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3 Types: Three types of anthrax and the symptoms:

Bioterrorism. Anthrax. 3. 3 Types: Three types of anthrax and the symptoms: Skin- Cutaneous- small sore develops into a blister then develops into a skin ulcer with a black area in the center. (These sores do not usually hurt)

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3 Types: Three types of anthrax and the symptoms:

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  1. Bioterrorism Anthrax 3 3 Types: Three types of anthrax and the symptoms: Skin- Cutaneous- small sore develops into a blister then develops into a skin ulcer with a black area in the center. (These sores do not usually hurt) Digestive-Gastrointestinal- nausea, loss of appetite, bloody diarrheas, fever, stomach pain Lungs-Inhalation- cold and flu-like symptoms, sore throat, fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle aches. 3 Sarah Arneson, Todd Dennis, Pamela Dohm, Heather Rapala, Daniel Rehberger, Laura Suppes, Kevin Wang ENPH 210 – Introduction to Environmental Health The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the U.S. government agency responsible for controlling the spread of disease.3 Bio-terrorism is terrorism using germ warfare, an intentional human release of a naturally-occurring or human-modified toxin or biological agent.1 Preparations for a bio-terrorist attack: What is the likelihood of a Bioterrorist attack on the U.S.? • -Store at least one gallon of water per person for a three day supply • -Change the stored water every 6 months • Store enough food for a 2 week supply • - Keep emergency supplies on hand such as extra batteries, flashlight, blankets, and a first-aid kit • -Store a battery powered radio or television 51, 52,53, 54 Who do I contact regarding a possible exposure? • The likelihood of a large-scale attack is low. It is not easy to spread a biologic agent that would infect so many people. • Preparations will minimize casualties. 3 • If you believe you have been exposed to an infectious bio-agent or if you develop symptoms that you believe might be associated with such an exposure, immediately contact a physician. 3 16 In the fall of 2001 letters containing anthrax spores were mailed to many prominent people in the U.S. Tom Brokaw, Senator Tom Daschle, and the offices of the New York Post were among those who were targeted. According to the Centers for Disease Control 23 people were infected and 5 people died. 2 2 In 1870 Robert Koch was the first person to discover that microorganisms caused infectious disease.10

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