Biological agents like anthrax, botulinum toxin and plague can pose a public health challenge causing large numbers of deaths in a short time. They are capable of secondary transmission, leading to epidemics. Such threats will be discussed by experts at a WHO Information Network forEpidemics-organised event, December 15th.
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