Citation

Persell DJ, Arangie P, Young C, Stokes EN, Payne WC, Skorga P, Gilbert-Palmer D. Nurse Pract. 2001; 26(12): 12-15, 19-24, 27.

Affiliation

Arkansas State University, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11809039

Abstract

September 11, 2001, brought the possibility of biologic acts of terrorism against the United States into the national consciousness. As the American people brace themselves for this new threat to the national well-being, clinicians must understand how to prevent, recognize, and treat the biologic agents that could be used in terrorist attacks. This article discusses the most likely biologic agents, including diagnostic laboratory procedures, treatment options, psychological effects, special populations, and reporting requirements.

Language: en