Micro-organisms as a source of Food/other benefits: Food Microbiology

Biological Warfare and Bioterrorism

• Known Microbial Threats
• Various microorganisms considered threats as agents of bioterrorism
• Three types
• Human pathogens
• Animal pathogens
• Plant pathogens

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Table 25.8 Bioterrorist Threats to Humans in Order of Concern

Biological Warfare and Bioterrorism

• Known Microbial Threats
• Animal pathogens
• Divided into categories based on level of danger
• Some agents could potentially amplify an outbreak
• Infect wild animal populations in addition to livestock
• Foot-and-mouth disease is most dangerous of the agents
• It affects all wild and domestic cloven-hoofed animals

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