title: Biological and chemical bioterrorism agents.
abstract: Bioterrorism of a chemical or biological nature poses a potential public health threat to our nation at a time when the health care infrastructure is challenged. This article reviews the history of bioterrorism research, some potential biological and chemical agents, and concludes with a review of the five functions that should be addressed in a bioterrorism response plan. The offending biological or chemical agent is reviewed with the clinical presentation and methods of treatment and prevention.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001694:Biological Warfare / Q000517:prevention & control*; D023482:Bioterrorism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002618:Chemical Warfare / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002648:Child; D002959:Civil Defense / Q000458:organization & administration; D004189:Disaster Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000458:organization & administration; D011634:Public Health