Back to Search Start Over

Inhalational anthrax outbreak among postal workers, Washington, D.C., 2001. (Bioterrorism-Related Anthrax)

Authors :
Dewan, Puneet K.
Fry, Alicia M.
Laserson, Kayla
Tierney, Bruce C.
Quinn, Conrad P.
Hayslett, James A.
Broyles, Laura N.
Shane, Andi
Winthrop, Kevin L.
Walks, Ivan
Siegel, Larry
Hales, Thomas
Semenova, Vera A.
Romero-Steiner, Sandra
Elie, Cheryl
Khabbaz, Rima
Khan, Ali S.
Hajjeh, Rana A.
Schuchat, Anne
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. Oct, 2002, Vol. 8 Issue 10, p1066, 7 p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

In October 2001, four cases of inhalational anthrax occurred in workers in a Washington, D.C., mail facility that processed envelopes containing Bacillus anthracis spores. We reviewed the envelopes' paths and [...]

Details

ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
8
Issue :
10
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.93532599