Cutaneous anthrax
Alternative names:
anthrax - skin
Treatment:
The objective of treatment is to cure the infection with antibiotics. Penicillin or tetracycline are used for mild cutaneous disease. Note: tetracycline is usually not prescribed for children until after all their permanent teeth have come in, because it can permanently discolor teeth that are still forming.
Expectations (prognosis):
The death rate is high despite proper therapy, especially in lung (pulmonary) disease.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms occur following exposure to farm animals.
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