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Terrorism requires rapid answers.
Submit responseDear Editor,
We congratulate Robert A. Fowler and his team for their excellent in- depth study of the possible scenarios of anthrax abuse by terrorists and its cost effective management [1]. Terrorism can affect or cause to affect terror anywhere, by any means and by using any method, not necessarily the ¡¥anthrax¡¦. Therefore urgent need for similar studies on other biological and chemical agents exists. More importantly, the means of their easy, rapid and unambiguous detection is absolute must so as to be able to prevent rumors, panic and confusion. Modalities to make such gadgets readily available should be another area of study. The methods of containment and necessary preventive aspects should be spelt out clearly. Last but not the least, we keep our fingers crossed and pray that such terror incidents should never happen anywhere.
Regards.
„X Dr. Rajesh Chauhan.
MBBS (AFMC), DFM, FCGP, ADHA, FISCD
Consultant Family Medicine & Communicable Diseases.
„X Dr. Akhilesh Kumar Singh. MBBS, MD
Senior Resident Neurology
„X Dr. Parul Kushwah. MBBS, MISCD
Family Medicine Practitioner.
Reference:
1. Fowler RA, Sanders GD, Bravata DM, Nouri B, Gastwirth JM, Peterson D, et al. Cost-Effectiveness of Defending against Bioterrorism: A Comparison of Vaccination and Antibiotic Prophylaxis against Anthrax. Ann Intern Med 2005; 142 (8): 601-10.
Conflict of Interest:
None declared