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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

Short History of Anthrax

The lethal outbreak of ANTHRAX after 2001 terrorist attacks in America shook the whole world, which was labeled by the Bush administration as a "bio-terrorist attack." To close 100 anthrax cases were found in United States after the terrorist attack on World Trade Center.

But what is Anthrax all about? Well it's an acute infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis. It is normally found in wild and domestic animals like cattle, sheep, goats, camels and other herbivores. But it can also occur in humans when they are exposed to infected animals or their tissues.

Anthrax treatment

I prefer safer antibacterial herbs such as Echinacea, usnea, or poke root, which not only kill infection, but also help us keep our immune systems strong. That, of course, is the desired result from immunization: to strengthen the immune system and alert it to the possibility of anthrax infection.

Anthrax vaccines currently available for animals are not suitable for humans, and one prepared for people is in short supply (and only 93 percent effective). To achieve full immunity, one must have immunization shots every two weeks for six weeks, then again at 6, 12, and 18 months. Given that, herbs seem a superb alternative: they have an extensive history of countering resistant bacteria and strengthening the body's natural defenses.

What is Anthrax?

Anthrax is an acute infectious disease that exists in animals and can by transmitted to humans. Caused by Bacillus anthracis, Anthrax, primarily affects farm animals such as goats, hogs, sheep, horses. In the majority of these cases the disease is fatal. To simplify how the disease works: Bacillus anthracis creates toxins that cause fluid to accumulate in the body's tissues and kill cells.

CONCLUSION

The first way to get anthrax is by contact with an animal by skin. The skin looses moisture and flexibility and a bump that looks like an insect bite appears. Then it develops into the ulcer that may look like a light skin disease, but when the black inside of the bump show up, this is a call that a person may be infected by anthrax. The patient should receive medication and treatment immediately and if not, the lethal case is guaranteed.