There is no evidence of direct spread from person to person. Articles and soil contaminated with spores may remain infective for years. Susceptibility and Resistance Recovery is usually followed by prolonged immunity. Seek the source of infection. Arrange isolation of patient in hospital.
Soiled articles require pressure steam sterilisation or incineration.
Use penicillin as the drug of choice. Tetracyclines, erythromycin, chloramphenicol or ciprofloxacin could be used if penicillin is contraindicated. Incinerate infected animal products. Use formaldehyde for disinfection of contaminated premises. Inform the Department of Natural Resources and Energy of the case.