Distinguishing influenza-like illness from inhalational anthrax.
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The CDC presented considerations for distinguishing influenza-like illness from inhalational anthrax (MMWR, 9 Nov 01, 50:44 pp. 984-986). “Although many different illness might present with influenza-like illnesses (ILI) symptoms, the presence of certain signs and symptoms might help to distinguish other causes of ILI from inhalational anthrax. Nasal congestion and rhinorrhea are features of most ILI cases not associated with anthrax. Nasal congestion and rhinorrhea are feature of most ILI cases not associated with anthrax.” The table below compares the symptoms and signs of inhalational anthrax with influenza and influenza-like illnesses.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- ED management : the monthly update on emergency department management
دوره 14 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002