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G+ Endospore-Formers (Genus Clostridium -Gram-Positive, spore-forming…

- - - - Pulmonary Anthrax
        -Occurs through inhalation of spores via aerosol
        -Requires very high infective dose (>10k spores)
        -Present w/ symptoms of severe respiratory infection (high fever & chest pain)
        -Hemorrhagic mediastinitis often results
        -Progresses to septicemia very rapidly
        -10^7 - 10^9 bacilli/mL of blood found at time of death
        -Mortality rate > 95%
      - GI Anthrax
        -Occurs through ingestion of spores found in infected carcasses
        -Creates mucosal lesions to the lymphatic system
        -Rare in developed countries
        -Extremely high mortality rate
      - Cutaneous Anthrax
        -Spores enter through skin, black eschars (scabs)
        -Mainly found in professionals (Veterinarians, butchers, zoo keepers)
        -Spores infect the skin; gelatinous edema develops at the site of infection (Papule -> Vesicle -> Malignant pustule -> Necrotic ulcer)
        -80-90% heal spontaneously (2-6 wks)
        -0-20% become progressive disease (develop septicemia)
        -Most common form; 95-99% of all anthrax cases