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Descriptions of the vivisections and procedures included the use of X-
Rays before vivisections. e consistent mention of “X-rays during clinical

tests” suggests that most, if not all, of the subjects were examined closely

while infected with anthrax until they died. e “A” Report lacks any speci c

descriptions of vivisection or autopsy procedures, but shows clearly how the

scientists converted the test subjects’ lives into a report of test subject data.

From detailed reported notes on the results of the disease, the e ects of the

“A” pathogen, Anthrax, included:

General parenchymatous degeneration (swelling and degeneration of

cells and cell membranes).
Tonsils: Catarrh (excessive discharge of mucus from in ammation of

mucous membrane, causing congestion), super cial ulcers (sores on

the upper layer of organ tissue), intense tonsillitis with extensive e ects

(listed below).

Intense Tonsillitis: In ammation of the tonsils, causing difficulty
swallowing and sore throat. is then caused:

Peribronchitis: In ammation and swelling of tissue around the

bronchi, the air ways to the lungs, congestion causing difficulty

breathing and coughing (as well as general bronchitis).

Mediastinitis: In ammation and swelling of the mediastinum, the
chest cavity that contains the heart, the esophagus, the thyroid, and

many other organs in the chest and throat.

Hemorrhagic exudation in the peribronchi al and mediastinal

tissues: Secretion and leaking of blood in the chest cavity and the tissue

surrounding the bronchi, the part of the lungs that expand and
compress when taking in air.