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Biological Agents as Weapons
Response to Biological Weapon Injuries
Because of the relatively long incubation periods of diseases caused by BW agents, most lives will be saved or lost in a hospital setting. Adequate supplies of vaccines, antibiotics, and antivirals for hospitalized patients and for contacts are needed, and systems for distributing such medical countermeasures to members of the general public at high risk of exposure are crucial. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy of the Department of Army, Department of Defense, or the US Government. 