Biodefense Is Used In Conjunction With Biowar Or Bioterrorism, And Is Generally Considered As A Military Or Emergency Response Term
Biodefense |
The use of medical or military
measures to protect individuals from bioterrorism, including interventions such
as drugs and vaccinations, as well as research and public health preparations
to counter biological attacks, is referred to as biodefense. Several bioscience
laboratories, agricultural managers, customs agents, and other parties have
implemented a variety of processes and systems to prevent the use of dangerous
pathogens and toxins, such as the imposition of regulations on pathogen
research or the enhancement of contingency plans in the event of a hostile
disease outbreak.
The intentional release of
viruses, bacteria, or other germs with the intent of causing illness or death
is referred to as a bioterrorism attack. Considering recent natural epidemics
(severe acute respiratory syndrome [SARS] and avian influenza) and biological
attacks (2001 anthrax attack in the United States), two types of epidemics
specific to biological attacks can be identified: the epidemic of infectious
disease and the epidemic of fear and panic.
The 2001 anthrax bioterrorism
attack in the United States revealed the true extent of the fear and panic
epidemic when letters containing Bacillus anthracis were sent within the
country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 22
people were diagnosed with B. anthracis infection, five of whom died, and over
32,000 people were treated with antibiotics, all while a massive panic and fear
epidemic gripped the entire United States.
According to Coherent Market Insights, The global Biodefense
Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 12.2 Bn in 2021, and is
expected to exhibit a CAGR of 4.8% over the forecast period (2021-2028).
The COVID-19 pandemic and
lockdown in various countries around the world have had an impact on the
financial status of businesses in all industries, including the private
healthcare sector. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the entire healthcare
supply chain, owing to strict lockdown in several regions. The COVID-19
pandemic has had a three-pronged impact on the global economy: 1) by directly
affecting production and demand; 2) by disrupting distribution channels; and 3)
by having a financial impact on companies and financial markets. Many
countries, including Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore, are experiencing
transportation and distribution issues with healthcare products.
Biodefense refers to actions
taken to restore biosecurity to a group of organisms that are or may be
vulnerable to biological threats or infectious diseases. Biodefense is a
military or emergency response term that is frequently discussed in the context
of biowar or bioterrorism. Biodefense is used to protect two distinct
populations: civilian non-combatant and military combatant (troops in the
field). Water and food supply protection is frequently a critical component of
biodefense.
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