Bacillus Anthracis

Concept of Bacillus Anthracis

In relation to securing dangerous material (in case of crisis or terrorism) a meaning of bacillus anthracis may be outlined, in general regarding European law, as follows: Bacteria, whose spores cause a serious disease (Anthrax) in humans or animals. Infectious routes are cutaneous (skin contact), pulmonary (inhalation) or oral (ingestion). Clinical symptoms are dependent from infectious route. No known transmission between humans.[1]

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Notes and References

1. Definition of bacillus anthracis published by the European Commission

Bacillus Anthracis in the National Security Context

A definition and brief description of Bacillus Anthracis in relation to national security is as follows:The bacterium that causes anthrax.