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Anthrax Learning Center
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Anthrax commonly affects hoofed animals such as sheep and goats, but humans who come into contact with the infected animals can get sick from anthrax, too. In the past, the people who were most at risk for anthrax included farm workers, veterinari...
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Anthrax is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis , which produces spores that can remain dormant for years in soil and on animal products, such as hides, wool, hair, or bones. The disease is often fatal to cattle, sheep, and goats, and their ...
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Bacillus anthracis is a type of aerobic spore-forming bacteria that causes anthrax disease.
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