Bio-Terrorism and Anthrax: Is the Threat Real?

Introduction:
I. Attention Getter: Talk about Dr. Cockerill’s views on bio-terrorism and anthrax (quotes). “Anthrax is one of the diseases that pose the greatest threats.” “Anthrax could be used to harm or kill people.”
II. Thesis: With events like September 11th there have been many new concerns facing Americans, as well as the rest of the world.
III. Preview: People need to be aware as to what anthrax is, that the three types of serious anthrax infections that can occur in humans are cutaneous, gastrointestinal, and inhalational, and if the risk of anthrax used in bio-terrorism is a genuine possibility.
IV. Many experts believe, like Dr. Cockerill, that anthrax is one of the diseases that currently present the greatest threat.
Transition:
First, let’s talk ab...