Anthrax

By Theresa M. Koehler

Book Overview

Anthrax is a peracute, acute or subacute disease, primarily affecting herbivores but also man and occasionally birds transmitted by ingestion of the spores, infected meat or bites of insects. Lately B. anthracis had become known as a bioterrorist or warfare agent. In this book the latest findings in history, evolution, epidemiology, structure and function of anthrax and its vaccines are dealt with.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3540434976
• ISBN13: 9783540434979
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 9.5"