Emergence of Anthrax: A Hidden Threat

This chapter details the shocking case of a 63-year-old man diagnosed with anthrax, a rare and serious bacterial infection normally unseen in meningitis cases. As medical professionals grapple with this unexpected emergency, suspicions of a potential bioterrorism threat emerge following the 9/11 attacks. The narrative intertwines investigative efforts by the FBI with troubling connections between a suspicious flight student and the alarming medical situation, raising fears of a larger impending attack.