🦠 Anthrax Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis . It primarily affects: Livestock (cattle, sheep, goats) But humans can become infected through contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products. It is rare in humans in developed countries. 🧠 What’s Actually Happening? Anthrax bacteria form spores , which are extremely durable and can survive in soil for decades. When spores enter the body, they can: Activate (germinate) Multiply Release toxins Cause tissue damage The severity depends on how the spores enter the body. 🔬 Types of Anthrax 1️⃣ Cutaneous (Skin) Anthrax – Most Common Occurs when spores enter through a cut Begins as a small itchy bump Develops into a painless ulcer with a black center (“black eschar”) Usually treatable with antibiotics This form has the highest survival rate. 2️⃣ Inhalation Anthrax – Most Severe Occurs after breathing in spores Early sympto...