Biological Warfare

Definition

Biological warfare is a type of warfare that uses biological toxins or infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, insects, etc., with an intent to kill or incapacitate humans.

Related terms

Chemical Warfare: This involves using toxic properties of chemical substances other than their explosive properties as weapons or methods of warfare.

Bioweapons: These are harmful biologic agents used in biological warfare including bacteria, viruses or toxins that can harm or kill people.

Geneva Protocol (1925): An international treaty prohibiting the use of chemical and biological weapons in warfare.