bioterror
Pathogen-based fear tactics
Bioterror is terrorism using biological agents—pathogens or toxins deployed to cause illness, death, or panic.
The term covers both actual attacks and the threat of them: bioterror preparedness, bioterror threats.
It functions as a modifier in compounds: bioterror attack, bioterror agent.
The full form is bioterrorism.
Spore-forming bacterial disease
- smallpoxDeadly pustular viral infection
- ricinToxic castor compound
- botulismBacterial food poisoning
- plagueDeadly epidemic disease
salmonella · sarin · glanders · brucellosis · cholera · typhus · hantavirus · mycotoxins
Isolation preventing disease transmission
- decontaminationRemoving dangerous substances
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- triageSeverity-based prioritization
- hazmatToxic materials needing precautions
lockdown · first responders · antidote · vaccination · containment · infection control · stockpile · emergency management
Protection from biological hazards
- biosecurityProtection against biological threats
- intelligenceMental ability, cognitive capacity
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- threat assessmentEvaluating potential for harm
risk assessment · safeguards · screening · border control · interagency · FBI · DHS · monitoring
Making something harmful
- dispersalSpreading in many directions
- aerosolMist in gas
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
- exposureState of being unprotected
release · delivery system · vector · incubation · transmission · target · infrastructure · water supply
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
- alarmUrgent warning signal
- hysteriaUncontrollable emotional excess
- paranoiaIrrational persecution fears
psychological impact · trauma · hoax · false alarm · media coverage · sensationalism · uncertainty · vulnerability
anthrax
Spore-forming bacterial disease
plague · salmonella · sarin · glanders · brucellosis · cholera · typhus · hantavirus · mycotoxins · pathogen
quarantine
Isolation preventing disease transmission
- decontaminationRemoving dangerous substances
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- triageSeverity-based prioritization
hazmat · lockdown · first responders · antidote · vaccination · containment · infection control · stockpile · emergency management · crisis response
biosafety
Protection from biological hazards
- biosecurityProtection against biological threats
- intelligenceMental ability, cognitive capacity
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
threat assessment · risk assessment · safeguards · screening · border control · interagency · FBI · DHS · monitoring · prevention
weaponization
Making something harmful
- dispersalSpreading in many directions
- aerosolMist in gas
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
exposure · release · delivery system · vector · incubation · transmission · target · infrastructure · water supply · ventilation
panic
Uncontrollable sudden fear
paranoia · psychological impact · trauma · hoax · false alarm · media coverage · sensationalism · uncertainty · vulnerability · nightmare scenario
bioterrorconventional warfare
Armed conflict using standard military forces
bombing · chemical attack · arson · shooting · nuclear terrorism
bioterrorbiodefense
Protection from biological attacks
biosecurity · public health · disease prevention · vaccination · epidemic response
bioterrorbiosafety
Protection from biological hazards
biosecurity · public safety · health security · protection · safety