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What is required for permanent immunity to anthrax?
What is required for permanent immunity to anthrax?
- Antibodies to both the toxin and the capsular polypeptide (correct)
- Antibodies to the toxin only
- Antibodies to the bacterium's cell wall
- Antibodies to the capsular polypeptide only
What is the purpose of administering anthrax vaccines?
What is the purpose of administering anthrax vaccines?
- To treat individuals infected with anthrax
- To prevent infection in individuals at risk of exposure (correct)
- To create a herd immunity
- To diagnose anthrax in individuals
What is the estimated time frame during which antibiotics are effective in treating inhalation anthrax?
What is the estimated time frame during which antibiotics are effective in treating inhalation anthrax?
- Within 24 hours of exposure (correct)
- Within 48 hours of exposure
- Within 72 hours of exposure
- Within 12 hours of exposure
What is the fatality rate of inhalation anthrax despite antibiotic treatment?
What is the fatality rate of inhalation anthrax despite antibiotic treatment?
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What is the age range for which the anthrax vaccine is recommended?
What is the age range for which the anthrax vaccine is recommended?
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