Bioterrorism in India: A Future Concern Grover Shivanjali1,*, Anuradha P2, Sheikh Hidayath Ullaha3, Grover Rohit3 1Resident, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Chatarpati Sahuji Maharaj Medical University 2Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Babu Banarasi Das college of Dental Sciences 3Senior Lecturer, Babu Banarsi Das College of Dental Sciences 4Senior Lecturer, Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences *Corresponding author: Shivanjali Grover, Resident, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow - 226025. Email id- drshivanjali_grover@yahoo.co.in
Online published on 9 September, 2013. Abstract Bioterrorism can be defined as the use of microorganism with intent of causing infection in order to achieve certain goals. With increased availability of biological agents and the technical information to produce them, bioterrorism may become the weapon of choice in future. The implication for public health is that events of infection of a number of people is a cause of concern and carry different responsibilities for municipal, provincial and Government departments. Biological agents can be used to spread infection through the air, water or through food. As in the past few years there have been various terrorist attacks in the world. India has been and still is a target for terrorist attacks. Therefore it has become important for our country to remain alert especially in the field of public health. Top Keywords Bioterrorism, Weapon, Biological Warfare. Top |