13 Dec
ANTHRAX IN AMERICA 2001-2003: Pathogenesis of Anthrax
Pathogenesis of Anthrax The pathogenesis of inhalation anthrax occurs after а l-5-цт spore enters the alveolar space. They are phagocytosed by macrophages and brought to mediastinal lymph nodes via lymphatics. Spores have been reported to be transported to the tracheobronchial lymph nodes in 4 hours. In 18 to 24 hours, replicating extracellular bacteria have been [...]