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Burial Permits are required by California law prior to the disposition of human remains such as burial, cremation, or scattering of cremated remains.  Permits may be obtained through any…

Cutaneous anthrax Cutaneous anthrax follows deposition of the organism onto a cut, sore or abrasion on the skin, occurring particularly on exposed areas of the hands, arms, or face. An area of…

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The following information is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Emerging Infectious Diseases: Bioterrorism-related inhalational anthrax: the first 10 cases reported in the…

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Escherichia coli (E. coli) are bacteria that can be found routinely in the intestines of healthy humans and animals worldwide and are usually harmless.  However, some people may get urinary…

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