Anthrax
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 Anthrax facts

• It can occur in four forms: skin, inhalation, intestinal, and injection
• Symptoms begin between one day and two months after the infection is contracted
• The skin form presents with a small blister with surrounding swelling that often turns into a painless ulcer with a black center
• The inhalation form presents with fever, chest pain, and shortness of breath
• The intestinal form presents with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain
• The injection form presents with fever and an abscess at the site of drug injection
• Anthrax is spread by contact with the spores of the bacteria, which are often from infectious animal products
• Contact is by breathing, eating, or through an area of broken skin
• It does not typically spread directly between people
• Risk factors include people who work with animals or animal products, travelers, postal workers, and military personnel