Repost - Anthrax

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(Repost for those who missed it, and don't know where to look in the files)

A n t h r a x

Dear All,

 

I'll be perfectly honest with you here in stating that I've never handled a case of Anthrax. Which doctor do you know who has? The chances of you or your family coming down with Anthrax are slim to none but knowledge replaces mystery, fear and anxiety, so I decided to supply you with the data necessary for you to deal with this problem. Having dealt with many flus, colds, and severe bacterial and viral infections, I can tell you, my Anti-Plague handling derived from my own research is the natural solution.

 

The following information is taken from the Center For Disease Control. All of my additions, editing, and comments are in an "Italicized" and "Bold" typeface.

Anthrax FAQs

What is Anthrax?

Anthrax is an acute infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus Anthracis. Anthrax most commonly occurs in wild and domestic lower vertebrates (cattle, sheep, goats, camels, antelopes, and other herbivores), but it can also occur in humans when they are exposed to infected animals or tissue from infected animals.

Why is Anthrax a current issue?

Because anthrax is considered to be a potential agent for use in biological warfare, the Department of Defense has begun mandatory vaccination of all active duty military personnel who might be involved in conflict.

How common is Anthrax and who can get it?

Anthrax is most common in agricultural regions where it occurs in animals. These include South and Central America, Southern and Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. When anthrax affects humans, it is usually due to an occupational exposure to infected animals or their products. Workers who are exposed to dead animals and animal products from other countries where anthrax is more common may become infected with it. Anthrax in wild livestock has occurred in the United States.

How is Anthrax transmitted?

Anthrax infection can occur in three forms: cutaneous; (skin {cuts, abrasions etc.}), inhalation; {breathing air in an infected area = highly contaminated dusty area}, and gastrointestinal; {contaminated food, meat, and drink sources}. B. anthracis spores can live in the soil for many years, and humans can become infected with anthrax by handling products from infected animals or by inhaling anthrax spores from contaminated animal products. Anthrax can also be spread by eating undercooked meat from infected animals. It is rare to find infected animals in the United States, and even more rare to find it in humans. It hasn’t been a recent American problem of any magnitude.

What are the symptoms of Anthrax?

Symptoms of disease vary depending on how the disease was contracted, but symptoms usually occur within seven days. Cutaneous: Most (about 95 percent) anthrax infections occur when the bacterium enters a cut or abrasion on the skin, such as when handling contaminated wool, hides, leather or hair products (especially goat hair) of infected animals. Skin infection begins as a raised itchy bump that resembles an insect bite but within 1-2 days develops into a blister and then a painless ulcer, usually 1-3 centimeters in diameter, with a characteristic black necrotic (dying) area in the center. Lymph glands in the adjacent area may swell. About 20 percent of untreated cases of cutaneous anthrax will result in death. Deaths are rare with appropriate antimicrobial therapy. See my following notes for an all natural Herbal approach!

Inhalation: Initial symptoms may resemble a common cold. After several days, the symptoms may progress to severe breathing problems and shock. Inhalation anthrax is usually fatal. This form is potentially the most dangerous threat from terrorists IF they had access to distribute it by airplane which at this time is highly unlikely due to increased security at our airports and the FBI & FAA investigations into crop dusting and other air industries.

Intestinal: The intestinal disease form of anthrax may follow the consumption of contaminated meat and is characterized by an acute inflammation of the intestinal tract. Initial signs of nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, fever are followed by abdominal pain, vomiting of blood, and severe diarrhea. Intestinal anthrax results in death in 25 to 60 percent of cases. For the complete article on Anthrax by the Center For Disease Control, please call, e-mail, or write me and I’ll ensure you receive a copy