European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

RISING THREAT OF BIO-TERRORISM IN TRAINS AND METROS& ROLE OF INTEGRATED DENTAL RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN THE DISASTER RESPONSE CAPACITY

*Dr. Monis Raza, Dr. Mohit Mangla, Dr. Nikita Gulati and Dr. Shazia Zaidi

ABSTRACT

Over the past few decades, global events indicate that the threat of biological attack is not a myth, but a harsh reality. The threat of biological terrorism in densely populated areas such as metro / train and the consequent outbreaks, triggered by newly identified resurgent pathogens, as well as the possibility that high-consistency pathogens could be used as agents of biological terrorism, amply demonstrate the need to improve the ability of managing extremely infectious diseases in clinical and public health. This review provides a punitive summary of biological terrorism, the agents used, and counteracting measures, the role of a dentist, with a relevant note on India's current state of police investigation systems, laboratory response network, and the potential to counteract such an event.

Keywords: Bioterrorism, Dentist, Awareness.