Anthrax
(malignant edema, woolsorters' disease)
(malignant edema, woolsorters' disease)
Definition:
Anthrax is an acute infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Anthrax most commonly occurs in warm-blooded animals, but can also infect man. Anthrax spores can be produced in a dry form (for biological warfare) which may be stored and ground into particles. When inhaled by humans, these particles cause respiratory failure and death within a week. The disease could be fatal if left untreated.
The disease occurs when spores enter lungs, migrate to the lymph nodes, change to the bacterial form, multiply, and produce toxins. These toxins cause bleeding and destruction of structures in the middle of the chest (medical term: hemorrhagic necrotizing mediastinitis).
Symptoms:
Symptoms of disease vary depending on how the disease was contracted, but symptoms usually occur within seven days.
Cutaneous:
Most anthrax infections occur when the bacterium enters a cut or abrasion on the skin, such as when handling contaminated wool, hides, leather or hair products (especially goat hair) of infected animals. Skin infection begins as a raised itchy bump that resembles an insect bite but within 1-2 days develops into a vesicle and then a painless ulcer, usually 1-3 cm in diameter, with a characteristic black necrotic (dying) area in the center. Lymph glands in the adjacent area may swell. About 20% of untreated cases of cutaneous anthrax will result in death. Deaths are rare with appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
Inhalation:
Initial symptoms may resemble a common cold (Viral-like aches & pains). After several days, the symptoms may progress to severe breathing problems and shock. Inhalation anthrax usually results in death in 1-2 days after onset of the acute symptoms.
Intestinal:
The intestinal disease form of anthrax may follow the consumption of contaminated meat and is characterized by an acute inflammation of the intestinal tract. Initial signs of nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, fever are followed by abdominal pain, vomiting of blood, and severe diarrhea. Intestinal anthrax results in death in 25% to 60% of cases.
Treatment:
Nosodes are vaccination alternatives that are prepared homeopathically. These nosodes were first designed by Edward Bach (the developer of Bach Flower Remedies.) They are side effect free and safe for children. Newton Labs manufactures Nosodes, contact them at 1-800-448-7256 or Newton Homeopathics. Another source is at Homeopathy Overnight.
Doctors can prescribe effective antibiotics. Usually penicillin is preferred, but erythromycin, tetracycline, or chloramphenicol can also be used. To be effective, treatment should be initiated early.
Herbal Aids:
Dr. John R. Christopher's "Super Garlic Immune Formula"
Garlic
See Also:
2-9: Garlic: Man's Best Friend in a Toxic World
Dr. John R. Christophers "Super Garlic Immune Formula"
Newton Homeopathics at https://www.newtonlabs.net
Anthrax is an acute infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Anthrax most commonly occurs in warm-blooded animals, but can also infect man. Anthrax spores can be produced in a dry form (for biological warfare) which may be stored and ground into particles. When inhaled by humans, these particles cause respiratory failure and death within a week. The disease could be fatal if left untreated.
The disease occurs when spores enter lungs, migrate to the lymph nodes, change to the bacterial form, multiply, and produce toxins. These toxins cause bleeding and destruction of structures in the middle of the chest (medical term: hemorrhagic necrotizing mediastinitis).
Symptoms:
Symptoms of disease vary depending on how the disease was contracted, but symptoms usually occur within seven days.
Cutaneous:
Most anthrax infections occur when the bacterium enters a cut or abrasion on the skin, such as when handling contaminated wool, hides, leather or hair products (especially goat hair) of infected animals. Skin infection begins as a raised itchy bump that resembles an insect bite but within 1-2 days develops into a vesicle and then a painless ulcer, usually 1-3 cm in diameter, with a characteristic black necrotic (dying) area in the center. Lymph glands in the adjacent area may swell. About 20% of untreated cases of cutaneous anthrax will result in death. Deaths are rare with appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
Inhalation:
Initial symptoms may resemble a common cold (Viral-like aches & pains). After several days, the symptoms may progress to severe breathing problems and shock. Inhalation anthrax usually results in death in 1-2 days after onset of the acute symptoms.
Intestinal:
The intestinal disease form of anthrax may follow the consumption of contaminated meat and is characterized by an acute inflammation of the intestinal tract. Initial signs of nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, fever are followed by abdominal pain, vomiting of blood, and severe diarrhea. Intestinal anthrax results in death in 25% to 60% of cases.
Treatment:
Nosodes are vaccination alternatives that are prepared homeopathically. These nosodes were first designed by Edward Bach (the developer of Bach Flower Remedies.) They are side effect free and safe for children. Newton Labs manufactures Nosodes, contact them at 1-800-448-7256 or Newton Homeopathics. Another source is at Homeopathy Overnight.
Doctors can prescribe effective antibiotics. Usually penicillin is preferred, but erythromycin, tetracycline, or chloramphenicol can also be used. To be effective, treatment should be initiated early.
Herbal Aids:
Dr. John R. Christopher's "Super Garlic Immune Formula"
Garlic
See Also:
2-9: Garlic: Man's Best Friend in a Toxic World
Dr. John R. Christophers "Super Garlic Immune Formula"
Newton Homeopathics at https://www.newtonlabs.net
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