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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. These agents are typically found in nature, but it is possible that they could be changed to increase their ability to cause disease, make them resistant to current medicines, or to increase their ability to be spread into the environment. Biological agents can be spread through the air, through water, or in food. |
Background
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For First Responders
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List of Agents
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For Laboratories:
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Preparation and Planning:
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References provided courtesy of Center for Disease Control and Radiation Emergency Medical Management.