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Anthrax has become a disease well known in industrialized urban communities ever since terrorists began producing the germ in their laboratories.

However, to many rural areas and third world countries the threat of naturally occurring anthrax was never a stranger.

The anthrax germ usually attacks the human system in one of three ways: through cuts in the skin, ingested in tainted food, or inhaled through the lungs.

Initial symptoms are similar to the common cold, and may include chills, fever and muscle aches. If treated early enough with antibiotics the prognosis is good for a complete recovery. However, if left untreated, anthrax is almost always fatal.

Complete information on anthrax around the Web:

Anthrax - A nice piece of research which deals with both the germ warfare and naturally occurring cases of anthrax in an academic, factual manner.

AVIP Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program - Great site design and an American media presentation at its finest with the military as its focus and centered on anthrax as a biological warfare terror agent. The pictures of the troops are on topic, if you disregard the fact that large sections of the world often deal with anthrax in non-military settings. The facts are well presented and the links - though all to American sites - are good resources for more information.

World Anthrax Data Site - A clickable map that shows graphically the areas dealing with anthrax as an epidemic in animal populations.

This information is intended as reference and not as medical advice.
All treatment decisions should be made by medical professionals.