Anthrax is caused by Bacillus anthracis. It can be spread by products from infected animals, by eating undercooked meat from an infected animals, or through the intentional use of it as a weapon ( i.e. powder form). Cutaneous (skin) anthrax is the least effective and can usually be treated. On the other hand, inhalation (lung) anthrax and gastrointestinal (digestive) anthrax are much more dangerous and have caused many deaths. Symptoms range from a small sore to flu like symptoms, and usually appear within 7 days. Although there is a vaccine for anthrax, it is not yet available to the public unless you have been exposed.
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