There are three main types of anthrax in humans:
- Cutaneous anthrax:
- Anthrax infection that occurs on the skin
- About 95 to 99 out of 100 anthrax infections occur when injured skin is exposed to the spores.
- Inhalational anthrax:
- Anthrax infection of the lungs from inhaling the spores
- Less than 1 out of 100 anthrax infections occur from inhalation of the spores.
- Intestinal anthrax:
- Anthrax infection of the mouth, throat, or intestine from eating the spores
- This infection is very rare and may start as a mouth or throat infection, causing severe swelling.
