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Bioterrorism
Studies from Ohio State University, Department of Emergency Medicine further understanding of bioterrorism
June 24th, 2008
Research findings, 'Infectious agents of bioterrorism: a review for emergency physicians,' are discussed in a new report. "The terrorist attacks on the United States in 2001 and the anthrax release soon after brought the issue of bioterrorism to the forefront in the medical community. Bioterrorism is the use of a biologic weapon to create terror and panic," scientists in the United States report. "Biologic weapons, or bioweapons, can be bacteria, fungi, viruses, or biologic toxins. Because the emergency department represents the front line of defense for the recognition of agents of bioterrorism, it is essential that emergency physicians have the ability to quickly...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-06-24)
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