What Is the Most Cost-Effective Way To Protect People in the Event of an Anthrax Terror Attack?

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What is the problem and what is known about it so far?

Anthrax is an infectious disease caused by bacteria that can survive for years as spores. It is usually found in animals, such as cattle, sheep, and goats. Although human cases are uncommon in …

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