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Supreet Kaur¹, Chandrika Karwasra², Shreya Poduval³

¹Periodontics, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Amritsar, IND.

|June 10, 2024

Summary

Bioterrorism, the intentional release of biological agents, poses a severe threat. This paper highlights dentistry's vital role in detecting, preventing, and responding to bioterrorism through surveillance and training.

Keywords:

bacterial and viral agents bioterrorism clinical dentistry outbreak-preparedness prophylaxis public health concern public health emergency of international concern public health surveillance

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Infectious Diseases
Emergency Preparedness

Background:

Bioterrorism involves deliberate release of biological agents for mass casualties, posing a significant threat.
Detection and prevention of bioterrorist attacks are challenging, making them a major concern.
Dentistry is essential in responding to bioterrorism and other catastrophic events.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore signs, symptoms, and oral manifestations of biological agents used in bioterrorism.
To emphasize countermeasures against bioterrorism, including surveillance and medical management.
To underscore the critical role of dentists in mitigating bioterrorism impacts.

Main Methods:

Review of signs and symptoms of biological agents.
Analysis of oral and dental manifestations of infectious agents (natural and bioengineered).
Discussion of countermeasures: deterrence, prevention, surveillance, medical management, and training.

Main Results:

Biological agents present specific oral and dental signs and symptoms.
Effective countermeasures require integrated surveillance and medical readiness.
Training programs are crucial for detecting, assessing, and responding to bioterrorism.

Conclusions:

Dentists and healthcare professionals are key in collaborative bioterrorism response.
Proactive measures, including robust surveillance and training, are essential.
Strengthening medical readiness is vital for mitigating bioterrorism threats.