What is the estimated number of victims of anthrax?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Due 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.

Answer 3

An estimated 18 confirmed cases of anthrax infection occurred during the 2001 anthrax attacks in the United States, resulting in 5 deaths. Anthrax infections are rare but can be severe if not treated promptly with antibiotics.

Answer 4

According 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.

Answer 5

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