Biological warfare: The many possibilities

E. Wasserman

doi:10.1080/20786204.2004.10873130

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Biological warfare: The many possibilities

E. Wasserman

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E. Wasserman, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

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Biological warfare has been a threat to society for many decades. This article summarises some of the most likely organisms suitable for a bio-terrorist attack, including Bacillus anthracis, Francisella tularensis, Yersinia pestis, the agents of viral haemorrhagic fevers, Variola virus and botulism toxin.

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