Levels of Biological Containment
... BSL-2 risk group contains biological agents that pose moderate risk to personnel and the environment. If exposure occurs in a laboratory situation, the risk of spread is limited and it rarely would cause infection that would lead to serious disease. Effective treatment and preventive measures are av ...
... BSL-2 risk group contains biological agents that pose moderate risk to personnel and the environment. If exposure occurs in a laboratory situation, the risk of spread is limited and it rarely would cause infection that would lead to serious disease. Effective treatment and preventive measures are av ...
Rochester Guardian Angels Presentation International Guardian
... Speaker George W. Bush voices concern of risk of biological agents to White House Staff in 1999 Notes increase in biotechnology Dark Winter exercise June 2001 at Andrew's Air Force Base re smallpox scenario October 2001 anthrax attacks 22 cases – 5 People died – but panic much larger Covert disaster ...
... Speaker George W. Bush voices concern of risk of biological agents to White House Staff in 1999 Notes increase in biotechnology Dark Winter exercise June 2001 at Andrew's Air Force Base re smallpox scenario October 2001 anthrax attacks 22 cases – 5 People died – but panic much larger Covert disaster ...
Must be present!
... CDC Categories BT Agents Divided into Categories A, B,C based on: • Quantity of agent available • Ability to disseminate the agent • Person-to-person transmission • Severity of disease • Public response, panic, etc.. • Overall risk to national security ...
... CDC Categories BT Agents Divided into Categories A, B,C based on: • Quantity of agent available • Ability to disseminate the agent • Person-to-person transmission • Severity of disease • Public response, panic, etc.. • Overall risk to national security ...
UCLA Center for Public Health and Disasters 10911 Weyburn
... Public Health Laboratories identify agents (either in-house or through referral to State or CDC) Environmental Health assesses sanitation and safety of food and water ...
... Public Health Laboratories identify agents (either in-house or through referral to State or CDC) Environmental Health assesses sanitation and safety of food and water ...
Preparing for and Responding to Bioterrorism: Information for
... would be unlikely because of dilution effects in reservoirs and the use of chlorination and filtration. Infiltrating smaller water distribution systems with infectious agents or toxins may be a more likely scenario. ...
... would be unlikely because of dilution effects in reservoirs and the use of chlorination and filtration. Infiltrating smaller water distribution systems with infectious agents or toxins may be a more likely scenario. ...
Biology: Immune System Study Guide
... 4. Bacteria that break down the nutrients in dead matter into simpler substances that are taken up by plant roots are called _______________________. 5. What are some human uses for bacteria? 6. The outer protein coat of a virus is called a ___________________. 7. All viruses are made of proteins an ...
... 4. Bacteria that break down the nutrients in dead matter into simpler substances that are taken up by plant roots are called _______________________. 5. What are some human uses for bacteria? 6. The outer protein coat of a virus is called a ___________________. 7. All viruses are made of proteins an ...
June 8, 2005 - Jaax
... Possible Indicators of a BW/BT Attack • Disease entity not naturally-occurring in the area • Multiple disease entities in same patients (mixed agent attack) • Large # of military and civilian casualties (inhabit same area) • Data suggestive of a massive point source outbreak • Apparent aerosol or c ...
... Possible Indicators of a BW/BT Attack • Disease entity not naturally-occurring in the area • Multiple disease entities in same patients (mixed agent attack) • Large # of military and civilian casualties (inhabit same area) • Data suggestive of a massive point source outbreak • Apparent aerosol or c ...
Bioterrorism_Layton
... Cutaneous Anthrax is the most common manifestation of anthrax infection accounting for 95% of all cases in developed countries. The route of infection is the direct inoculation of skin by spores with an incubation period of 1-7 days (up to 14d). Clinical findings are characteristic and the diagnosis ...
... Cutaneous Anthrax is the most common manifestation of anthrax infection accounting for 95% of all cases in developed countries. The route of infection is the direct inoculation of skin by spores with an incubation period of 1-7 days (up to 14d). Clinical findings are characteristic and the diagnosis ...
Handout-Bioterrorism
... Move to high risk Biological Threat, specialist public arena Newsworthy Rare/eradicated infections Low clinical experience ...
... Move to high risk Biological Threat, specialist public arena Newsworthy Rare/eradicated infections Low clinical experience ...
Biological Awareness Risk Assessment
... BSL 2: Practices, equipment and facilities are applicable to clinical diagnostic, teaching and other facilities in which work is done with the broad spectrum of indigenous agents present in the community and associated with human disease of varying severity. This level is appropriate when work is do ...
... BSL 2: Practices, equipment and facilities are applicable to clinical diagnostic, teaching and other facilities in which work is done with the broad spectrum of indigenous agents present in the community and associated with human disease of varying severity. This level is appropriate when work is do ...
the adoption of precaution towards emergent and recurring
... Infection control programs have been important in the control of emerging infections. Following the terrorist attacks in 2001, and the subsequent outbreaks of anthrax, healthcare facilities in the United States developed plans to address bioterrorism preparedness and response. In 2003, healthcare fa ...
... Infection control programs have been important in the control of emerging infections. Following the terrorist attacks in 2001, and the subsequent outbreaks of anthrax, healthcare facilities in the United States developed plans to address bioterrorism preparedness and response. In 2003, healthcare fa ...
Yersinia pestis
... Not indicated because of the low incidence of infection and low probability of asymptomatic bacteremia No sensitive or specific question is feasible. Under circumstances of a bioterrorism threat, the need for, and potential effectiveness of specific donor screening questions would need to be address ...
... Not indicated because of the low incidence of infection and low probability of asymptomatic bacteremia No sensitive or specific question is feasible. Under circumstances of a bioterrorism threat, the need for, and potential effectiveness of specific donor screening questions would need to be address ...
Global Diseases biological challenges of the 21st Century
... admits (2002) aerosolized smallpox was released on Voz Island in 1971 for studies ...
... admits (2002) aerosolized smallpox was released on Voz Island in 1971 for studies ...
Avian Influenza Virus FAQ - Environmental Health and Safety
... Avian influenza (AI) is an infectious disease of birds caused by the type A strain of the influenza virus. AI is a highly contagious disease and some strains can cause high mortality in poultry. Influenza A virus in the natural environment is generally spread by ingestion or inhalation. The virus is ...
... Avian influenza (AI) is an infectious disease of birds caused by the type A strain of the influenza virus. AI is a highly contagious disease and some strains can cause high mortality in poultry. Influenza A virus in the natural environment is generally spread by ingestion or inhalation. The virus is ...
2012-Week3_Bio - Teaching Terrorism
... • Prevention through vaccine, but no specific treatment of infection ...
... • Prevention through vaccine, but no specific treatment of infection ...
Chapter Nine – Nutrition Quiz Clues
... Transmitted Infections; with Focus on Reducing Risks and Coping with Chronic Disease and Conditions Know what is the term used for disease causing agents (not virus, bacteria, or germs) ...
... Transmitted Infections; with Focus on Reducing Risks and Coping with Chronic Disease and Conditions Know what is the term used for disease causing agents (not virus, bacteria, or germs) ...
Potential Biological Weapons Threats
... 20% of the population has any immunity from prior vaccination (12). There is no acceptable treatment, and the communicability by aerosol requires negative-pressure isolation. Therefore, these limited isolation resources in medical facilities would be easily overwhelmed. Anthrax can have a delayed on ...
... 20% of the population has any immunity from prior vaccination (12). There is no acceptable treatment, and the communicability by aerosol requires negative-pressure isolation. Therefore, these limited isolation resources in medical facilities would be easily overwhelmed. Anthrax can have a delayed on ...
BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS
... forestry workers (Rocky Mountain spotted fever, lyme disease, viruses and bacteria from ticks, fungi); child care workers (bacteria (shingles), viruses (measles, chickenpox); public safety workers (bloodborne pathogens, viral respiratory diseases (influenza). ...
... forestry workers (Rocky Mountain spotted fever, lyme disease, viruses and bacteria from ticks, fungi); child care workers (bacteria (shingles), viruses (measles, chickenpox); public safety workers (bloodborne pathogens, viral respiratory diseases (influenza). ...
Biothreats and Biosecurity - New Jersey Preparedness Training
... Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis) Smallpox (Variola major) Plague (Yersinia pestis) Botulism (Clostridium botulinum toxin) Tularemia (Francisella tularensis) Viral hemorrhagic fevers – filoviruses like Ebola and Marburg – arenaviruses like Lassa and Machupo ...
... Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis) Smallpox (Variola major) Plague (Yersinia pestis) Botulism (Clostridium botulinum toxin) Tularemia (Francisella tularensis) Viral hemorrhagic fevers – filoviruses like Ebola and Marburg – arenaviruses like Lassa and Machupo ...
Quiz - Web Adventures
... Animal sentinels d. Animal infectors 7. In 2001,letters were sent to public officials that were contaminated with: a. Ebola virus b. Anthrax spores c. Salmonella bacteria d. Smallpox ...
... Animal sentinels d. Animal infectors 7. In 2001,letters were sent to public officials that were contaminated with: a. Ebola virus b. Anthrax spores c. Salmonella bacteria d. Smallpox ...
public health emergency response
... Medical Screening of Potential Vaccinees Costs for Treatment of Adverse Events Reimbursement for Lost Wages ...
... Medical Screening of Potential Vaccinees Costs for Treatment of Adverse Events Reimbursement for Lost Wages ...
Biowarfare Agents that are WMD feasible
... maintained to biosafety level 3 or 4 standards. BL 4 conditions are required for extremely infectious and hazardous agents, such as Ebola, Marburg, smallpox, plague, and botulism. BL4 conditions include a negative-pressure environment with airlocks, protective clothing, and other systems to inactive ...
... maintained to biosafety level 3 or 4 standards. BL 4 conditions are required for extremely infectious and hazardous agents, such as Ebola, Marburg, smallpox, plague, and botulism. BL4 conditions include a negative-pressure environment with airlocks, protective clothing, and other systems to inactive ...
Data Mining
... Weng-Keen Wong, School of EECS, Oregon State University Email: [email protected] Joint work with the RODS Lab (University of Pittsburgh) and the AUTON Lab (Carnegie Mellon University) ...
... Weng-Keen Wong, School of EECS, Oregon State University Email: [email protected] Joint work with the RODS Lab (University of Pittsburgh) and the AUTON Lab (Carnegie Mellon University) ...
Bioterrorism
Bioterrorism is terrorism involving the intentional release or dissemination of biological agents. These agents are bacteria, viruses, or toxins, and may be in a naturally occurring or a human-modified form. For the use of this method in warfare, see biological warfare.