[Animal pathogens as biological weapons].
In this article, the most important animal pathogens, which, according to CDC classification, can be used as biological agents, are presented. The means of dissemination and the ways of infection's propagation are reviewed. Typical and the most dangerous signs and symptoms are described, as well as the consequences of these infections.
Chomiczewski
Krzysztof
K
Pracownia Ochrony Przed Bioterroryzmem Wojskowy Instytut Higieny i Epidemiologii ul. Kozielska 4, 01-163 Warszawa. K.Chomiczewski@wihe.waw.pl
D000828:Animal Population Groups / Q000382:microbiology / Q000469:parasitology / Q000821:virology; D000818:Animals; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000635:transmission; D001694:Biological Warfare; D023482:Bioterrorism; D006801:Humans; D010272:Parasitic Diseases / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000635:transmission; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000635:transmission / Q000821:virology*