Inhalation anthrax

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• Synonyms

  • Inhalational anthrax
  • Pulmonary anthrax

• Causes

  • Farming

• Effects

  • Mediastinitis
  • Hilar lymphadenopathy
  • Bloody pleural effusion

• Parents

  • Anthrax

• Treatments

  • Penicillin
  • Ciprofloxacin

• Description

  • "occurs in textile and tanning industries among workers handling contaminated animal wool
  • hair
  • and hides."