Does the similarity in strains from Florida, New York, and Washington, D.C. mean that they came from the same source or are these just the most common strains?
The strains of anthrax identified in Florida, New York, and Washington, D.C., are similar and consistent with a naturally occurring strain that shows no evidence of genetic alteration or bioengineering. All are sensitive and susceptible to the antibiotics recommended by CDC for those who have been exposed to or infected with B. anthracis.
