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Bioterrorism-related inhalational anthrax: the first 10 cases reported in the United States.

open access: yesEmerging Infectious Diseases, 2001
From October 4 to November 2, 2001, the first 10 confirmed cases of inhalational anthrax caused by intentional release of Bacillus anthracis were identified in the United States. Epidemiologic investigation indicated that the outbreak, in the District of
J. Jernigan   +20 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Ready or Not? Protecting the Public's Health From Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism, 2008 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Examines ten indicators to assess progress in state readiness to respond to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies. Evaluates the federal government's and hospitals' preparedness.
Jeffrey Levi   +3 more
core   +1 more source

History of biological warfare and bioterrorism.

open access: yesClinical Microbiology and Infection, 2014
Bioterrorism literally means using microorganisms or infected samples to cause terror and panic in populations. Bioterrorism had already started 14 centuries before Christ, when the Hittites sent infected rams to their enemies.
V. Barras, Gilbert GREUB
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Harnessing Nanohybridized Niclosamide for Precision Mpox Therapeutics

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, Volume 14, Issue 14, May 28, 2025.
This study investigates the potential of nanohybridized niclosamide as a therapeutic agent for Mpox, focusing on enhanced bioavailability, improved antiviral efficacy, and controlled drug release achieved through nanoengineering. The research emphasizes significant advancements in formulation strategies, mechanistic insights, and therapeutic outcomes ...
N. Sanoj Rejinold   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Protect Iowa Health, 2005 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
The Iowa Department of Public Health works with local, state and federal partners in developing plans and creating systems to increase the state’s ability to respond to bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks and other public health ...

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Marburg Virus Disease: A Narrative Review

open access: yesHealth Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 5, May 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Given the recent deadly outbreaks of the Marburg virus (MARV), in early 2023 in Tanzania and Equatorial Guinea, and the most recent one in Rwanda in 2024, there has been renewed attention across Africa on the threat posed by the re‐emergence of MARV as a growing concern for public health.
Arash Letafati   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biological warfare, bioterrorism, and biocrime

open access: yesClinical Microbiology and Infection, 2014
Biological weapons achieve their intended target effects through the infectivity of disease-causing infectious agents. The ability to use biological agents in warfare is prohibited by the Biological and Toxin Weapon Convention. Bioterrorism is defined as
Hugo-Jan Jansen   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

A Survey of Attitudes and Actions on Dual Use Research in the Life Sciences [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Presents results of a survey of American Association for the Advancement of Science members in the life sciences on their knowledge and perceptions of dual use issues, their role in reducing the risks of misuse, and the need for oversight ...

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Environmental Health Risk Evaluation and Potential to Cause Disease X as a Global Pandemic: A Call for Global Preparedness

open access: yesHealth Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 5, May 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Emerging infectious diseases pose a constant threat to global health and the economy. Among them, the concept of “disease X” has emerged owing to the uncertainty about the identity of the pathogen that may cause the next pandemic.
Safowan Bin Islam   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Education on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Bioterrorism

open access: yesطب اورژانس ایران, 2015
Introduction: Bioterrorism, as a major health problem, has received lots of attention in recent years. To date, the effect of education on knowledge and attitude of students regarding bioterrorism has not been evaluated in Iran.
Siavash Hamzeh pour, Nazli Khajehnasiri
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