Substance Name: Anthrax
ID: D000881000
Note
- An acute bacterial infection caused by ingestion of BACILLUS organisms. Carnivores may become infected from ingestion of infected carcasses. It is transmitted to humans by contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products. The most common form in humans is cutaneous anthrax.
Classification Code
- NBC Agent
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Names and Synonyms
Name of Substance
- Anthrax
MeSH Heading
- Anthrax
Synonyms
- Bacillus anthracis spores
- BioThrax
Registry Number
- D000881000