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Bacillus Anthracis, commonly known as Anthrax. Bacillus Anthracis is a very common disease amongst domesticated animals, and in some cases, humans. This disease is very harmful and there are a couple of different ways one may contract this disease.

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Cutaneous Anthrax, the most common from of Anthrax, causes sores that can be visible on the skin. This specific type of Anthrax is commonly found on the head, neck, arms, and hand areas. Anthrax spores can get into the skin when one has a cut or scrape. This is the least dangerous form of Anthrax.

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Inhalation Anthrax, sometimes called woolsorter’s disease, can be fatal to humans and animals. People who work in wool mills, slaughterhouses, and tanneries are at high risk for inhaling Anthrax spores and getting Inhalation Anthrax.

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This type of Anthrax is uncommon in the United States, but it is acquired by eating undercooked raw meat from infected livestock. The bacteria can infect the throat, esophagus, and stomach. The U.S. vaccinates animals against Anthrax.

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This type of Anthrax is common amongst those who inject heroin. This type is also uncommon in U.S. This type of Anthrax infects deep skin or muscle.

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Animals develop fever, periods of excitement followed by depression. Respiratory and/or cardiac distress and eventually death. The process is usually fairly quick.

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Since Anthrax is most commonly found in an environment like soil for a long period of time. Once an animal or a human is infected, the dormant spores can activate and multiply. Once this happens the toxins can cause illness or even death.

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Humans can develop symptoms such as: fever and chills, shortness of breath, nausea, headaches, and sweating amongst other symptoms.

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Ciprofloxacin and doxycycline can help prevent one who has been exposed but has yet to develop symptoms from Anthrax. Antibiotics is a common treatment for Anthrax.