In 2001,a series of letters containing anthrax spores were mailed to journalists and senators. Some of those that handled the letters had black and necrotic scabs,while others presented with disorientation,high fever,vomiting and pneumonia. Why is there such a difference in their symptoms? Which group would be more likely to die? What are other ways that people come into contact with anthrax spores? Why would anthrax be considered a good agent for bioterrorism or biological warfare?

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The Answer of In 2001,a series of letters containing anthrax spores were mailed to journalists and senators. Some of those that handled the letters had black and necrotic scabs,while others presented with disorientation,high fever,vomiting and pneumonia. Why is there such a difference in their symptoms? Which group would be more likely to die? What are other ways that people come into contact with anthrax spores? Why would anthrax be considered a good agent for bioterrorism or biological warfare?

In 2001,a Series of Letters Containing Anthrax Spores Were Mailed