Vaccines, biological warfare, and bioterrorism

Authors
Polgreen, PM Helms, C
Citation
Pm. Polgreen et C. Helms, Vaccines, biological warfare, and bioterrorism, PRIM CARE, 28(4), 2001, pp. 807
Citations number
36
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
PRIMARY CARE
ISSN journal
00954543 → ACNP
Volume
28
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0095-4543(200112)28:4<807:VBWAB>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
This article presents a brief history of the use of biological agents in wa rfare and bioterrorism. Bacillus anthracis, smallpox virus, and Yersinia pe stis, historically have been and currently are considered the most likely c andidates for potential use under these circumstances. This article discuss es the clinical syndromes these agents cause and the role of vaccines in pr otection against them.