Prophylaxis Against Anthrax

Acta Medica

Miroslav Špliňo¹  Jiří Patočka² 

[1] Purkyně Military Medical Academy in Hradec Králové, Department of Epidemiology, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic;Purkyně Military Medical Academy in Hradec Králové, Department of Toxicology, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic;

关键词: Anthrax;    Inhalation anthrax;    Bioterrorism;    Spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis;    Vaccination;    Chemoprophylaxis;   

DOI  :  10.14712/18059694.2019.60

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The paper presents fundamental knowledge concerning Bacillus anthracis and its potential terrorist misuse. The basic clinical forms are resumed with emphasis on inhalation infection from inspiration of B. anthracis spores. The AVA vaccine licensed in the United States, primary vaccination, protective efficacy of the vaccine, and adverse events are characterised. Stress is laid on pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis of anthrax.

【 授权许可】

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