👉 A disease weapon, also known as a biological weapon, is a pathogen or toxin used intentionally to cause illness or death in humans, animals, or plants. These agents can be naturally occurring or engineered through genetic manipulation to enhance their virulence, transmissibility, or resistance to treatments. Biological weapons pose significant threats due to their potential for rapid spread and the difficulty in detecting and containing outbreaks. They can be delivered via aerosols, contaminated food or water, or through direct contact, making them particularly insidious and challenging to combat. The use of disease weapons violates international law, specifically the Biological Weapons Convention, which aims to eliminate such weapons and promote global health security.
