BioDefender™


Biological Warfare As a result of having experienced the first bacteriological attack in the history of America, our citizens find a need to educate themselves about the danger they are facing. Here are some facts... Terrorism and Biological Weapons Terrorist use of Biological Warfare agents could kill many people to create an unparalleled medical, political, and social crisis. Anthrax Anthrax is a naturally occurring disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. It is an illness which has been recognized since antiquity.		Smallpox Smallpox has been eradicated, but at least two sites, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta and the Russian State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology still maintain viable variola. Ebola Virus Ebola Viruses (Hemorrhagic fever) cause high morbidity and, in some cases, high mortality. Plague Because of its high mortality (approximately 200 million deaths throughout history) Plague has attracted attention for development as a possible Biological Warfare agent.