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Anthrax Definition:
A zoonotic disease of herbivorous livestock. anthrax bacillus is a facultative parasite and can infect humans in a number of ways. In its most virulent form, it can be fatal.
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Anthrax Notes:
Anthrax is a disease that is transmitted from animals to humans (zoonosis) and is caused by organism Bacillus anthracis. This organism is rod-shaped gram-positive bacterium and can be transmitted to humans when they come in contact with the contaminated animal products or infected animals.
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