Medical aspects of bio-terrorism

M Balali-Mood, M Moshiri, L Etemad - Toxicon, 2013 - Elsevier
INTRODUCTION: Bioterrorism is a terrorist action involving the intentional release or
dissemination of a biological warfare agent (BWA), which includes some bacteria, viruses,
rickettsiae, fungi or biological toxins. BWA is a naturally occurring or human-modified form
that may kill or incapacitate humans, animals or plants as an act of war or terrorism. BWA is
a weapon of choice for mass destruction and terrorism, because of the incubation period,
less effective amount than chemical warfare agents, easily distribution, odorless, colorless …