Anthrax threat : a review of clinical and diagnostic measures
Author
al-Qurashi, Abd al-Rahman Muhammad
Source
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Issue
Vol. 43, Issue 1 (30 Apr. 2013), pp.147-166, 20 p.
Publisher
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Publication Date
2013-04-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
20
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Anthrax is the plague of the ancient world and its existence is confirmed by the Roman poet Virgil.
Also it is a threat in the modern world as it can be used in biological wars and bioterrorism.
Anthrax is caused by Bacillus anthracis an unmovable, aerobic, gram-positive rod.
It forms spores, which can survive for years in the environment.
Three clinical forms result after exposure to anthrax spores: cutaneous, respiratory, and gastro- intestinal.
The cutaneous anthrax commonly prevails among humans.
The respiratory form occurs most likely due to inhalation of the bacterial spores, whereas the gastrointestinal form happens after spores’ ingestion.
Prophylactic, early diagnosis and proper treatment will reduce mortalities of anthrax.
Thus, the physicians, senior nurses and individuals at risk should be aware of the danger of this disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Qurashi, Abd al-Rahman Muhammad. 2013. Anthrax threat : a review of clinical and diagnostic measures. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology،Vol. 43, no. 1, pp.147-166.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-347066
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Qurashi, Abd al-Rahman Muhammad. Anthrax threat : a review of clinical and diagnostic measures. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology Vol. 43, no. 1 (Apr. 2013), pp.147-166.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-347066
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Qurashi, Abd al-Rahman Muhammad. Anthrax threat : a review of clinical and diagnostic measures. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology. 2013. Vol. 43, no. 1, pp.147-166.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-347066
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 163-166
Record ID
BIM-347066