Anthrax occurs mostly in cattle, sheep, goats, camels, antelopes, and other herbivores, but it can also occur in humans, if they are exposed to an infected animal.

Anthrax is one of the easiest biological agents to manufacture, it is easy to develop as a weapon, easily spread in the air over a large area, also is easily stored and dangerous for a long time.

1) Cutaneous Anthrax: most common form of the disease in humans; caused by

Penicillin is the drug that most choose. Antibiotic treatment is known to reduce the severity of the illness in workers who get hold of the anthrax disease through skin. Inhaled anthrax is nearly 100% fatal in spite of antibiotic treatment.

contact with the infected animals. It is usually an exposed area of skin. About 20% of untreated cases will result in death.

-Persons who work directly with the organism in a lab

-Military personnel deployed to areas with high risk for exposure to anthrax (when used as a biological warfare weapon)

Direct person-to-person spread of anthrax is unlikely and hasn't occurred yet.

-Persons who work with imported animal hides or furs

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