What are the forms of anthrax and what are the symptoms of each form?
There are three forms of anthrax in humans: • Cutaneous – or skin anthrax • Pulmonary – or inhalation anthrax • Gastrointestinal – or ingested anthrax The cutaneous, or skin, anthrax results from spores getting on the skin and then getting into a break in the skin. There is a 1-7 day incubation period. In this environment, the spores begin to grow and cause a small raised area – known as a papule – a person may have localized itching that may then form a small blister that then develops into an ulcerated area that becomes covered with a black scab – or eschar in about 2-6 days. The area is commonly seen on the head, forearm and hands. There may be fever, local redness and swollen lymph glands in the area. Even if untreated, skin anthrax has a relatively low mortality and, if treated with antibiotics, is rarely ever fatal. This is the most common form of anthrax. Pulmonary, or inhalation, anthrax results from inhalation of the spores into the lungs. The incubation period can be from 2-6
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