Biological weapon | Types, Effects & History | Britannica
2024年9月30日 · Biological weapon, any of a number of disease-producing agents—such as bacteria, viruses, rickettsiae, fungi, toxins, or other biological agents—that may be utilized as …
Biological warfare - Wikipedia
Biological weapons (often termed "bio-weapons", "biological threat agents", or "bio-agents") are living organisms or replicating entities (i.e. viruses, which are not universally considered …
Biological weapons - World Health Organization (WHO)
2018年9月6日 · Biological and toxin weapons are either microorganisms like virus, bacteria or fungi, or toxic substances produced by living organisms that are produced and released …
Biological weapon - Warfare, History, Pathogens | Britannica
2024年9月30日 · Biological weapon - Warfare, History, Pathogens: One of the first recorded uses of biological warfare occurred in 1347, when Mongol forces are reported to have catapulted …
What are Biological Weapons? - UNODA
Biological weapons disseminate disease-causing organisms or toxins to harm or kill humans, animals or plants. They generally consist of two parts – a weaponized agent and a delivery …
History of biological warfare - Wikipedia
Before the 20th century, the use of biological agents took three major forms: Deliberate contamination of food and water with poisonous or contagious material. Use of microbes, …
Biological weapons and bioterrorism: Past, present, and future
2018年2月28日 · Sometimes known as “germ warfare,” biological weapons involve the use of toxins or infectious agents that are biological in origin. This can include bacteria, viruses, or …
Biological Weapons – UNODA
Biological weapons disseminate disease-causing organisms or toxins to harm or kill humans, animals or plants. They can be deadly and highly contagious. Diseases caused by such …
Comprehensive Review of Bioterrorism - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年3月27日 · Bioterrorism involves the deliberate release of bioweapons to cause death or disease in humans, animals, or plants. Biological weapons may be developed or used as part …
Bioterrorism and Anthrax: The Threat | Anthrax | CDC
2024年5月10日 · Bioterrorism involves intentionally releasing viruses, bacteria, or toxins to harm people, livestock, or crops. Bacillus anthracis, the cause of anthrax, is a likely agent for such …