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    This document categorizes biological weapons agents from most to least concerning for public health preparedness as Group A, B and C. Group A pathogens like plague, anthrax and smallpox require the most preparedness due to their high potential to adversely impact public health. Group B pathogens such as brucellosis, ricin toxin and shigella require considerable preparedness. Group C pathogens like yellow fever, tick encephalitis viruses and multi-resistant tuberculosis do not have specific preparedness but still pose health risks. The document also lists post-exposure measures to take in case of biological agent exposure.

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    This document categorizes biological weapons agents from most to least concerning for public health preparedness as Group A, B and C. Group A pathogens like plague, anthrax and smallpox require the most preparedness due to their high potential to adversely impact public health. Group B pathogens such as brucellosis, ricin toxin and shigella require considerable preparedness. Group C pathogens like yellow fever, tick encephalitis viruses and multi-resistant tuberculosis do not have specific preparedness but still pose health risks. The document also lists post-exposure measures to take in case of biological agent exposure.

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    Biological Weapons-Pathogen, Bacteria, Parasite .Etc: Decreasing Severity

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    This document categorizes biological weapons agents from most to least concerning for public health preparedness as Group A, B and C. Group A pathogens like plague, anthrax and smallpox require the most preparedness due to their high potential to adversely impact public health. Group B pathogens such as brucellosis, ricin toxin and shigella require considerable preparedness. Group C pathogens like yellow fever, tick encephalitis viruses and multi-resistant tuberculosis do not have specific preparedness but still pose health risks. The document also lists post-exposure measures to take in case of biological agent exposure.

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    Biological Weapons-pathogen,

    bacteria, parasite .etc


    Decreasing Severity
    Agents Group A Category B Category C
    The most public health preparedness Considerable public health preparedness Not-specific preparedness
    Plague Brucellois Yellow fever
    Botulism Ricin toxin Nipah Virus
    Anthrax Shigella Tick Encephalitis viruses
    Smallpox Q fever Hemorrhagic tick fever
    Tularemia Cholera Multi-resistant tuberculosis
    Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers Glanders Henta virus
    Escherichia coli O157:H7
    Salmonella
    Post-exposure measures
    CLEANING

    IMMUNE MAINTENANCE

    BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

    DECONTAMINATION

    ISOLATION

    SPECIFIC TREATMENT

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