Anthrax: Frequently Asked Questions

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Learning about anthrax:	What is anthrax? How does anthrax spread? What are the symptoms of anthrax infection? How is anthrax infection treated? What can I do to lower my risk of exposure?
Being diagnosed:	How is anthrax diagnosed? How can anthrax be distinguished from the flu?
Getting treatment:	How is anthrax treated? Can anthrax be prevented? What should I do if I think I have been exposed to anthrax?

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Last updated:	June 20, 2008
Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
Reviewed By:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Christine Hahn, MD - Epidemiology
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC

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