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Bioterrorism And Anthrax
Several nations are believed to have offensive biological weapons programs. Iraq has acknowledged
producing and weaponizing anthrax. Experts believe that the manufacture of a lethal anthrax aerosol is beyond the capacity of
individuals or groups without access to advanced biotechnology. more
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Bioterrorism And Botulism
Botulism toxin is the most potent lethal substance known to man (lethal dose 1ng/kg). Botulism toxin is
made by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Botulinum toxin was developed as an aerosol weapon by several countries. No
human data exist on the effects inhaling botulinum toxin, but it may resemble the foodborne syndrome. more
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Bioterrorism And Yersinia Pestis (Plague)
A weapon designed to aerosolize the plague bacterium could cause a rapidly severe and fatal disease
in exposed persons. The Yersinia pestis, the causative agent of plague, is found in rodents and their fleas in many areas around
the world, and can be grown in large quantities and disseminated by aerosol, the result could be an epidemic of the pneumonic
form with the potential for secondary spread of cases. more
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Bioterrorism And Variola Major (Smallpox)
Smallpox was eradicated from the world in 1977. In 1980, the World Health Assembly recommended
that all countries cease vaccination and that all laboratories destroy their stocks of variola (smallpox) virus or transfer them to
one of two World Health Organization reference labs. All countries reported compliance. The United States cannot, with
complete certainty, verify that the virus is not being held in places other than the two WHO reference laboratories; therefore, the
deliberate reintroduction of smallpox is regarded as a possibility. more
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Health Information For First Responders - Mustard Gas
The following document has been developed to provide information pertaining to Distilled Mustard
(HD) that will help private and public healthcare providers develop plans to prepare for and respond to acts of bioterrorism.
This information is maintained to ensure the healthcare community has an up-to-date and reliable source of information
pertaining to Mustard Gas (H) as it relates to bioterrorism by the CDC. If you have questions regarding this information please
contact the Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Program at ezr0@cdc.gov. more
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