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Posted: 9/19/2001 1:07:53 PM EDT
Now I see that there are some water purification device's that take out bacteria and viruses out there would they also be able to take the anthrax virus out of the water I wonder. Tell me what you know thanks.
Link Posted: 9/19/2001 1:14:24 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 9/19/2001 1:15:28 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 9/19/2001 1:25:48 PM EDT
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Thanks for the info! Now I don't have to go out and spend $130 on that filter.
Link Posted: 9/19/2001 1:32:51 PM EDT
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The most likely method of biological attack with Anthrax will not be in the water or food source.  

Cutaneous: Most (about 95%) anthrax infections occur when the bacterium enters a cut or abrasion on the skin, such as when handling contaminated wool, hides, leather or hair products (especially goat hair) of infected animals. Skin infection begins as a raised itchy bump that resembles an insect bite but within 1-2 days develops into a vesicle and then a painless ulcer, usually 1-3 cm in diameter, with a characteristic black necrotic (dying) area in the center. Lymph glands in the adjacent area may swell. About 20% of untreated cases of cutaneous anthrax will result in death. Deaths are rare with appropriate antimicrobial therapy.

Inhalation: Initial symptoms may resemble a common cold. After several days, the symptoms may progress to severe breathing problems and shock. Inhalation anthrax is usually fatal.

Intestinal: The intestinal disease form of anthrax may follow the consumption of contaminated meat and is characterized by an acute inflammation of the intestinal tract. Initial signs of nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, fever are followed by abdominal pain, vomiting of blood, and severe diarrhea. Intestinal anthrax results in death in 25% to 60% of cases.
Link Posted: 9/19/2001 1:52:03 PM EDT
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