In a message dated 10/24/2001 12:29:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
> Subj:Re: CS>ANTRAX > Date:10/24/2001 12:29:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time > From: [email protected] (Marshall Dudley) > Reply-to: <A HREF="mailto:[email protected]";>[email protected]</A> > To: [email protected] > > > > > Nope, kills it dead very quickly. :> > > But it is great for getting rid of anthrax. It does not affect the spore > form, but kills the germinated spores, that is the active bacteria. Spores > must germinate before they can do anything, I..E. multiply or generate > toxins so that is not a problem Marshall: So if one is not prophylactically nebulizing CS on, say, an hourly basis, when should nebulized CS be started? > > I would nebulize the CS if breathed in to kill them in the lungs quickly. > Continuing treatment for a week or more after exposure is essential since > the spores can take that long to germinate. Apply topically and internally > for all cases. > > There is some questions as to the effectiveness for intestinal anthrax since > CS normally does not make it to the intestines in a form which is active. > > Marshall: I'm not completely sure, but I believe some Listers have > successfully used CS for intestinal problems. Perhaps the normally rejected > (because of large particle size) "mud-type" CS would be the best choice. > Roger >
