A bioterrorism attack is the deliberate release of viruses, bacteria, or other germs (agents) used to cause illness or death in people, animals, or plants. These agents are typically found in nature, but it is possible that they could be changed to increase their ability to cause disease, make them resistant to current medicines, or to increase their ability to be spread into the environment. Biological agents can be spread through the air, through water, or in food.
Preparation & Planning for All Bioterrorism
- Mass Casualty Information for Emergency Medical Services Providers (CDC)
- Guidance for Protecting Building Environments from Airborne Chemical, Biological, or Radiological Attacks [PDF]
- Bioterrorism Readiness Plan: A Template for Healthcare Facilities [PDF]
- Guidance on Initial Responses to a Suspicious Letter/Container With a Potential Biological Threat [PDF]
- Community-Based Mass Prophylaxis: A Planning Guide for Public Health PreparednesS [PDF]
- Epi-X: The Epidemic Information Exchange
- Regulations to Control Communicable Diseases [PDF]
- EID Journal: Estimating Time and Size of Bioterrorism Attack
- Emerging Infectious Diseases [PDF]
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