Welder's Anthrax: A Tale of 2 Cases.

ABSTRACT: Bacillus anthracis has traditionally been considered the etiologic agent of anthrax. However, anthrax-like illness has been documented in welders and other metal workers infected with Bacillus cereus group spp. harboring pXO1 virulence genes that produce anthrax toxins. We present 2 recent cases of severe pneumonia in welders with B. cereus group infections and discuss potential risk factors for infection and treatment options, including antitoxin.

SUBMITTER: Hendricks K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9649440 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature