Anthrax is caused by the spore forming bacterium 'Bacillis Anthracis'. These spores cause an acute infectious disease. 'Bacillis Anthracis' is a natural bacterium most commonly found in the wild and in domestic farm animals (cattle, sheep, goats, and some other herbivores). It also occurs in humans when they are exposed to the infected tissue of the animals.
Anthrax is becoming a current issue because it is considered to be a potential substance that could be used as a weapon in biological warfare. A mandatory vaccination of all active military personnel, which might be involved with this problem, has been started. This has been started by the D.O.D. (Department of Defense).
The most common place where anthrax is found is in
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