What disease does Bacillus anthracis cause?

Answer 1

Bacillus anthracis is a gram positive, aerobic, endosporic bacteria. Human infection is usually through the cut or abrasion of the skin, resulting in cutaneous anthrax; however, inhaling spores may result in pulmonary anthrax, also known as woolsorter's disease. If spores reach the gastrointestinal tract, gastrointestinal antrax may result The principle virulence factor of B. anthracis are encoded on two plasmids- one involved in the synthesis of polyglutamyl capsule that inhibit phagocytosis and the other bearing the genes for the synthesis of its exotoxins.

Answer 2

It causes a disease caled Anthrax. The disease mostly spreads to animals, but it can spread to humans too. Anthrax is an acute disease in humans and animals caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, which is highly lethal in some forms. There are effective vaccines against anthrax, and some forms of the disease respond well to antibiotic treatment.

Answer 3

this bacteria is a common bacteria in dirt and spreads true wounds and in its spore form it can infect the loungs,

this bacteria will kill everyone who dont get antibiotics,

death within 2-48 hours without antibiotics

it has a painfull symptom called necrosis, (flesh death)

its rare that this bacteria spreads from human to human

Answer 4

Bacillus anthracis attacks the respiratory system and spreads through inhalation of the disease.

Answer 5

it is transmitted by direct contact to animal hairs..insects..lices of animals..animal feathers..

Answer 6

anthrax