[Diseases caused by viruses and toxins in biological warfare and bioterrorism].
BACKGROUND
Viruses and toxins, as well as bacteria and rickettsia can potentially be used as biological weapons in conflicts or in bioterrorism.
The infection can be acquired by inhalation of aerosols, ingestion of contaminated food or water, or direct contact with the skin or mucosa. Special attention must be given to the possible use of genetically modified agents.


CONCLUSIONS
This paper describes the clinical features of diseases caused hbi viruses (smallpox, hemorrhagic Jever and encephalitis) and toxins (botulinum, staphylococcal enterotoxin B, ricinus toxin and mycotoxins) their diagnosis, treatment, as well as basic preventive measures.
Bojić
Ivanko
I
Specijalisticka ordinacija Dr Bojić Beograd. drbojic@net.yu
Vukadinov
Jovan
J
Minić
Svetlana
S
D001694:Biological Warfare; D054045:Biological Warfare Agents; D023482:Bioterrorism; D006801:Humans; D014118:Toxins, Biological; D014777:Virus Diseases
D054045:Biological Warfare Agents; D014118:Toxins, Biological