There are aspects of a potential global terrorist pandemic it is difficult to discuss in detail without giving 'pointers' for which I have neither the qualifications nor the expertise.

It is therefore better that I confine any statements to what I know – and can extrapolate – and which is easily available to confirm or acknowledge and already in the public domain.

What I can therefore do is to point you in the direction of open source data giving insights as to a number of components of a global pandemic, initiated by a terror attack, which could potentially cause the most destructive harm to the human species on this planet.

This is not a scientifically-based article and should be read as 'fiction.'

Deinococcaceae:

'Doomsday' Bacteria (and Microorganisms)

It is a well-researched fact that there are certain bacteria which thrive on radiation.

(New Scientist, 9^th December, 1995:Doomsday Bacteria Thrive On Radiation) To put this into a nutshell, genetic modification or manipulation of microorganisms could conceivably produce (or may already have produced) a virulent 'strain' of microorganism which, for example, when in contact with skin (contamination) can sit 'patiently' on the dermis (or between the epidermis and the dermis) until, say, for example, that individual uses any microwaveable device, at which time they are 'activated' to 'go to work' 'penetrating' the dermis and destroying healthy body cells – that is to say, causing them to multiply uncontrollably (cancer.)

Now the fascinating thing in this instance is that because we are talking about ionized or radiated bacteria or microbes which have 'initiated' uncontrolled cellular growth, it is conceivable that this can also be 'transmitted' to individuals with weakened immune systems – such as elderly relatives – causing them to develop uncontrolled cellular growth (cancer) at a very rapid pace.

Because medical technology is neither calibrated nor designed to identify such a pattern, the cancer would simply be attributed to other natural events – such as age or just bad luck with the explanation given by an unsuspecting doctor or specialist physician that cancer is a very prevalent worldwide occurrence often with no specific factors other that presumed genetic or a weakened immune system.

Microorganisms As Bioweapons

There has been fascinating research data in the United States since the Second World War (which remains 'Classified') which may have unleashed the full potential of genetically modified bacteria and microorganisms as bioweapons - for use in a 'doomsday' scenario.

The data for this has been 'alluded' to in several studies but not fully referenced – or the references provided have been just slightly misleading – suggesting that the 'real' references for the data provided cannot be mentioned.

So there you have it. One possible factor of manipulation in a global bioterror attack – should the technology either fall into the wrong hands or simply be 're-created' 'mimicked' or 'reproduced' (for example, by extremists motivated by religion, politics, race or hatred or indeed by 'savants' with their own unique objectives which might be difficult for a 'normal' world to fathom.)

[The term 'autism', for example, is a uniquely misunderstood term - for which categorizations favouring the most acknowledged and universally accepted 'categories' (and spectra) have been agreed , accepted and adopted by the medical profession for reasons of simplification and commonality.]

The Human 'Gene Pool'

I now want to 'switch' to another 'aspect' of a global bioterror attack.

As I said in 2014, the prime targets are the emergency service personnel for a very logical reason:the whole fabric of society collapses once they (and their families) are infected - and there is no cure.

The attack virus, in this instance, must mutate by genetic variation (i.e. by race) together with the other (already known and widely accepted) known factors.

This is not, conversely, for any reason of 'racial hatred' or any such silly factor remotely related, but by the simplicity of the fact that the human population does indeed just slightly differ – Caucasians from Africans from Asiatics from Indians and it is in this just slight diversity caused by nature and nurture which an attack scenario will thrive – causing a multiple of varied mutations based on environmental-genetic different patterns of diet, prevalence of 'disease' (such as obesity, sickle-cell anemia, diabetes etc etc.)

You can see the obvious pattern – which a 'terror' virus will (be genetically modified) to fully exploit to the maximum available potential.

There are many other aspects which are challenging (but not insurmountable) for the 'creative' terrorist of the future to exploit.

Motives For A Global Bioterror Attack

The easiest motives to understand, when looking at the human species, are those where hatred, politics, race, tribe, religion, philosophy and ideology play prominent roles. If and where such are the motivating factors, then they are within the accepted known parameters of the human species and are, at the very least, 'understandable' – because they are based on variations which motivate individuals to undertake such a 'mission' of 'liberation.'

'Why would anyone be so crazy to contemplate such an event outside the realm of the known parameters above?' you may well ask.

Perhaps the answer is as old as time itself: because it might be possible to achieve.

©Patrick Emek, March 27, 2020

Natural Products For Fighting Viral and Bacterial Infections

Pneumonia

Is a very serious inflammation infection of the lungs causing them to be filled with mucus and pus.

A number of infectious elements can be at work here but I want to focus on mycoplasma and viruses.

(The reason for this is because I have dealt extensively with these factors in my earlier research on bioweapons. If you are reading this the chances are more likely you might also have read some of the extensive references I also gave with those earlier blogs – including the weaponization of mycoplasma.)

Symptoms:Fever and Chills (feeling very cold) aching of the muscles and joints, blood with sputum, chest pains, difficulty breathing enlargement of lymph nodes and thyroid glands. Please note the inflammation of the thyroid gland (thyroiditis, causing temporary hyperthyroidism followed by hypothyroidism, can often be mistaken for thyroid cancer in the absence of a physician and diagnosis.)

Lymph glands play a vital role in the body's ability to ward off infectious diseases and viruses.

[In this particular instance, I am focusing on a viral infection and its likely impact on the thyroid gland.]

Factors which can exacerbate or increase the risk of pneumonia

A weakened immune system – caused by a common cold (influenza) - is one factor.

Individuals with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, sickle cell anaemia. HIV infected patients are also at high risk as are those who have suffered a stroke or are epileptic seizure prone.

Individuals who are undernourished (malnourished) who have been prior exposed to chemical or biological irritants (or have suffered allergic reaction to enzymes – even in washing detergents) those who over-consume alcohol are also in the high-risk category. People who are under-nourished or malnourished are also in the high-risk category.

There is a general consensus that those under the age of 1 and over the age of 70 are in the highest risk category.

In my previous article I linked bacteria with viral infection for a very specific reason.

Bacterial Pneumonia

Bacterial pneumonia can erupt as a direct result of a viral infection which has caused some other illness or complications (re-read above please.)

Feeling very cold, uncontrollable (involuntary) shaking and a high temperature are all symptoms of this

type of pneumonia. Starting with a dry cough followed by brown-red sputum, difficulty in breathing resulting in higher oxygen intake (rapid breathing) can itself induce shock which in turn can result in death from other complicating factors (read again above.)

Chest pains, abdominal pains, fatigue are all common symptoms.

This particular type of pneumonia is unlikely to spread to non-genetic related individuals.

(In the particular instance we are dealing with here brothers and sisters, it is advisable that an individual who is not genetically-related is the carer or 'medical unit', just as a precaution, if at all possible.

The general consensus is that bacterial pneumonia is not as highly transmissible as it's viral counterpart.)

Viral Pneumonia

In the normal course of events this was always considered less severe than it's bacterial counterpart. It is cause by a virus, be contracted from an infected individual and the symptoms can range from mild to moderate to extremely serious.

In this instance, an individual can be a 'carrier' without himself or herself knowing nor showing any outward symptoms. For this reason, as an opportunistic virus, it can be even more deadly and if not immediately treated, secondary bacterial infections can set in.

Fungal Pneumonia

This is far less common. Persons with particular types of cancer often exhibit fungal pneumonia.

It is often the result of a weakened immune system (HIV infection, weakened immune system following organ(s) transplant and an exacerbation of it's manifestation caused directly by the use of immunosuppressive drugs, are all contributing factors to fungal pneumonia.)

A chest X-ray is a useful indicator when dealing with the above.

[Calcified nodes on otherwise healthy lungs are sometimes a 'calling card' that a bacterial or viral agent has recently been active here and the patient is now in either recovery or otherwise]

'Non-Pharma' Treatments

Shiitake Mushrooms – help boost the immune system and assist fighting infection.

Essential fatty acids: Salmon Oil,Cod Liver Oil, Flaxseed Oil,Primrose Oil all assist to build new tissue (lung kidney, liver, etc. and reduce the level of inflammation.)

Zinc (do not exceed 100mg per day) – assist with tissue repair and fighting infection.

Zinc lozenges can be a good source – but check the zinc content on the label of the pack before buying.

Grape Seed extract ('full-bodied' red wine – in small quantity!)

If you can obtain it, Pycnogenol is also very useful. Both boost the immune system, assist with protecting the lungs and can help to ward off the severity of influenza.

Kelp (Seaweed – 'greenish color' powder is best – if you can obtain it) but not more than 200mg each day. Beta-carotene products (including carrots and pure juice) and manganese (but never consume calcium and manganese at the same time!) calcium-based (or infused) products, raw thymus; all assist in maintaining a healthy glandular (including thyroid) system, boosting immunity and aiding recovery from viral and bacterial infection.

The following herbs are also recommended:

1.Burdock

2.Licorice (please do not take if you have high blood pressure

3.Black radish

4.Dandelion

5.Switch from coffee to a chicory-based substitute

6.Horsetail

7.Ginger – an effective anti-microbial factor and useful when treating someone with a high fever

I have omitted many herbs which have serious side-effects and those which should be avoided during pregnancy.

All of the above either assist to cleanse the body of toxins or rebuild weakened immune systems and strengthen glandular and organ tissues.

(If confused, you might refer to a good layman's guide to explain the difference between glands and organs here:

https://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-gland-and-vs-organ/

Vitamin 'C'

All Vitamin 'C' products are very important for boosting a weakened immune system and assisting with a quick recovery. Likewise are raw fruits, vegetables, fish (not processed) and free-form amino acid complexes are also vital to both fight infectious diseases, viruses,and aid with the recovery process after illness.

The items above are by no means an 'extensive' outline for suggested natural anti-viral products.

I have only included those items most easily obtainable over the counter.

I have omitted any which are likely to result in severe side-effects.

Please note that you never take any of the above in combination with prescribed pharmaceutical (doctor or physician or clinician-prescribed) medication.

The result of such combinations can be fatal.

©Patrick Emek, March 22, 2020

[The above article,as ever, is free to copy and distribute for non-financial purposes.

Again, all I request is that you credit the copyright owner. PE]

[Please note that I do not give medical advice.  You must consult a physician or other qualified professional for further direction.  PE]

The Second Wave

[Please note this blog is not a scientifically-based assessment but speculation based on a known pattern of  terrorism, extrapolated into an example of how a bioterror attack might 'mimic' one such known pattern.

If you are looking for scientifically-based data please refer to my earlier blogs about bioweapons.

As soon as this current 'event' began to manifest itself, I determined not to 'undermine' the legitimate scientific efforts to tackle this emergency with anything which might be considered simply an attempt to 'capitalise' on a major tragedy.

It does however raise interesting matters for further research.

You already know the science from my previous blogs.

If you have already taken some of your valuable time to read and analyse these, then you know most of the answers;so I am in some respects 'preaching' to the 'converted.']

'The Big Kahuna'

It is for certain that this coronavirus pandemic, while interesting in itself, is not 'The Big Kahuna.'

One of the key patterns in terror attacks is to create as much disruption as it is possible to achieve.

For example, a bomb goes off in a crowded market place.

This is quickly followed by a secondary attack when the emergency services have arrived.

The pattern is obvious:the first suicide 'wave' is the distraction for 'the main event.'  With those providing emergency services being the primary targets for the terror attack - and not the primary attack itself.

Speculation - Taking Coronavirus As A Template

There is no practical reason why, a second even more 'lethal' mutation of coronavirus could not be introduced.

Indeed, as with the common cold (but 10 times more lethal) it would be very challenging for most societies to cope with an even more virulent strain of this virus - seeing how badly most societies have managed the first outbreak or wave.

(Look at it like this, Influenza has a 'club' membership of about 200 variations or strains.

Coronavirus might open it's own 'club' - with it's variations or strains each having it's own unique etiology.)

As I said earlier, this current outbreak is, but a grain of sand, for what is to come - if  such a bioterror attack ever takes place - with billions dead.  I did a calculation of how many at the time of my research analysis and it worked out at 6.85bn or thereabouts at the higher end and 4.85bn at the lower end of the model.  The considerable difference or 'spread' were caused by 'mitigating factors.'

To repeat, I am 99.99% certain that this current pandemic is not a bioterror attack.

The Second Wave

So what would this 'second wave' look like?

In the case of a gene-mutated (or genetically bioengineered) terror attack, I want to show you what it would look like - taking this non-terror emanating coronavirus as an example.

The second wave would be specifically targeted to infect those thought to be partially immunized.

Take a simple example.  A lock and a key.  The bioengineered virus (key) will 'home in' by 'radar' on those with the presumed antibodies ('locks') but in such a way that it will cause added cellular disruptions - perhaps resulting in a breakdown in the body's ability to maintain 'cellular integrity.'  The effects could be dramatic - similar to reported cases for Ebola but, by contrast, not easily transmissible.  

An objective here would be to cause major disruption - similar to that caused by landmines and mini-projectiles on the battlefield.

The purpose of such is to cause such injuries that battlefield medical units will be unable to cope so great are the casualties.

In the case of a bioterror attack as envisaged, the 'medical units' are relatives and friends who will be able to tend their loved ones -perhaps without themselves becoming secondary victims - at least not initially - such would be how the mutation 'behaves' in secondary transmission between genetically-related and genetically unrelated individuals.  

A further variation (mutation) of this same aspect could, conceivably, be highly transmissible.  

You can see the obvious pattern.

Any virus which causes such cellular disruption will have it's own unique etiology as demonstrated  in the above example.

Failure Is Not An Option

Many years ago I had the privilege to meet Markus Wolf, former Head of the HVA (Main Intelligence Administration) of the Ministry For State Security, East Germany.

This was long after the fall of the Berlin Wall and of Communism.

What I learned, is that success in any operation involves training to the nth degree of perfection.

That the consequences of failure should be so dire that failure is not an option.

With these two tenets (alone) in mind a high degree of 'preparatory' work is required for such a hypothetical terrorist operation.

(I have outlined possible preparatory scenarios in earlier blogs with research data.)

Effects On Societal Behavior

The effect of The Second Wave will temporarily change the pattern of world social (societal) behavior - especially since nobody will have claimed 'responsibility' (for the events for reasons given earlier) so there will be no 'enemy' to go after.

[Every other nation will, however, be the 'potential' enemy.]

Motivation:Look For The Motive

I have no special knowledge nor insight with regard to motive.

It could well be that it is neither spiritual nor political in motivation.

That there is no grievance just a burning 'desire' to 'start again' - and see 'where things go' next time 'round.

In other words, the objective might not be based on hate of any person or group or system just a simple desire for a 'different' 'type' of planet - where all existing structures are no longer in place - with no specific political nor philosophical manifesto. 

This is the very 'extreme' - motiveless - bioterror attack.

The one which is most incomprehensible since it is motiveless.

This, however, might have a higher probability of success than it's (more likely) alternative [bioterror] scenarios for future disruption  which are quite clearly based on known issues of politics, race, religion and tribe. 

If such an event happens as above, it is highly unlikely we would ever know the 'how' nor the 'why' nor even the 'who.'

As I said previously, in such a 'main event' there is no requirement to leave a (traditional) 'calling card' - since 'the manifest' itself, is in the chaos all around.

©Patrick Emek, March 17, 2020

4.trichuriasis (parasitic)

3.ebola (virus)

2.dengue (virus)

1.necrotizing fasciitis (bacterial)