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What is a biohazard?

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A biological hazard, or biohazard, is a biological substance that poses a threat to the health of living organisms, primarily humans. This could include a sample of a microorganism, virus or toxin that can adversely affect human health. A biohazard could also be a substance harmful to other animals.
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a risk to human health or the environment arising from biological work, especially with microorganisms.

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