ANTHRAX

ANTHRAX
Anthrax, a large rod-shaped bacterium that forms spores, has recently been used last year around the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The three forms of this disease, caused by Bacillus anthracis, include cutaneous (skin), inhalation (respiratory tract), and gastrointestinal (ingestion). The odds of acquiring natural anthrax in the United States are fairly low, as is true with the rest of the world; however, Bacillus anthracis is present in most areas of the world. However, if you do contract anthrax, it can lead to septicemia and even death if untreated. The most deadly form of anthrax is inhalation, with the chances of surviving ranging from 0% to 10%, and the most common form of the bacteria is cutaneous. In all cases of anthrax, early diagnosis and treatment are imperative for ...