Preferred Term:
anthrax
Definition:
An acute infection caused by the spore-forming bacteria Bacillus anthracis. It commonly affects hoofed animals such as sheep and goats. Infection in humans often involves the skin (cutaneous anthrax), the lungs (inhalation anthrax), or the gastrointestinal tract.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/10060
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