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Anthrax: guidance, data and analysis
- From:
- Public Health England
- Part of:
- Infectious diseases
- Published:
- 11 September 2008
The diagnosis, management, and vaccination of anthrax.
Anthrax is a bacterial disease which primarily affects herbivorous animals, although all mammals are susceptible to infection. In humans, anthrax can affect the skin and, rarely, the respiratory or gastro-intestinal tract. It is caused by Bacillus anthracis, spores of which can survive in the environment for many years.
Anthrax is a notifiable disease in England.
More information about anthrax is available on the health protection website.
Diagnosis and management
Rare and imported pathogens laboratory (RIPL) is a specialist centre for advice and diagnosis for a wide range of unusual viral and bacterial infections including anthrax.
Vaccination
PHE is the sole manufacturer of the UK’s licensed anthrax vaccine.
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Anthrax: the green book, chapter 13
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Published: 11 September 2008
From: Public Health England
Part of: Infectious diseases