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Anthrax
anthrax incidents in the United States (2001)
anthrax as a biological weapon
suitability for use as a weapon
fatal dose
illegal development by Soviet Union
possible use during the Gulf War
comparison to ricin
blackleg, a livestock disease often confused with anthrax
discovery of cause
effects of anthrax in animals
endospores
insect carriers
picture of anthrax bacteria
treatment with Cipro (ciprofloxacin)
vaccine development by Louis Pasteur
vaccine development by Louis Pasteur
Ricin
Ricin, toxin derived from the beans of the castor bean plant (Ricinus communis). As it can be produced easily and inexpensively, and is highly toxic,...
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