Anthrax
Conditions
Keywords
Anthrax, Anthrax meningitis, cutaneous anthrax, gastrointestinal anthrax, inhalational anthrax, CYFENDUS, Anthrax vaccine adsorbed adjuvanted
Brief summary
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the safety and clinical benefit of two doses of CYFENDUS vaccine when used with the concurrent recommended antibacterial regimen for post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent inhalational anthrax and/or anthrax meningitis.
Interventions
Intramuscular administration of two doses of Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed, Adjuvanted
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Individuals who received any dose of CYFENDUS vaccine (with or without concurrent recommended antibacterial regimen) for anthrax post exposure prophylaxis during an identified mass B. anthracis exposure event in the United States.
Exclusion criteria
* Individuals who did not receive CYFENDUS for anthrax post exposure prophylaxis during an identified mass B. anthracis exposure event in the United States.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Number of individuals who developed inhalational anthrax and/or anthrax meningitis and received CYFENDUS for post exposure prophylaxis divided by the total number reported to have received CYFENDUS for post exposure prophylaxis. | At least 12 months after containment of the mass exposure event |