Biological Agents as Military Weapons
This paper discusses the threats posed by and the effect of biological weapons. The focus is on six of the most dangerous biological warfare agents, as perceived by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Ga. These are anthrax (bacillus anthracis), botulinum toxin, hemorrhagic fever viruses, plague (yersinia pestis), smallpox, and tularemia. The epidemology, pathogenesis, and treatment of each of these are the main topic of discussion. Genetic modifications and potential militaristic use of biological agents is also a topic of discussion. The face of warfare has changed dramatically over the last number of centuries and is continually evolving with new technological advancements. From bows and arrows to bombs and missiles, one factor has remained constant – the coupling of weapons and biological agents to increase their potency. Some of the more creative endeavors included placing animal carcasses in an enemy’s water well, or catapulting plagued bodies over city walls in an attempt to infect the opposition (1). The current repertoire of biological agents has greatly expanded during the past century due to development in scientific research, which is reflected in a vas
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Approximate Word count = 1971
Approximate Pages = 8 (250 words per page double spaced)
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