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Which the difference between pulmonary and cutaneous anthrax?
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Fatality rate: Pulmonary anthrax is acquired through inhalation and has a high mortality rate. Cutaneous anthrax is the result of skin inoculation and is generally not fatal. See this site for more info. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/anthrax/ds00422.
Answered 7/21/2013
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