This first volume of a two-volume set describes general aspects, such as the historical view on the topic, the role of information distribution and preparedness of health-care systems and preparedness in emergency cases.

General Section.- Historical Aspects of Biological Weapons Development and Use.- Biodefense Strategies.- Need for Biosurveillance.- Role of Information Technology in Biodefense.- Role of Social Media in Biodefense.- Health-care System Preparedness.- Emergency Preparedness.- Pathogens and Toxins Potentially Used for Biological Attacks.- Bacillus anthracis.- Botulinum toxin.- Yersinia pestis.- Variola virus.- Francisella tularensis.- Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers.- Brucellae.- Burkholderia mallei.- Burkholderia pseudomallei.- Coxiella burnetii.- Rickettsia prowazekii.- Food Safety-related Biothreats.- Water Safety-related Biothreats.- Neurotropic Viruses.- Microbiological Toxins.

This first volume of a two-volume set describes general aspects, such as the historical view on the topic, the role of information distribution and preparedness of health-care systems and preparedness in emergency cases. Part two describes and discusseses in detail the pathogens and toxins that are potentially used for biological attacks. As such, the book is a valuable resource for faculties engaged in molecular biology, genetic engineering, neurology, biodefense, biosafety & biosecurity, virology, and infectious disease programs, as well as professional medical research organizations.