Bioterrorism — Characteristics and Possibilities of Prevention

Ambroziak, Radosław; Ambroziak, Sławomir J.; Katulski, Ryszard J.; Sadowski, Jarosław; Stefański, Jacek; Lelo, Edyta

doi:10.5604/0860889x.1202431

Abstract

In the paper bioterrorist threats have been presented. Historical background and possible methods of attacks have been described. The most dangerous pathogens and disease entities have been classified. Selected methods of detection and identification of biological weapon have been presented. The wireless system for threats monitoring - developed at Gdansk University of Technology - has been described.

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Bioterrorism — Characteristics and Possibilities of Prevention

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