Which of the Following Information About Anthrax Is Correct

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following information about anthrax is correct?

• A) Anthrax is a viral infection.
• B) Anthrax can cause skin lesions or pneumonia.
• C) Anthrax is spread by person-to-person contact.
• D) Anthrax is treated by IV penicillin for 30 days.

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Definitions:

Lanugo

Fine, soft, unpigmented fetal hair.

Colostrum

Thin, white fluid; the first milk secreted by the breast at the termination of pregnancy; contains less fat and lactose than the milk secreted later.

Fetal Hair

Also known as lanugo, it is the fine, soft hair that covers the body of a fetus as a form of insulation.

Primary Hair

The main or guard hairs that form the outer coat of an animal's fur, providing protection against the elements.