Anthrax

Anthrax is an infection caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis or Bacillus cereus biovar anthracis. Infection typically occurs by contact with the skin, inhalation, or intestinal absorption. Symptom onset... Wikipedia

• Symptoms:  Skin form: small blister with surrounding swelling, Inhalational form: fever, chest pain, shortness of breath, Intestinal form: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, Injection form: fever, abscess
• Usual onset:  1 day to 2 months post contact
• Causes:  Bacillus anthracis
• Risk factors:  Working with animals, travelers, postal workers, military personnel
• Diagnostic method:  Based on antibodies or toxin in the blood, microbial culture
• Prevention:  Anthrax vaccination, antibiotics
• Treatment:  Antibiotics, antitoxin
• Prognosis:  20–80% die without treatment
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo