Overview: Anthrax is a rare, but severe illness caused by Bacillus anthracis, a spore-forming bacterium. Anthrax mainly affects wild game and livestock. Human beings can become infected through direct or indirect contact with diseased animals. There is no proof that anthrax is spread from person to person, but lesions of the anthrax skin can likely be infectious through direct contact. The anthrax bacteria usually enter the body through a skin wound. Through consuming tainted meat or inhaling the spores, you can have become sick. Signs and symptoms depending on how…
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