title: Bioterrorism and the public health.
abstract: We were well prepared to handle the worst case scenario with the Y2K computer bug. Fortunately, our concerns were unfounded. The threat of chemical and biological terrorism, however, is real, and it is a daily threat. Physicians play a major role in the identification of events as well as their mitigation. We all hope disasters will never occur. As with most emergencies, however, sound planning and training will reduce the risks to our patients.
authors.affiliation: Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, USA.
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Benjamin
mesh_terms: D001694:Biological Warfare / Q000517:prevention & control; D004189:Disaster Planning; D006801:Humans; D008396:Maryland; D011634:Public Health