anthrax

cellular organization

unicellular

cell type

prokaryotic

genus species

Bacillus anthracis

geographical location

globally, mostly agricultural areas in soil

transmission

inhallation of spores, eating/drinking contaminated food, getting spores in cuts or scrapes

virulence factors

exotoxins, endospore forming

diagnosis

blood test to measure toxins in blood, test for bacteria in skin/lesion swab

symptoms

lungs: fever, chills, SOB

GI: diarrhea, stomach pain, flushing

cutaneous: blisters, bumps, eschars

gram stain

positive

endospore stain

positive

capsule stain

positive

cell shape

bacillus (rod shaped)

treatment

ciprofloxacin, doxycline, levofloxacin, vaccinations

prevention

proper handling of contaminated products, good hygiene measures