Bacillus anthracis: Difference between revisions

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Gram-positive bacillus that is distinguished from other Bacillus species by being non-motile and non-hemolytic

Caused by inoculation of spores into soft tissue
Incubation period of 2 to 5 days
Lesion develops at site of inoculation, starting as erythemaous papule, then ulceration, then eschar
May progress to sepsis

Caused by inhalation of spores
Also known as woolsorter's disease
Start with malaise, fever, and nonproductive cough, followed by respiratory distress, severe pulmonary edema, and death

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-* Causes '''anthrax'''
+*Causes '''anthrax'''
-* [[Stain::Gram-positive]] [[Cellular shape::bacillus]] that is non-motile and non-hemolytic
+== Background ==
-{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Bacillus anthracis''}}
+=== Microbiology ===
+*[[Stain::Gram-positive]] [[Cellular shape::bacillus]] that is distinguished from other [[Bacillus species]] by being non-motile and non-hemolytic
+== Clinical Manifestations ==
+=== Cutaneous anthrax ===
+* Caused by inoculation of spores into soft tissue
+* Incubation period of 2 to 5 days
+* Lesion develops at site of inoculation, starting as erythemaous papule, then ulceration, then eschar
+* May progress to sepsis
+=== Pulmonary anthrax ===
+* Caused by inhalation of spores
+* Also known as woolsorter's disease
+* Start with malaise, fever, and nonproductive cough, followed by respiratory distress, severe pulmonary edema, and death
+=== Gastrointestinal anthrax ===
+* Caused by ingestion of spores
+* Infects oropharynx or abdomen
+* Causes sepsis
+<br />{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Bacillus anthracis''}}
 [[Category:Gram-positive bacilli]]