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Biological Terrorism

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Biological terrorism - is terrorisminvolving the intentional release ordissemination of biological agents (bacteria,viruses, or toxins), that may be in a naturally-occurring or in a human-modified form.

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3 WAYS OF DESSIMINATION:

Inhalation Cutaneous Gastro intestinal

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Inhalation

SYMPTOMS: -Initial Flu like symptoms such as; fever, headaches, abdominal pain,

chest pain, vomiting, and coughing, but with no nasal congestion. Eventuallyit will lead up to severe respiratory problems, where the victims will die of asphyxiation from the lungs filling up with blood and fluids.

INCUBAT IO N P ERIOD: 1-60 days

LETH ALITY: 90-100% untreated, 30-50% treated (this percentage risesthe longer it takes to receive antibiotics.)

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Cutaneous

SYMPTOMS:

-At first red itchy bumps begin to form all over the body, then they collapseinto painful ulcers which later scab over.

INCUBATIO N PE R IOD: 1-2 days

L ETHA L ITY: 20% untreated

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gastro intestinal

SYMPTOMS:- Begins with abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, nausea, vomiting,fever, sore throat and a painful ulcer at the base of the tongue.

I NCUBATIO N PE R IOD: 3-7 days

L ETH AL ITY: 50% untreated, 10 -1 5% treated

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3 BASIC GROUPS OF BIOLOGICAL AGENTS USE IN

BIOTERRORISM

Viruses

Bacteria

Toxins

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Viruses

organisms that are dependent upon other livingcells that they infect to live and reproduce.Viruses rarely respond to antibiotic therapy.However, antiviral drugs are sometimeseffective.

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. Bacteria

small free-living organisms that reproduce by simple division andare easy to grow. The illnesses that manifest from theseorganisms can usually be treated with various antibiotics.

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PREPARATION WHEN THERE IS ABIOLOGICAL ATTACK:

A ssemble a disaster kit supply and be sure to

include:

-Battery-powered commercial radio with extrabatteries.

Non-perishable food and drinking water.

Roll of duct tape and scissors.P lastic for doors, windows and vents for the room in

which you will shelter in place- this should bean internal room where you can block out air that maycontain hazardous chemical or biological agents. Tosave critical time during an emergency, sheeting shouldbe pre-measured and cut for each opening.

First aid kit

S anitation supplies including soap, water andbleach.

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HOW TO SURVIVE A BIOLOGICAL ATTACK:

Don't count on a vaccine being availableStay informed Wash your hands frequentlyUse an alcohol-based disinfectant

Avoid exposure to infected .Stay away from public events Wear a respirator Wear medical gloves Protect your eyes Dispose of potentially contaminated materials properly .

Keep a small amount of cash around at all times as banks mayclose and ATMs may be out of serviceSeek medical attention at the onset of symptoms .

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Thank you for listening!