Dispersal of biological agents is a real and psychological terrorist threat. Which of the following organisms is classified by the CDC as Category A: Greatest Threat?
A. Anthrax
B. Ricin
C. Salmonella
D. Hantavirus
A
A. Category A—Greatest Threat
Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis)
B. Category B—High Risk
Ricin toxin from Ricinus communis (castor beans)
C. Category B—High Risk
Food safety threats (e.g., Salmonella, Escherichia coli, Shigella)
D. Category C—Emerging Biological Weapons for Terrorist Use
Hantavirus
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