Topic 83 - Anthrax (RED)

Question 1

Occurence of anthrax

Answer 1

Worldwide, BUT more frequent in the countries with warmer climate

Question 2

Causative agent for anthrax:

Answer 2

Bacillus anthracis

Question 3

Are anthrax gram pos og gram neg, and what shape do they have?

Answer 3

Gram positive
Rod shaped
They form spores

Question 4

Name the antigens of bacillus anthracis

Answer 4

1. Capsule ⭢ Important in the protection of the bacterium
2. Cell wall
3. The antigens of the toxin: Oedema factor, lethal factor and the protective antigen