In December 2009, the OIG closed the case, and while it agreed that an unauthorized transfer of anthrax had occurred, the office did not issue any fines, the CDC said.

Contact with anthrax can cause severe illness and death if not treated, according to the CDC, which noted that anthrax is not contagious like a common cold or flu.

Most people associated the name Anthrax with the band, not the germ. Now in the wake of those events, our name symbolizes fear, paranoia and death.

Not just a bioweapon: Anthrax outbreak kills dozens of animals in Wyoming. Here’s how it’s transmitted. A moose and dozens of cattle were found dead by Wyoming officials ...

Normally, anthrax samples are irradiated to render them inactive. It’s not yet clear whether the radiation failed, or why researchers at Dugway did not detect the live anthrax before it was shipped.

The Army said most of the tests involving anthrax have used an inactivated form of the bacteria that is not living and not dangerous. But at times, live bacteria are needed in tests, the Army said.

Anthrax is a very rare disease, but it can be serious. Learn about the different kinds of anthrax infections and how to get diagnosed if you think you’ve been exposed to the bacteria.

The anthrax vaccine is deemed safe and effective in protecting people from anthrax infection. However, there have been some concerns about its safety in the past, and its use remains controversial.

Preliminary tests indicate that a New York City resident has contracted inhalation anthrax. The unidentified hospital stockroom employee is said to be in very serious condition. Yesterday, a New ...

Most people who get the anthrax vaccine do not have any problems. When side effects do occur, they tend to be mild and ...

Anthrax might be more commonly thought of as a bioterrorist weapon, bringing to mind white envelopes and government buildings. But Wyoming officials warned residents on Wednesday that there’s an ...