Inhalation Anthrax (Noun)
Meaning
A form of anthrax infection acquired by inhalation of dust containing Bacillus anthracis; initial symptoms (chill and cough and dyspnea and rapid pulse) are followed by extreme cardiovascular collapse.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Inhalation anthrax is a rare but deadly form of the disease that occurs when the spores of Bacillus anthracis are inhaled into the lungs.
- The initial symptoms of inhalation anthrax can be similar to those of the flu, making it difficult to diagnose in its early stages.
- Inhalation anthrax is often fatal if not treated promptly with antibiotics, and even then, the mortality rate is high.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified inhalation anthrax as a potential bioterrorism threat due to its high mortality rate and ease of dissemination.
- Inhalation anthrax can progress rapidly, with symptoms worsening over the course of several days before eventually leading to extreme cardiovascular collapse.
Synonyms
- Pulmonary Anthrax
- Anthrax Pneumonia
- Ragpicker's Disease
- Ragsorter's Disease
- Woolsorter's Disease
- Woolsorter's Pneumonia