title: Bioterrorism: an overview.
abstract: How real is the threat of bioterrorism? Experts may disagree on the likelihood of use, but the possibility cannot be totally dismissed. Complacent ignorance of a low-probability, high-cost risk is dangerous and can result in devastating global consequences. This is a US government work. There are no restrictions on its use.
authors.affiliation: U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, Fort Sam Houston, TX, USA.
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Peralta
mesh_terms: D000881:Anthrax / Q000517:prevention & control; D023482:Bioterrorism / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D002959:Civil Defense / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004189:Disaster Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration; D015980:Public Health Practice; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration; D012637:Security Measures / Q000458:organization & administration; D012899:Smallpox / Q000517:prevention & control