Citation

Heegaard ED, Hansen JE. Ugeskr. Laeger 2005; 167(36): 3381-3384.

Vernacular Title

Den biologiske trussel og det biologiske beredskab i Danmark.

Affiliation

Statens Serum Institut, Center for Biologisk Beredskab, København S. erh@ssi.dk

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Den Alm Danske Laegerforening)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

16159486

Abstract

Biological weapons have been known for centuries, and since World War II, offensive programs have accelerated the development of these weapons considerably. The anthrax attacks in the fall 2001 and speculations regarding the research and development of Iraqi bioweapons have been causes for concern. The effect of biological weapons may be overwhelming, in particular when one is dealing with a contagious agent. The National Centre for Biological Defence provides a preparedness capability through evidence-based research and practical operational capabilities.

Language: da