\u003cp\u003eGives readers a detailed understanding of how specific biological weapons work and how those affected by the weapons would be treated\u003c/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTeaches the reader to recognize the symptoms of each biological weapon and understand the threat these weapons pose\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcentrates on the weapons considered the greatest threats by the CDC such as Anthrax, Botulism, Smallpox, Ricin toxin, Ebola, Plague, and Viral encephalitis\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a detailed understanding of how specific biological weapons work and how to recognize the symptoms of those affected by the weapons as well as how they would be treated\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes case studies, chapter review questions, and the instructor\u0026rsquo;s supplemental materials include PowerPoint presentations, a Test Bank, and suggestions for student projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBegins with a primer on microbiology, the human immune system\u0026rsquo;s response to these biological agents, and the defense agencies involved with protecting the public against these agents\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e