Anthrax

GPTKB entity
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Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects animals
humans
gptkbp:category bioterrorism agent
zoonotic disease
gptkbp:causedBy gptkb:Bacillus_anthracis
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Robert_Koch
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1875
gptkbp:hasVaccine gptkb:Anthrax_Vaccine_Adsorbed_(AVA)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Anthrax
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:A22
gptkbp:incubationPeriod 1-7 days
gptkbp:mortalityRate high (inhalational form)
low (cutaneous form with treatment)
gptkbp:namedAfter Greek word for coal
gptkbp:notableOutbreaks gptkb:2001_United_States_anthrax_attacks
gptkb:Sverdlovsk_1979
gptkbp:prevention personal protective equipment
vaccine
gptkbp:sporeFormation true
gptkbp:symptom difficulty breathing
fever
nausea
shock
skin ulcers
vomiting
gptkbp:transmission contact with infected animals
ingestion of contaminated food
inhalation of spores
gptkbp:treatment antibiotics
gptkbp:usedAsWeapon yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_Bush
gptkbp:bfsLayer 2