Which biological agent category is most dangerous?

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Bacillus Anthracis (Anthrax) Bacillus anthracis bacteria, which causes anthrax, is one of the most deadly agents to be used as a biological weapon. It is classified by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a Category A agent, posing a significant risk to national security.

What biological agent has the highest priority?

The bioterrorist agents with highest priority are the causes of anthrax (Bacillus anthracis), botulism (Clostridium botulinum), plague (Yersinia pestis), smallpox (variola major), tularaemia (Francisella tularensis) and viral haemorrhagic fevers (filoviruses and arena viruses).

What are Category C biological agents?

Classification of Bioterrorism Agents Category C includes pathogens that are considered emerging infectious disease threats and which could be engineered for mass dissemination.

What biological agent is extremely lethal However with prompt medical attention?

It only takes a small amount of anthrax to infect a large number of people. If anthrax spores were released into the air, people could breathe them in and get sick with anthrax. Inhalation anthrax is the most serious form and can kill quickly if not treated immediately.

What are the four types of biological hazards?

Biological hazards

viruses, such as Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Japanese encephalitis.
toxins from biological sources.
spores.
fungi.
pathogenic micro-organisms.
bio-active substances.

What are examples of biohazard?

What exactly is biohazard waste?

Blood and blood products.
Contaminated personal protective equipment (PPE)
IV tubing, Blood Transfusion Bags and Suction Canisters.
Cultures, stocks, or any laboratory agent that may be contaminated with an infectious disease (often defined as microbiological waste)