Communicating in the First Hours
Anthrax
Anthrax is a disease caused by bacteria that form spores. When a person comes into contact with those spores, he or she may become ill. The spores can infect the skin, lungs, or digestive system.
For anthrax, the resources are the following:
For more about anthrax, see the CDC Anthrax website.
- Page last updated May 14, 2007
- Content source: CDC Emergency Communication System (ECS), Division of Health Communication and Marketing (DHCM), National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM)