In the infamous anthrax attacks of 2001, several letters were received at the offices of two U. S. senators and various news media outlets. The letters contained dry granular or powdery material. Seventeen people who came into contact with the material from the letters suffered anthrax infections; five more died of anthrax. How could dried-out material cause anthrax?

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Kayleigh Ballard

10 November, 18:57

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Emmanuel Ramirez · Answer 1

Anthrax spore are capable of surviving harsh conditions over a long period of time. When they come in contact with a host they become active.