Bioterrorism - Wikipedia
Bioterrorism is terrorism involving the intentional release or dissemination of biological agents. [1] These agents include bacteria, viruses, insects, fungi, and/or their toxins, and may be in a naturally occurring or a human-modified form, in much the same way as in biological warfare.
Bioterrorism Definition, Examples, Attacks & Agents Used - MedicineNet
2023年3月13日 · Bioterrorism is a form of terrorism where there is the intentional release of biological agents (bacteria, viruses, or other germs). This is also referred to as germ warfare.
Comprehensive Review of Bioterrorism - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年3月27日 · Bioterrorism involves the deliberate release of bioweapons to cause death or disease in humans, animals, or plants. Biological weapons may be developed or used as part of a government policy in biological warfare or by terrorist groups or criminals.
Bioterrorism and Anthrax: The Threat | Anthrax | CDC
Bioterrorism involves intentionally releasing viruses, bacteria, or toxins to harm people, livestock, or crops. Bacillus anthracis, the cause of anthrax, is a likely agent for such attacks. We don't know if or when another anthrax attack might occur.
Bioterrorism - Overview | OSHA.gov | Occupational Safety and …
Bioterrorism is the intentional use of micro-organisms to bring about ill effects or death to humans, livestock, or crops. The use of micro-organisms to cause disease is a growing concern for public health officials and agricultural bodies.
Biological weapons - World Health Organization (WHO)
2018年9月6日 · Biological and toxin weapons are either microorganisms like virus, bacteria or fungi, or toxic substances produced by living organisms that are produced and released deliberately to cause disease and death in humans, animals or plants.
Bioterrorism and Botulism: The Threat | Botulism | CDC
2024年5月2日 · What is bioterrorism? Bioterrorism is the intentional (on purpose) use of a biological agent to sicken or kill people, food animals, or crops. Biological agents include germs and toxins. Why is botulinum toxin a concern? Individuals or groups might want to use botulinum toxin a weapon.
Bioterrorism - INTERPOL
"Bioterrorism refers to the intentional release of biological agents or toxins for the purpose of harming or killing humans, animals or plants with the intent to intimidate or coerce a government or civilian population to further political or social objectives."
Confronting the threat of bioterrorism: realities, challenges, and ...
2018年10月16日 · In this Review, we discuss the potential threat of bioterrorism, agents that could be exploited, and recent developments in technologies and policy for detecting and controlling epidemics that have been initiated intentionally.
Bioterrorism Surveillance | doh - Washington, D.C.
What is Bioterrorism? A bioterrorism attack is the deliberate release of viruses, bacteria, or other germs (agents) used to cause illness or death in people, animals, or plants.