What is another word for bacteriological warfare?
Pronunciation: [baktˈi͡əɹɪəlˈɒd͡ʒɪkə͡l wˈɔːfe͡ə] (IPA) 
Bacteriological warfare, also known as germ warfare, biological warfare, or biowarfare, is a type of warfare that involves the use of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi to cause harm or death to humans, animals, or plants. Synonyms for bacteriological warfare include bio-terror, microbial warfare, germ warfare, biological terrorism, and bio-aggression. The use of biological weapons is illegal under international law, with the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) being a treaty that prohibits the development, production, and stockpiling of biological weapons. Despite this, concerns remain over the potential use of such weapons by terrorists or hostile states.
