The Evolving Field of Biodefence: Therapeutic Developments and Diagnostics

Abstract

The threat of bioterrorism and the potential use of biological weapons against both military and civilian populations have become major concerns for governments around the world. For perspective, in 2001, anthrax-tainted letters sent through the United States Postal Service resulted in several deaths, caused widespread public panic, and incurred a heavy economic toll. If such a small-scale act of bioterrorism could have such a huge impact, then the affects of a large-scale attack would be catastrophic. This review covers recent progress in developing therapeutic countermeasures against, and diagnostics for, such agents.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA435811

Entities

People

  • Alan L. Schmaljohn
  • Erik A. Henchal
  • James C. Burnett
  • Sina Bavari

Organizations

  • National Cancer Institute

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Antiviral Agents
  • Biological Factors
  • Biological Toxins
  • Cells
  • Chemistry
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Health Services
  • Infection
  • Medical Personnel
  • Proteins
  • Vaccines
  • Virus Diseases
  • Viruses

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