Which of the following is true regarding anthrax
Correct Answer: M' Fadyean reaction shows capsule
Description: M' Fadyean's reaction: When blood films containing anthrax bacilli are stained with polychrome methylene blue for a few seconds and examined under a Microscope, amorphous purplish material is noticed around the bacilli. This represents the capsular material and is characteristic of the anthrax bacilli. Reference: Textbook of Microbiology; Anathanarayan and panicker's; 10th edition; Page no: 251
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