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- For other uses, see Anthrax (disambiguation).
Overview
Anthrax infection is rare in humans though occasionally occurs in herbivores, such as cattle, sheep, goats, camels, and antelopes. Anthrax bacteria are present globally. The disease is more common in developing countries without veterinary public health programs while developed regions of the world (North America, Western and Northern Europe, and Australia) report fewer cases of anthrax in animals. There are 89 known strains of anthrax. The most widely recognized strain is the virulent Ames strain used in the 2001 anthrax attacks in the United States.
The Vollum (also incorrectly referred to as Vellum) strain is also suitable for use as a biological weapon. The Vollum strain was isolated in 1935 from a cow in Oxfordshire, UK, and a variation of Vollum known as "Vollum 1B" was used during the 1960s in the US and UK bioweapon programs. Vollum 1B was isolated from William A. Boyles, a USAMRIID scientist who died from the Vollum strain in 1951. The Sterne strain, named after a South African researcher, is a benign form used for inoculations. Strains of anthrax differ in the presence and activity of various genes that determine their virulence and the production of antigens and toxins. For more information, see this list of strains.
Description of the bacterium
- See main article Bacillus anthracis
Bacterial Infections
Zoonoses
Anthrax
Ántrax :: Bacterianas
wah bner2 dah virus anthrax udh tersebar luas neh esspecialy ke @deajolie...
andrasecio (AndraSecio) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:44:43 -0000
wah bner2 dah virus anthrax udh tersebar luas neh esspecialy ke @deajolie...
Metallica/Megadeath/Slayer/Anthrax tour, but no US dates. :-( Like I'd go anyway. HA!
JeremyMarlatt (Jeremy Marlatt) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:42:23 -0000
Metallica/Megadeath/Slayer/Anthrax tour, but no US dates. :-( Like I'd go anyway. HA!
@cherryfries I don't know if you wanna shred an envelope full of anthrax could shoot all over ya. esp. if a ceiling fan is involved.
Joe_SuperDPS (Joe_G) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:28:39 -0000
@cherryfries I don't know if you wanna shred an envelope full of anthrax could shoot all over ya. esp. if a ceiling fan is involved.
RT @Megadeth: METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH & ANTHRAX TO PERFORM TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY. http://lnk.ms/4tFtb
showbizmonkeys (Showbiz Monkeys) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:08:29 -0000
RT @Megadeth: METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH & ANTHRAX TO PERFORM TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY. http://lnk.ms/4tFtb
are Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth or Slipknot going to be confirmed for next's year #WOA ?????
daniel_bunuel (Daniel Arenas) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:52:36 -0000
are Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth or Slipknot going to be confirmed for next's year #WOA ?????
@Patrioticameric were u concerned abt "giving ones rights away" as #GWB & #GOP foisted #PATRIOTAct on #WeThePeople? #Anthrax #WMD #tcot #p2
polymath22 (polymath22) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:46:40 -0000
@Patrioticameric were u concerned abt "giving ones rights away" as #GWB & #GOP foisted #PATRIOTAct on #WeThePeople? #Anthrax #WMD #tcot #p2
Anthrax Vaccine (Hardin MD) - From the University of Iowa, extensive lists of Internet sources on Anthrax Anthrax Vaccine.
Meta Description: [ From the University of Iowa, the *best* lists of Internet sources in Anthrax & Anthrax Vaccine. ]
American Anthrax Outbreak of 2001 - Features an analysis of intentionally-spread anthrax in the United States. Includes chronology of the event, case studies, and related links.
Anthrax - General and technical information about anthrax from the Centers for Disease Control. Also includes section with links to other sites and articles.
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Anthrax - Bacteriology Lecture by Kenneth Todar, University of Wisconsin Department of Bacteriology.
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Anthrax - Chapter from the Textbook of Military Medicine, Walter Reed AMC in .pdf format. [Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader]
Anthrax - Health factsheets from BUPA - Concise factsheet explaining the causes, symptoms treatment of Anthrax, available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat
Meta Description: [ BUPA health factsheet on anthrax - essential public information and advice from the medical experts ]
Anthrax - vaccine and treatment. Safety, benefits and risks. - Anthrax threat, anthrax infection, anthrax vaccine and prevention.
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Anthrax and Children - A discusses on anthrax treatment in children, including the possible side effects of antibiotics.
Meta Description: [ Noted pediatrician, Alan Greene, discusses anthrax treatment in children. Dr. Greene also discusses side effects of the antibiotics used to treat anthrax. ]
Anthrax as a Biological Warfare Agent - Information on bacillus anthracis, the use on anthrax in terrorist attacks, prevention and symptoms.
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Anthrax as Bio-War Agent - treatment.
Anthrax Bioterrorism and Health Care: A CE Course - A short continuing education course on anthrax as it relates to present health care for nurses, and social workers.
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Anthrax Facts - Factsheet with cause, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
Anthrax Info - Common sense information about anthrax. Includes a summary of public health recommendations and glossary, with links to quality information and lesson plans for teachers.
Meta Description: [ Information on Anthrax and bioterrorism. ]
Anthrax Response Manual - A free stat manual for the identification, management and treatment of inhalation anthrax.
Anthrax Scares - The Infectious Diseases Department at Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati provides information resources pertaining to anthrax.
Meta Description: [ Anthrax information and resources suggested by the Division of Infectious Diseases at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. ]
Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program - The Official DoD Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program (AVIP) Web Site. Your definitive source for information about anthrax - the disease, the threat, the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine and the implementation of the Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program. A reference guide for our troops, their families and friends to help understand the AVIP and its importance as a part of Total Force Health Protection.
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Anthrax: A Possible Case History - A fictitious case history developed by the Center for Disease Control to examine response systems in the event of a real emergency.
Anthrax: Separating Fear from Fact - From Time Magazine, latest information on anthrax and protection from anthrax.
Meta Description: [ A new case in New York City frays fragile nerves. A biological weapons expert talks to TIME.com and answers your questions ]
Bacillus anthracis cell diagram - Computer graphic of a bacillus anthracis cell (anthrax bacterium). Shows cell wall layers and capsule.
Meta Description: [ illustration of an anthrax bacterium, Bacillus anthracis, by Russell Kightley Media ]
Bioterrorism Alleging Use of Anthrax and Interim Guidelines for Management - 1998 report on bioterrorism reports and threats and CDC guidelines for handling them.
CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response: Anthrax - Links to news releases and sites related to the disease as a biological weapon.
Meta Description: [ Home page for all CDC anthrax information. Includes basic information as well as information for health and lab professionals. Part of the CDC Emergency Preparedness & Response site. ]
Center for Biosecurity: Anthrax - Information about the possible casualties if anthrax is used as a weapon.
Countering the Anthrax Threat - Plain English site giving lots of information about the U.S. DoD Total Force Anthrax Innoculation Program
DrGreene.com: Anthrax - Learn about anthrax, the latest form of bioterrorism. This article explains the different forms of anthrax, how they are transmitted, and treatment options available.
Meta Description: [ Anthrax is a bacterial infection, similar in many ways to diphtheria. It is not a virus like smallpox. Anthrax is to be treated or prevented with common antibiotics if the illness is caught in time. ]
eMedicine Health - Anthrax - Consumer health resource center providing information on the types of anthrax, symptoms, and treatment options.
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Epidemiologic Notes and Reports Human Cutaneous Anthrax - Case study of one incident in North Carolina, 1987.
Facts About Anthrax and Smallpox as Bioterrorism Weapons - Concern about deliberate use of disease agents as bioterrorism weapons presently focuses on anthrax and smallpox.
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Gavel2Gavel: Anthrax - Includes a FAQ on the disease, its symptoms, treatment, and possible use as a terrorist weapon, and a diagram of the effects of inhaling anthrax spores.
Meta Description: [ Learn more about the virus anthrax and its use as a bio-terrorism weapon. Get facts about anthax - how its contracted, symptoms of infection, vaccines, survival and fatality rates and more. ]
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Hatfill and the Nazis - Connections between the anthrax attacks, Dr. Steven Hatfill and the Nazis. Draws on numerous researcher sites to show that wherever Hatfill went so did anthrax in envelopes.
Mail Handling in the age of bioterrorism - A security consultant who has been sterilizing mail fills the information void on handling and decontaminating anthrax tainted mail.
Medlineplus Medical Encyclopedia: Inhalation anthrax - Includes symptoms, cause, treaments, and complications.
MedlinePlus: Anthrax - Directory of articles, fact sheets, and news releases.
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Official CDC Bioterrorism Alert: Handling Anthrax Threats - This contains the CDC's 2001-10-12 instructions on handling mail suspected of containing Anthrax, and the USPS' 2001-10-15 information on identifying Anthrax mail.
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Salon: The terror at home - The arrest of two men in Las Vegas on charges of carrying stocks of the anthrax virus highlights how easy it is to make weapons of mass destruction. And to some terrorism experts, that's a lot scarier than Saddam Hussein.
Sengent Drug Design Optimization Lab - The Sengent drug design optimization lab is working to quickly and efficiently identify an orally available small molecule drug (a pill) to counteract the lethality of Anthrax and other potential biological weapons.
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The Science of Terrorism - The biology of anthrax
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UK Anthrax Voluntary Immunisation Programme - Details of the UK's voluntary programme of anthrax immunisation for service and civilian personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf region.
WHO: Anthrax - World Health Organization fact sheet on this disease and information about the international organization's efforts to control it.
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