Anthrax Articles A-Z
More common in animals than humans, anthrax is a serious disease caused by the Bacillus anthracis bacterium. This eMedTV article offers an overview of anthrax, offering information about transmission, symptoms, and diagnosis of the disease.
The anthrax death rate is the percentage of people who die from the disease. As this eMedTV article explains, the anthrax death rate is influenced by factors such as the type of anthrax infection and the strain of the Bacillus anthracis.
Making an anthrax diagnosis involves ruling out other more common conditions that may be causing symptoms. As this eMedTV article explains, tests used to make an anthrax diagnosis include blood tests and chest x-rays.