22(Anthrax) Flashcards
1
Q
What is it
A
Infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus antracis
2
Q
Are humans majorly affected
A
Nope…its Animals like buffaloes…humans,pigs and dogs are sometimes affected
3
Q
what is the mode of transfer
A
By spores.
These spore are generally found in soil and some times used as agents of bio terrorism.
4
Q
why is this in news
A
Recently 2 buffalo died in POBITORA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
5
Q
Where is pobitora WLS
A
In assam
6
Q
why is it well known for
A
It is well know for largest density of Rihnos in world…notes its density not number
7
Q
what are NP of assam
A
1 Dibru saikhowa 2 Kaziranga 3 Manas 4 Nameri 5 Rajiv Gandhi orang
