The Malevolent Use of Microbes and the Rule of Law: Legal Challenges Presented by Bioterrorism

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Physicians and public health officials would bear the brunt of the health nightmare unleashed by an act of bioterrorism. Mass casualties and the “worried well” would swamp hospitals and health care facilities that barely cope with normal health care needs. Confusion and fear would haunt infectious disease specialists trying to control the aftermath of an attack with biological weapons (hereafter “bioweapons”). Supplies of antibiotics and equipment would likely be quickly used up. Efforts to treat the sick and control the spread of the pathogenic microbe could be hampered by shortages of medical staff and absenteeism. Public order would be imperiled.

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