Anthrax

What advances have there been in preventing and treating anthrax infection?

Many countries take measures in order to protect themselves against anthrax or smallpox better.

Upon learning that Bill had contacted anthrax, the doctor immediately administered him Levofloxacin.

Besides smallpox, anthrax, and Ebola virus, public health officials say many other biological agents can serve a terrorist's purpose. For example, they worry that terrorists could poison the food supply with salmonella or E-coli bacteria.

Anthrax is a disease of warm-blooded animals. It most commonly affects cattle and other animals that eat plants. However, it also can affect people who deal with infected animals or animal products. Anthrax can not be passed from one person to another.