Bioterrorism Agents And Barrier Protection

What is Bioterrorism? Bioterrorism is defined as the deliberate or threatened use of bacteria, viruses, or toxins to cause disease, death, disruption, or fear. The most likely large-scale attack of bioterrorism is expected to be an aerosolized agent. Any of the Category A diseases have the potential to be aerosolized: Anthrax Smallpox Botulism Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers Tularemia Plague

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