DHS: Secretary Napolitano Announces Implementation of National Terrorism Advisory System
DHS: Secretary Napolitano Announces Implementation of National Terrorism Advisory System.
Category: Bioterrorism
Learn more about bioterrorism threats and how to control infections related to bioterrorism.
Brucellosis
OVERVIEW: The Brucellae are a group of gram-negative cocco-baccillary organisms, of which four species are pathogenic in humans. Abattoir and laboratory workers infections suggest that Brucella spp. are highly infectious […]
History of Biological Warfare and Current Threat
The use of biological warpons and efforts to make them more useful as a means of waging war have been recorded numerous times in history. Two of the earliest reported […]
Bioterrorism
Bioterrorism Bioterrorism is terrorism by intentional release or dissemination of biological agents (bacteria, viruses or toxins); these may be in a naturally-occurring or in a human-modified form. Definition According to […]
Anthrax Infection Control Information
Anthrax Information Anthrax (Greek Άνθραξ for coal) is an acute disease in humans and animals that is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis and is highly lethal in some forms. […]