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...? Anthrax is one of the oldest recorded pathogens and one that is of particular concern as a bioterrorism agent because of both its potency in small amounts, relative ease of productions, and resilience to heat and environmental factors. Anthrax commonly refers to the hardy spores of the bacteria Bacillus anthracis, the etiologic agent of anthrax. If left untreated, within a short period of time symptoms become lethal and are irreversibly fatal. Modern techniques for surveillance and distinction of strains play a role in identifying and controlling both naturally occurring and bioterrorism related anthrax outbreaks. Anthrax has already appeared as a...
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...?OUTLINE: Anthrax as a Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD) Points about anthrax as a WMD Possible opposing arguments Anthrax is easy to obtain, produce,and disseminate. According to the CIA, anthrax is much harder to obtain that commonly depicted in the press (Bowman, 2002). Anthrax is easier to use than explosives and other terrorism devices. Most terrorists are less educated and have limited access to technology, making use of simple explosives much more common than an bioterrorism agent (Bowman, 2002). Anthrax can be easily attained from the former Soviet military system. Anthrax agents are controlled in the former Soviet Union, as elsewhere internationally (Bowman, 2002). Anthrax is most dangerous in subways and urban areas... that are...
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...? Anthrax has been well studies for over 150 years; however, the re3cent threat of anthrax as a bioterrorism agent has necessitated improvements in pathogen detection methods (Popoviv, 2005). Because anthrax spore are hardy, highly infectious, and easily airborne, environmental detection of the pathogens in facilities and public areas is particularly necessary. Many research activities and political actions have been taken to improve the reliability and speed of anthrax detection through sampling of bioagents on-site as well as in-lab culturing and confirmation of bioagents in collected samples. Following the anthrax letter attacks of 2001, the United States Postal service, and other public facilities, instituted Biowatch programs... ,...
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... Bioterrorism and Anthrax, October 2001 Introduction Terrorism nowadays is a broad concept. Many research and studies in different fields are devoted to the study of terrorism effect and its impact on different aspects of human activities. Bioterrorism is not less scaring and dangerous for the modern society than military terrorism. Nowadays the world’s community is struggling against the expansion of hazardous biological agents. The main emphasis is made on control, prevention and protection of society’s health in the face of bioterrorist attacks. In accordance with Gaudioso (2011): “Microbial or other biological agents, or toxins whatever their origin or method of production, of types and in quantities that have no justification...
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...Anthrax and Tetanus as Diseases Caused By Spore-Forming Bacteria
Although the public may not be aware of the existence of bacteria that form spores, there are four major types bacteria that produce toxic spores that lead to diseases both in humans and in animals (World Health Organization [WHO]). These diseases, if left untreated for an appreciable amount to time, may turn devastating to the victim due to their contagious nature and deadliness (National Institutes of Health [NIH]). The most common bacteria that produce spores include clostridia and bacilli, both of which predispose the victims to various kinds of illnesses (WHO). These spore-forming bacteria are responsible for the numerous incidences of...
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...Anthrax Introduction: Anthrax is known to be one of the oldest soil-borne bacterial diseases of ruminants and grazing animals. It is known to affecthuman beings when they come in contact with the diseased animal or contaminated animal products like hides, fur, wool, leather, or with the infected soil.
Etiological Agent: The causal organism is Bacillus anthracis, endospore-forming bacteria. The organism is capable of surviving for many decades in soil. The bacterium is aerobic, Gram+, non-motile, capsulated rod. It is known to produce toxins (exotoxin) both in virulent and avirulent forms and contains antigenically active components the lipoproteins, known to be highly thermolabile. They are of three...
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...Anthrax and Its Potential for Bioterrorism Bacillus anthracis pose a threat not only to animals but to man as well. It has a potential to be used as a weapon for bioterrorism because a kilo of anthrax spores is highly portable, relative cheap to produce, and has the capacity to kill at least 30,000 people. There are clinical signs associated with anthrax in both animals and humans. One good news is that it is not impossible to manage and cure a person from infection by anthrax. Vaccines are available and, provided exposure to anthrax has been detected early enough, it is possible to conduct vaccination among those who have been exposed to the bacteria. Recovery from the disease is also highly possible.
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...ANTRAX AS WMD IN BIO-TERRORISM (Summary and Conclusion) ID Number: of of School (University)
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Date of Submission: January 09, 2012
ANTRAX AS WMD IN BIO-TERRORISM
Summary
To summarize, anthrax is often greatly exaggerated as a potent bio-terrorism weapon of mass destruction. It causes anxiety in people because of the uncertainty it poses when sent to people on purpose. It is ideal as a terrorist weapon because like the poison arsenic, it is colorless, odorless and tasteless, making it hard to detect and craft an appropriate response from a potential unsuspecting victim. There are three main ways of getting anthrax – through skin, breathing and ingestion (eating infected products)...
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...Colonialism and Disease in Cholera, Kuru and Anthrax
Since Christopher Columbus, a Spanish explorer and navigator, discovered the world and industrial revolution, it pulls the prelude of colonialism. His discovery opened up the Americas to European colonization. Colonialism refers to the practice of domination by subjugating one people to another and control of politics and economy over a dependent territory. Some of the Industrially developed countries such as Spain and the United Kingdom, who owned strong marine army, set up many colonies in different parts of the world. Some of the reasons behind colonization were that it brought huge benefits to the colonizer due to the abundance of natural resources and human...
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...Anthrax Anthrax Poor relations and hatred among individuals and nations in the world today has driven peopleto great lengths with the aim of inducing harm on others. Using the advanced technology people have generated biologically, lethal weapons, which can hurt a great number of people and go unnoticed which poses more danger to the nation. Anthrax, a bacterial disease, is one of the commonly used agents due to its ease of access manipulation to meet the different needs of the perpetrator (Korn, 2012). Anthrax is not a common disease and it is rarely reported with statistics indicating that the number of affected decreased from 130 estimated cases in 1990s to less than two cases in the 21sts century (Cdc.gov, 2014). Treatment... and...
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