Bioterrorism: A storied past and considerations for preparation of emergency managers

Joseph F. Geiger III, BS

doi:10.5055/jem.2017.0315

Authors

Joseph F. Geiger III, BS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.2017.0315

Keywords:

bioterrorism, preparation, emergency management

Abstract

No abstract

Author Biography

Joseph F. Geiger III, BS

College of Dentistry, New York University, New York, New York

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