How common is anthrax and who can get it?
Anthrax is most common in agricultural regions where it occurs in animals. Humans infected with anthrax usually have been exposed to infected animals or their products through their occupations. Workers who are exposed to dead animals and animal products from other countries where anthrax is more common may become infected with bacillus anthracis.

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1. What is anthrax?
2. How common is anthrax and who can get it?
3. How is anthrax transmitted?
4. What are the symptoms of anthrax?
5. Where is anthrax usually found?
6. Can anthrax be spread from person to person?
7. Is there a treatment for anthrax?
8. Is there a way to prevent infection?
9. What is anthrax vaccine?
10. Who should get vaccinated against anthrax?
11. Should my doctor prescribe preventative antibiotics against anthrax or other bioterrorist threat diseases?
12. What should I do if I think I have been exposed to anthrax?