Clinical Features Anthrax is an acute bacterial disease usually affecting the skin. It may rarely involve the intestinal tract. Cutaneous Anthrax Lesions are usually painless.
Untreated lesions can progress to involve the regional lymph nodes.
In severe cases, an overwhelming septicaemia can occur. This is followed three to five days later by acute respiratory distress and changes on X-ray. It is rare in developed countries, but may occur in explosive outbreaks. Bone and bone products. New areas of infection in livestock may develop through introducing animal feed containing bone meal.