Threat of Anthrax

There was a moment that the world is under threat of anthrax (as yet) because of the deadly virus is said to have been used by terrorists to disrupt the world order. Anthrax is an infectious disease of anthrax Bacillus bacterium is called. The virus is commonly found in animals like camels, Antelope, goats, sheep, and the like. People may actually be infected if they are exposed to animals infected with the virus.

The Symptoms of Anthrax
Once a person inflicts with anthrax, the clear signs of a week. When infection occurs through the skin, or when the virus enters through cuts or wounds the skin to handle animal inflicted with anthrax, symptoms include itching and the appearance of lumps of skin that resemble the insect bites. The swelling may also occur. When inhaled, anthrax symptoms include the common problems of cold, severe breathing and shock. If anthrax is ingested, symptoms may include constant vomiting, nausea, fever, loss of appetite, abdominal pain and chronic diarrhea. Anthrax is a very dangerous and can be the cause of death.


The Prevention of Anthrax
In countries where there is the threat of anthrax, animals tend to have the anthrax virus should be vaccinated as a result. The meat comes from the mascot should be avoided. If one can not avoid eating meat, make sure that the meat they eat properly handled and cooked. There is also a need to have the anthrax vaccine for humans.

The Treatment for Anthrax
Doctors isolating Bacillus anthracis from the blood of an infected person, skin abrasions or secretions to diagnose the presence of anthrax. Then they measure individual antibody. Once diagnosed with anthrax, your doctor will prescribe antibiotics that are effective for you that you can take. This can only be effective if the virus is found early and treated appropriately. If the anthrax cases monitored and untreated, can lead to sudden death of infected people.