Which of the Following Pathogens Would Most Likely Be Used

Question

Which of the following pathogens would most likely be used as a bioterrorism agent?
A) Pathogen A: an obligate anaerobe
B) Pathogen B: an obligate aerobe
C) Pathogen C: a Gram-positive bacterial species
D) Pathogen D: a RNA virus
E) Pathogen E: a spore-former

Accepted Answer

Pathogen E, a spore-former, is most likely to be used as a bioterrorism agent because spores are highly resistant to environmental stresses, can be easily disseminated, and can survive for long periods in the environment, making them ideal for use in bioterrorism.