Hypochondria
2001-10-01 8:25 a.m.

I woke up this morning with a stuffed up nose and a few aches and pains.

I found this on the CNN website:

"ANTHRAX

WHAT IS IT?

Anthrax is an acute infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis. The spore produces a toxin that can be fatal.

HOW DOES IT SPREAD?

The spores can spread by inhalation or ingestion.

SYMPTOMS:

Usually symptoms appear within seven days. Inhalation anthrax infection can start out like a common cold before acute symptoms such as severe breathing problems and shock. Infection by consuming contaminated food is characterized by inflammation of the intestinal tract, leading to vomiting of blood and severe diarrhea. Death can occur within 24 hours of the onset of acute symptoms.

TREATMENT:

Antibiotics, including penicillin. A delay in the use of antibiotics -- even in terms of hours -- may lessen chances for survival.

PREVENTION:

Vaccine

SOURCE:

CDC"

I think I have anthrax.

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