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Anthrax

Introduction

Anthrax is a rare zoonotic disease often transmitted from contaminated soil in cattle yards or from the hides of infected animals. The majority of cases are cutaneous (a.k.a. Woolsorters disease), but when spores are ingested (gastrointestinal) or inhaled (inhalational), a more serious systemic infection occurs. Anthrax is of note because of its bioterrorism threat.

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