Anthrax Bacteria: Anthrax is a highly lethal disease capable of causing shock and death in 24 to 36 hours. An effective vaccine has limited the danger to its primary target, farm animals. However, due to its airborne mode of transmission, it looms as a significant biological warfare threat. This design, quoting People Magazine, is truly Germ Wearfare. Patterned after the micrograph of the spore-forming Bacillus anthracis bacteria, and laced between biohazard warnings, Anthrax on silk makes a powerful statement! The Mission of every Infectious Awareables tie is to generate interest, discussion - even excitement - about serious public health issues which affect us all. Believing that humor can be a powerful educational tool, Infectious Awareables neckties take an atypical, slightly irreverent approach to some very serious subjects. A portion of the proceeds from each tie is donated to organizations that are dedicated to research, education or treatment of these diseases. You can do your part to help educate people about these diseases by getting your tie Today.