Anthrax: Infection, Symptoms, Therapy

Anthrax: Description Anthrax (also called anthrax) is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. The name is based on the observation that the spleen of deceased persons has a brownish-burnt appearance upon autopsy. The bacillus is able to form resistant spores and thus survive in the soil for decades. It is passed on almost exclusively via … Anthrax: Infection, Symptoms, Therapy