CURRENT STATUS AND TRENDS IN THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF ANTHRAX

Anthrax is a dangerous infectious disease caused by the pathogen Bacillus anthracis, which can manifest itself in pulmonary, cutaneous, and intestinal forms. Successful clinical treatment depends on the timely initiation of antibacterial therapy and the appropriate selection of medications. One of the important components of biological defense is drug prophylaxis aimed at preventing the development of the disease in patients exposed to the spores of these microorganisms. This article provides a general overview of modern approaches to the treatment and prevention of anthrax, the groups of drugs used, their mechanisms of action, and a detailed analysis of the literature by local and international authors.