Anthrax is a bacterium that:
A) lies dormant in a spore and is released when exposed to the optimal temperature and moisture.
B) is generally not responsive to antibiotic therapy, even if the therapy is begun immediately.
C) is highly communicable and would most likely be disseminated by a terrorist via a liquid medium.
D) results in death more than 90% of the time, regardless of how the bacterium enters a person's body.
Answer: A) lies dormant in a spore and is released when exposed to the optimal temperature and moisture.
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