Anthrax Lethal Factor: Difference between revisions

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The most will known case of biological warfare in recent times occurred in 2001, known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_anthrax_attacks Amerithrax]. Anthrax spores are a top choice for biological warfare because their potency. Production of these spores are among the easiest of bioterror agents. <ref>Brenda A. Wilson, Abigail A. Salyers, Dixie D. Whitt, and Malcolm E. Winkler. Third Edition. Bacterial Pathogenesis A Molecular Approach</ref> They can be manipulated and produced in large quantities using basic microbiology techniques. Naturally occurring spores tend to aggregate making them less infection; they can easily be refined and dispersed. Because the anthrax spores are very robust; being able to survive for decades and are difficult to destroy, makes them excellent bioweapons. <ref>Brenda A. Wilson, Abigail A. Salyers, Dixie D. Whitt, and Malcolm E. Winkler. Third Edition. Bacterial Pathogenesis A Molecular Approach</ref> <ref>Kenneth Todar, PhD. (2008). http://textbookofbacteriology.net/Anthrax_3.html</ref>

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