Skin anthrax

Skin anthrax is also called malignant pustules, and the pathogen is Bacillus anthracis. Its clinical features are typical dark red blood blister, with significant redness and swelling of the surrounding soft tissue, with severe systemic symptoms. It mainly occurs to herders and employees related to fur, meat, and livestock.

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