Anthrax Bioterrorism: Understanding the Threat, Preparedness, and Countermeasures
Received Date: Jan 03, 2024 / Published Date: Jan 30, 2024
Abstract
Anthrax, a bacterial disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, has gained notoriety as a potential biological weapon due to its stability, ease of dissemination, and high lethality. This research article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of anthrax bioterrorism, exploring the history, characteristics of the Bacillus anthracis bacterium, its potential as a bioweapon, and the current state of preparedness and countermeasures. The study synthesizes information from historical incidents, scientific literature, and governmental reports to enhance our understanding of this severe threat.
Citation: Murphy A (2024) Anthrax Bioterrorism: Understanding the Threat, Preparedness, and Countermeasures. J Bioterr Biodef, 15: 369
Copyright: © 2024 Murphy A. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
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