Anthrax Flashcards

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What is the cause of Anthrax?

A

Anthrax is a rare but serious bacterial infection caused by Gram Positive, spore-forming bacterium Bacillus Anthracis.

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What is the incubation period for Anthrax?

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Symptoms develop within 2 days after exposure for inhalation anthrax and 1-7 days with cutaneous anthrax.

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Describe spores of Bacillus Anthracis

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Spores of Bacillus Anthracis is very resistant to damage and can remain dormant in the soil for decades.

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How is Anthrax transmitted?

Can Anthrax be transmitted from person-to-person?

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Anthrax is transmitted via direct contact with the skins or tissues of infected animals (Cutaneous Anthrax)
Or by breathing in Anthrax spores (Inhalation Anthrax)

Person-to-person transmission is very rare. Airborne transmission does not occur and skin infection from direct contact with anthrax lesions is uncommon.

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What are the 4 types of Anthrax infection?

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Cutaneous Anthrax
Inhalation Anthrax
Intestinal Anthrax
Injection Anthrax

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