write a short note on anthrax
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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 biological weapon. Powdered anthrax spores were sent via letters in U.S. mail.
This anthrax attack resulted in five deaths and 17 illnesses, making it one of the worst biological attacks in the history of the United States.
What causes anthrax?
You can get anthrax through indirect or direct contact by touching, inhaling, or ingesting anthrax spores. Once anthrax spores get inside your body and activate, the bacteria multiply, spread, and produce toxins.
You can come into contact with anthrax through animals or biological weapons.
Why is anthrax so dangerous?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that anthrax is one of the most likely agents to be used in a biological attack. This is because it’s easy to disseminate (spread) and can cause widespread illness and death.
Here are some other reasons why anthrax makes an effective agent for a bioterrorist attack:
It’s easily found in nature.It can be produced in a lab.It can last for a long time without stringent storage conditions.It’s been weaponized before.It can be easily released — in powder or spray form — without drawing too much attention.Anthrax spores are microscopic. They might not be noticeable by taste, smell, or sight. I hope it will help u please tag as brainliest
Anthrax became widely known in 2001 when it was used as a biological weapon. Powdered anthrax spores were sent via letters in U.S. mail.
This anthrax attack resulted in five deaths and 17 illnesses, making it one of the worst biological attacks in the history of the United States.
What causes anthrax?
You can get anthrax through indirect or direct contact by touching, inhaling, or ingesting anthrax spores. Once anthrax spores get inside your body and activate, the bacteria multiply, spread, and produce toxins.
You can come into contact with anthrax through animals or biological weapons.
Why is anthrax so dangerous?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest that anthrax is one of the most likely agents to be used in a biological attack. This is because it’s easy to disseminate (spread) and can cause widespread illness and death.
Here are some other reasons why anthrax makes an effective agent for a bioterrorist attack:
It’s easily found in nature.It can be produced in a lab.It can last for a long time without stringent storage conditions.It’s been weaponized before.It can be easily released — in powder or spray form — without drawing too much attention.Anthrax spores are microscopic. They might not be noticeable by taste, smell, or sight. I hope it will help u please tag as brainliest
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