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Bioterrorism and infectious animal diseases.

Jean Blancou1, James E Pearson

  • 1Directeur général honoraire de l'Office international des épizooties, 11 rue Descombes, 75 017, Paris, France. jblancou@noos.fr

Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
|June 24, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Bioterrorism poses a serious threat to animal and human health, with significant economic impacts. This study identifies key pathogens and discusses prevention strategies to mitigate bioterrorism risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Biosecurity

Background:

  • Bioterrorism presents a significant risk to animal health and agricultural production.
  • Zoonotic pathogens used in bioterrorism can also impact human health.
  • Economic consequences of bioterrorism are substantial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify pathogens with bioterrorism potential affecting animal health.
  • To analyze the selection criteria, procurement, manipulation, and dispersal of these agents.
  • To evaluate the economic impact of bioterrorism on animal agriculture and public health.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and expert consultation to identify potential bioterrorism pathogens.
  • Analysis of pathogen characteristics, including transmissibility and pathogenicity.

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  • Economic modeling to assess the impact of bioterrorism events.

    • Main Results:

    • A list of high-consequence pathogens for bioterrorism was compiled.
    • Selection criteria focused on factors like ease of acquisition and dissemination.
    • Economic impact assessment highlighted severe potential losses in livestock and trade.

    Conclusions:

    • The threat of bioterrorism to animal and human health is credible and requires serious attention.
    • Preventive measures and response strategies are crucial to minimize consequences.
    • Enhanced biosecurity and surveillance are recommended to counter bioterrorism threats.