With current technology, an enemy could complete a BW attack before the local commander or medical officer would know anything had happened. Increasing numbers of casualties would be present in a shorter period than a natural epidemic The grim specter of biological warfare and bioterrorism is real. Biological warfare is the intentional use of micro-organisms, and toxins, generally of microbial, plant or animal origin to produce disease and death in humans, livestock and crops. No one is free from the potential consequences. Biological warfare (BW) is defined as the employment of biological agents to produce casualties in man or animals …read more
Source: The Himalayan Times
