infectious diseases
Anthrax
Prognosis for Anthrax
Case fatality rates in untreated anthrax vary depending on infection type ( Prognosis references , Inhalation and meningeal anthrax: 100% Cutaneous anthrax: 10 to 20% Gastrointestinal anthrax: About 40% Oropharyngeal anthrax: 12 to 50% With early diagnosis, treatment, and intensive support, including mechanical ventilation, fluids, and vasopressors, mortality of inhalation anthrax may be reduced. 1.Person MK, Cook R, Bradley JS, et al: Systematic review of hospital treatment outcomes for naturally acquired and bioterrorism-related anthrax, 1880-2018.Clin Infect Dis75(Suppl 3):S392–S401, 2022. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciac536 2.U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Anthrax. Accessed 02/21/2023. 