Includes bibliographical references (pages 98-105) and index.
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Anthrax in animals -- A human scourge -- Preventing and treating anthrax -- Anthrax biological weapons -- Detecting and responding to anthrax bioweapons.
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Examines the history, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment options of anthrax, as well as ongoing research for a way to defend the people of the United States from anthrax biological weapons. The ailments and conditions that afflict people today can be confusing, disturbing, and painful -- both emotionally and physically. The Diseases and Disorders series provides clear, careful explanations that offer young readers and researchers insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how people live with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention. All volumes in the series include primary and secondary quotations, annotated bibliographies, detailed indexes, and lists of organizations to contact for additional information.