Bioterrorism Agents

Orientation des agents bioterroristes

Two Parts:Recognizing Category C Priority Pathogens and SymptomsProtecting Yourself from BioterrorismCommunity

According to the CDC, category C bioterrorism agents are the "third highest priority agents, [including] emerging pathogens that could be engineered for mass dissemination in the future because of availability, ease of production and dissemination, and potential for high morbidity and mortality rates and major health impact." Category C agents don't have the name recognition of more famous bioterrorism agents like Anthrax, but can still be deadly in the wrong hands, so it's important to educate yourself about these agents.