Threat of biological attack

A biological attack is carried out by biological (bacteriological) weapons. Biological (bacteriological) weapons belong to weapons of mass destruction and are used to destroy people, flora, and fauna and poison food supplies and water. The main damaging factors of biological (bacteriological) weapons are disease-causing microbes and bacterial toxins. These substances enter the body through food, air, skin, etc. and cause various diseases.

Signs of the use of biological weapons:

- the weak explosion of ammunition and the lack of flame during the explosion;

- the presence of dust-like or solid liquid substances on the roof and walls of buildings, on leaves, on roads;

- the presence of many insects or rodents in the places where bombs, war shells, containers, or various packages and containers fell;

- the spread of infectious diseases among the population, sudden mass death or illness of wild animals, domestic animals, and birds;

- remember that some microbes and toxins that are difficult to detect in the external environment can live in the environment for a long time and show their negative effects.

If there is a threat of biological attack:

- follow the warnings of official authorities;

- try to learn the symptoms of the spreading disease and the ways of spreading it;

- fulfill the relevant instructions and requirements of the relevant institutions;

- specify the location of the medical facility you will apply to.

Ways of preventing infection:

- limit the contact of the place where you are with the air;

- observe hygienic procedures, sanitary norms and the doctor's advice;

- cover your mouth and nose with a thick cloth material;

- protect open wounds on your body;

- eat well and rest;

- stay away from people who are likely to be infected;

- if you feel the symptoms of the disease, see a doctor immediately.

Symptoms of infection:

- temperature higher than37°C;

- dizziness and nausea;

- headache;

- abdominal pain;

- diarrhea;

- paleness or redness of the face;

- cough;

- pain in the ears;

- sore throat;

- skin rash;

- lack of appetite and fatigue.