General Information

Anthrax is a bacterial infection caused by the organism Bacillus anthracis. Anthrax is uncommon in the UK. The disease occurs most often in wild and domestic animals in Asia, Africa and parts of Europe; humans are rarely infected.

Background Information
Information about anthrax and its potential for deliberate release
Added/updated: 30 December 2010
FAQ by Health Professionals
Questions Commonly Asked By Health Care Providers
Added/updated: 30 December 2010
Department of Health links
Links to the Department of Health Emergency Planning for deliberate release of anthrax
Added/updated: 20 June 2011

Related Information

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›› Unusual Illness Guidelines

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