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Anthrax is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis and can present in three primary forms: cutaneous, inhalational, and gastrointestinal. According to the CDC, there are about 5 to 7 reported cases of human anthrax in the U.S. each year, mostly cutaneous. The mortality rate for untreated inhalational anthrax can exceed 85%, while cutaneous anthrax has a lower mortality rate of around 1% with proper treatment. Vaccination is available for at-risk populations, such as certain military personnel and laboratory workers.

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