Which of the following statements about anthrax is untrue?

A) The agent has potential for use as a terrorist weapon.
B) The agent is a spore-forming bacterium.
C) The inhalational form is untreatable.
D) The general population is unlikely to become infected.
E) None of the above.

C) The inhalational form is untreatable

Explanation:

Anthrax is a zoonotic disease that is caused by the bacterium known as Baillus anthracis, which is known for forming spores.  

There are basically 4 major types or forms of anthrax, of which the inhalation form is one of them and is known to be the deadliest. However, the inhalation form is treatable using antibiotics and some other medicines which are administered intravenously.

Anthrax has been weaponized and used in the past as a bioweapon, hence it can be weaponized by terrorist.

Option C) which states that “The inhalational form is untreatable” is untrue

answer: 4

explanation: 8