Q. Consider the following statements regarding Anthrax:

1. It is caused by spore-forming bacteria, Bacillus anthracis.
2. As per WHO, Anthrax is a disease of carnivores.
3. It is a non-zoonotic disease.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Notes: Statement 1 is correct; Anthrax is caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Statement 2 is incorrect as per WHO Anthrax is primarily a disease of herbivores, not carnivores. Statement 3 is also incorrect as Anthrax is a zoonotic disease, which means it can be transmitted from animals to humans.