What are the warning signs of a bioterrorism attack?
Although the government continues to search for an early detection systems for biological, chemical, and radiation terrorist attacks, none of these systems have been perfected. The medical community is advised to look out for unusual diseases not typically seen in the area. Other potential clues that raise suspicion for a bioterrorism attack include: new types of antibiotic resistance in bacteria, because some biologic agents are modified (weaponized) to make them more lethal, unusual numbers of cases of a disease, and atypical presentation of diseases. The general public should constantly be vigilant for bioterrorism. Events that might suggest an attack include: a large number of ill or dead people in a small geographic area, multiple dead animals of different species, and patients with multiple different diseases, indicating a mixed attack. What should I do if there has been a bioterrorism attack? If you think that you have been exposed to a biological agent, the most important thing
