Letter to the Editor

Is Japan Sufficiently Prepared to Deal With Bioterrorism?

Authors: Takashi Yokota, MD, Seiichi Kojima, MD, Shu Kikuchi, MD, Hidemi Yamauchi, MD

Abstract

A wide range of pathogenic microorganisms can be used for bioterrorism. Anthrax bacteria were used for such a purpose in the United States. Other pathogenic microorganisms that can be used for bioterrorism include smallpox virus, plague bacteria, and botulinus toxin. The problem in dealing with infections caused by such microorganisms is that most doctors have no experience in diagnosing and treating such infections.

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