Anthrax In Lung Tissue #1
by Chris Bjornberg
Title
Anthrax In Lung Tissue #1
Artist
Chris Bjornberg
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Color enhanced scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of bacillus anthracis in lung tissue. Bacillus anthracis is a spore-forming bacterium that causes the anthrax disease in the skin (cutaneous), lungs (inhalation), and digestive system (gastrointestinal). Symptoms of inhalation anthrax begin like those of a cold or flu and progress to include chest discomfort, cough, shortness of breath, tiredness, and muscle aches. Antibiotics are used to treat anthrax and a vaccine is available. Magnification 20,000x.
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September 13th, 2018
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