Entomological terrorism: a tactic in assymmetrical warfare
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Published on: September 29, 2023
Derek Monthei1, Scott Mueller, Jeffrey Lockwood
1US Army Public Health Command, Fort Lewis, WA, USA.
Abstract:
The current operational environment presents military forces with enemies that use unconventional warfare to achieve their goals. Although the US government has dedicated significant resources to address threats of bioterrorism, the adaptive nature of our adversaries necessitates additional emphasis on bioterrorism awareness amongst military health professionals. This article provides an overview of three categories of entomological terrorism and examples from each category with a risk assessment.
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