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RAGPICKER'S DISEASE

A form of anthrax acquired by inhalation of dust containing Bacillus anthracis; there is an initial chill followed by pain in the back and legs, rapid respiration, dyspnea, cough, fever, rapid pulse, and extreme cardiovascular collapse. Synonym: anthrax pneumonia, ragpicker's malady, ragsorter's malady, rag-sorter's malady, wool-sorter's pneumonia, woolsorter's malady, wool-sorter's malady.
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