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Biodefense: A lifeline for the security country

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Biodefense refers to group medical or military procedures that are used to re-establish the biosecurity of a nation. Threats like infectious agents or biological toxins can be utilized with negative intentions like infecting or killing humans, animals, or the environment and to initiate biological warfare. A bioterrorism attack is the deliberate release of viruses, bacteria, or other germs to bring epidemic or deaths in large numbers. These germs are easily available in nature. Though, they can be more harmful by increasing their ability to cause disease, spread, or resist medical treatment. Biodefense means a medical measure to safeguard individuals from bioterrorism. This includes vaccinations and medicines. It also involves medical studies and preparations so as to respond to bioterrorist attacks.  Potential Carriers of Bioterrorism 1. Tularemia: Rabbit fever is another name for tularemia. Though tularemia has a very low death rate, but can majorly paralyze even if treate...