[Consequences and challenges due to bioterrorist attacks].

Ever since the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 and the cases of inhalational anthrax and other types of anthrax caused by attacks with anthrax spores, responsible authorities and experts must reckon with bioterrorist attacks conducted with much greater criminal "drive" and greater financial resources than had been imagined so far. This consideration triggered cautionary measures in Germany and Europe as briefly summarised here. For more detailed information please refer to internet (www.rki.de) and see the references given below.