Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis)

Anthrax is caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis. It most commonly occurs in wild and domestic lower vertebrates (cattle, sheep, goats, camels, antelopes, and other herbivores), but it can also occur in humans when they are exposed to infected animals or tissue from infected animals.

• About Anthrax
  Fact sheet with information about signs and symptoms, transmission, and prevention.
  
  
• Information for Health Professionals on Anthrax
  Disease reporting, treatment, infection control, and emergency preparedness information for health professionals and local public health.