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Splenic fever (anthrax) is a rare bacterial infectious disease.
Splenic fever (anthrax) is a rare bacterial infectious disease. Anthrax spores are found naturally in the soil and commonly affect ungulates. People can become infected with the spores through an area of broken skin, or by inhaling them or eating contaminated products. Depending on the form, anthrax can cause a skin ulcer with a black scab, coughing/shortness of breath or blood in the stools. These symptoms should be discussed with the doctor immediately.
Cutaneous (skin) anthrax (most common form)
Inhalation (or pulmonary) anthrax
Gastrointestinal anthrax
Federal Office of Public Health, FOPH (Bundesamt für Gesundheit, BAG)
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