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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Specialty: Infectious Diseases
