It would have the impact of something like two to six times the consequence of a one megaton nuclear bomb. WORK One of the most feared BW germs is anthrax. Part of the reason is that it Anthraxis bacillus is so easily obtainable, extremely lethal, inexpensive and like greenhouse gases, it has staying power in the environment. The graphic to the right shows that anthrax can enter through the skin, or by breathing or ingesting it as in the case of contaminated meats or other poisoned foods. Once symptoms show up, treatment is generally too late for the more lethal stains.
Death generally results in one to seven days after exposure and the intervening days are unbearable.
After entering, the infection begins as a raised itchy bump that looks like an insect bite. Lymph glands in the surrounding area may swell. When anthrax is inhaled, the first symptoms seem like a common cold. There may even be a day when the person seems almost well, but it's fleeting. After several days, severe breathing problems occur along with shock.