US seeks to ensure accuracy of anthrax diagnostics
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
US federal health officials grappling with anthrax attacks in the US have become increasingly sceptical about the usefulness of many of the tests being used to detect the bacteria. Last week, for example, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised clinicians not to order prophylactic treatments for persons at risk of exposure to anthrax solely on the basis of an environmental test.