Heegaard Erik Deichmann, Hansen John-Erik Stig
Statens Serum Institut, Center for Biologisk Beredskab, København S.
Ugeskr Laeger. 2005 Sep 5;167(36):3381-4.
Biological weapons have been known for centuries, and since World War II, offensive programs have accelerated the development of these weapons considerably. The anthrax attacks in the fall 2001 and speculations regarding the research and development of Iraqi bioweapons have been causes for concern. The effect of biological weapons may be overwhelming, in particular when one is dealing with a contagious agent. The National Centre for Biological Defence provides a preparedness capability through evidence-based research and practical operational capabilities.
生物武器已存在数百年，自第二次世界大战以来，进攻性计划极大地加速了这些武器的发展。2001年秋季的炭疽袭击以及有关伊拉克生物武器研发的猜测令人担忧。生物武器的影响可能是巨大的，尤其是在应对传染性病原体时。国家生物防御中心通过基于证据的研究和实际作战能力提供防范能力。
