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The most significant characteristic of the disease Anthrax is the uniquely stable spore stage of its causative agent, the bacteria Bacillus anthracis. This means that it is very difficult to destroy the bacteria once it has infected a person or animal.
Details of the nature of anthrax:
- the spores mature very quickly: a minor skin scratch where there is contact with a only a few B. anthracis spores very quickly develops into a serious case of anthrax, the spores germinating, multiplying and going through the papule, vesicle, postule and ulcer stages within a very short space of time.
- the intensive invasive nature of the infection, which, if left untreated, or if it reaches the untreatable stage, inevitably results in a painful death caused by the complex toxin(s) produced by the bacteria.
- the additional ability of the bacteria to produce a special poly-D-glutamate polypeptide which coats and protects the b. anthracis cells from being engulfed by phagocytes of the body's own immune system and from the active components of anti-bacteria serums.
- the fact that the lethal anthrax toxin is produced by the bacteria only in its very last stage, and very rapidly too, with death invariably being unexpected and sudden.
It is worth noting that the disease of anthrax itself may not always be fatal, but the main problem is the toxin that is rapidly and massively produced by the bacteria in its final stages.
If treatment is started early, i.e. within 24 hours of initial contact, there are reasonable prospects of survival. However, if treatment is only given AFTER the symptoms appear, the prognosis will not be good.
What else can I help you with?
Is Anthrax disease bacterial or viral?
there are variations of anthrax that are viral and bacterial most anthrax is bacterial
What is the most common injury of anthrax?
Farm animals. Although, in the US we vaccinate farm animals against anthrax. World wide, however, sheep and cows are the most common victims of anthrax. It is more of a livestock disease than a human one. Humans are certainly susceptible to anthrax and if you walk around barefoot on a farm with an open cut you may find yourself with an anthrax infection. Anthrax is not very dangerous unless it is prepared as a weapon. You are in more danger from influenza or pneumonia. ;)
Can anthrax be treated?
Yes, anthrax can be treated with antibiotics, such as ciprofloxacin or doxycycline. Treatment is most effective when started early, before the bacteria release toxins that can cause severe symptoms. Inhaled anthrax, the most serious form, requires aggressive treatment in a hospital setting.
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.
Where is anthrax most likely to be found?
Anthrax bacteria can be found in soil, where they form spores that can survive for long periods. They are more common in regions with alkaline soils, like parts of the United States, Africa, and Asia. Livestock grazing in contaminated areas can also increase the risk of exposure to anthrax spores.
What are some characteristics of Bacillus anthrax?
small ,
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What is the most common injury of anthrax?
Farm animals. Although, in the US we vaccinate farm animals against anthrax. World wide, however, sheep and cows are the most common victims of anthrax. It is more of a livestock disease than a human one. Humans are certainly susceptible to anthrax and if you walk around barefoot on a farm with an open cut you may find yourself with an anthrax infection. Anthrax is not very dangerous unless it is prepared as a weapon. You are in more danger from influenza or pneumonia. ;)
Where do people get anthrax?
Bacillus anthraces is the bacterium better known as Anthrax. The anthrax spores can be found on every continent but is most commonly found in third world countries lacking adequate veterinary programs.
Where is anthrax's found?
Bacillus anthraces is the bacterium better known as Anthrax. The anthrax spores can be found on every continent but is most commonly found in third world countries lacking adequate veterinary programs.
What is the most common out of the three types anthrax?
cutaneus form it most comunlly
