Anthrax is a very intricate disease that is not entirely understood but those threatened by it. Anthrax is not contagious nor is it capable of disguising itself. If one is contaminated with Anthrax it is very apparent. Anthrax is a bacteria; it has a spore form called Bacillus Anthracis that is very durable. The toxins can be released in both humans and animals in a three to five stage process, depending on how the Anthrax entered the body. The first stage of the infection, lasting from hours to a few days, involves flu-l

It is important to maintain perspective even though the anthrax virus is spreading and the cure/vaccine is costly and uncertain. It is known and taken to heart that the perpetrator of the anthrax attacks to terrorize the country are distressing but staying tranquil and chary is the key to moving on. If scared the precautions one should take are these. 1. Check the address, is it someone you know or recognize? 2. Check the postmark, where is it mailed from? 3. Is it a catalog? It is not likely that any retailer is going to send you something dangerous. These simple things to consider while opening your mail will most likely prevent the anthrax epidemic to be in your area. As far as getting a dangerous or suspicious object in your mail box or sent to your house, use your head. Think, "I'm not that important. Terrorists wouldn't send me a package, so why am I so anxious?" Robert Koch. If the fear still lives on then think of how you are still breathing and hold tight to what you still have. Feel united and connected to each other, one nation under God.

The current anthrax vaccine, called cipro, has numerous side effects and is very expensive for the government to make or even offer to any citizens outside of what they think to be the direct target, the military. Approved for soldiers, scientists, veterinarians, and millworkers in 1970 an inoculation against anthrax was given. A series of six shots, followed by annual boosters was what they thought to be the trick. Disproved in 2000, saying the old design was laden with impurities that caused severe reactions. It was not even proven to prevent death from the inhaled version of the anthrax disease. By distorting a protein in the toxin that makes anthrax deadly, scientists have discovered a potentially better way to treat the disease and perhaps even to prevent it with a vaccine. Nothing has been revised because it would cost millions. "And who wants to invest one hundred million dollars for development if there is no market?" John Carey, Business Week. Trying to take a new, cheaper approach scientist began brainstorming a new approach, antibiotics. Every potential idea was shot down with the disturbing news that antibiotics kill bacteria but don't disable toxins already unleashed in the body.

s for 95% of the cases in the U.S. and is easily treated with antibiotics. If untreated, after a few hours the anthrax will enter the bloodstream and cause sudden death to the victim. Doctors say particles must be smaller that 10 microns to enter the lungs, making it possible to say that Anthrax is rare but extremely deadly. Studies of previous cases indicate that a dose of 2,500 to 55,000 Anthrax spores are lethal to about half the people who inhale them. Intestinal anthrax results in death in 25% to 60% of cases. The symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting of blood, loss of appetite, and abdominal pain.

Although most of the anthrax epidemic is found in larger cities, it is foolish to rule out the possibility that the disease is not in rural areas as well. An unknown person or group has chosen to distribute Bacillus Anthracis via the U.S. Postal Service. Anthrax was present in envelopes as a paste or fine dry powder. The anthrax letters also have illustrated one perhaps unanticipated consequence- the persistence of the spores makes decontamination difficult and costly and may deny the use of contaminated facilities for long periods. FBI agents sealed off the office buildings which included, among other newspapers, The National Enquirer, The Star, The Globe, and News of the World in fear of anthrax. The postal ser

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