Anthrax infection
MONDO:0005119An infection caused by Bacillus anthracis bacteria. It may affect the lungs, gastrointestinal tract, or skin. Patients with lung infection present with fever, headaches, cough, chest pain and shortness of breath. Patients with gastrointestinal infection present with nausea, vomiting and bloody diarrhea. Patients with skin infection develop blisters and ulcers.
Also known as: Bacillus anthracis caused disease or disorder, Bacillus anthracis disease or disorder, Bacillus anthracis infectious disease, anthrax, anthrax disease
20 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 17 tagged with Anthrax infection itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Anthrax infection
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Inhalational anthrax 4 trials
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Injection anthrax 3 trials
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Cutaneous anthrax 2 trials
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Gastrointestinal anthrax 2 trials
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- Oropharyngeal anthrax 0 trials
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New anthrax vaccine shows promise in large trial
Vaccine CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested a new anthrax vaccine called AV7909 in nearly 3,700 healthy adults. The vaccine aims to protect people after they have been exposed to anthrax bacteria. Results showed that AV7909 produced a strong immune response and was safe, similar to the current lic…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Emergent BioSolutions • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a simple supplement shield kidneys from disease?
Disease control CompletedThis completed study tested whether adding AC-134, a dietary supplement, to a low-protein diet helps protect kidney function in people with chronic kidney disease. Researchers measured kidney function, protein in urine, and waste products in the blood of 100 adults aged 20-90 wit…
Sponsor: Taichung Veterans General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Charcoal toothbrush showdown: can it beat regular brushes for cleaner teeth?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether charcoal-infused toothbrushes remove plaque and stains better than regular nylon toothbrushes. Thirty-six Egyptian adults brushed twice daily for 4 weeks with standard toothpaste. Plaque and stain levels were measured at the start and end. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Anthrax secrets revealed: new study tracks infection and vaccine response
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows people who have or had anthrax, those exposed, and healthy vaccinated volunteers to learn how the body fights the disease. Researchers will track symptoms, immune responses, and long-term health for up to 2 years. The goal is to better understand anthrax and im…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Anthrax vaccine and antibiotics: a safety check
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether giving the anthrax vaccine AV7909 along with common antibiotics (ciprofloxacin or doxycycline) changes how the body processes those antibiotics. 210 healthy adults received the vaccine and antibiotics on a set schedule. The goal was to see if the vacc…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Emergent BioSolutions • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:36 UTC