Question

Anthrax is a bacterial disease.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Anthrax:

1. ​Anthrax is a disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis.
   
2. It is an infectious disease occurring among the wild and domestic animals like sheep, cattle, goats, antelopes, etc.
3. This may also occur among human beings when in constant touch with the animals.
4. About 90% of anthrax infections are due to the entry of the bacterium through cuts or abrasions on the skin.
5. This skin infection starts itching and forms a bump on the skin surface.
6. Then a painless ulcer of 1 to 3 cm in diameter occurs in the skin.
7. This becomes a black necrotic region.

Final Answer: The given statement is true.