True about anthrax - rpt
The anthrax bacilli are one of the largest of pathogenic bacteria, which is gram-positive and non-acid fast. REF:TEXTBOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY ANANTHANARAYAN AND PANIKER SEVENTH EDITION PAGE NO:248
Cause by Gram positive bacilli
Soil reservoir
Spore formation takes place
More common in carnivorous than herbivores
Bacteriology