Anthrax is an infection caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis or Bacillus cereus biovar anthracis. [2] . Infection typically occurs by contact with the skin, inhalation, or intestinal …

Apr 2, 2025 · Anthrax is a serious disease usually caused by Bacillus anthracis bacteria. The bacteria are found naturally in soil around the world and commonly affect livestock and wild …

Dec 12, 2023 · Anthrax is a rare but serious illness caused by a spore-forming bacterium, Bacillus anthracis. Anthrax mainly affects livestock and wild game. Humans can become infected …

Apr 11, 2025 · Overview Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis bacteria or other Bacillus -expressing anthrax toxin. It occurs naturally in soil and commonly …

Feb 2, 2019 · Anthrax is a serious infectious illness caused by the microbe Bacillus anthracis. This microbe resides in soil. Anthrax became widely known in 2001 when it was used as a …

Nov 18, 2016 · Anthrax is an infection caused by the spore-forming bacteria called Bacillus anthracis. It is a zoonosis (disease transmissible from animals to humans) that typically affects …

Jun 17, 2023 · Anthrax (pronounced “AN-thraks”) is an infectious disease caused by exposure to Bacillus anthracis bacteria. The bacteria are dormant, or inactive, in soil.

Jul 25, 2023 · Anthrax is an infectious disease caused by an encapsulated, spore-forming, gram-variable bacteria called Bacillus anthracis. This commonly presents with nonspecific prodromal …

Apr 3, 2025 · Bacillus anthracis, the cause of anthrax, is a likely agent for a bioterrorist act. If there is an anthrax emergency, get treated quickly to avoid serious illness and death. Take …

Apr 13, 2025 · Anthrax, acute, infectious, febrile disease of animals and humans caused by Bacillus anthracis, a bacterium that under certain conditions forms highly resistant spores …