"A biological attack, or bioterrorism, is the intentional release of viruses, bacteria, or other germs that can sicken or kill people, livestock, or crops."

3 days ago · Bioterrorism involves intentionally releasing viruses, bacteria, or toxins to harm people, livestock, or crops. Bacillus anthracis, the bacteria that causes anthrax, may be used in a bioterrorist …

Initially the surveillance effort focused on the detection of possible bioterrorism events or infectious disease outbreaks. However, in time, the system has evolved to attempt to detect and then monitor a …

Bioterrorism is a form of terrorism where there is the intentional release of biological agents (bacteria, viruses, or other germs). This is also referred to as germ warfare.

Aug 7, 2025 · Bioterrorism is the intentional release of biological agents, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or toxins, to cause disease, death, or fear. This act aims to intimidate or coerce a government or …

Bioterrorism is the intentional use of micro-organisms to bring about ill effects or death to humans, livestock, or crops. The use of micro-organisms to cause disease is a growing concern for public …

"Bioterrorism refers to the intentional release of biological agents or toxins for the purpose of harming or killing humans, animals or plants with the intent to intimidate or coerce a government or civilian …

Sep 6, 2018 · Biological and toxin weapons are either microorganisms like virus, bacteria or fungi, or toxic substances produced by living organisms that are produced and released deliberately to cause …

Bioterrorism is the deliberate release of viruses, bacteria, toxins, or fungi with the goal of causing panic, mass casualties, or severe economic disruption.

Jan 28, 2014 · RAND has developed exercises to train and evaluate the preparedness of state and local public health agencies to respond to bioterrorism.