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7. Anthrax

It is caused by bacteria

Signs and symptoms

 High fever

 Sudden death

 Diarrhea with blood stain

Inhalational anthrax results from breathing anthrax spores in-

to the lungs. People who handle animal hides infested with

spores may develop inhalational anthrax, known as woolsort-

er's disease.

Earliest symptoms resemble those of a respiratory infection

such as mild fever and sore throat.