Biological Weapons

1. Anthrax (Three forms; cutaneous, inhalation and intestinal).

1.1 Cutaneous anthrax

Symptoms: bump, similar to an insect bite, turns into a painless ulcer with a black centre (1-3cm diameter).
Spread: direct contact with virus spores that then travel through a break in the skin. Direct person-to-person infection unlikely.
Treatment: antibiotics.

1.2 Inhalation anthrax

Symptoms: most serious form. Usually occurs within seven days after exposure. Flu-like symptoms, difficulty in breathing. Almost always deadly.
Spread: breathing in virus spores. Direct person-to-person infection unlikely.
Treatment: intravenous injection with antibiotic.

1.3 Intestinal anthrax

Symptoms: fever, loss of appetite, vomiting followed by abdominal pains, severe diarrhoea and vomiting blood.
Spread: direct contact with virus spores. Direct person-to-person infection unlikely.
Treatment: antibiotics.

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