NIAID Category A, B & C Priority
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Category A Biological Disease
High-priority agents include organisms that pose a risk to national security because they
- can be easily disseminated or transmitted person-to-person
- cause high mortality, with potential for major public health impact
- might cause public panic and social disruption
- require special action for public health preparedness
Category A organisms (and diseases):
Category B Biological Disease
Second highest priority agent include those that
- are moderately easy to disseminate
- cause moderate morbidity and low mortality
- require specific enhancements of CDC's diagnostic capacity and enhanced disease surveillance
Category B organisms (and diseases):
- Bacteria
- Viruses
- Viral encephalitis
- Food and Waterborne Pathogens
- Protozoa
- Food and Waterborne Pathogens
- Plants
Category C Biological Disease
Third highest priority agents include emerging pathogens that could be engineered for mass dissemination in the future because of
- availability
- ease of production and dissemination
- potential for high morbidity and mortality and major health impact
Category C organisms (and diseases):
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