Anthrax Images
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This is an example of a cutaneous anthrax lesion caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Important to note is the characteristic coal-black coloration of the lesion, from which the organism derived its name, for in Greek, anthrax means coal.
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This patient’s forearm and hand reveal a cluster of boils (or carbuncles) primarily on the hand and wrist. These lesions developed during a cutaneous anthrax infection caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis.
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This lesion located on the dorsum of a patient’s right hand proved to be a case of cutaneous anthrax caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis.
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This brain is from a person who died of anthrax. The brain reveals a light beige interior and a darkly colored exterior which is due to hemorrhagic meningitis caused by inhalation anthrax.
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