systemic anthrax

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:agent gptkb:battle
gptkbp:associated_with agriculture
livestock
bioterrorism
gptkbp:caused_by gptkb:Bacillus_anthracis
gptkbp:complications meningitis
pulmonary edema
septic shock
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:duration 10 to 14 days
longer for severe cases
gptkbp:end_of_life high if untreated
lower with treatment
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:healthcare gptkb:battle
gptkbp:historical_significance used in biological warfare
caused outbreaks in livestock
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label systemic anthrax
gptkbp:incubation_period 1 to 2 weeks
gptkbp:is_protected_by vaccination
biosecurity measures
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to inactivated
live attenuated
high in at-risk populations
gptkbp:research_focus vaccine development
treatment options
pathogenesis
gptkbp:risk_factor living in endemic areas
working with animal products
exposure to infected animals
gptkbp:social_responsibility gptkb:cutaneous_anthrax
gptkb:zoo
PCR
CT scan
chest X-ray
serology
blood cultures
gastrointestinal anthrax
affects herbivores primarily
anthrax meningitis
human cases rare but serious
gptkbp:symptoms cough
fever
chest pain
chills
shortness of breath
sudden
gptkbp:transmission inhalation of spores
gptkbp:treatment antibiotics
antitoxins
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:injection_anthrax
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4