11.   In the United States, nine people have been diagnosed with anthrax, and one of these has died.

12.   Senior health officials agreed to share information, conduct joint education campaigns and diagnose infected people quickly.

13.   Six people have been diagnosed with inhaled anthrax, the most serious form of the disease.

14.   By identifying these malfunctioning genes, scientists hope to be able to diagnose people who are at risk.