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.