A nurse is investigating a potential bioterrorism attack. What evidence would a nurse find if a bioterrorism attack occurred?
A) Many cases of influenza
B) A case of cholera in a local politician following a trip to India
C) Dengue fever in a group of students who just returned from a mission trip
D) An unusual illness in a population

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Bioterrorism attacks often involve the deliberate release of viruses, bacteria, or other germs to cause illness or death in people, animals, or plants. An unusual illness in a population that cannot be easily explained by natural outbreaks is a key indicator of a potential bioterrorism event. Cases of influenza, cholera following travel, or dengue fever in travelers can typically be explained by natural transmission and exposure patterns, and do not necessarily suggest bioterrorism.

A Nurse Is Investigating a Potential Bioterrorism Attack