11. Only Cipro states specifically on its label that it can be used against inhalational anthrax, the deadliest form of the disease. 12. Q. How quickly does inhalational anthrax progress? 13. Relatively little is known about treating inhalational anthrax. 14. The Florida man, whose name has not been released, is believed to have inhalational anthrax. 15. The initial symptoms of inhalational anthrax are much like those of the flu. 16. The latest warnings were prompted by evidence that two women, in Connecticut and New York, died of inhalational anthrax merely after handling cross-contaminated mail. 17. Thousands of flu-stricken Americans are likely to be frightened out of their wits by symptoms that resemble signs of deadly inhalational anthrax. 18. Two other employees exposed to inhalational anthrax are being treated with antibiotics. 19. Unless it is treated very early after exposure, inhalational anthrax is very likely to be fatal. 20. The disclosure came as New Jersey Health Commissioner George DiFerdinando said a postal worker in his state had contracted inhalational anthrax was hospitalized in serious but stable condition. |