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Anthrax weaponization is the development and deployment of the bacterium Bacillus anthracis or, more commonly, its spore (referred to as anthrax), as a biological weapon. As a biological weapon, anthrax has been used in biowarfare and bioterrorism since 1914.
Bioterrorism involves intentionally releasing viruses, bacteria, or toxins to harm people, livestock, or crops. Bacillus anthracis, the cause of anthrax, is a likely agent for such attacks. We don't know if or when another anthrax attack might occur.
Jan 1, 2015 · Therefore, of the recognized possible biological weapons, anthrax bacilli are rated the most lethal. Naturally, anthrax is a zoonotic disease, which primarily occurs in animals and then spreads to human. Several animal species like cattle, goat and sheep are susceptible to this disease.
- Ajay Kumar Goel
- 10.12998/wjcc.v3.i1.20
- 2015
- World J Clin Cases. 2015 Jan 16; 3(1): 20-33.
Feb 6, 2022 · The reported use of biological agents as a terrorist weapon is extremely rare and accounts for 0.02% of all historic terrorist attacks. Despite its apparent rarity, however, bioterrorism has the ability to inflict mass injuries unmatched by conventional weapons.
- 10.1016/j.ajem.2022.01.056
- 2022/04
- Am J Emerg Med. 2022 Apr; 54: 117-121.
Jan 1, 2024 · The resilience of the spores to killing and the general ease of laboratory growth make anthrax a dangerous biological weapon. Strains of weaponized anthrax may be penicillin-resistant.
- Michael A. Hayoun, Kevin C. King
- 2024/01/01
- 2019
Sep 6, 2018 · Biological agents like anthrax, botulinum toxin and plague can pose a difficult public health challenge causing large numbers of deaths in a short amount of time. Biological agents which are capable of secondary transmission can lead to epidemics.
Anthrax as a Biological Weapon. Anthrax is currently considered one of the most serious bioterrorism threats. Beginning in the . second half of the 20. th. century, B. anthracis was developed by several countries as part of their biological weapons (BW) programs.5 Autonomous groups also have demonstrated intent to use B. anthracis. in acts of ...
