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Weaponized Anthrax

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-030221

If a bioterrorist attack were to happen, Bacillus anthracis, the bacteria that causes anthrax, would be one of the biological agents most likely to be used. Anthrax makes a good weapon because it can be released quietly and without anyone knowing. The microscopic spores could be put into powders, sprays, food, and water. Because they are so small, you may not be able to see, smell, or taste them.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-030221
FieldEnvironment
ReferencesCDC Anthrax: The Threat at http://www.cdc.gov/anthrax/bioterrorism/threat.html
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-030221",
  "term": "Weaponized Anthrax",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "If a bioterrorist attack were to happen, Bacillus anthracis, the bacteria that causes anthrax, would be one of the biological agents most likely to be used. Anthrax makes a good weapon because it can be released quietly and without anyone knowing. The microscopic spores could be put into powders, sprays, food, and water. Because they are so small, you may not be able to see, smell, or taste them.",
  "references": [
    "CDC Anthrax: The Threat at http://www.cdc.gov/anthrax/bioterrorism/threat.html"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/weaponized-anthrax/"
}

Record 30,221 of 30,736 in Environment terminology (MLC-0121). Request the full dataset.