How to weaponize anthrax?


Dizer U., KENAR L., ORTATATLI M., Karayilanoǧlu T.

Eastern Journal of Medicine, cilt.9, sa.1, ss.13-16, 2004 (Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Kısa Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 9 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2004
  • Dergi Adı: Eastern Journal of Medicine
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.13-16
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Anthrax, Bacillus anthracis, Spore, Weapon
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Anthrax, a zoonotic disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, occurs in domesticated and wild animals-primarily herbivores. Humans usually become infected by contact with infected animals or their products. Anthrax is so easy to obtain that it could be weaponized for biological warfare if a laboratory area of 5 m2 is owned with 10.000$.