The Threat of Biological Weapons: Prophylaxis and Mitigation of Psychological and Social Consequences
Item Details
Title
The Threat of Biological Weapons: Prophylaxis and Mitigation of Psychological and Social Consequences
Topics
This report discusses the potential acute and chronic psychiatric casualties following a biological weapons attack.
Date
1997
Conclusions
The proper response from experts in emergency response, public health, and medicine can mitigate the psychological effects of a biological weapons attack. One especially distressing factor is the incubation period of agents, where people may be convinced they are experiencing symptoms due to anxiety.
Source
Holloway, H.C., et al. The Threat of Biological Weapons: Prophylaxis and Mitigation of Psychological and Social Consequences. Journal of the American Medical Association. 1997. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/417898. Accessed March, 2024.
Citation
“The Threat of Biological Weapons: Prophylaxis and Mitigation of Psychological and Social Consequences,” Collection of Biothreat Risk Assessments (COBRA), accessed January 15, 2025, https://cobrabiosecurity.org/items/show/540.