Anthrax is an infectious disease transmitted by spore-forming bacteria. Artiodactyles (horses, goats, sheep, cattle, but also camels or reindeer) are particularly at risk. A transmission from humans to another human is not possible. Since the spleen discolors brown-black if left untreated, the disease is called “anthrax”. The Latin name anthrax is derived from the black … Anthrax
Frequency distribution Anthrax is a rather rare disease, but infections do occur time and again. The most common form is skin anthrax. About 2000 people worldwide are affected by skin anthrax every year. The bacterium of anthrax has also been used as a combat weapon. As a result, numerous residents died of anthrax in an … Frequency distribution | Anthrax
Therapy When treating anthrax, it is crucial to detect the disease as early as possible. Since anthrax is caused by a bacterium, antibiotic therapy is most effective. The antibiotic penicillin has proven to be particularly effective for skin anthrax. Other oral antibiotics such as erythromycin or ciprofloxacin can also help to prevent the fatal consequences … Therapy | Anthrax
Prognosis The prognosis depends very much on early detection of the disease. Skin anthrax is already clearly visible in its early stages through the strong edema formation as well as through the pustule.If one visits a doctor before the pus can enter the blood vessels, treatment with antibiotics is very efficient and only 1% of … Prognosis | Anthrax
