Anthrax

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Under high magnification this SEM image depicted endospores from the Sterne strain of Bacillus anthracis bacteria.

Anthrax is a rare, but serious, infectious disease caused by bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis.

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What is Anthrax?
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Symptoms
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Who Is At Risk
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Treatment
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Prevention
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Diagnosis and Testing
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Healthcare Professionals
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Health Departments
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Worker Safety
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People Who Handle Animal Products
Additional Information
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Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response
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Resources
More CDC Anthrax Resources
Page last reviewed: November 20, 2020
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Division of High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology (DHCPP)