Bioterrorism and Biological Agents Quiz

Ricin is a toxin, not a biological agent commonly associated with bioterrorism.

Mass hysteria is a potential consequence of a bioterrorism attack.

Tularemia is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis.

Clostridium botulinum is the bacterium that causes botulism.

Airborne transmission is the primary mode of transmission in a bioterrorism attack.

Flu-like symptoms are a common symptom of exposure to anthrax.

The incubation period of Ebola virus disease is 1-2 weeks.

Bacillus anthracis is associated with the term 'weaponized anthrax.'

Ricin is characterized by high lethality as a biological agent.

CDC is the primary organization responsible for monitoring and responding to bioterrorism threats in the United States.

Easy dissemination is a characteristic of Category A bioterrorism agents.

NIH provides guidelines for laboratory safety and security for handling biological agents.

A bioterrorism attack using biological agents is not characterized by subtlety and being unnoticed.

Global spread is a potential consequence of a bioterrorism attack involving a highly contagious pathogen.

FBI is responsible for coordinating the federal response to a bioterrorism attack in the United States.