2001 anthrax attacks

where he is subsequently diagnosed with cutaneous anthrax. Which of the following mechanisms is most likely associated with the swelling that surrounds the black rash? A. SNARE protein cleavage B. Overactivation of adenylate cyclase by disabling the cAMP Gi subunit C. Overactivation of adenylate cyclase by activating the cAMP Gs subunit D. Calmodulin-dependent adenylate cyclase E. Exotoxin A Answer: Cutaneous anthrax, the most common form of anthrax, begins with with a region of localized…

Anthrax is caused by spore forming bacterium. It mostly affects animals. Humans can be infected if come in contact with infected animals. It was most common with sheep and cattle. In 1881, Louis Pasteur focused his attention on anthrax. Louis Pasteur performed public experiments in which he injected one group of animals with an anthrax vaccine he developed (9). Pasteur gave 25 shots of anthrax vaccine he had created with a weakened anthrax bacteria (8). Pasteur gave both rounds of the vaccine…

The subjects that will be discussed are staphylococci, Unknown 1, and Streptococci & Enterococci. Exercise 26 emphases on Staphylococcus. Staph is short for staphylococcus, which is a type of bacteria. The genus for staphylococcus is staphylococci there are various types but the most important organisms within this genus are Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus saphrophyticus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis. S.aureus is the common bacteria within this genus and is the number one infection in…

a bio agent, which is the process of using an aerosol device to disseminate the bio agent in the air over a large population. Anthrax is easy to make, since it can be found in nature all around the world and anthrax has been used as a biological agent for centuries, which makes it very dangerous. Anthrax can spread through physical contact, but is not contagious. Anthrax, which is an inactive bacterium that can be found in naturally in…

Anthrax, smallpox and plague potential bioterrorism agents and are caused by microbial pathogens. Bioterrorism is the deliberate release of viruses, bacteria, or other germs (agents) used to cause illness or death in people, animals, or plants. These agents are typically found in nature, but it is possible that they could be changed to increase their ability to cause disease, make them resistant to current medicines, or to increase their ability to be spread into the environment. These…

1. Summary of how I identified Bacillus cereus. a. First, I performed the gram stain test, I then went on to do the spore stain. b. The results I obtained from the gram stain were gram positive rods, I could tell they were positive by the purple color to them and the rod shape by the comparison provided in the lab manual (Wilkosz, Peterson). After I confirmed the results I performed the spore stain, which indicated that my sample was positive so it contained endospores. The sample should have…

Would your government ever hurt you? The definition of a false flag attack is a horrific staged event blamed on a political enemy and used as a pretext to start a war or enact draconian laws in the name of public security. Yes your government would hurt you and probably already has. The US government declassified documents…

We all are searching for truth, for what is true. Paul Bloom summed up our lives into this quote, “We are constituted so that simple acts of kindness, such as giving to charity or expressing gratitude, have a positive effect on our long-term moods. The key to the happy life, it seems, is the good life: a life with sustained relationships, challenging work, and connections to community.” Bloom mentions the good life, which urges the questions of what is the good life and how does one achieve it.…

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As I walked to my friend, Kelcies ', restaurant I look inside and saw that only a few people were dining in. I walked to the entrance and pulled the handle but to my disappointment it was locked. I notice Kelcie at her station. I do my best by waving my arms to try and get her attention as well tapping on the window, unfortunately I fail to do so, as I watch her disappear to the back of the restaurant. With a sigh I sit on the curb hoping it won 't take to long for her to finish cleaning. It had…