Anthrax Photos
One of the Non-routine Vaccines by Disease
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Photos of the Disease
A few example photos from the Public Health Image Library

Photo ID# 4629
This micrograph reveals submucosal hemorrhage in the small intestine, in a case of fatal human anthrax; H&E stain; Mg. 240X.

Photo ID# 1811
Bacillus anthracis.

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Electron micrograph (SEM) depicted spores from the Sterne strain of Bacillus anthracis bacteria.

Photo ID# 2226
A photomicrograph of Bacillus anthracis bacteria using Gram’s stain technique.
Images of People Affected by the Disease
A few example photos from the Public Health Image Library

Photo ID# 4504
This female patient is shown here on the 5th day of a Bacillus anthracis infection involving her left eye.

Photo ID# 2033
Anthrax lesion on the skin of the forearm caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis.

Photo ID# 1794
Anthrax lesion on the neck.

Photo ID# 1801
Anthrax, skin of right forearm, 7th day.

Photo ID# 1804
Anthrax, skin of face, 6th day.
Additional Images & Regulations
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- Cutaneous Anthrax Images
- Inhalation Anthrax Images
- Gastrointestinal Anthrax Images
- Injection Anthrax Images
- Anthrax Symptoms
- Public Health Image Library (PHIL)
- Department of Defense – Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program (AVIP)
- National Library of Medicine – Medline Plus
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- Page last reviewed: April 15, 2014
- Page last updated: July 8, 2016
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