Saturday, March 15, 2014


What are the possible Bioterrorism Agents that might be used in an attack?

The CDC classifies six pathogens as class A bioterrorism agents:

·         Smallpox

·         Plague

·         Botulism

·         Tularemia

·         Viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF)

·         Anthrax.

These agents are considered to have the greatest potential for mass casualties, large-scale dissemination, and public panic and social disruption. All of them except VHF have been developed as biological weapons. They are stable in aerosol form and would be most likely delivered in this manner. Most of the civilian population remains susceptible to them, and most cause illnesses not typically seen by providers, causing delayed or missed diagnoses.

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