Anthrax
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| What Is Anthrax? |
| Anthrax is an infectious disease caused
by a spore-forming bacterium called as Bacillus anthracis. ANTHRAX
IS A ZOONOTIC DISEASE (a disease shared between animals and humans).
In humans, anthrax is rarely reported. Untreated anthrax is often
fatal, especially the respiratory type of anthrax infection. Anthrax
in humans is easily treated with appropriate antibiotics. Under natural
conditions cattle and sheep are highly susceptible. Horses, goats,
and humans occupy are moderately susceptible. Anthrax has been reported
in pigs, carnivores, and poultry, however they are highly resistant
to B. anthracis infection. Other birds, reptiles, and fish are not
susceptible to B. anthracis infection under natural conditions. |
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| Related Resources: |
Minnesota
Department of Health
University
of Wisconsin |
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