Clinical Features of Anthrax
Anthrax is an acute bacterial infection of the skin, lungs or gastrointestinal tract. Infection
occurs most commonly via the skin. The cutaneous or skin form of the infection occurs
most frequently on the hands and forearms of persons working with infected livestock or
contaminated animal products and represents 95% of cases of human anthrax. It is initially
characterized by a small solid elevation of the skin, which progresses to a fluid-filled blister