CLINICAL TIME COURSE OF INHALATION ANTHRAX CASES

In their publication on 10 of the 11 American inhalational anthrax cases, Jernigan et al presented a summary graph of the cases' clinical history.  Shown below is their graph, but 1) linked by case number to the American Anthrax Outbreak of 2001, 2) extended in time to reflect the discharge or death date of all cases, and 3) modified for the late addition of case 23.

Source (modification): Jernigan JA et al. Bioterrorism-Related Inhalation Anthrax: The First 10 Cases Reported in the United States, Emerging Infectious Diseases 7(6), expedited (11/8/01)