Anthrax - Wikipedia
WEBAnthrax is an infection caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. [ 2 ] Infection typically occurs by contact with the skin, inhalation, or intestinal absorption. [ 9 ] Symptom onset occurs between one day and more than two months after the infection is contracted. [ 1 ]
Anthrax - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBDec 12, 2023 — Anthrax is a rare but serious illness caused by a spore-forming bacterium, Bacillus anthracis. Anthrax mainly affects livestock and wild game. Humans can become infected through direct or indirect contact with sick animals.
Anthrax: Causes, Dangers, Symptoms, and Treatment - Healthline
WEBFeb 2, 2019 — Anthrax is a serious infectious illness caused by the microbe Bacillus anthracis. This microbe resides in soil. Anthrax became widely known in 2001 when it was used as a biological...
About Anthrax - CDC
WEBMay 14, 2024 — Anthrax is a serious disease usually caused by Bacillus anthracis bacteria. It's found naturally in soil around the world and commonly affects livestock and wild animals. People usually get sick with anthrax if they come in contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products.
What Is Anthrax and What Makes It Toxic to Humans? - Verywell …
WEBAug 19, 2024 — Anthrax is a rare but serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. This bacterium is often found in the soil and infects animals. Its spores can be weaponized and turned into a powder.
Anthrax: Cause, Symptoms, Diagnosis - WebMD
WEBSep 14, 2023 — Anthrax is an infectious disease that’s caused by bacteria. It’s very rare in the United States, but it can be very serious. It usually only affects farm animals like cows and...
Anthrax - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBDec 12, 2023 — Diagnosis. Your doctor will ask you what kind of work you do, along with other questions to determine the likelihood of your having been exposed to anthrax. He or she will first want to rule out other, more-common conditions that may be causing your signs and symptoms, such as flu (influenza) or pneumonia.
Anthrax - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBNov 18, 2016 — Anthrax is an infection caused by the spore-forming bacteria called Bacillus anthracis. It is a zoonosis (disease transmissible from animals to humans) that typically affects ruminants (such as cows, sheep, and goats). The bacteria produce extremely potent toxins which are responsible for the symptoms, causing a high lethality rate.
CDC Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Anthrax, 2023
WEBAug 8, 2024 — Summary of Key Findings. CDC Recommendations for Prevention and Treatment of Anthrax. Research Needs. Conclusion. Acknowledgments. CDC Anthrax Work Group Steering Committee. CDC Anthrax Clinical Guidelines Team. Anthrax Work Group. Pediatric Anthrax Work Group. Obstetrics and Gynecology Anthrax Work Group. …
Anthrax - MedlinePlus
WEBMar 21, 2023 — Anthrax is a disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, a germ that lives in soil. Many people know about it from the 2001 bioterror attacks. In the attacks, someone purposely spread anthrax through the U.S. mail. This killed five people and made 22 sick. Anthrax is rare. It affects animals such as cattle, sheep, and goats more often than people.