Delving further into the question of whether drummers are likely to contract anthrax — consider the curious case of:
“Investigations and control measures following a case of inhalation anthrax in East London in a drum maker and drummer, October 2008,” Anaraki S, Addiman S, Nixon G, Krahé D, Ghosh R, Brooks T, Lloyd G, Spencer R, Walsh A, McCloskey B, Lightfoot N., Eurosurveillance, 2008 Dec 18;13(51). pii: 19076. The authors explain, among other things, a step being taken to forestall further incidents:
Advice to drummers
The HPA [Health Protection Agency] is now working on information leaflets on anthrax to be distributed to drummers through existing drumming networks and websites.”