31. In the United States, 224 human cases of cutaneous anthrax were reported from 1944 to 1994. 32. Cutaneous anthrax is also called woolsorter's disease, as the spores can be transmitted in unwashed wool.33. However, this morning, a later test on the employee came back positive for traces of cutaneous anthrax . 34. Four other cases of cutaneous anthrax have been reported in New York, all linked to news outlets. 35. That war saw one of the worst outbreaks of cutaneous anthrax ever recorded, resulting in hundreds of deaths. 36. Cutaneous anthrax is typically caused when " B . anthracis " spores enter through cuts on the skin.37. On his 12th day in the hospital, the first case of cutaneous anthrax in New York was reported. 38. Two suspected cases of so-called cutaneous anthrax have been reported in Texas this year, both in ranch workers. 39. With spores would contract cutaneous anthrax . 40. Cutaneous anthrax used to be quite common among people who worked with infected animals, like farmers, wool-handlers and tanners.
