Spores few micrometers in size, invisible to the naked eye:
Perpetrators of anthrax is a bacterium capable of producing spores that people have known for a long time. This disease is considered one of the largest occupational risk for workers sorting old wool. However, in the 20th century, it was only very few recorded cases of human nature.
In some parts of the world, the disease usually occurs in animals such as sheep, cattle and horses. In Western Europe and America, the disease is rare. However, the disease will be found in animals or in South and Central America, Southern and Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa. Rare disease in humans.
Anthrax usually found in soil, water, and in the ungulate. It can survive, spread in the air. The bacteria or spores enter the body via three paths:
Skin:
Up 95% of cases, through direct contact with infected animals or soil containing the bacteria or its spores.
Digestive system : Ingestion of bacteria in the meat of infected animals.
-Respiratory : Inhalation of spores through the nose.
For the highest risk groups are in direct contact with dead animals such as slaughterhouse workers and leather workers. The disease is not transmitted from person to person.
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