Anthrax???

The spores can be found just about anywhere, in the soil or in both wild and domestic animals.

Outside of that, just wait and see if more cases develop. Most should show up within a week.

But it could be isolated. Supposedly anthrax does well after a good drought followed by rain. We've certainly had that.

Thank you for the link. I don't mean to be an alarmist, it's just lately everything needs to be looked at in a different light. I am still reeling from the 911 attack. I don't know where everyones from. I live on Long Island. It is very depressing and sad to see so many around you missing Fathers, Brothers, Sisters, Cousins.....on and on. If you do the math, conservatively this has affected over 200,000 people directly, and only God knows how many indirectly. I hope and pray that in our presidents words we don't stop till we eradicate this threat and all those responsible and secure our future "We will not falter, We will not fail" Sorry to get sidetracked

Container found in pipe bomb home being tested for anthrax

Wednesday, September 13, 2000
Associated Press

PALM BAY — An investigation into a pipe bomb at a residence Tuesday also turned up a suspicious vial which may contain the deadly bacteria anthrax. The container was found inside an otherwise empty refrigerator in the kitchen of a home where deputies had been called to disarm the bomb. Palm Bay officers discovered the pipe bomb sitting in open view on the dining room table. It contained the destructive power of about 1/4 pound of dynamite. While searching the home for other bombs, Sheriff's Cpl. J.R. Hansen opened the refrigerator and found the 5-inch-tall, 3-inch wide clear plastic jar. A medical-type label neatly hand lettered read, "Bacillus Anthracis."

Officers put on protective gear and removed the container. They sealed it and then placed it inside a larger metal container which was in turn heat-sealed in another layer of plastic. The container was being stored at an undisclosed location until it can be tested to determine whether it actually contains anthrax. Anthrax can be deadly to humans and can be used as a biological weapon.

Normally pulmonary anthrax will show up in the old and the infirm first .... if it's an attack we'll know in a few days if other cases start popping up.

One time ... not much of a problem ....

3 or 4 times ..... Afghanistan better be glowing with re-radiated heat and radiation by nightfall.

If the crop duster did this I can assure there would a hell of a lot more people in the hospital than one 86 year old man. Put the gas masks away.

The dispersal efficiency would be pretty low with a crop-duster. My guess is that's why we haven't seen a lot of cases yet. Probably, we'll start to see more coming down with this over the next few weeks, although I expect the total casualties will still be light, compared to 9/11 anyway.

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