Question 1

which viruses can be used as an agent for bioterrorism?

Accepted Answer

Lots: But smallpox is at the top of the list.

Question 2

besides bioterrorism, what is the most likely cause of infection?

Accepted Answer

Not Bioterrorism: Bioterrorism is a very rare cause of infection.  Most infections are caused by microorganisms naturally invading the body through a break in the skin, inhalation into the throat or lungs or through ingestion into the intestinal tract.  These pathogenic organisms frequently colonize prior to infecting.

Question 3

is it possible to have bad adverse reactions to the smallpox vaccine if the government gives it out for bioterrorism?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is a very small , but real risk to this vaccine of developing a fatal case of smallpox from the vaccine.But in an epidemic situation, this risk is far less than naturally becoming sick. Hopefully this scenario will never occur.

Question 4

does russia possess some of the newest and deadliest biological weapons?

Accepted Answer

Probably: The soviet union had a well paid biological weapons development department   there is little reason to assume that the break up of the communist system meant the elimination of these programs.  The current government is unlikely to publicize such efforts.

Question 5

should i carry mask in middle east in case of biological weapons?

Accepted Answer

No: Doubt it would have any benefit against a weaponized biological agent or a neurotoxin.  You would need a biohazard set up or specialized mask to work.  Thankfully the chance of such an attack is exceedingly small unless you plan on traveling into syria which would be a foolish idea.

Question 6

is there an occupation developing viral/biological weapons?

Accepted Answer

Of course: In countries with advanced capabilities, this is certainly going on all of the time both for offensive and defensive purposes.  Few are likely to publicize or discuss these activities; they remain seriously controlled state secrets.

Question 7

ism what is this suffix mean?

Accepted Answer

Greek: "Ism" is a suffix, (word ending) derived from Greek.  It's use in the medical field means a condition or state.  Here is an example;  
Hypothyroidism-the condition or disease of low thyroid.
Hypo means low, thyroid is the gland and  "ism" denotes the condition, the term does not describe the cause of the disease.  I hope this answers your question.

Question 8

am i dying?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, we are all in the process of dying, only the rate of change is unknown

Question 9

am i dying?

Accepted Answer

We all are: A 3-word question with no details... well, life is short on Earth, regardless of whether a person lives 3 days, 3000 days, or 30,000 days. It is not length of one's life that matters, but the quality of the life lived. The goal is not to live a long life, but to live a good life. Even if a person makes it all the way to age 82, that's only 30,000 days.

Question 10

im a nurse?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms:  Because you are a medical care provider, it is especially important for you to quarantine and get tested before interacting with patients. COVID 19 infection is possible. Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher if you have at least 2 of these sx’s: temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell.

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