Case 6 SUSPECTED
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Case 6 SUSPECTED |
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| Characteristics | 23-year-old woman, employed by NBC |
| Onset date | September 28, 2001 |
| Medical care date | |
| MMWR date | 50 (42), Oct. 26, 2001 |
| Location | Manhattan, New York City |
| Probable source | Letters postmarked September 18 |
| Disease type | Cutaneous anthrax |
| Details | The second suspected case, a 23-year-old
woman with onset of illness on September 28, handled a suspicious letter
postmarked September 18. Treated with ciprofloxacin and
clinical improved
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| Death date | Not applicable |