Countering Bioterrorism: The Role of Science and Technology
Item Details
Title
Countering Bioterrorism: The Role of Science and Technology
Topics
This report summarizes the shortcomings of US preparedness for a bioterrorist attack and makes recommendations.
Date
2002
Conclusions
The 2001 anthrax attacks should serve as a wake up call and motivate the reinforcement of the US public health system which has decayed since the conquering of certain infectious diseases. Preparedness is necessary for combatting both bioterrorism and the threat posed by emerging antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria. While certain agents could be prioritized, true preparedness is to be prepared for the unknown.
Source
National Research Council. Countering Bioterrorism: The Role of Science and Technology. The National Academies Press. 2002. https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/10536/countering-bioterrorism-the-role-of-science-and-technology. Accessed March, 2024.
Citation
“Countering Bioterrorism: The Role of Science and Technology,” Collection of Biothreat Risk Assessments (COBRA), accessed January 15, 2025, https://cobrabiosecurity.org/items/show/544.