Bioterrorism Alleging Use of Anthrax and Interim Guidelines for Management--United States, 1998
Article Abstract:
Several fraudulent bioterrorism acts in 1998 illustrate the necessity of establishing a prompt response to these acts. Between October and December, 1998, CDC received reports of several threats of anthrax exposure. They all turned out to be hoaxes. Anthrax is an infectious disease of animals but humans can get sick if they inhale the spores of the organism that causes anthrax. All potential anthrax exposures should be reported to 911 and to local law enforcement agencies. These agencies should be prepared to test clothing samples if necessary. Clothing may need decontamination and exposed people can take antibiotics or an anthrax vaccine.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1999
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Update: Investigation of Bioterrorism-Related Inhalation Anthrax--Connecticut, 2001. (From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Twenty-three Americans have developed anthrax as of November 28, 2001 as a result of a bioterrorist attack following the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. There is no known source of anthrax spores in the case of a 94-year-old Connecticut resident who seldom left her home and whose personal contacts all tested negative for anthrax.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2001
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