Cerebral diffusional changes in the early phase of anthrax: Is cutaneous anthrax only limited to skin?

This study shows the existence of cerebral parenchymal changes at microstructural level in cutaneous anthrax without neurological findings. These changes are possibly related to the components of the toxin. Our results support the general but unproven opinion that anthrax treatment does not change the existence and the effects of the toxin. Pathophysiological mechanisms towards classification should therefore be reviewed.