Biological Terrorism: Preparing to Meet the Threat
Item Details
Title
Biological Terrorism: Preparing to Meet the Threat
Topics
This article discusses the threat of bioterrorism in the United States.
Date
1997
Conclusions
Conventional terrorism practices demonstrate that we are unable to predict or prevent them, and the best way to prepare for bioterrorism is to focus on response. They are an attractive weapon for terrorists due to difficulty in detection and potential for mass casualty.
Source
Simon, J. Biological Terrorism: Preparing to Meet the Threat. Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol 278, No.5. August 6, 1997. DOI: 10.1001/jama.278.5.428. Accessed March, 2024.
Citation
“Biological Terrorism: Preparing to Meet the Threat,” Collection of Biothreat Risk Assessments (COBRA), accessed October 16, 2024, https://cobrabiosecurity.org/items/show/536.