10 Questions
Which of the following conditions is commonly known as Wood sorter's disease?
Pulmonary anthrax
What is a typical finding on a chest x-ray that aids in diagnosing pulmonary anthrax?
Mediastinal widening
Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with gastrointestinal anthrax?
Shortness of breath
What is the term used to describe the black eschar seen in cutaneous anthrax lesions?
Malignant pustule
Which severe, life-threatening complication is associated with pulmonary anthrax?
Hemorrhagic mediastinitis
Which severe complications can untreated cases of cutaneous anthrax progress to?
Hemorrhagic mediastinitis and bloody pleural effusion
Which criterion on a chest x-ray is considered important for diagnosing pulmonary anthrax?
Mediastinal widening
What are malignant pustules in the context of cutaneous anthrax?
Black eschar (crust scab)
What do gastrointestinal anthrax symptoms include?
Vomiting, abdominal pain, and bloody diarrhoea
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of pulmonary anthrax?
Bloody diarrhoea
Study Notes
Clinical Findings of Cutaneous Anthrax
- Characterized by a typical lesion called a malignant pustule
- Lesion features a black eschar (crust scab)
Progression of Untreated Cutaneous Anthrax
- Leads to bacteraemia
- Results in haemorrhagic mediastinitis and bloody pleural effusion
Pulmonary Anthrax
- Also known as Wood sorter’s disease
- Initial symptoms resemble influenza
- Rapidly progresses to haemorrhagic mediastinitis and bloody pleural effusion
- May lead to septic shock and death
Diagnostic Criteria for Pulmonary Anthrax
- Mediastinal widening on chest x-ray is an important diagnostic criterion
- The absence of classic features and x-ray pictures of LN-enlarged areas
Complications of Pulmonary Anthrax
- Hemorrhagic mediastinitis is a severe life-threatening complication
- Hemorrhagic meningitis is a severe life-threatening complication
Gastrointestinal Anthrax
- Characterized by vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Bloody diarrhoea
Clinical Findings of Cutaneous Anthrax
- Characterized by a typical lesion called a malignant pustule
- Lesion features a black eschar (crust scab)
Progression of Untreated Cutaneous Anthrax
- Leads to bacteraemia
- Results in haemorrhagic mediastinitis and bloody pleural effusion
Pulmonary Anthrax
- Also known as Wood sorter’s disease
- Initial symptoms resemble influenza
- Rapidly progresses to haemorrhagic mediastinitis and bloody pleural effusion
- May lead to septic shock and death
Diagnostic Criteria for Pulmonary Anthrax
- Mediastinal widening on chest x-ray is an important diagnostic criterion
- The absence of classic features and x-ray pictures of LN-enlarged areas
Complications of Pulmonary Anthrax
- Hemorrhagic mediastinitis is a severe life-threatening complication
- Hemorrhagic meningitis is a severe life-threatening complication
Gastrointestinal Anthrax
- Characterized by vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Bloody diarrhoea
This quiz covers the clinical findings of cutaneous anthrax, progression of untreated cutaneous anthrax, and pulmonary anthrax. Learn about the signs, symptoms, and complications of this infectious disease.
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