The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)have identified pathogens that could pose a threat to national and world security and safety through bioterrorism.Select the four most probable agents that could be used to cause mass transmission,mortality,panic,and social disruption.
A) Anthrax, tuberculosis, Clostridium difficile, tularemia
B) Smallpox, plague, botulism, tularemia
C) Smallpox, monkeypox, avian influenza, anthrax
D) Anthrax, H1N₁ influenza, botulism, smallpox

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The potential for bioterrorism is a reality.The CDC has identified agents that may pose a risk to the national security because of their: (1)easy dissemination or transmission from person to person,(2)potential to cause high mortality and have a major public health impact,(3)potential to cause public panic and social disruption,and (4)necessity for special action for public health preparedness.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)have Identified Pathogens