anthrax

/ˈæn.θɹæks/

noun 2

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ADJ.

against, better

VERB + ANTHRAX

contacted, preventing, protect, treating

ANTHRAX + NOUN

doctor, infection, smallpox

ADV.

immediately

Definitions

noun

An acute infectious disease of herbivores, especially sheep and cattle, caused by Bacillus anthracis.

The human disease that can occur in humans through contact with infected herbivores, tissue from infected animals, or high concentrations of anthrax spores, but is not usually spread between humans, with symptoms including lesions on the sk

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What advances have there been in preventing and treating anthrax infection?

Tatoeba · #4791433

Many countries take measures in order to protect themselves against anthrax or smallpox better.

Tatoeba · #4791445

Upon learning that Bill had contacted anthrax, the doctor immediately administered him Levofloxacin.

Tatoeba · #8672598

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