Infectious Diseases
Anthrax sepsis
Emergency
ICD-10: A22 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: एंथ्रेक्स सेप्सिस · தமிழ்: ஆந்த்ராக்ஸ் செப்சிஸ் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಆಂಥ್ರಾಕ್ಸ್ ಸೆಪ್ಸಿಸ್ · తెలుగు: ఆంత్రాక్స్ సెప్సిస్ · বাংলা: অ্যানথ্রাক্স সেপসিস · मराठी: अँथ्रॅक्स सेप्सिस · ગુજરાતી: એન્થ્રેક્સ સેપ્સિસ
About this condition
Anthrax sepsis is a life-threatening condition where anthrax bacteria spread through the bloodstream, causing severe infection throughout the body. It occurs mainly in people exposed to infected animals or contaminated animal products, and can rapidly progress to organ failure and death. This is a medical emergency requiring immediate hospitalization and intensive antibiotic treatment.
Common symptoms
high fever
chills
rapid heartbeat
breathing difficulty
confusion
severe weakness
shock
When to see a doctor: immediately - call emergency services
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | एंथ्रेक्स सेप्सिस · गंभीर रक्त संक्रमण · प्राणघातक एंथ्रेक्स · खून में जहर |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | ஆந்த்ராக்ஸ் செப்சிஸ் · கடுமையான ரத்த தொற்று · உயிருக்கு ஆபத்து நோய் · ஆந்த்ராக்ஸ் நச்சு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಆಂಥ್ರಾಕ್ಸ್ ಸೆಪ್ಸಿಸ್ · ತೀವ್ರ ರಕ್ತ ಸೋಂಕು · ಮಾರಕ ರೋಗ · ಆಂಥ್ರಾಕ್ಸ್ ವಿಷ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ఆంత్రాక్స్ సెప్సిస్ · తీవ్రమైన రక్త ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ · ప్రాణాంతక వ్యాధి · ఆంత్రాక్స్ విషం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | অ্যানথ্রাক্স সেপসিস · গুরুতর রক্ত সংক্রমণ · প্রাণঘাতী রোগ · অ্যানথ্রাক্স বিষ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | अँथ्रॅक्स सेप्सिस · गंभीर रक्त संसर्ग · प्राणघातक रोग · अँथ्रॅक्स विषबाधा |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | એન્થ્રેક્સ સેપ્સિસ · ગંભીર લોહી ચેપ · જીવલેણ રોગ · એન્થ્રેક્સ ઝેર |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Anthrax sepsis?
high fever, chills, rapid heartbeat, breathing difficulty, confusion, severe weakness.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately - call emergency services
Is Anthrax sepsis common in India?
This condition is commonly seen in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and is more prevalent during year-round season.
How serious is Anthrax sepsis?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately - call emergency services.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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