The community health nurse is presenting a teaching session about anthrax (Bacillus anthracis) and terrorism. The nurse includes which of the following as routes of transmission for anthrax (Bacillus anthracis)? (Select all that apply.)
a. skin
b. sexual contact with an infected person
c. gastrointestinal tract
d. direct contact with an infected person
e. inhalation
A, C, E
There are three forms of human anthrax: pulmonary, cutaneous, or gastrointestinal. Anthrax is not transmitted person-to-person.
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