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ArticleDiagnostic pathology2024

In-depth exploration of cutaneous anthrax: clinical and pathological manifestations of a case report.

Yongjun Du, Jizhou Ma, Guozhen Liu, Zhi Chai, Hang Han, Tairen Chen, Lan Yang, Li Jing, Fangjing Xu, Yucheng Fan

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10 authors.

Yongjun Du *Department of Pathology, The First People's Hospital of Shizuishan, Affiliated to Ningxia Medical University, Shizuishan, China.
Jizhou Ma *Department of Pathology, The First People's Hospital of Shizuishan, Affiliated to Ningxia Medical University, Shizuishan, China.
Guozhen Liu *Department of Spinal Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China.
Zhi Chai *Clinical Laboratory Center, Xi'an People's Hospital Xi'an Fourth Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital of Northwest University, Xi'an, China.
Hang Han *College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Tairen ChenSchool of Basic Medical Science, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China.
Lan YangSchool of Basic Medical Science, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China.
Li JingSchool of Basic Medical Science, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China. 1203220205@qq.com.
Fangjing Xu *Department of Critical Care Medicine, Yinchuan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated to Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China. xufangjing1204@163.com.
Yucheng Fan *Department of Pathology, The First People's Hospital of Shizuishan, Affiliated to Ningxia Medical University, Shizuishan, China. fan1993919@hotmail.com.

Funding

Ningxia Key R&D Project (Talent Introduction Special Project) 2021BEB04035Ningxia Medical University General Research Project XY2024138Ningxia Medical University Key Research Project XZ2024040
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Anthrax is an acute infectious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, which can infect various animals and humans. Cutaneous anthrax primarily presents as infiltrative, edematous erythema, surface vesicles, hemorrhagic vesicles, and necrotic eschar; some patients may also experience systemic symptoms such as fever and leukocytosis. With economic development and improvements in public health conditions, naturally occurring cases of cutaneous anthrax have significantly decreased, leading to limited reports on the pathological manifestations of this disease. This article reports a case of a patient with cutaneous anthrax diagnosed and treated in our hospital, aiming to explore the laboratory examinations, imaging, pathological features, and clinical treatment methods of the disease. The goal is to enhance understanding of anthrax and increase vigilance in clinical practice to avoid misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis. The described diagnostic and therapeutic processes are accurate and reliable, with no modifications or exaggerations. It is important to note that the patient's treatment may have been influenced by local social, economic, health, and epidemiological conditions, which introduces certain limitations. We hope that our colleagues will approach this study with an objective mindset for learning and reference.

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AnthraxSkin Diseases, BacterialAnti-Bacterial AgentsBacillus anthracisHumansAnti-Bacterial AgentsCase reportCutaneous anthraxPathological manifestationsTreatment

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PMID39695749
PMCPMC11654154

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