Q. Which of the following bacterial disease that is called as spleenic fever ?
a) Typhoid
b) Anthrax
c) Cholera
d) None of the above
Question from BPSC PT 70, 2024
The correct answer is Option B: Anthrax.
Explanation: Anthrax is a bacterial disease caused by Bacillus anthracis. It is also referred to as “spleenic fever” because it often affects the spleen, causing it to become enlarged and inflamed. This disease primarily affects animals but can also infect humans through contact with infected animals or their products. The other options, Typhoid and Cholera, are bacterial diseases but are not associated with the term “spleenic fever.”