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There is really no way of knowing how many people have been infected with anthrax. Although the actual spore was identified in 1875, it is a quite ancient disease. It has been around long enough that it is believed to have been one of the 10 Egyptian plagues mentioned in the Old Testament of The Bible. It was also brought up during Greek mythology. Before the vaccination was developed in 1881, it was believed to have killed anywhere between hundreds to thousands of people and animals every single year. Now that number is down to a few dozen reported cases a year.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoDue to the Anthrax Vaccination, The cases of anthrax a year have ranged from 130 cases in the 1900's, but in the 1970's, that number was around 1 case of anthrax a decade, and it has been that way ever since.
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∙ 14y agoAccording to the CDC there has only been 1 death, and there are 5 cases of Anthrax. The US Military gives anthrax vaccination shots to all US soldiers to help protect them against the threat.
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What percentage of untreated infected victims are quickly killed by the bacteria anthrax?
95-100%
What is the most common injury of anthrax?
Farm animals. Although, in the US we vaccinate farm animals against anthrax. World wide, however, sheep and cows are the most common victims of anthrax. It is more of a livestock disease than a human one. Humans are certainly susceptible to anthrax and if you walk around barefoot on a farm with an open cut you may find yourself with an anthrax infection. Anthrax is not very dangerous unless it is prepared as a weapon. You are in more danger from influenza or pneumonia. ;)
Is anthrax considered to be contagious?
A person with anthrax isn't considered contagious so if you get anthrax then no you are not contagious.
Is Anthrax disease bacterial or viral?
there are variations of anthrax that are viral and bacterial most anthrax is bacterial
What does anthrax do to your body?
Anthrax is a deadly poison to the human body. Anthrax can cause painful sores on the skin and in the lungs for example.
What is the estimated number of victims of botulism?
13,000
What percentage of untreated infected victims are quickly killed by the bacteria anthrax?
95-100%
What has the author Jeanne Guillemin written?
Jeanne Guillemin has written: 'American anthrax' -- subject(s): Bioterrorism, Postal service, Victims of terrorism, Anthrax 'Anthropological Realities' 'Biological Weapons'
What is the most common injury of anthrax?
Farm animals. Although, in the US we vaccinate farm animals against anthrax. World wide, however, sheep and cows are the most common victims of anthrax. It is more of a livestock disease than a human one. Humans are certainly susceptible to anthrax and if you walk around barefoot on a farm with an open cut you may find yourself with an anthrax infection. Anthrax is not very dangerous unless it is prepared as a weapon. You are in more danger from influenza or pneumonia. ;)
How many people did the serial killer Patrick Mackay kill?
The exact number of victims is not certain but the estimated total is somewhere between 3 and 11.
Number of victims that get strep throat a year?
number of victims strep throat
What is the history of anthrax?
what is the history on the anthrax disease
When was The Anthrax created?
The Anthrax was created in 1982.
What is the pathpgen name for anthrax?
bacillus anthrax
Is Anthrax disease bacterial or viral?
there are variations of anthrax that are viral and bacterial most anthrax is bacterial
Is anthrax considered to be contagious?
A person with anthrax isn't considered contagious so if you get anthrax then no you are not contagious.
What is the number 17 estimated to?
17 is estimated to 20.
