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Simalarities of black death and anthrax?
Black Death was believed to be a Plague. But it could have been anthrax. As this amount of spread is only possible in airborne cases.
Which method may be used to deliver biological warfare?
Aerosols make an awesome weapon. They have been done before using anthrax spores.
What are the definitely developed for biological warfare?
anthrax and botulin toxin
What service did Heinrich himmler serve in?
Heinrich Himmler served in the german secret service the SS and he was the leader of the SS and he eventually killed himself by anthrax pill
Was the Black Death a parasite or bacteria or a virus?
We don't actually know what the Black Death was exactly. The most accepted theory is that it was a form of Bubonic Plague, caused by a bacteria called Yersinia Pestis which was spread through the bites of fleas. This theory makes sense, because the bacteria is native to Asia, where the plague started. Black Rats from Asia managed to get into Europe on ships during trades, spreading the bacteria and therefore the plague into Europe. Another theory, less popular that the one above, is that the plague was actually caused by an Ebola Virus. The virus's incubation period is longer than that of the Yersinia Pestis bacteria, which is believed to contributed to the Black Death spreading so quickly, because the virus survived longer in the hosts before becoming lethal. However, the theory would also explain how the plague travelled from human to human, as Ebola Viruses are passed on through human contact, whereas it is extremely rare for Yersinia Pestis to be passed on through human contact. One of the most recent theories is Anthrax, which is a bacterial disease from cattle products. This theory is actually gaining popularity due to recent evidences. Indeed, cattle was transported from Asia, where plague originated, to Europe in trades. A recent archaeological investigation into a plague pit discovered in Scotland (where dead bodies of plague victims were thrown in and buried), biological archaeologists discovered signs of anthrax spores. Doctors, pathologists and physicians notes written during the Black Plague period reported symptoms of "boils, blisters, lesions, ulcers, Eschar ulcers, toxidemia, flu, vomiting blood and intestine inflammation". All of these are symptoms of Anthrax. If it was indeed Anthrax, then the flu-like symptom would have helped the Anthrax bacteria spread through sneezes and coughs. It has also been suggested that the Black Death was caused by a mixture of both Bubonic and Anthrax. So there you have your theories. The bubonic theory is the most widely accepted, but it does not explain how the Black Death managed to spread so fast and so far. The Ebola theory is able to explain how the Black Death spread so far and so fast and also how it was passed on by human contact. However the symptoms do not match medical notes from the Black Plague period, so the theory is not very popular. The Anthrax theory is not currently as popular as the bubonic theory, but is more popular than the Ebola theory. However it is rapidly gaining popularity as more and more evidence of the similarities between the symptoms of the Black Death and Anthrax are discovered as well as the discovery of Anthrax spores at archaeological dig sites.
Why is Gruinard island forbidden?
he because the island was used as an anthrax testing ground and there is anthrax in the soil on the island
Bioterrorists used what in the US in 2001?
Anthrax spores were used in bioterror attacks in the US in 2001, where letters containing the spores were mailed to different locations, resulting in several individuals being infected with anthrax.
How is anthrax useful as a biological weapon?
Anthrax can be used as a biological weapon as only 100gms. of Anthrax released over a major city may cause up to 3 million casualties.
Why are people concerned about anthrax?
The bacteria that cause anthrax may be used as a type of biological warfare, since it is possible to become infected simply by inhaling the spores, and inhaled anthrax is the most serious form of the disease.
How does anthrax move?
Anthrax is a deadly disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, a bacterium that forms spores.There are three types of anthrax: skin, lung and gastrointestinal.Anthrax from animals. You can become infected with anthrax by handling products from infected animals or by breathing in anthrax spores from infected animal products (like wool, for example). You can also become infected with gastrointestinal anthrax by eating undercooked meat from infected animals.Anthrax as a weapon. Anthrax also can be used as a weapon. This happened in the US in 2001. Anthrax was spread by sending letters with powder containing anthrax. This caused 22 cases of anthrax infection, including several deaths.
What medical countermeasures are most common used after an anthrax attack?
antibotics
Are there ant tests used to diagnose anthrax?
Very probably it is a humbug.
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 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
