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Anthrax: Exposure Management/Prophylaxis
See Anthrax: Treatment for information about management of persons with symptoms of anthrax.
Overviews
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Q & A: Preventive Therapy
Cipro, storing antibiotics…
Sep 9, 2004 -
Q & A: Treatment
Side effects, antibiotics…
Sep 9, 2004 - Fact Sheet: Anthrax Information for Health Care Providers
Includes causes, systems affected, transmission...
Mar 8, 2002 (last reviewed Feb 22, 2006)
Specific Drugs
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Patient Information: Ciprofloxacin
General information for patients prescribed ciprofloxacin for anthrax. Includes side effects & precautions.
Jan 20, 2004 -
Emergency Use Authorization: Doxycycline
Information about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s issuance of an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for distribution of doxycycline to people who may have been exposed to anthrax in an emergency event.
July 21, 2011 -
Patient Information: Doxycycline
General information for patients prescribed doxycycline for anthrax. Includes side effects & precautions.
Jan 20, 2004 -
Patient Information: Amoxicillin
General information for patients prescribed amoxicillin for anthrax. Includes side effects & precautions.
Guidelines
- MMWR: Interim Recommendations for Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Children & Breastfeeding Mothers & Treatment of Children with Anthrax
MMWR 2001 Nov 16;50(45):1014-1016.

PDF (262 KB/24 pages) - MMWR: Interim Guidelines for Exposure Management & Antimicrobial Therapy, October 2001
MMWR 2001 Oct 26;50(42):909-919.

PDF (213 KB/32 pages) - Antimicrobial Prophylaxis to Prevent Anthrax Among Decontamination/Cleanup Workers Responding to an Intentional Distribution of Bacillus anthracis
2002 - Recommendations for Assessment of Donor Suitability & Blood & Blood Product Safety in Cases of Possible Exposure to Anthrax
Food & Drug Administration
Oct 2001
Adverse Events
- EID Journal: Antimicrobial Postexposure Prophylaxis for Anthrax: Adverse Events & Adherence
Emerging Infectious Diseases 2002 Oct;8(10):1124-1132.
Historical Archives: 2001 Outbreak & Other Incidents
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EID Journal: Demand for Prophylaxis after Bioterrorism-related Anthrax Cases, 2001
Emerging Infectious Diseases 2005 January;11(1). -
EID Journal: An Ounce of Prevention Is a Ton of Work: Mass Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Anthrax, New York City, 2001
Emerging Infectious Diseases 2003 Jun;9(6):615-622. - EID Journal: Anthrax Postexposure Prophylaxis in Postal Workers, Connecticut, 2001
Emerging Infectious Diseases 2002 Oct;8(10):1133-1137. -
EID Journal: Adherence to Antimicrobial Inhalational Anthrax Prophylaxis among Postal Workers, Washington, D.C., 2001
Emerging Infectious Diseases 2002 Oct;8(10):1138-1144. -
EID Journal: Clinical Issues in the Prophylaxis, Diagnosis, & Treatment of Anthrax Feb 2002
Emerging Infectious Diseases 2002 Feb;8(2):222-225. -
Video Webcast: Treatment Options for Postal & Other Workers Exposed to Anthrax
For postal & other workers. Reviews options for people exposed to airborne anthrax spores, who may be at risk for inhalation anthrax. 12/21/01 webcast provided by University of North Carolina School of Public Health, plus online presentation.
Dec 21, 2001 -
Video Webcast & Presentations: Update on Options for Preventive Treatment for Persons at Risk for Inhalational Anthrax
Presentations & text transcript from 12/21/01 event. Webcast, provided by University of North Carolina School of Public Health
Dec 21, 2001 -
Statement by the Department of Health & Human Services Regarding Additional Options for Preventive Treatment For Those Exposed to Inhalational Anthrax
Dec 18, 2001 -
MMWR: Adverse Events Associated with Anthrax Prophylaxis Among Postal Employees New Jersey, New York City, & the District of Columbia Metropolitan Area, 2001
MMWR 2001 Nov 30;50(47):1051-1054.

PDF (252 KB/28 pages) -
MMWR: Investigation of Bioterrorism-Related Anthrax, 2001
MMWR 2001 Nov 16;50(45):1008-1010.

PDF (262 KB/32 pages) -
MMWR: Investigation of Bioterrorism-Related Anthrax & Adverse Events from Antimicrobial Prophylaxis
MMWR 2001 Nov 9;50(44):973-976.

PDF (194 KB/32 pages) -
MMWR: Interim Guidelines for Investigation of & Response to Bacillus anthracis Exposures
MMWR 2001 Nov 9;50(44):987-990.

PDF (194 KB/32 pages) -
MMWR: Updated Recommendations for Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Among Asymptomatic Pregnant Women After Exposure to Bacillus anthracis
MMWR 2001 Nov 2;50(43):960.

PDF (219 KB/32 pages) -
Use of Ciprofloxacin or Doxycycline for Postexposure Prophylaxis for Prevention of Inhalation Anthrax
Oct 31, 2001
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