Asked by Lourdes Hernandez on May 27, 2024
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Anthrax and smallpox are examples of ________ that are classified as weapons by the CDC.
Anthrax
A serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, affecting both animals and humans.
Smallpox
A highly contagious and deadly disease caused by the variola virus, characterized by fever and a distinctive skin rash, eradicated worldwide by 1980.
Biological Weapons
Agents derived from living organisms or their products, used to cause disease or death in humans, animals, or plants, often for warfare.
- Recognize essential biological agents and comprehend the importance of readiness for public health in the face of pandemics and bioterrorism risks.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize essential biological agents and comprehend the importance of readiness for public health in the face of pandemics and bioterrorism risks.