1. Bacillus anthracis Gram positive rods One chromosome
J. Carnes F2013
Modified by DYH
Bacillus anthracis
Gram positive rods
One chromosome
Genome is 5.5Mb
Non-motile, facultative anaerobe
Forms spores that can survive drastic changes in temp as well as low nutrient environments and application of chemicals for years
Naturally found in soils
Mostly obtained by livestock- cattle, goats and sheep

2. Bacillus anthracis Virulence factors encoded on 2 plasmids
J. Carnes F2013
Modified by DYH
Bacillus anthracis
Virulence factors encoded on 2 plasmids
pXO1- anthrax toxin 181,677-bp
pOX2- capsule genes 94,830-bp
If caught early enough, treated successfully with antibiotics
3 major forms of affecting people
Ingestion
Eating contaminated meat
Cutaneous
Spores getting into cuts on the skin
Inhalation
Inhaling spores from the environment