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GlossaryBacillus anthracis

bacterium causing anthrax, known for forming resilient spores

Bacillus anthracis is a type of bacteria that causes the disease anthrax. It forms spores that can survive in harsh conditions for long periods, making it a potential bioterrorism agent. This bacterium primarily affects livestock but can also infect humans through skin contact, inhalation, or ingestion, leading to severe illness or death if not treated promptly.

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research Analysis of Epidermal Entry in Experimental Cutaneous Bacillus Anthracis Infections in Mice

20 citations, August 2005 in “The Journal of laboratory and clinical medicine”

Mice with damaged skin or hair follicles are more susceptible to anthrax infection.

research Experimental Cutaneous Bacillus Anthracis Infections in Hairless HRS/J Mice

8 citations, January 2007 in “International journal of experimental pathology”

Hairless HRS/J mice resist Bacillus anthracis skin infections due to high numbers of immune cells, not because they lack hair follicles.

research Progressive and Destructive Hair Follicle Infections in a Murine Cutaneous Anthrax Model

2 citations, December 2007 in “Microbial pathogenesis”

Anthrax bacteria can infect and destroy hair follicles in mice, but the immune system eventually clears the infection.

research The Microbiome in Hair Disorders

January 2019

Changes in skin bacteria can affect hair loss and new treatments targeting these bacteria may prevent balding without sexual side effects.

research Forensics in Dermatology: Part II

16 citations, April 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Dermatologists play a key role in identifying and documenting signs of abuse and injury for forensic investigations.

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