In another few days, the lesion fills up with fluid and develops into a painless ulcer 1 to 3 cm in diameter. Not long afterward, the lesion turns black, a hallmark of skin anthrax, as tissue ...

But Morse said there are a number of ways to kill anthrax spores, including irradiation and chlorine compounds, when applied "vigorously and for a long enough time." "They’re among the hardiest ...

Aug. 6, 2008 — -- A troubled Army bio-weapons scientist was the only person responsible for the 2001 anthrax attacks that killed five people and injured 17 others, the Department of Justice ...

Anthrax occurs periodically in Minnesota and was last confirmed in June 2013 in a Pennington County cow. Anthrax is not a risk to the public; however, all suspected cases of anthrax must be ...