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Description

Cutaneous anthrax is classified in the Kyrgyz Republic based on its clinical characteristics.


Parameters:

(1) diameter of skin lesion in cm

(2) appearance of skin lesion

(3) systemic symptoms

 

Diameter

Appearance

Systemic Symptoms

Severity

< 4 cm

narrow zone erythema

none

mild

2-4 cm

bullous reaction and edema

fever, tachycardia, tachypnea

moderate

> 4 cm

extensive edema and inflammation

high fever, toxemia, sepsis and/or any organ involved

severe

 

where:

• The diameter of the skin lesion seems to be trumped by the other findings.


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