Instruction
A patient presents in the ED complaining of vague discomforts: nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, watery diarrhea, fever, and chills. The patient reports he has not travelled outside of the U.S. Since it occurs at the height of the norovirus season, the ED physician assumes it is another run of the mill case. When the lab reports return a quick test of cholera, the public health department is called in. Could this be a potential bioterrorism attempt? Why or why not? Provide a solid rationale for your response along with appropriate references.