An overview of bacillus anthracis bacteria, one of the most important biological agents

Abstract

So far, more than 1400 human pathogens have been identified. Of this number, more than 60% have a common origin between humans and animals, which infect humans through animal reservoirs. These diseases include viruses such as influenza, less common (but fatal) diseases such as rabies, and neglected parasites such as echinococcosis and cysticercosis. The subcategory of bacterial zoonoses also varies, with pathogens common in industrial settings (including salmonella and bartonella henselae, the causative agent of cat-scratch disease) and diseases more associated with impoverished tropical regions (such as melioidosis and leptospirosis). In this article, we will examine the bacillus anthracis bacteria that causes anthrax, which is one of the most important bacteria (the cause of zoonotic diseases) and is also considered one of the agents of bioterrorism.