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<p>New strategies in the development of anthrax vaccines and therapeutics have been presented. Recently, considerable progress has been made in the finding of new drugs and suitable therapy for anthrax. Very promising research considers the use of antimicrobials against selected bacteria species, including antibiotic-resistant strains. However, alternative therapeutic options should also be considered, among them vaccines. <italic>Bacillus anthracis</italic> spores are still the most dangerous weapon amongst pathogens which can be used in a bioterror attack. In this case, research for new anti-anthrax preparations is of primary importance for the protection of humans and animals. The overview of the most recent data shows the many new and promising possibilities for effective strategies in the development of vaccines and anti-anthrax preparations. The most effective of them should be available in the National Stockpile in the event of a biological crisis.</p>
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New strategies in the development of anthrax vaccines and therapeutics have been presented. Recently, considerable progress has been made in the finding of new drugs and suitable therapy for anthrax. Very promising research considers the use of antimicrobials against selected bacteria species, including antibiotic-resistant strains. However, alternative therapeutic options should also be considered, among them vaccines. Bacillus anthracis spores are still the most dangerous weapon amongst pathogens which can be used in a bioterror attack. In this case, research for new anti-anthrax preparations is of primary importance for the protection of humans and animals. The overview of the most recent data shows the many new and promising possibilities for effective strategies in the development of vaccines and anti-anthrax preparations. The most effective of them should be available in the National Stockpile in the event of a biological crisis.

Vaccines Against Anthrax – Selected Research

Department of Laboratory Diagnostics, Coagulology and Microbiology

Department of Didactics and Medical Simulation

Advancements of Microbiology

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New strategies in the development of anthrax vaccines and therapeutics have been presented. Recently, considerable progress has been made in the finding of new...

Vaccines Against Anthrax – Selected Research

Published Online: Mar 31, 2022

Page range: 7 - 12

Received: May 01, 2021

Accepted: Dec 01, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/am-2022.0001

Keywords
antibiotics, protective antigen, recombinant, vaccines

© 2022 Dorota Żakowska et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Vaccines Against Anthrax – Selected Research

Published Online: Mar 31, 2022

Page range: 7 - 12

Received: May 01, 2021

Accepted: Dec 01, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/am-2022.0001

Keywordsantibiotics, protective antigen, recombinant, vaccines

© 2022 Dorota Żakowska et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
antibiotics, protective antigen, recombinant, vaccines