Anthrax
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Anthrax
Bacillus anthracis
Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium
Found naturally in soil but used in bioterrorism
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Anthrax classification
hazard group 3
able to cause disease and potential to spread to community
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How does anthrax spread
forms spores that are resistant to heat, drying, and common disinfectants
spreads indirectly via spores - can spread through direct contact or air
rarely transmitted from person to person
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