Botulinum toxin as a bioterrorist weapon.
... Starting in the 1930’s, the Japanese during their occupation of Manchuria admitted to feeding cultures of C. botulinum to prisoners. The US had produced botulism toxin for use in warfare during WWII and were equipped with the vaccine during the D-Day invasion. Despite the 1972 Biological and Toxin W ...
... Starting in the 1930’s, the Japanese during their occupation of Manchuria admitted to feeding cultures of C. botulinum to prisoners. The US had produced botulism toxin for use in warfare during WWII and were equipped with the vaccine during the D-Day invasion. Despite the 1972 Biological and Toxin W ...
The role and importance of veterinary laboratories in the
... laboratories and sent to veterinary administration offices or district, regional or state veterinary diagnostic laboratories which routinely deal with the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases in a specific region or district. Another set of instructions contains procedures for the manufacture ...
... laboratories and sent to veterinary administration offices or district, regional or state veterinary diagnostic laboratories which routinely deal with the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases in a specific region or district. Another set of instructions contains procedures for the manufacture ...
http://www.asm.org/ccLibraryFiles/FILENAME/000000002178/BTtemplate3-02-06.pdf
... http://www.asm.org/Policy/index.asp?bid=6342 Bioterrorism is defined as the “intentional use of microorganisms, or toxins, derived from living organisms, to produce disease and death in humans, animals, or plants.” A bioterrorism event may be either overt or covert. An overt attack would be accompan ...
... http://www.asm.org/Policy/index.asp?bid=6342 Bioterrorism is defined as the “intentional use of microorganisms, or toxins, derived from living organisms, to produce disease and death in humans, animals, or plants.” A bioterrorism event may be either overt or covert. An overt attack would be accompan ...
Laboratory`s BT plan template - American Society for Microbiology
... http://www.asm.org/Policy/index.asp?bid=6342 Bioterrorism is defined as the “intentional use of microorganisms, or toxins, derived from living organisms, to produce disease and death in humans, animals, or plants.” A bioterrorism event may be either overt or covert. An overt attack would be accompan ...
... http://www.asm.org/Policy/index.asp?bid=6342 Bioterrorism is defined as the “intentional use of microorganisms, or toxins, derived from living organisms, to produce disease and death in humans, animals, or plants.” A bioterrorism event may be either overt or covert. An overt attack would be accompan ...
a boost for vaccine research
... mixed results. The recent phase 2 STEP trial of the HIV vaccine (V520) showed disappointing results, but another vaccine made by GeoVax will be moving into phase 2 clinical trials in the next few months based on promising phase 1 results. VaxInnate is testing a universal flu vaccine that would work ...
... mixed results. The recent phase 2 STEP trial of the HIV vaccine (V520) showed disappointing results, but another vaccine made by GeoVax will be moving into phase 2 clinical trials in the next few months based on promising phase 1 results. VaxInnate is testing a universal flu vaccine that would work ...
Biological Materials Registration Form
... confirm that the relevant Exposure Response Plan(s) will be followed. I will submit written reports to the Institutional Biosafety Committee concerning: 1. Any accident that results in a known or potential exposure to recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid materials, infectious agents or biological t ...
... confirm that the relevant Exposure Response Plan(s) will be followed. I will submit written reports to the Institutional Biosafety Committee concerning: 1. Any accident that results in a known or potential exposure to recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid materials, infectious agents or biological t ...
Biosafety in the TB Laboratory Powerpoint Presentation
... population, the risk of becoming infected with M. tuberculosis in the laboratory can be minimized through the use of the engineering controls, administrative procedures, and specific work-place practices that are presented in these guidelines. ...
... population, the risk of becoming infected with M. tuberculosis in the laboratory can be minimized through the use of the engineering controls, administrative procedures, and specific work-place practices that are presented in these guidelines. ...
The Bioterrorist Threat of Ebola in East Africa and Implications for
... and were cured of the virus (Ndhlovu, 2012). Additionally, on 29 January 2013, research was published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal showing that a vaccine ‘protect[ed] macaques from Ebola virus and Marburg virus infections, both prophylactically [preexposure] and post-ex ...
... and were cured of the virus (Ndhlovu, 2012). Additionally, on 29 January 2013, research was published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal showing that a vaccine ‘protect[ed] macaques from Ebola virus and Marburg virus infections, both prophylactically [preexposure] and post-ex ...
Preparing and Responding to Bioterrorism: Information for
... (current as of 7/02), were prepared by Jennifer Brennan Braden, MD, MPH, at the Northwest Center for Public Health Practice in Seattle, WA, and Jeff Duchin, MD with Public Health – Seattle & King County and the Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, University of WA, for the purpose of educating ...
... (current as of 7/02), were prepared by Jennifer Brennan Braden, MD, MPH, at the Northwest Center for Public Health Practice in Seattle, WA, and Jeff Duchin, MD with Public Health – Seattle & King County and the Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, University of WA, for the purpose of educating ...
Form 1 - Cal Poly Pomona
... and location of life safety equipment (e.g., eye wash, shower, fire extinguisher, spill kit, first aid, etc.). All personnel must demonstrate proficiency in standard and special microbiological practices before start of experiments. Other Educational Training (specify): 2. If any, describe additiona ...
... and location of life safety equipment (e.g., eye wash, shower, fire extinguisher, spill kit, first aid, etc.). All personnel must demonstrate proficiency in standard and special microbiological practices before start of experiments. Other Educational Training (specify): 2. If any, describe additiona ...
Safety in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
... Classes I and II BSCs provide effective partial containment for procedures involving moderate- and highrisk microorganisms or Biosafety Levels 2 and 3 agents. Class I cabinets are open-fronted, negative-pressure, ventilated cabinets. Unsterilized room air enters and circulates within the cabinet, an ...
... Classes I and II BSCs provide effective partial containment for procedures involving moderate- and highrisk microorganisms or Biosafety Levels 2 and 3 agents. Class I cabinets are open-fronted, negative-pressure, ventilated cabinets. Unsterilized room air enters and circulates within the cabinet, an ...
... activity in serum, pleural, peritoneal and pericardiac effusions, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of many illnesses. To estimate the precise quantity of ADA1 and ADA2 in a specimen, one should separate the two isoenzymes. This was usually highly complicated and impractical, and some authors [1, 2] hav ...
saudi board of pediatric infectious diseases training program
... transplantation programs. Exposure to adult infectious diseases is undertaken through rotations in an Adult Infectious Diseases Training Program or an organized adult, infectious diseases service supervised by a qualified Adult Infectious Disease specialist. ...
... transplantation programs. Exposure to adult infectious diseases is undertaken through rotations in an Adult Infectious Diseases Training Program or an organized adult, infectious diseases service supervised by a qualified Adult Infectious Disease specialist. ...
Biosafety - East Carolina University
... A. Provide a brief overview or “lay abstract” of the proposed research containing sufficient information to ensure adequate review of the protocol by the East Carolina University Biological Safety Program, and determination of compliance with State, and Federal Regulations. We are interested in the ...
... A. Provide a brief overview or “lay abstract” of the proposed research containing sufficient information to ensure adequate review of the protocol by the East Carolina University Biological Safety Program, and determination of compliance with State, and Federal Regulations. We are interested in the ...
Anthrax
... An itchy sore develops that is similar to an insect bite. This sore may blister and form a black ...
... An itchy sore develops that is similar to an insect bite. This sore may blister and form a black ...
management of biological spills in laboratories
... Spilled blood and body fluids/substances and infective agents may be encountered in many situations in the laboratory. Spills involving Genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) are to be dealt with by registered office of the gene technology regulator (OGTR) trained personnel according to procedures d ...
... Spilled blood and body fluids/substances and infective agents may be encountered in many situations in the laboratory. Spills involving Genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) are to be dealt with by registered office of the gene technology regulator (OGTR) trained personnel according to procedures d ...
biosafety guide
... and gloves. Leave them behind in the lab when you leave. Change the gloves frequently. Biowastes must be decontaminated before leaving the building, usually by autoclaving. Restrict access to the lab. SStaff must receive training in safety procedures appropriate to the organisms being studied. Train ...
... and gloves. Leave them behind in the lab when you leave. Change the gloves frequently. Biowastes must be decontaminated before leaving the building, usually by autoclaving. Restrict access to the lab. SStaff must receive training in safety procedures appropriate to the organisms being studied. Train ...
The Ebola Virus and the Threat of Bioterrorism
... Even though these acts of cruelty were conducted under the mantle of strategic military objectives, many countries pushed for the prohibition of biological warfare. Along with asphyxiating, poisonous, and other gases and chemicals, bacteriological methods of warfare were banned under the 1925 Geneva ...
... Even though these acts of cruelty were conducted under the mantle of strategic military objectives, many countries pushed for the prohibition of biological warfare. Along with asphyxiating, poisonous, and other gases and chemicals, bacteriological methods of warfare were banned under the 1925 Geneva ...
Cutaneous Anthrax - UNC School of Medicine
... 1945 -- Anthrax outbreak in Iran kills 1 million sheep ...
... 1945 -- Anthrax outbreak in Iran kills 1 million sheep ...
Infectious agents and non-communicable diseases
... • “Cleaner” environment? Maybe • Move from rural to urban living? Maybe ...
... • “Cleaner” environment? Maybe • Move from rural to urban living? Maybe ...
References - Welcome to my.ABSA.org.
... contains and prevents transmission of the agent(s). All wastes from the animal room (including animal tissues, carcasses, contaminated bedding, unused feed, sharps, and other refuse) are transported from the animal room in leak-proof, covered containers for appropriate disposal in compliance with ap ...
... contains and prevents transmission of the agent(s). All wastes from the animal room (including animal tissues, carcasses, contaminated bedding, unused feed, sharps, and other refuse) are transported from the animal room in leak-proof, covered containers for appropriate disposal in compliance with ap ...
Postage and Packaging Regulations for Transport of
... immunocompromised patients or as opportunistic colonisers and should treated as Category B Infectious Substances. Please note: Although CABI does accept for processing, samples known to be human pathogens of Category A, it is always possible that an unknown organism submitted for identification coul ...
... immunocompromised patients or as opportunistic colonisers and should treated as Category B Infectious Substances. Please note: Although CABI does accept for processing, samples known to be human pathogens of Category A, it is always possible that an unknown organism submitted for identification coul ...
biosafety manual - University of North Florida
... combination with biological safety cabinets and other devices which contain the agents, animals and materials being worked with. In some situations in which it is impractical to work in biological safety cabinets, personal protective devices may form the primary barrier between personnel and the in ...
... combination with biological safety cabinets and other devices which contain the agents, animals and materials being worked with. In some situations in which it is impractical to work in biological safety cabinets, personal protective devices may form the primary barrier between personnel and the in ...
Biosafety Manual - Texas Tech University Departments
... the agent being studied. If the lab meets the requirements, the work will be reviewed and approved or disapproved by the IBC. Registration forms are available from EH&S at 742-3876. Genetically Engineered Organisms Work with all genetically engineered organisms is to be done in compliance with the N ...
... the agent being studied. If the lab meets the requirements, the work will be reviewed and approved or disapproved by the IBC. Registration forms are available from EH&S at 742-3876. Genetically Engineered Organisms Work with all genetically engineered organisms is to be done in compliance with the N ...
Yeshiva University/Albert Einstein College of Medicine of
... Many healthcare and laboratory workers are exposed to blood and other potentially-infectious materials from patients who have active bloodborne infections or are carriers of infections. These exposures present a potential risk of disease. At Yeshiva University and the Albert Einstein College of Medi ...
... Many healthcare and laboratory workers are exposed to blood and other potentially-infectious materials from patients who have active bloodborne infections or are carriers of infections. These exposures present a potential risk of disease. At Yeshiva University and the Albert Einstein College of Medi ...