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Anthrax : Causes

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Causes Overview Articles

Anthrax
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, veterinar...
Source:ADAM
Date:June 8, 2007
Anthrax
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 h...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Causes Articles

Bacillus anthracis
Bacillus anthracis is a type of aerobic spore-forming bacteria that causes anthrax disease.Livestock may become infected by eating or inhaling anthrax spores. Humans, especially farmers and individuals who work in slaughterhouses, may develop cuta...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 25, 2007
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