Biowarfare, bioterrorism and biocrime: A historical overview on microbial harmful applications.
Forensic Sci Int
; 314: 110366, 2020 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-609580
ABSTRACT
Microbial Forensics is a field that continues to grow in interest and application among the forensic community. This review, divided into two sections, covers several topics associated with this new field. The first section presents a historic overview concerning the use of microorganisms (or its product, i.e. toxins) as harmful biological agents in the context of biological warfare (biowarfare), bioterrorism, and biocrime. Each case is illustrated with the examination of case reports that span from prehistory to the present day. The second part of the manuscript is devoted to the role of MF and highlights the necessity to prepare for the pressing threat of the harmful use of biological agents as weapons. Preventative actions, developments within the field to ensure a timely and effective response and are discussed herein.
Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Biological Warfare
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Crime
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Bioterrorism
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Forensic Sci Int
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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