Types of Anthrax

Types list:

The list of types of Anthrax mentioned in various sources includes:

• Cutaneous Anthrax - Usually non-fatal with treatment; about 95% of cases.
• Pulmonary Anthrax - lung anthrax; inhalation anthrax. Can be fatal.
• Gastrointestinal Anthrax - death in 25% to 60% of cases

Types discussion:

Anthrax: DBMD (Excerpt)

Human anthrax has three major clinical forms: cutaneous, inhalation, and gastrointestinal. Cutaneous anthrax is a result of introduction of the spore through the skin; inhalation anthrax, through the respiratory tract; and gastrointestinal anthrax, by ingestion. (Source: excerpt from Anthrax: DBMD)

Anthrax: NWHIC (Excerpt)

Anthrax infection can occur in three forms: cutaneous (skin), inhalation or pulmonary (affecting the lungs), and gastrointestinal. Inhalation anthrax is the most dangerous form of anthrax and is usually fatal if not treated. However, if left untreated, all forms of anthrax can be fatal. (Source: excerpt from Anthrax: NWHIC)

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