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cutaneous anthrax (s) (noun), cutaneous anthraces (pl)
In humans, an acute infection caused by the spore-forming bacteria that usually occurs when the spores enter a cut or abrasion, causing a skin (cutaneous) infection at the site: "Cutaneous anthrax is considered to be the mildest and most common form of the disease."

"Usually, at first, the bacteria of cutaneous anthrax will cause an itchy, raised area like an insect bite; then within one to two days, inflammation will show up around the raised area, and a blister will form around the area of dying skin tissue which becomes black in the center."

"Other symptoms of cutaneous anthraces may include shivering and chills. In most cases, the bacteria stay within the sore; however, if they spread to the nearest lymph node, or if they escape into the bloodstream; the bacteria can cause a form of blood poisoning that can result in death."

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