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Bioterrorism: What Do You Know?

Anthrax. Smallpox. Plague.

Before Sept. 11, if we recognized those words at all, we probably didn't give them a second thought.

Now, following the terrorist attacks on the United States — and in light of a highly suspicious Florida anthrax exposure — we have come to recognize those words all too well.

Take this quiz to learn some additional facts.

1. Anthrax is highly contagious.

True
False

2. Anthrax can be treated.

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False

3. Unlike many other infectious agents, smallpox is easy for unauthorized persons to obtain.

True
False

4. The United States is well prepared for the threat of biological terrorism.

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False

5. No single medical treatment is effective against all biological weapons.

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False

6. As the threat of terrorism grows, bioterrorism attacks are likely to become common.

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False

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