Bioterrorism
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Top 6 Agents of Concern (CDC)
- Anthrax
- Smallpox
- Plague
- Tularemia
- Botulinum Toxin
- Viral Hem. Fevers
Treatment
Anthrax- (Inhalational)
Cipro (Adult)-400mg IV q 12h
(Peds)-20-30mg/kg IV q12h
Doxy (Adult) 100mg IV q 12h
(Peds) 2.5mg/kg IV q12h
Prophylaxis
Cipro (Adult)-500mg PO BID
(Peds)-20-30mg/kg/d PO BID
Doxy (Adult) 100mgPO BID
(Peds) 2.5mg/kg PO BID
Smallpox
Supportive care
Vaccination within 72h=effective
Source
6/06 MISTRY