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Bacillus anthracis |
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Bacillus anthracis [bə¦sil·əs ‚an′thrak·əs] (microbiology) A gram-positive, rod-shaped, endospore-forming bacterium that is the causative agent of anthrax; its spores can remain viable for many years in soil, water, and animal hides and products. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In particular, no one sought evidence of inhalational anthrax or other syndromes caused by the anthrax bacillus, since the true nature of the mist was not recognized. nbsp;that it had produced 8,500 liters of concentrated anthrax bacillus and 19,400 liters of concentrated botulinum toxin, which could have afflicted thousands. The test operates by detection of antibodies to a key component of the anthrax bacillus, which forms part of the toxin responsible for its deadly effects. |
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