n.炭疽(牛羊疾病，人偶得，可致命)

原形：anthrax复数：anthraces

Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis.
炭疽是由炭疽杆菌引起的一种严重传染病。
Humans can contract anthrax through contact with infected animals or contaminated products.
人类可能通过接触感染动物或被污染的产品而感染炭疽。
Anthrax spores can survive in soil for decades, making it a potential bioterrorism agent.
炭疽杆菌孢子能在土壤中存活数十年，使其成为一种潜在的生物恐怖主义制剂。
The symptoms of anthrax depend on the route of infection, but common signs include fever, skin lesions, and respiratory distress.
炭疽的症状取决于感染途径，但常见的症状包括发热、皮肤病变和呼吸困难。
Anthrax can be treated with antibiotics if diagnosed early, significantly reducing the risk of death.
如果早期诊断，炭疽可以通过抗生素治疗，大大降低死亡风险。
In agriculture, vaccination programs are implemented to prevent anthrax outbreaks in livestock.
在农业中，实施疫苗接种计划以防止家畜爆发炭疽病。
Anthrax was used as a biological weapon during World War I, and there have been several documented cases of its intentional use since then.
在第一次世界大战期间，炭疽曾被用作生物武器，自那时以来已有多起故意使用炭疽的记录。
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) categorizes anthrax as a Category A bioterrorism agent due to its high potential for mass casualties.
美国疾病控制与预防中心(CDC)将炭疽列为A类生物恐怖主义制剂，因为它具有造成大量伤亡的高度潜力。
Early detection and containment of anthrax outbreaks are crucial to prevent its spread in both human and animal populations.
早期检测和遏制炭疽爆发对于防止其在人类和动物群体中的传播至关重要。
Research into anthrax has led to advancements in biotechnology, including the development of vaccines and diagnostic tools.
对炭疽的研究推动了生物技术的进步，包括疫苗和诊断工具的开发。