Discussion Paper Submitted by Portugal
Item Details
Title
Discussion Paper Submitted by Portugal
Topics
This paper aims to discuss concepts of epidemiological significance for the reevaluation of the proposed Lists of Weaponizable Agents.
Date
1995
Conclusions
Agents with known aerosol potential causing either acute respiratory, neurological, or systemic infections with high rates of morbidity or mortality in human and animal populations should be on the list. Presents a concise list of weaponizable bacteria, fungi, rickettsiae, toxins, and viruses.
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Source
Ad Hoc Group of the States Parties to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction. BWC/AD HOC Group/WP.14. Discussion paper submitted by Portugal. November 29, 1995.
Citation
“Discussion Paper Submitted by Portugal,” Collection of Biothreat Risk Assessments (COBRA), accessed January 15, 2025, https://cobrabiosecurity.org/items/show/441.