Biosecurity Threat Posed by Botulinum Toxin.
Toxins (Basel)
; 11(12)2019 11 20.
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| ID: mdl-31757074
ABSTRACT
The deliberate release of biological agents with terrorist or criminal intent continues to pose concerns in the current geopolitical situation. Therefore, attention is still needed to ensure preparedness against the potential use of pathogens as unconventional weapons. Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) is one such biological threat, characterized by an extremely low lethal dose, high morbidity and mortality when appropriately disseminated, and the capacity to cause panic and social disruption. This paper addresses the risks of a potential release of the botulinum neurotoxin and summarizes the relevant aspects of the threat.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Toxinas Botulínicas
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Guerra Química
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Substâncias para a Guerra Química
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Terrorismo
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article