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How does anthrax affect the lungs once it has been inhaled?
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Tissue death: Once the inhaled anthrax spores germinate in the lungs they release toxins. This causes both bleeding & swelling which ultimately leads to tissue death. Death rate is around 99% untreated and up to 75% when treated.
Answered 12/10/2013
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