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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