Biological Weapons
Biological weapons are harmful agents, like bacteria, viruses, or toxins, deliberately used to cause illness or death in humans, animals, or plants. These agents can be spread through the air, water, or food, making them dangerous and difficult to control. Unlike traditional weapons, biological weapons can be invisible and stealthy, leading to widespread damage without immediate detection. They pose significant ethical, legal, and security concerns, as their use is prohibited under international law. The potential for misuse highlights the need for prevention and preparedness against biological threats to public health and safety.
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Biological weapons are harmful agents, such as bacteria, viruses, or toxins, intentionally used to cause illness or death in people, animals, or plants during conflicts. Unlike conventional weapons, they rely on the ability of these organisms to spread and infect large populations, making them particularly dangerous. These weapons can be difficult to control, potentially leading to widespread outbreaks. International laws, like the Biological Weapons Convention, aim to prevent their development and use due to the serious ethical concerns and risks they pose to humanity and the environment.
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Biological weapons are harmful agents, such as bacteria, viruses, or toxins, intentionally used to cause illness or death in humans, animals, or crops during conflicts or warfare. These weapons can be spread through air, water, or food, making them particularly dangerous as they can affect large populations without immediate detection. Unlike conventional weapons, biological agents can replicate and spread, leading to widespread outbreaks. The use of biological weapons is prohibited by international treaties due to their potential to cause indiscriminate harm and long-lasting consequences for public health and the environment.