Can a person get screened or tested for anthrax?

There is no test available that is useful to assess exposure to anthrax. If exposure were to occur, public health officials will investigate and inform people whether they have been exposed and if they need antibiotics. The blood tests or nasal swabs that you read or hear about are not useful to determine whether an individual should be treated with antibiotics. They are used only to determine the extent of exposure in a given situation.

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1. Who should I call if I have questions about anthrax?
2. Who should I call if I receive a suspicious letter or package?
3. Who should I call if I believe I have been exposed to anthrax?
4. What should I keep in mind as I open my mail?
5. What should I do if I receive a suspicious letter or package?
6. What will law enforcement do?
7. What happens if there has been an exposure?
8. Does my doctor know how to recognize anthrax?
9. Should I take antibiotics to prevent getting anthrax?
10. Can a person get screened or tested for anthrax?
11. There is a lot of talk about our food supply being targeted by terrorists. Is there anything that I can do to keep the food I am eating safe?