Development and Performance of a Checklist for Initial Triage After an Anthrax Mass Exposure Event.

Conclusion: A brief checklist covering symptoms and signs can distinguish anthrax from other conditions with minimal need for diagnostic testing after known or suspected population exposure.
Primary Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
PMID: 30884525 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - March 18, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Hupert N, Person M, Hanfling D, Traxler RM, Bower WA, Hendricks K Tags: Ann Intern Med Source Type: research