Anthrax

Anthrax is a serious disease that is spread by inhaling spores of bacterium Bacillus anthacis. It is also know as a weapon for terrorism. In United States in 2001 anthrax was spread through the postal system. The envelopes which contained powder with anthrax caused 22 cases of anthrax infection. The early treatment with antibiotics can cure anthrax infection.There is three infection sites: cutaneous, gastrointestinal, and inhalation. Gastrointestinal and inhalation infections is more serious and can lead to death. In 2001, most of the people who got infected with anthrax ended in death. Today there is vaccine to prevent anthrax; however, it is not yet available to the public. In case of terrorism attack anthrax vaccine can be used to vaccinate people who were exposed.

http://emergency.cdc.gov/agent/anthrax/needtoknow.asp

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090908125134.htm