Bio Terrorism… Time to wake up!!!!

Abstract

Terrorism refers to the use or threat of force or violence against people or property. Bioterrorism is the term used for terroristic activities in which biological substances are used to cause harm to other people. Bioterrorism is a combination of biological warfare and terrorism and due to particular events bioterrorism has received lot of attention recently. A bioterrorist attack releases viruses, bacteria, or other germs to cause illness or death. These biological agents are typically found in nature. But they can sometimes be made more harmful by increasing their ability to cause or spread disease, or to resist medical treatment. This review will enlighten the potential role of various health sciences, in particular we; dentists, in combating bioterrorism.