Table 1.
Signs and symptoms of anthrax patients.
| Symptoms | Total n (%) |
|---|---|
| Edema | 138 (98%) |
| Erythema | 134 (95%) |
| Eschar | 97 (69%) |
| Vesicles | 75 (53%) |
| Malaise/fatigue | 54 (38%) |
| Pruritus | 31 (22%) |
| Anorexia | 9 (6%) |
| Headache | 3 (2%) |
| Abdominal pain/tenderness | 1 (0.7%) |
| Abdominal distension | 1 (0.7%) |
| Diarrhea/vomiting | 1 (0.7%) |
| Dyspnea | 1 (0.7%) |
| Oropharyngeal lesions | 1 (0.7%) |
| Findings | |
| Cellulitis | 108 (77%) |
| Fever | 47 (33%) |
| Lymphadenopathy | 36 (26%) |
| Lymphangitis | 18 (13%) |
| Fasciitis | 9 (6%) |
| Cyanosis | 8 (6%) |
| Hypoxia | 3 (2%) |
| Altered mental status | 3 (2%) |
| Coma | 3 (2%) |
| Convulsions | 2 (1%) |
| Neck pain/stiffness | 2 (1%) |
| Pharyngitis | 1 (0.7%) |
| Acute respiratory distress | 1 (0.7%) |