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(A22.2) Gastrointestinal anthrax
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706 in individuals diagnosis gastrointestinal anthrax confirmed
Diagnosis gastrointestinal anthrax is diagnosed Women are 5.38% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis gastrointestinal anthrax
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis gastrointestinal anthrax
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease gastrointestinal anthrax - Men aged 30-34 and Women aged 10-14
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 30-34
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-29, 35-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 15-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 10-14
Disease Features gastrointestinal anthrax
Absence or low individual and public risk
Gastrointestinal anthrax - what does this mean
Gastrointestinal anthrax is an infection caused by the bacteria bacillus anthracis. it occurs when the bacteria enter the body through the gastrointestinal tract, usually after ingestion of contaminated food or water. symptoms include fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and bloody diarrhea. treatment typically involves antibiotics, supportive care, and in some cases, a vaccine.
What happens during the disease - gastrointestinal anthrax
Gastrointestinal anthrax is caused by the bacterium bacillus anthracis, which is found in soil and can enter the body through ingestion of contaminated food or water. once inside the body, the bacteria can produce a toxin that causes inflammation and damage to the gastrointestinal tract, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. if left untreated, the infection can spread to the bloodstream and cause severe complications, such as sepsis and shock.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Review patient's medical history
- Perform physical examination
- Order laboratory tests (blood, urine, and stool tests)
- Conduct imaging studies (X-ray, CT scan, MRI)
- Perform endoscopy
- Conduct biopsy
- Perform an abdominal ultrasound
- Conduct sputum culture
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment:
To reduce the severity of symptoms and reduce the risk of complications from gastrointestinal anthrax.
- Administering antibiotics
- Provide supportive care such as intravenous fluids and electrolytes
- Monitoring vital signs and providing oxygen therapy if necessary
- Providing nutrition through a feeding tube if necessary
- Providing pain relief medications
- Providing antinausea medications
- Providing anti-diarrheal medications
- Monitoring for signs of infection and providing appropriate treatment
- Monitoring for signs of bleeding and providing appropriate treatment
- Providing psychological support
15 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Gastrointestinal anthrax - Prevention
Gastrointestinal anthrax can be prevented by avoiding contact with infected animals or animal products, eating only thoroughly cooked meat, and washing hands thoroughly after handling raw meat or animal products. vaccines are also available for those at high risk of exposure.