Results for tag: "Anthrax"

Anthrax is a biological agent used in biodefense. It is a highly infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Anthrax is a potential weapon of bioterrorism and can be used to cause mass casualties. It is also used in the development of vaccines and treatments for biodefense. The anthrax market is a rapidly growing sector of the biodefense industry. It is driven by the need for effective vaccines and treatments to protect against the threat of bioterrorism. Companies in the market are developing new technologies and products to address the threat of anthrax. These include vaccines, treatments, diagnostics, and detection systems. Some companies in the anthrax market include Emergent BioSolutions, CSL Limited, Bavarian Nordic, and GlaxoSmithKline. Show Less Read more