Microbiology - Microorganisms and Disease - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Microorganisms and Disease - Section 1 (Q.No. 5)

Microorganisms and Disease

Which of the following is true regarding anthrax?

Anthrax is caused by a virus

Anthrax is highly contagious

Inhalation anthrax and cutaneous anthrax are caused by separate strains of Bacillus anthracis

Inhalation Anthrax requires infection with a large number of spores

Answer: Option

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Safiya A said: 9 years ago

Inhalation of spores - Pulmonary anthrax.

Traumatic implantation - Cutaneous anthrax.

SAFIYA A said: 9 years ago

Bacillus anthracis (Ba) - A Gram positive aerobic spore forming bacillus.

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