Anthrax is not known to spread from one person to another person. B. anthracis spores can live in the soil for many years, and humans can become infected with anthrax by handling products from infected animals or by inhaling anthrax spores from contaminated animal products. Anthrax can also be spread by eating undercooked meat from infected animals. It is rare to find infected animals in the United States.

Anthrax infection can occur in three forms: cutaneous (skin), inhalation, and gastrointestinal. B. anthracis spores can live in the soil for many years, and humans can become infected with anthrax bacteria by handling products from infected animals or by inhaling anthrax spores from contaminated animal products. Anthrax can be spread by eating undercooked meat from infected animals. See similar questions...

The bacterium which causes Legionnaire's disease is normally present at low levels in potable water supplies. Under the right conditions (particularly moderately hot water temperatures, from about 90 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit, and in the presence of nutrients), its population may greatly increase. If droplets of contaminated water get into the air and are inhaled by a susceptible individual, he may contract the disease. See similar questions...

Anthrax is a disease caused by bacteria that has a short course of possibly severe illness. The bacterium, Bacillus anthracis, most commonly occurs in warm-blooded animals, but can infect humans. lesion becomes elevated and rounded (papular), then blister-like (vesicular), then in 2-6 days becomes a depressed black scab (eschar), surrounded by swelling See similar questions...

Fever (temperature greater than 100 degrees F). The fever may be accompanied by chills or night sweats. Sore throat, followed by difficulty swallowing, enlarged lymph nodes, headache, nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal distress, vomiting, or diarrhea A sore, especially on your face, arms or hands, that starts as a raised bump and develops into a painless ulcer with a black area in the center. See similar questions...

A protective vaccine has been developed for anthrax; however, it is primarily given to military personnel. Vaccination is recommended only for those at high risk, such as workers in research laboratories that handle anthrax bacteria routinely. The antibiotics used in post exposure prophylaxis are very effective in preventing anthrax disease from occurring after an exposure. See similar questions...

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended anthrax vaccination for the following groups: Persons who work with imported animal hides or furs in areas where standards are insufficient to prevent exposure to anthrax spores. Persons who handle potentially infected animal products in high-incidence areas; while incidence is low in the United States, veterinarians who travel to work in other countries where incidence is higher should consider being vaccinated. See similar questions...

STDs can be transmitted through oral, anal or vaginal sex. They can be transmitted from partner to partner with or without visible signs or symptoms. Many people can pass an STD to a sex partner without knowing it. Some STDs can be passed without having intercourse; they can be passed through skin-to-skin contact in the genital area. See similar questions...

MRSA is usually transmitted by direct skin-to-skin contact or contact with shared items or surfaces that have come into contact with someone else's infection (e.g., towels, used bandages). See similar questions...

Blood contains the highest concentration of the virus, followed by semen, followed by vaginal fluids, followed by breast milk. Infections due to blood transfusions, accidents in health care settings or certain blood products are possible, although they are extremely rare nowadays in the United States. See similar questions...

Contact with small animals such as rabbits, hares, rodents, birds, and their ticks transmit tularemia. Handling carcasses of infected animals (hunters while skinning) transmits it, ingesting undercooked infected meat, drinking contaminated water and inhalation of dust from contaminated soil, grain or hay. It is also transmitted by tick bites and rarely through bites of an infected coyote, squirrel, skunk, hog, cat, or dog. See similar questions...