Inhalation Anthrax
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Anthrax Histopathology

Toxin elaborated by the bacilli within intrathoracic lymph nodes results in hemorrhage.

 A hemorrhagic lymph node is noted in the superior portion of the photomicrograph.

 Note edema and hemorrhage infiltrating the mediastinal fat.

 

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