Bioterrorism

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Top 6 Agents of Concern (CDC)

1. Anthrax

2. Smallpox

3. Plague

4. Tularemia

5. Botulinum Toxin

6. Viral Hem. Fevers


Treatment:

1. 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


2. Smallpox

Supportive care

Vaccination within 72h=effective


6/06 MISTRY

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