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You can usually find anthrax in animals. At least that is what I read....

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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 type of anthrax raises cell count?

Inhalation anthrax, also known as pulmonary anthrax, is the type of anthrax that can cause a significant increase in the white blood cell count, specifically affecting the number of neutrophils. This increase in cell count is part of the body's immune response to the anthrax infection.


What does anthrax do to your body?

Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. When anthrax spores enter the body, they can cause severe illness by producing toxins that can damage cells and tissues. Symptoms of anthrax can vary depending on how the infection enters the body but can include fever, malaise, cough, and difficulty breathing. Severe cases of anthrax can be fatal if not promptly treated with antibiotics.


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.