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Anthrax: Exposure Management/Prophylaxis (Preventing Transmission)

Title	Date Last Revised
Q & A: Exposure Being exposed vs. being sick, suspicious mail, powders, protecting your family...	May 2, 2003
Q & A: Preventive Therapy UPDATED! Cipro, storing antibiotics...	Sep 9, 2004
Q & A: Treatment UPDATED! Side effects, antibiotics...	Sep 9, 2004
Patient Information: Ciprofloxacin General information for patients prescribed ciprofloxacin for anthrax. Includes side effects & precautions.	Jan 20, 2004
Patient Information: Doxycycline General information for patients prescribed doxycycline for anthrax. Includes side effects & precautions.	Jan 20, 2004
Patient Information: Penicillin General information for patients prescribed penicillin for anthrax. Includes side-effects & drug & food interaction warnings.	Jan 25, 2002
Patient Information: Amoxicillin UPDATED! General information for patients prescribed amoxicillin for anthrax. Includes side effects & precautions. (Dosage covered by document changed from 250 mg to 500 mg on Aug 12, 2004.)	Aug 12, 2004
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.	Jun 2003
Antimicrobial Postexposure Prophylaxis for Anthrax: Adverse Events & Adherence Emerging Infectious Diseases 2002 Oct;8(10):1124-1132.	Oct 2002
Anthrax Postexposure Prophylaxis in Postal Workers, Connecticut, 2001 Emerging Infectious Diseases 2002 Oct;8(10):1133-1137.	Oct 2002
Adherence to Antimicrobial Inhalational Anthrax Prophylaxis among Postal Workers, Washington, D.C., 2001 Emerging Infectious Diseases 2002 Oct;8(10):1138-1144.	Oct 2002
Clinical Issues in the Prophylaxis, Diagnosis, & Treatment of Anthrax Emerging Infectious Diseases 2002 Feb;8(2):222-225.	Feb 2002
Notice to Readers: Evaluation of Postexposure Antibiotic Prophylaxis to Prevent Anthrax MMWR 2002 Jan 25;51(3):59. PDF (248 KB/24 pages)	Jan 25, 2002
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 inhalational anthrax. Archived 12/21/01 webcast provided by University of North Carolina School of Public Health, plus online presentation.	Dec 21, 2001
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
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis to Prevent Anthrax Among Decontamination/Cleanup Workers Responding to an Intentional Distribution of Bacillus anthracis	2002
Statement by the Department of Health & Human Services Regarding Additional Options for Preventive Treatment For Those Exposed to Inhalational Anthrax Issued 12/18/01	Dec 18, 2001
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)	Nov 30, 2001
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)	Nov 16, 2001
Investigation of Bioterrorism-Related Anthrax, 2001 MMWR 2001 Nov 16;50(45):1008-1010. PDF (262 KB/32 pages)	Nov 16, 2001
Investigation of Bioterrorism-Related Anthrax & Adverse Events from Antimicrobial Prophylaxis MMWR 2001 Nov 9;50(44):973-976. PDF (194 KB/32 pages)	Nov 9, 2001
*Interim Guidelines for Investigation of & Response to Bacillus anthracis* Exposures** MMWR 2001 Nov 9;50(44):987-990. PDF (194 KB/32 pages)	Nov 9, 2001
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)	Nov 2, 2001
Investigation of Bioterrorism-Related Anthrax & Interim Guidelines for Exposure Management & Antimicrobial Therapy, October 2001 MMWR 2001 Oct 26;50(42):909-919. PDF (213 KB/32 pages)	Oct 26, 2001
Use of Ciprofloxacin or Doxycycline for Postexposure Prophylaxis for Prevention of Inhalational Anthrax	Oct 31, 2001
Recommendations for Assessment of Donor Suitability & Blood & Blood Product Safety in Cases of Possible Exposure to Anthrax Food & Drug Administration	Oct 2001


		This page last reviewed September 9, 2004