Which of the following is a reportable, biosafety level III organism that causes low-grade fever, chills, headache, and malaise followed by a dry cough, shortness of breath, and chest heaviness?

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Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent of anthrax, is a reportable, biosafety level III organism. The symptoms described are consistent with inhalational anthrax, which includes initial symptoms of low-grade fever, chills, headache, and malaise, followed by a second phase of severe respiratory distress including dry cough, shortness of breath, and chest heaviness.

Which of the Following Is a Reportable, Biosafety Level III