Most common type of anthrax is
Correct Answer: Cutaneous
Description: Ans. a (Cutaneous). (Ref. Harrison, Medicine, 18th/Chapter 221. Microbial Bioterrorism)Bacillus anthrax causes anthrax and disease may be seen in three forms;# Cutaneous, Pulmonary, and Intestinal- Cutaneous is the most common form (malignant pustule, Hide porter's disease)- Pulmonary is wool sorter's disease.Also Remember:Cultural characteristics of B.anthrax are:# M'fadyeans reaction# Frosted glass appearance# Medusa head sign# Inverted tree appearance# PLET media used
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