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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. infectious diseases and infestations
  4. infectious diseases
  5. bacterial infections
  6. anthrax
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. infectious diseases and infestations
  4. infectious diseases
  5. bacterial infections
  6. anthrax

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anthrax

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Definition

  • Information An acute infection caused by the spore-forming bacteria Bacillus anthracis. It commonly affects hoofed animals such as sheep and goats. Infection in humans often involves the skin (cutaneous anthrax), the lungs (inhalation anthrax), or the gastrointestinal tract.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

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