Very few preventative measures are taken against anthrax, because

A) the general population is not exposed to infected materials or animals regularly.
B) non-weaponized anthrax causes only a mild flu-like illness.
C) no vaccines are effective.
D) the causative agent Bacillus anthracis mutates rapidly.


Answer: A

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