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Definition
an illness transmitted by bites from infected fleas, rats, and other
mammals. The bacteria is stable in water and can remain alive for
months or years in near-freezing temperatures. To kill plague, it must
be exposed to sunlight for several hours. The first indication of a
biological weapons attack using plague would most likely appear as a
sudden outbreak of severe pneumonia and infection of the
bloodstream.
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anthrax tularemia
smallpox plague
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Definition
The incubation period is one to six days. Early indicators of illness
include flu-like symptoms, chills, fever, nausea, and swelling of lymph
nodes. There may be a short sign of improvement followed by the
sudden onset of respiratory distress, fever, shock, or death within 24-36
hours.
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if anthrax is inhaled, bacteria
anthrax pneumonic plague
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Definition
non-living substances, produced by living plants, animals, or bacteria;
they are some of the most lethal substances known. They are not
contagious, as are some of their living counterparts, but they produce
adverse effects much more quickly. Toxins can be derived from
common plants, such as the castor bean plant and many types of fungi.
They are more stable when released into the environment than other
biological agents, making these agents quite attractive to potential
Definition
an illness transmitted by bites from infected fleas, rats, and other
mammals. The bacteria is stable in water and can remain alive for
months or years in near-freezing temperatures. To kill plague, it must
be exposed to sunlight for several hours. The first indication of a
biological weapons attack using plague would most likely appear as a
sudden outbreak of severe pneumonia and infection of the
bloodstream.
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anthrax tularemia
smallpox plague
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Definition
The incubation period is one to six days. Early indicators of illness
include flu-like symptoms, chills, fever, nausea, and swelling of lymph
nodes. There may be a short sign of improvement followed by the
sudden onset of respiratory distress, fever, shock, or death within 24-36
hours.
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if anthrax is inhaled, bacteria
anthrax pneumonic plague
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3 of 25
Definition
non-living substances, produced by living plants, animals, or bacteria;
they are some of the most lethal substances known. They are not
contagious, as are some of their living counterparts, but they produce
adverse effects much more quickly. Toxins can be derived from
common plants, such as the castor bean plant and many types of fungi.
They are more stable when released into the environment than other
biological agents, making these agents quite attractive to potential
