Diagnosis and management of suspected cases of bioterrorism: a pediatric perspective

• Published in: Pediatrics (Evanston) Vol. 109; no. 4; p. 685
• Main Authors: Patt, Hanoch A, Feigin, Ralph D
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.04.2002
• Subjects: Anthrax - complications; Anthrax - diagnosis; Bacterial Infections - complications; Bacterial Infections - diagnosis; Bacterial Infections - therapy; Bioterrorism - classification; Bioterrorism - prevention & control; Botulism - diagnosis; Child; Diagnosis, Differential; Exanthema - etiology; Fever - etiology; Humans; Mycotoxicosis - diagnosis; Mycotoxicosis - therapy; Plague - complications; Plague - diagnosis; Respiratory Tract Diseases - etiology; Ricin - adverse effects; Smallpox - complications; Smallpox - diagnosis; United States; Virus Diseases - complications; Virus Diseases - diagnosis; Virus Diseases - therapy; United States

Since October 3, 2001, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other organizations have been investigating potential bioterrorist-related anthrax cases. The pediatrician may be faced with complex issues related to diagnosis and treatment of illnesses caused by intentionally released biolo...