Anthrax Flashcards
1
Q
Biological systems affected
A
Respiratory
2
Q
Route of transmission
A
Spores - aerobic bacterium (breathing or ingestion of contaminated soil, plants or water)
It’s zoonotic
Non-invasive organism
3
Q
Key physical symptoms
A
Abdominal pain Bloody diarrhoea Fever Mouth sores Vomiting Bloody discharge from nose + mouth
4
Q
Possible treatment options
A
Report to APHA (animal and plant health agency)
Antibiotics
5
Q
Prevention
A
Vaccination
Clean environment to reduce spores
6
Q
Diagnosis
A
Blood sample
7
Q
Pathogen
A
Bacillus anthracis
