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Biological warfare learn whats at risk protective measures treatment of casualties bacterial agents anthrax brucellosis plague q fever viral venezuelan equine encephalitis toxins kindle edition by defense us department of download it once and read it on your kindle device pc phones or tablets use features like bookmarks note taking and highlighting while reading . The purpose of this book is to provide concise supplemental reading material to assist both health care providers and civilians in the management of biological casualties the main goal is to make this a reference for all those who need basic summary and treatment information quickly table of. Protective measures can be taken against biological warfare agents if enough warning is received these measures should be started as soon as a biological agent is suspected. Army fm 8 284 navy navmed p 5042 air force afman i 44 156 marine corps mcrp 4 111c field manual treatment of biological warfare agent casualties headquarters departments of the army the navy and. I define biological warfare as use of agents of disease for hostile purposes this definition encompasses attacks on human health and survival and extends to plant and animal crops biological warfare was the focus of billion dollar investments by the united states and the former soviet union until president nixons unilateral abjuration in 1969