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Anthrax

By: Ellen Sexton
In: The SAGE Encyclopedia of Terrorism
Edited by: Gus Martin
Subject:Terrorism, Terrorism/Counterterrorism, International Security (general)
Keywords:animal diseases; anthrax; bacteria; postal workers; powders; spores; weapons

Anthrax is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, which is usually seen in herbivores, rarely in humans. If left untreated, infection can be fatal. Anthrax is an attractive biological weapon because of the relative ease with which ...

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  Sexton, E. (2011). Anthrax. In G. Martin (Ed.), The SAGE encyclopedia of terrorism (pp. 50-52). SAGE Publications, Inc., https://www.doi.org/10.4135/9781412980173.n31
  
  Sexton, Ellen. "Anthrax." In The SAGE Encyclopedia of Terrorism, 2nd ed.edited by Martin, Gus, 50-52. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc., 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781412980173.n31.
  
  Sexton, E. 2011. Anthrax. In: Gus Martin Editor, 2011. The SAGE Encyclopedia of Terrorism, 2nd edn, Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc. pp. 50-52 Available at: <http://www.doi.org/10.4135/9781412980173.n31> [Accessed 18 Jun 2021].
  
  Sexton, Ellen. "Anthrax." The SAGE Encyclopedia of Terrorism. Edited by Gus Martin.2nd ed Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications, Inc., 2011, pp. 50-52. SAGE Knowledge. 18 Jun 2021, doi: http://www.doi.org/10.4135/9781412980173.n31.
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