Anthrax is caused by exposure to the
spores of the
bacteria Bacillus anthracis that become entrenched in the
host body and produce lethal
poisons. It is primarily a
disease of grazing animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, and horses.
Full article >>>Anthrax commonly affects hoofed animals such as sheep and goats, but humanswho come in contact with the infected animals canget sick from
anthrax, too.
Full article >>>Anthrax spores have been used experimentally by various nations as a biological warfare agent, but effective delivery of
anthrax to a population is difficult, and such use is now banned by international convention.
Full article >>>Anthrax is most often found in the agricultural areas of South and Central America, southern and eastern Europe, Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and the Middle East.
Full article >>>ANTHRAX -
Infection with
Bacillus anthracis transmitted from infected or wild animals by contact with hides or by the ingestion or inhalation of
spores. Symptoms:
malaise and
painless, itchy
pustules on the
skin.
Full article >>>Anthrax is caused by the bacterium
Bacillus anthracis. While
anthrax commonly affects hoofed animals such as sheep and goats, humans may acquire this
disease as well.
Full article >>>Anthrax toxin is made up of three
proteins. One is protective
antigen and two are
enzymes that are called
edema factor and lethal factor. The protective
antigen binds to surface receptors on the
host's
cell membranes.
Full article >>>AnthraxDr Rob Hicks
Anthrax is a rare
disease that primarily affects animals, not humans. Find out the common types and how to treat it.
Full article >>>anthrax botulism plague smallpox tularemia.
What is
anthrax?
Anthrax is a type of
bacteria that lives in the soil and forms
spores. The
spores can be inactive for a long time before they develop into new
bacteria.
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Full article >>>inhalational
anthrax An extremely rare, usually occupational or industrial
disease resulting from exposure to contaminated animal hides and hairs.
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Full article >>>However,
smallpox has resurfaced as a health concern in recent years due to concerns about
bioterrorism (the use of
bacteria or
viruses to cause illness and spread fear).
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Full article >>>Gram-positive
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