Toxicological trivia from October 15, 2009: Which of the following agents non falls within Category A or high priority, which can have a major negative impact on society for being easily transmitted person to person, cause high mortality , cause panic and social disruption and require special action for preparedness and response for public health.
a) Smallpox (Variola major)
b) Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis).
c) Brucellosis (Brucella species)

Answer c. The brucellosis belongs to category B. Read more in the paper in Spanish on: Preparation before the overall risk of Biological and Chemical Terrorism