Anthrax: Cause & spread - Science & Technology
Q. Which of the following statements are not true about Anthrax?
1. It is caused by virus.
2. It is contagious disease.
3. It is spread by spores which are transported by clothing or shoes. - Published on 11 Jul 15a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: 1,2
Anthrax is an acute disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Most forms of the disease are lethal, and it affects mostly animals. It is not contagious but can be transmitted through contact or consumption of infected meat. Anthrax does not spread directly from one infected animal or person to another; rather, it is spread by spores. These spores can be transported by clothing or shoes. The body of an animal that had active anthrax at the time of death can also be a source of anthrax spores. Owing to the hardiness of anthrax spores, and their ease of production in vitro, they are extraordinarily well suited to use (in powdered and aerosol form) as biological weapons.
