The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)has 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,C.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 in today's world.The CDC has identified agents that may pose a risk to 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)has Identified Pathogens