The anthrax or anthrax is a disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. It is an infectious

The anthrax or anthrax is a disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. It is an infectious disease of animal origin, commonly known by the plague Lameness or bad year. Attacks mainly herbivorous ruminant animals srna grazing in areas with contaminated soil. The name of the disease refers to the black spot formed on the skin in case of skin contamination. srna The word "anthrax" comes from the Greek, meaning coal. The anthrax or anthrax is a disease caused srna by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. It is an infectious disease of animal origin, commonly known by the plague Lameness or bad year. Attacks mainly herbivorous ruminant animals grazing in areas with contaminated soil. The name of the disease refers to the black spot formed on the skin in case of skin contamination. The word "anthrax" comes from the Greek, meaning coal. Although the disease is more related to veterinary medicine in the early 80s, during an epidemic in eastern Moscow, cases of people who developed gastrointestinal and cutaneous anthrax after eating contaminated meat or have had contact with sick animals have been reported. Bacillus anthracis srna is an old acquaintance of doctors. It is believed up to that anthrax has been responsible for diseases and pests in ancient Egypt and among the Romans. Recently, the bacterium srna entered into evidence for its use as a biological weapon in terrorist attacks resulting from the war between Afghanistan and the United States. General characteristics of its distribution in Brazil and worldwide incidence of anthrax is very low, usually sporadic in almost all over the world. In its cutaneous form is considered a potential occupational risk for workers handling animals and their products. srna It has been reported cases in South and Central America, Asia and Africa. Cases have occurred recently in the United States, attributed to biological warfare. In Brazil, there are no reported cases of the disease in humans, currently, the risk of contracting the disease is minimal. What is it? Infectious disease most commonly found in agricultural regions. The anthrax attacks the skin under forms of bullous lesions and boils. This skin infection is not particularly dangerous, but the bacteria can form spores srna can survive when they are crushed, dehydrated, buried or sprinkled and become active when inhaled or digested. What microorganism involved? What causes it? A bacillus spore forming (corpuscles reproducing fungi and bacteria), named Bacillus anthracis. What are the symptoms? Symptoms vary depending srna on the form of contamination: Skin: Contact with the skin, anthrax forms a lesion that evolves the status of a minor irritation, like a mosquito bite, to festering blisters that evolve into a deep black scar. It is the most frequent, but also the easiest to treat. Inhalation: The principle is similar to a common cold, but soon has severe breathing problems. The second phase manifests itself in sudden manner with increasing fever, difficulty breathing and cardiac arrest. Intestinal: It is characterized by an acute intestinal inflammation. Symptoms are nausea, bloody vomiting, loss of appetite. Here are fever, abdominal pain and severe diarrhea. It is fatal in 50% of cases. How is it transmitted? For the handling of products such as wool, leather, bone, and hair coming from infected animals. It can also be contracted by eating contaminated food, inhalation of spores, insect bites that feed on blood and have bitten infected animals. It is not transmitted directly from one person to another. How to treat? Anthrax is treated with antibiotics. However, for treatment to be effective, it is necessary that the diagnosis is made within 60 days after exposure to the bacteria. Monitoring of patients in outpatient settings is recommended until complete recovery. Anthrax is treated with antibiotics. However, for treatment to be effective, it is necessary that the diagnosis is made within 60 days after exposure to the bacteria. Monitoring of patients in outpatient settings is recommended until complete recovery. Cases should be reported immediately to the Municipal Health How to prevent? With respect to inhalational anthrax or anthrax: Do not touch, shake, clean or collect material that can contain bacteria; avoid looking too closely, smell, taste, srna sneezing or coughing near contaminated materials; turn off air conditioners, conditioners , exhaust fans and air vents in environments that may be infected; Close windows and doors, leave the contaminated site, keeping it isolated and not allow entry to anyone; demarcate the area for disinfection.
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