The nurse is instructing community members on understanding the indications of bioterrorism. Which of the following would be highlighted? Select all that apply
A) Development of similar symptoms in a community
B) Identification of an individual with unusual symptoms
C) Unexplained deaths of domestic or wild animals in an area
D) Atypical presentation of an illness for the time of year
E) Presence of unexplained mortality
A, C, D, E
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Indications of bioterrorism produce group symptoms, many times, of unusual nature for the community or time of year. Identification of one individual is an isolated occurrence.
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