Anthrax is an infectious, potentially fatal disease caused by a spore-forming bacterium known as Bacillus anthracis.

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Anthrax is an acute infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis.

CNN: Ten things you need to know about anthrax

Workers who are exposed to dead animals and animal products from other countries where anthrax is more common may become infected with Bacillus anthracis.

CNN: Ten things you need to know about anthrax