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Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency department)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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Scab on skin
Scab formed
Blistered scabbed over after a week
Scrape
Blisters formed scabs after 1 week
There is itching throughout the body
Itch is worse at night compared to the day
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is anthrax?
Anthrax is a bacterial infection caused by Bacillus anthracis. Infection can occur due to Inhalation of anthrax while working with infected animals or animal products such as wool, hides, or hair, but it does not spread between humans. Anthrax can lead to multiple organ systems damage, inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord, leading to massive bleeding and death.
Symptoms of anthrax
Blisters on the hands and/or feet
Scab
Skin Itching
Blisters
Cough
Swelling of any body part
Colorless or yellowish blisters
Skin abnormality
Questions your doctor may ask to check for anthrax
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose anthrax
Do you have blisters on your hands and feet?
Do you have a scab?
Do you have itchy skin?
Do you have blisters on your skin?
Do you have a cough?
Treatment for anthrax
Starting treatment early with antibiotics for those who are infected would be effective. Vaccination for high risk groups is recommended.
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References
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Reviewed By:
Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency department)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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