Biological Agents

Biohazards are often colorless, odorless, and are most easily spread undetected as an aerosol. They also can be spread through ingestion, injection, or direct contact.

Figure 5 provides more detail on the biological agents categorized by the CDC as the most serious. The CDC defines “Category A Diseases/Agents” as the most significant because they can be easily disseminated or transmitted from person to person; result in high mortality rates and have the potential for major public health impact; might cause public panic and social disruption; and require special action for public health preparedness. “Category B Diseases/Agents” are the second highest priority agents, and include those that: are moderately easy to disseminate; result in moderate morbidity rates and low mortality rates; and require specific enhancements of CDC's diagnostic capacity and enhanced disease surveillance. “Category C Diseases/Agents” are the third highest priority agents, and include emerging pathogens that could be engineered for mass dissemination in the future.


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NOTE: include emerging pathogens that could be engineered for mass dissemination in the future.

So they do plan to spread or dissemination onto the world the engineered pathogens so a world wide mass death can take place?

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