An infection control nurse is educating a nurse about potential bioterrorism agents.The nurse knows the teaching has been effective when the nurse states

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Infection with Bacillus anthracis,the cause of anthrax,can occur via three routes of exposure: cutaneous,gastrointestinal,and inhalation.Botulism can be transmitted via ingestion of toxin-contaminated food.The toxin can be aerosolized and inhaled (artificial).Tularemia is not known to be spread from person to person and is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis,which is found in animals (especially rodents,rabbits,and hares).

An Infection Control Nurse Is Educating a Nurse About Potential