It is a gram-positive bacteria transmitted from animals to humans. It is transmitted to humans from grass-eating cattle, sheep and goats. It is also called anthrax disease (colloquially known as shepherd’s boil, blackleg). It is not transmitted from person to person. The treatment method is penicillin.
Interpretation:The diagnosis is made by isolating the bacteria that cause anthrax in culture media.
Sample: Transport medium with wound swab or sputum sample (Stuart, Amies media)
Working day: Everyday
Result Time: 2 days at 6 PM
