthrax Flashcards

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Causative organism?

A

Bacillus anthracis

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Causative organism gram and shape?

A

Gram positive rod

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3
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How does anthrax spread?

A

Infected carcasses

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4
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Causative organism produces a tripartite protein toxin containing?

A
  1. Protective antigen
  2. Oedema factor
  3. Lethal factor
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5
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Main symptom?

A

Painless black eschar

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6
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What other symptoms may be present?

A

Marked oedema or GI bleeding

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7
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Treatment?

A

Ciprofloxacin

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