title: [Diseases caused by viruses and toxins in biological warfare and bioterrorism].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Specijalisticka ordinacija Dr Bojić Beograd. drbojic@net.yu
authors.forename: Ivanko
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Bojić
authors.forename: Jovan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vukadinov
authors.forename: Svetlana
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Minić
mesh_terms: D001694:Biological Warfare; D054045:Biological Warfare Agents; D023482:Bioterrorism; D006801:Humans; D014118:Toxins, Biological; D014777:Virus Diseases
chemical_list: D054045:Biological Warfare Agents; D014118:Toxins, Biological