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Anthrax  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An acute infection caused by the spore-forming bacteria BACILLUS ANTHRACIS. It commonly affects hoofed animals such as sheep and goats. Infection in humans often involves the skin (cutaneous anthrax), the lungs (inhalation anthrax), or the gastrointestinal tract. Anthrax is not contagious and can be treated with antibiotics.

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Bacillus anthracis Infection

In other languages

  • French

  • Charbon (maladie)
  • Fièvre charbonneuse
  • Infection à Bacillus anthracis
  • Maladie charbonneuse

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-R2TRCBVM-F

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