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This is a disease organism that can be used as a weapon of war, The purpose is to spread disease through the opposing force, reducing their ability to fight. A well known example would be anthrax, a disease spread by spores.
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∙ 8y agoA biological agent is a bacterium, virus, protozoan, parasite, or fungus that can be used purposefully as a weapon in bioterrorism or biological warfare.
More than 1,200 different kinds have been described and studied to date.Biological agents have the ability to adversely affect human health in a variety of ways, ranging from relatively mild allergic reactions to serious medical conditions, including death.The best example is anthrax spores.
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The chain of infection begins when a biological agent thrives within a what?
The chain of infection begins when a biological agent thrives within a reservoir. The agent leaves the reservoir through the portal of exit.
What is a biological agent that cannot reproduce on its own?
Virus
What type of chemical agent when released can cause casualties for several days or weeks?
A biological agent
What is agent dispusal?
When Fruits Act As a Short of Biological Bribe.
Which type a biological agent was recently identified as an inefective chemical?
prion
Which biological agent was recently identified as an inieffective agent?
prion
What is a bioagent?
A bioagent is a biological agent - a bacterium which can be used as a weapon in biological warfare.
What is the onset of symptoms from a biological terrorist incident?
depends on the biological agent used.
What are The onset symptoms from a biological terrorist incident?
depends on the biological agent used
What chain of infection begins when a biological agent thrives within a?
The chain of infection begins when a biological agent thrives within a reservoir. The agent leaves the reservoir through the portal of exit.
What type of biological agent was recently identified as an infective chemical agent?
prion
What biological warfare agent is a virus?
smallpox
What type of biological agent is anthrax?
Bacterium
What type of biological agent is smallpox?
Virus
Biological warfare agent that is a virus?
smallpox
The onset of symptoms from a biological terrorist incidents occur when?
Depends on the biological agent used.
The chain of infection begins when a biological agent thrives within a what?
The chain of infection begins when a biological agent thrives within a reservoir. The agent leaves the reservoir through the portal of exit.
