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BACILLUS ANTHRACIS [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-01-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bacterial Diseases
- Animal Diseases
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- anthrax
1, record 1, English, anthrax
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An infectious bacterial zoonotic disease usually acquired by ingestion of Bacillus anthracis or its spores ... 2, record 1, English, - anthrax
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A22: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 3, record 1, English, - anthrax
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies bactériennes
- Maladies des animaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- charbon bactéridien
1, record 1, French, charbon%20bact%C3%A9ridien
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- charbon 2, record 1, French, charbon
correct, masculine noun
- fièvre charbonneuse 3, record 1, French, fi%C3%A8vre%20charbonneuse
correct, feminine noun
- pustule maligne 4, record 1, French, pustule%20maligne
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
- sang de rate 5, record 1, French, sang%20de%20rate
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- anthrax 6, record 1, French, anthrax
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zoonose bactérienne généralement causée par l'ingestion de Bacillus anthracis ou de ses spores. 7, record 1, French, - charbon%20bact%C3%A9ridien
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A22 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 7, record 1, French, - charbon%20bact%C3%A9ridien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades bacterianas
- Enfermedades de los animales
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- carbunco bacteridiano
1, record 1, Spanish, carbunco%20bacteridiano
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- fiebre carbuncosa 2, record 1, Spanish, fiebre%20carbuncosa
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El carbunco bacteridiano es una zoonosis que afecta principalmente a los animales. La enfermedad se puede transmitir al hombre por la manipulación de los productos de los animales infectados o por el consumo de carne de estos animales. 3, record 1, Spanish, - carbunco%20bacteridiano
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conviene hacer la distinción entre ántrax, que en español denomina una inflamación estafilocócica purulenta, llamada "carbuncle" en inglés, y el carbunco bacteridiano, que equivale al inglés "anthrax", y que representa la zoonosis transmisible al hombre que se menciona frecuentemente en temas relativos a armas químicas y guerra bacteriológica. 4, record 1, Spanish, - carbunco%20bacteridiano
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Bacterial Diseases
- Animal Diseases
- Respiratory System
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- inhalational anthrax
1, record 2, English, inhalational%20anthrax
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- inhalation anthrax 2, record 2, English, inhalation%20anthrax
correct
- pulmonary anthrax 3, record 2, English, pulmonary%20anthrax
correct
- woolsorter's disease 4, record 2, English, woolsorter%27s%20disease
correct
- anthrax pneumonia 5, record 2, English, anthrax%20pneumonia
correct
- ragpicker's disease 5, record 2, English, ragpicker%27s%20disease
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A highly fatal form of anthrax due to [the] inhalation of dust containing anthrax spores ... 5, record 2, English, - inhalational%20anthrax
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Under certain artificial conditions (eg, laboratories, animal hair processing facilities, exposure to weaponized spore products), people may develop a highly fatal form of disease known as inhalational anthrax or woolsorter's disease. 6, record 2, English, - inhalational%20anthrax
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A22.1: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 7, record 2, English, - inhalational%20anthrax
Record 2, Key term(s)
- woolsorter disease
- ragpicker disease
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies bactériennes
- Maladies des animaux
- Appareil respiratoire
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- charbon pulmonaire
1, record 2, French, charbon%20pulmonaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- charbon par inhalation 2, record 2, French, charbon%20par%20inhalation
correct, masculine noun
- charbon d’inhalation 3, record 2, French, charbon%20d%26rsquo%3Binhalation
correct, masculine noun
- maladie des chiffonniers 4, record 2, French, maladie%20des%20chiffonniers
correct, feminine noun
- maladie des trieurs de laine 5, record 2, French, maladie%20des%20trieurs%20de%20laine
correct, feminine noun
- maladie des cardeurs de laine 6, record 2, French, maladie%20des%20cardeurs%20de%20laine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Charbon létal et rapidement évolutif causé par l'inhalation de spores de Bacillus anthracis. 7, record 2, French, - charbon%20pulmonaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le charbon pulmonaire est] une maladie fréquente chez les ouvriers en contact avec la laine[, mais] depuis l’application de mesures prophylactiques dans ces métiers, le charbon pulmonaire est devenu rare. 6, record 2, French, - charbon%20pulmonaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A22.1 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 7, record 2, French, - charbon%20pulmonaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades bacterianas
- Enfermedades de los animales
- Aparato respiratorio
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ántrax pulmonar
1, record 2, Spanish, %C3%A1ntrax%20pulmonar
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ántrax maligno de localización pulmonar 1, record 2, Spanish, - %C3%A1ntrax%20pulmonar
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ántrax maligno: enfermedad infecciosa del ganado transmisible al hombre, producida por el bacillus anthracis, caracterizada por la formación de un edema duro y úlceras en el punto de inoculación y por fenómenos generales y de colapso. 1, record 2, Spanish, - %C3%A1ntrax%20pulmonar
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-05-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Bacterial Diseases
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bacillus anthracis
1, record 3, English, bacillus%20anthracis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bacillus anthracis can produce an ulcer (anthrax) with black-based, sharply demarcated edges ... 1, record 3, English, - bacillus%20anthracis
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maladies bactériennes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bacillus anthracis
1, record 3, French, bacillus%20anthracis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- b. anthracis 1, record 3, French, b%2E%20anthracis
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bacille gram-positif sporulé, agent causal du charbon. 1, record 3, French, - bacillus%20anthracis
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-05-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- blood poisoning
1, record 4, English, blood%20poisoning
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- septicemia 2, record 4, English, septicemia
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Infection due to] the presence of pathogenic bacteria living and multiplying in the blood. 2, record 4, English, - blood%20poisoning
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Along with the promise of spring comes the promise of increased amounts of septicemia (blood poisoning) in our barns. There are varying degrees of septicemia depending on the bacteria involved, immune status of the pig, environment and many other factors. 2, record 4, English, - blood%20poisoning
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- septicémie
1, record 4, French, septic%C3%A9mie
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Infection généralisée très grave due à la prolifération dans le sang de bactéries pathogènes. 1, record 4, French, - septic%C3%A9mie
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
C'est le fourrage qui est utilisé pour leur alimentation qui est contaminé par bacillus anthracis. Chez les herbivores, la maladie est grave et entraîne une forte mortalité. Juste avant de mourir, les animaux présentent une septicémie(infection généralisée) [...] 1, record 4, French, - septic%C3%A9mie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades de los animales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- septicemia
1, record 4, Spanish, septicemia
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- sepsis 2, record 4, Spanish, sepsis
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Infección grave causada por la multiplicación de bacterias patógenas en la sangre. 3, record 4, Spanish, - septicemia
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
E. coli causa diarrea en terneros como resultado de septicemia (estado en el cual las bacterias pasan a la sangre) [...] ya que tiene la habilidad de invadir y multiplicarse en la sangre [...] 4, record 4, Spanish, - septicemia
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-05-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Bioengineering
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- aerosolization
1, record 5, English, aerosolization
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- aerosolisation 2, record 5, English, aerosolisation
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The mixing and dispersal of a test substance in the air as a fine spray of colloidal-sized particles. 3, record 5, English, - aerosolization
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The possible routes of exposure by inhalation are by intranasal or intratracheal instillation, or via aerosols. The preferred route of exposure is via intranasal instillation; dosing by aerosolization is typically the least acceptable route because of the difficulty in achieving an appropriate dose. 3, record 5, English, - aerosolization
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The performance of ... compressors ... was studied in combination with [a] recommended ... nebuliser for the aerosolisation of a marketed tobramycin solution .... The droplet size distribution of the generated aerosol was measured with laser diffraction technique. 2, record 5, English, - aerosolization
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
There is ... the potential to immunize through aerosolization of the harmless engineered C. crescentus strain to deliver the rPA-IV via a route more indicative of an inhalation anthrax challenge. 4, record 5, English, - aerosolization
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Immunize through aerosolization. 5, record 5, English, - aerosolization
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Dosing by aerosolization. 5, record 5, English, - aerosolization
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Technique biologique
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- aérosolisation
1, record 5, French, a%C3%A9rosolisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- pulvérisation en aérosol 2, record 5, French, pulv%C3%A9risation%20en%20a%C3%A9rosol
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mélange et dispersion d’une substance d’essai dans l’air, sous forme de pulvérisation fine de particules colloïdales. 2, record 5, French, - a%C3%A9rosolisation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’instillation nasale ou trachéale et l’aérosolisation constituent des modes d’exposition possibles par inhalation. 2, record 5, French, - a%C3%A9rosolisation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Bacillus anthracis est la bactérie sporulée responsable de la maladie du charbon. [...] Une immunisation serait [...] possible par aérosolisation de la souche inoffensive de C. crescentus modifiée pour produire l'APr IV apr une voie ressemblant davantage à une provocation par inhalation. 3, record 5, French, - a%C3%A9rosolisation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Administrer par aérosolisation. 4, record 5, French, - a%C3%A9rosolisation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Appareillage d’aérosolisation. 4, record 5, French, - a%C3%A9rosolisation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-11-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Toxicology
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- anthrax spore
1, record 6, English, anthrax%20spore
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Bacillus anthracis spore 2, record 6, English, Bacillus%20anthracis%20spore
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Anthrax spore can cause disease by coming in contact with abraded skin or wounds; inhalation; or ingestion. 1, record 6, English, - anthrax%20spore
Record 6, Key term(s)
- B. anthracis spore
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Toxicologie
- Armes CBRNE
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- spore d’anthrax
1, record 6, French, spore%20d%26rsquo%3Banthrax
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- spore de Bacillus anthracis 2, record 6, French, spore%20de%20Bacillus%20anthracis
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ainsi, selon un rapport qui date de 1970, si l’on libère 50 kilos de spore d’anthrax dans une ville peuplée de 5 millions d’habitants, le nombre des victimes pourrait être de 250 000 dont 100 000 morts. 1, record 6, French, - spore%20d%26rsquo%3Banthrax
Record 6, Key term(s)
- spore de B. anthracis
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-11-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- spore form
1, record 7, English, spore%20form
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Natural anthrax when faced with oxygen changes into a "spore" which really is a little tightly wrapped hard case seed type of thing about the size of a large virus. ... The actual designer germ form behaves the same but comes as a spore form to begin with, and then changes into a germ form only when in a friendly environment. The spore form of natural anthrax must come from a dead animal hide or fluid from a carcass and can infect the skin, the gut, or the lungs of man. 2, record 7, English, - spore%20form
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- état de spore
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9tat%20de%20spore
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Presque tous les microorganismes meurent rapidement s’ils sont exposés au soleil; ils supportent les températures élevées et sont facilement détruits par dessiccation. Bref, ils sont fragiles. Or, ce n’est pas le cas de l’agent du charbon bactéridien [anthrax] : c’est un organisme robuste; à l’état de spore, il peut survivre pendant des dizaines d’années et supporte d’importantes variations de milieu. 1, record 7, French, - %C3%A9tat%20de%20spore
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La bactérie Bacillus anthracis a la particularité de former des spores lorsque les conditions ne sont pas favorables. La spore est l'élément clé dans le cycle d’infection de l'anthrax, elle est à la fois la forme infectante qui enclenche l'infection après germination dans l'hôte et la forme de persistance dans l'environnement. 2, record 7, French, - %C3%A9tat%20de%20spore
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-11-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Medication
- Immunology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- therapeutic antitoxin
1, record 8, English, therapeutic%20antitoxin
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because contamination of a widely distributed food product could affect large numbers of persons, intensive surveillance is maintained for botulism cases in the United States, and every case is treated as a public health emergency. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the only source of therapeutic antitoxin, which is stocked in locations around the country for rapid release. CDC maintains a 24-hour clinical consultation and emergency antitoxin release service, and state health departments conduct epidemiologic investigations of suspected cases. 1, record 8, English, - therapeutic%20antitoxin
Record 8, Key term(s)
- therapeutic anti-toxin
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
- Immunologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- antitoxine thérapeutique
1, record 8, French, antitoxine%20th%C3%A9rapeutique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
PharmAthene Inc. est une société biotechnologique fermée dont l'objectif est de mettre rapidement au point une thérapeutique biologique contre des pathogènes biologiques et des produits chimiques pouvant servir comme armes de bioterrorisme. Deux produits sont actuellement en phase de développement préclinique contre le Bacillus anthracis(anthrax), soit ToxBloxMD, antitoxine thérapeutique utilisée pour le traitement de patients symptomatiques infectés par l'anthrax, et MDX 1303(en collaboration avec Medarex, Inc.), anticorps monoclonal entièrement humain à forte affinité utilisé pour le traitement prophylactique pré-et post-exposition et le traitement des patients symptomatiques. 1, record 8, French, - antitoxine%20th%C3%A9rapeutique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-11-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
- CBRNE Operations
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- threat agent
1, record 9, English, threat%20agent
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The microbiologist and biological safety professional can provide a practical assessment of the biological weapons incident to responsible officials in order to help address microbiological and safety issues, minimize fear and concerns of those responding to the incident, and help manage individuals potentially exposed to a threat agent. 1, record 9, English, - threat%20agent
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- agent de menace
1, record 9, French, agent%20de%20menace
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une consultation avec le département de santé publique de la régie régionale et avec le Laboratoire de santé publique du Québec est vivement conseillée dès que l'on soupçonne que Bacillus anthracis est utilisé comme agent de menace bio-terroriste. 1, record 9, French, - agent%20de%20menace
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-07-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Bacterial Diseases
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- carbuncular
1, record 10, English, carbuncular
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Afflicted with or resembling a carbuncle. 1, record 10, English, - carbuncular
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The hallmark of skin anthrax is a carbuncle, a cluster of boils that ulcerates ... 2, record 10, English, - carbuncular
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Maladies bactériennes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- charbonneux
1, record 10, French, charbonneux
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui se rapporte à la maladie du charbon [aussi appelée charbon]. 1, record 10, French, - charbonneux
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le charbon(«anthrax» en anglais, à ne pas confondre avec le terme français anthrax qui désigne une infection à staphylocoque) est une anthropozoonose due à Bacillus anthracis [...] l'homme acquiert la maladie au contact d’animaux malades ou de produits animaux contaminés. La maladie humaine existe sous trois formes : cutanée, d’inhalation ou gastro-intestinale. 2, record 10, French, - charbonneux
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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