A mathematical simulation of the inflammatory response to anthrax infection.

نویسندگان

  • Rukmini Kumar
  • Carson C Chow
  • John D Bartels
  • Gilles Clermont
  • Yoram Vodovotz
چکیده

Bacillus anthracis (anthrax) can trigger an acute inflammatory response that results in multisystem organ failure and death. Previously, we developed a mathematical model of acute inflammation after gram-negative infection that had been matched qualitatively to literature data. We modified the properties of the invading bacteria in that model to those specific to B. anthracis and simulated the host response to anthrax infection. We simulated treatment strategies against anthrax in a genetically diverse population including the following: (1) antibiotic treatment initiated at various time points, (2) antiprotective antigen vaccine, and (3) a combination of antibiotics and vaccine. In agreement with studies in mice, our simulations showed that antibiotics only improve survival if administered early in the course of anthrax infection. Vaccination that leads to the formation of antibodies to protective antigen is anti-inflammatory and beneficial in averting shock and improving survival. However, antibodies to protective antigen alone are predicted not to be universally protective against anthrax infection. Rather, our simulations suggest that an optimal strategy would require both vaccination and antibiotic administration.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Shock

دوره 29 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2008