Bacillus anthracis

Agent Name
Bacillus anthracis
Major Category
Biological Agents
Category
Infectious Agents
Comments
Anthrax is endemic in some agricultural areas (sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, South & Central America, southern & eastern Europe. Anthrax spores are respirable particles and they can survive in the soil for decades.
Biomedical References

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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