What is Bioterrorism

The intentional release or dissemination of an agent such as viruses, bacteria, fungi or toxins by a person, or group, to cause a disease or pest infestation for the purpose of causing economic damage, loss of the commodity and to induce panic into markets and the public to produce terror or as a means of biological warfare.

This refers to the use of biological warfare agents by a person, an organization or groups with ideological or political reasons through open and secret methods against countries or entities designated as enemies. In other words, it’s the deliberate release of viruses, bacteria, toxins or other harmful biological agents to cause illness or death to people, animals or plants.

Bioterrorism attack is the deliberate release of viruses, bacteria, or other germs used to cause illness or death in people, animals, or plants.