Microorganisms and Disease - Medical Science

Q1:

Which of the following is true regarding anthrax?

A Anthrax is caused by a virus

B Anthrax is highly contagious

C Inhalation anthrax and cutaneous anthrax are caused by separate strains of Bacillus anthracis

D Inhalation Anthrax requires infection with a large number of spores

ANS:D - Inhalation Anthrax requires infection with a large number of spores

Bacillus anthracis (Ba) - A Gram positive aerobic spore forming bacillus.