Characteristics of biological attacks Incubation periods A delay is likely between the release of the agent and the knowledge that the occurrence is a
{"Image DocumentName": "Characteristics of biological attacks", "Image ImageDescription": "Incubation periods. A delay is likely between the release of the agent and the knowledge that the occurrence is a sinister act. A short window of opportunity exists between the first wave and the second wave. Several inherent differences that make biological weapons different than conventional or chemical. Covert attack most likely \u2013 Perpetrators will be long gone. May be weeks before the attack is detected. No scene where victims will be treated or decontaminated. Because of covert attack and incubation \u2013 victims may very widely spread out geographically anthrax attack showed that agent may be widely dispersed as well. One of the few disasters/terrorist events where primary healthcare providers are first responders. We may be discovering new cases/outbreaks for days, weeks, even months. Hoaxes have potential to cause significant impact on healthcare system, law enforcement. (and panic) The potential for casualties is massive (staggering) \u2013 especially with agents that spread person to person. Ann EM 34: 221.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}