What Is Anthrax
A serious infectious disease caused by a bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis, and there are four types:
-Cutaneous Anthrax
-Inhalation Anthrax
-Gastrointestinal Anthrax
-Injection Anthrax
if not treated all types of Anthrax can cause death
-Cutaneous Anthrax
-Inhalation Anthrax
-Gastrointestinal Anthrax
-Injection Anthrax
if not treated all types of Anthrax can cause death
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The CausesInfected domestic & wild animals that breathe anthrax spores from contaminated soil, plants or water
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The SymptomsFever and chills
A group of small blisters or bumps that may itch, appearing where the drug was injected A painless skin sore with a black center that appears after the blisters or bumps Swelling around the sore |
The TreatmentsAntibiotics Ciprofloxacin and doxycycline are two of the antibiotics that could be used to prevent anthrax. Antitoxin
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PREVENTION
Who Should Get it?
- Certain laboratory workers who work with anthrax
- Some people who handle animals or animal products, such as some veterinarians
- Some members of the United States military