Which of the Following Are Features That Make Bacillus Anthracis

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are features that make Bacillus anthracis a potential bioterrorism weapon?

• A) It is naturally occurring worldwide in soil, and intentional release may not be suspected.
• B) It forms endospores that can be stored in powder form indefinitely.
• C) Pulmonary anthrax is rapidly fatal.
• D) Vaccination is not widespread in the United States.
• E) All of these choices are correct.

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