Jenggaa.id – Anthrax is a bacterial disease caused by a species of bacteria called Bacillus anthracis. This bacterium can attack various animals, including livestock and mammals, and can also be transmitted to humans. The disease is relatively rare in humans but can have serious consequences if not promptly and appropriately treated.
Anthrax can manifest in three main forms: cutaneous anthrax, inhalational anthrax, and gastrointestinal anthrax. Each form has different symptoms and modes of transmission.
Cutaneous Anthrax
Cutaneous anthrax is the most common form of the disease. B. anthracis bacteria enter the body through a cut or abrasion in the skin. The initial symptoms resemble those of a regular bacterial skin infection, such as swelling, redness, and the formation of fluid-filled blisters.
