Resources

• Prevention and Treatment
• Anthrax and Animals
• Protecting Travelers
• Protecting Workers

Throughout history, from biblical times to modern day, many sicknesses have been described with symptoms that resemble anthrax. Our timeline walks you through the history of this deadly bacteria.

The CDC Anthrax Framework gives background on anthrax and how to improve prevention and control of this disease in animals and people.

• Updated Recommendations for Prevention and Treatment of AnthraxExternal 
• Anthrax in Children: Prevention and TreatmentExternal 
• Anthrax in Pregnancy: Protecting Mother and BabyExternal 

Authoritative public health information, published weekly since 1952.

• Anthrax and Animal Products
• Bioterrorism
• Diagnosis
• Guidelines and Recommendations
• Pregnancy
• Prophylaxis
• Worker Safety

EID is a peer-reviewed CDC journal tracking and analyzing disease trends.

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