25. Manifestations of Anthrax TYPE DESCRIPTION SYMPTOMS Cutaneous Most common Open wound Curable if Tx within 1 st few weeks Skin lesion turn into black scabs Can’t be spread person-to-person Gastrointestinal Rare, ingested Lethal (50%)- if not Tx Sore throat, swallowing probs, cramps, diarrhea, abdominal swelling Inhalation Least common Most dangerous Must be Tx within days 1 st - fever, fatigue Then SOB, Cough Death within 4-6 days