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Aroma Therapy Inhalers
Anthrax - inhalation
Treatment
Several antibiotics are effective against anthrax, including penicillin, doxycycline, and ciprofloxacin. Inhalation anthrax is usually treated with intravenous (IV) ciprofloxacin plus another antibiotic.
The length of treatment is currently about 60 days for individuals exposed to anthrax, since it may take spores that long to germinate.
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Expectations (prognosis)
The prognosis of inhalation anthrax once it reaches the second stage is poor,...
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