What type of biological agents are out there?
The Center for Disease Control has a section on infectious diseases with detailed information, including maps, images and fact sheets. And here’s a basic rundown: Anthrax: Anthrax is a bacteria. It has a spore form that makes it extremely resistant to the environment. It is highly infectious and lethal when inhaled. It is a one-time agent–it does not spread from person to person. An anthrax vaccine does exist, but is not readily available. (Also: Read the Dept. of Defense’s information on anthrax). Or, read a scientific presentation on anthrax (with pictures) from the U. of Wisconsin’s Dept. of Bacteriology lecture. Smallpox: Smallpox is a virus. It is highly contagious, transmits through the atmosphere very easily and has a high mortality rate. A worldwide vaccination program eliminated smallpox in the 1970s. Both the United States and the former Soviet Union officially maintained small quantities of the virus at two labs. However, there is the suspicion that it may have been or is s
