The rules for such shipments are now tougher. Vials of dangerous biologicals are stored in massive stainless steel vats filled with liquid nitrogen. Fifty-four nations world wide stockpile anthrax on their own. The ATTC was scheduled to move to Prince William County in Virginia last year. Here is a rundown on anthrax and other germ warfare microorganisms mentioned in this article.
Anthrax is a livestock disease and man is the accidental host.
Its spores resist destruction and remain viable in soil for decades. Penicillin and tetracyclines are effective against the disease. Brucellosis is an animal disease distributed world wide. This disease is an occupational risk of meat packers and other workers in food processing. Rigorous combination antibiotic therapy is necessary.