definitionAn acute bacterial infection caused by ingestion of BACILLUS organisms. Carnivores may become infected from ingestion of infected carcasses. It is transmitted to humans by contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products. The most common form in humans is cutaneous anthrax. | synonymsAnthrax, Pustula Maligna |
UMLS[X]Anthrax, unspecified, Anthrax, Anthrax NOS, Anthrax, NOS, Anthrax, unspecified, Charbon, FEVER, SPLENIC, Infection due to Bacillus anthracis, Milzbrand, Splenic fever |
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