Bioterrorism refers to intentionally using harmful bacteria, viruses, or other biological agents to cause fear, illness, or death among people, animals, or plants. It is an act of deliberate, harmful biological attack. Full definition
It also includes a provision to distribute drugs and vaccines to combat potential bioterrorism attacks without the usual clinical tests mandated by the Food and Drug Administration. (sciencemag.org)
Lesser known is that Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes the neurointoxication, produces one of the most potent toxins on earth and is classified as a potential bioterrorism threat. (sciencedaily.com)
The pathogenic strain of Junin virus causes Argentine hemorrhagic fever and is considered a potential bioterrorism agent. (sciencedaily.com)