Bioterrorism and pathogenic microorganisms

• Published in: História, ciências, saúde--Manguinhos Vol. 20; no. 4; p. 1735
• Main Authors: Schatzmayr, Hermann G, Barth, Ortrud Monika
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Portuguese
• Published: Brazil 01.10.2013

In recent years the use of pathogenic microorganisms in acts of bioterrorism has been the subject of major concern in many countries. This paper presents a possible application of viruses and bacteria for warfare and terrorist purposes, as well as a laboratory diagnosis to identify those agents. The...