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Old 08-09-2004, 15:57   #3
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Re: Debated about asking this...

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Originally posted by ghuinness

Is anthrax naturally occurring and, like it says, can live dormant for decades in pastures etc? How prevalant is this spore that we hear so much about?

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It is naturallly occurring and can survive dormancy in the soil,etc for that long.

According to the CDC, there was only One case diagnosed in the US from 1992-1999 that was of "natural" origins.

It is more prevalent in the other countries animal stocks. I would say if you want good info then
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