The Biological Agents Of Concern, Historical Epidemics, And
... Anthrax caused the most serious biological outbreak named “Black Bane” that swept Europe in the 1600s. It killed at least 60,000 people and many more domestic and wild animals. The horror continued till World War 1 when Germans used Bacillus anthracis to infect livestock for exportation to the allie ...
... Anthrax caused the most serious biological outbreak named “Black Bane” that swept Europe in the 1600s. It killed at least 60,000 people and many more domestic and wild animals. The horror continued till World War 1 when Germans used Bacillus anthracis to infect livestock for exportation to the allie ...
Molecular Epidemiological Study of Bacillus anthracis Isolated in
... (4) strain isolated from Jianxi, a central area in China, were also clustered into one branch together with some Mongolian isolates. Furthermore, soil seems to be an ...
... (4) strain isolated from Jianxi, a central area in China, were also clustered into one branch together with some Mongolian isolates. Furthermore, soil seems to be an ...
Here - Canadian Bison Association
... Vaccines that produce immune responses in animals against specific bacteria or viruses do not necessarily protect the vaccinated animals against these field pathogens. Protection is only proven by clinical trials i.e. -two groups of animals – one group vaccinated, the other no vaccine -then introduc ...
... Vaccines that produce immune responses in animals against specific bacteria or viruses do not necessarily protect the vaccinated animals against these field pathogens. Protection is only proven by clinical trials i.e. -two groups of animals – one group vaccinated, the other no vaccine -then introduc ...
Microbial forensics for natural and intentional incidents
... of justice, and ideally, deterrence of others from committing similar acts (8). When a biocrime involving animals is detected, characteristics of the infectious agent that is isolated, along with additional evidence, will be important information for the criminal prosecution of the case and implemen ...
... of justice, and ideally, deterrence of others from committing similar acts (8). When a biocrime involving animals is detected, characteristics of the infectious agent that is isolated, along with additional evidence, will be important information for the criminal prosecution of the case and implemen ...
Bioterrorism Rapid Response Information
... Requires a negative pressure isolation room and appropriate respiratory protection such as the N95 respirator which has been fit-tested. Decontamination Guidelines In general, persons exposed to a biological agent need only to remove clothing, if heavily contaminated, and use shampoo, soap and water ...
... Requires a negative pressure isolation room and appropriate respiratory protection such as the N95 respirator which has been fit-tested. Decontamination Guidelines In general, persons exposed to a biological agent need only to remove clothing, if heavily contaminated, and use shampoo, soap and water ...
NEWS TERRORISM &
... officially studied in only two laboratories in the world. Anthrax is widely studied in labs. Hemorrhagic fever viruses are studied only in limited high-security locations. Most high threat agents had been studied and stockpiled in bioweapons programs outside the United States until as recently as th ...
... officially studied in only two laboratories in the world. Anthrax is widely studied in labs. Hemorrhagic fever viruses are studied only in limited high-security locations. Most high threat agents had been studied and stockpiled in bioweapons programs outside the United States until as recently as th ...
Modeling Responses to Anthrax and Smallpox Attacks
... The response begins with detection that an anthrax attack has occurred. Ideally, this information will come from an environmental sensor shortly after the release; if that fails, the alert may be raised with the first medical diagnosis. If the attack is detected environmentally, there will have to b ...
... The response begins with detection that an anthrax attack has occurred. Ideally, this information will come from an environmental sensor shortly after the release; if that fails, the alert may be raised with the first medical diagnosis. If the attack is detected environmentally, there will have to b ...
Biological Attack - National Academy of Engineering
... and possible loss of life. It is useful to distinguish between two kinds of biological agents: • Transmissible agents that spread from person to person (e.g., smallpox, Ebola) or animal to animal (e.g., foot and mouth disease). • Agents that may cause adverse effects in exposed individuals but that ...
... and possible loss of life. It is useful to distinguish between two kinds of biological agents: • Transmissible agents that spread from person to person (e.g., smallpox, Ebola) or animal to animal (e.g., foot and mouth disease). • Agents that may cause adverse effects in exposed individuals but that ...
Preparing for and Responding to Bioterrorism: Information for
... 13). Most of the identified agents with bioterrorist potential produce an initial nonspecific (e.g., fever, malaise, GI distress) or influenzalike illness – a common presentation that might not be recognized as atypical until the illness has progressed further (slide 14). Because an effective mode o ...
... 13). Most of the identified agents with bioterrorist potential produce an initial nonspecific (e.g., fever, malaise, GI distress) or influenzalike illness – a common presentation that might not be recognized as atypical until the illness has progressed further (slide 14). Because an effective mode o ...
Biological warfare - Pace University Webspace
... bored, filled with ricin (a toxin derived from the common castor bean), and sealed with wax intended to melt at body temperature. Similar weapons may have been used for at least six other assassinations. In April 1979 an epidemic of anthrax occurred among people who lived or worked within a distance ...
... bored, filled with ricin (a toxin derived from the common castor bean), and sealed with wax intended to melt at body temperature. Similar weapons may have been used for at least six other assassinations. In April 1979 an epidemic of anthrax occurred among people who lived or worked within a distance ...
Lesson 1.1-PPT - National Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs
... Investigation Unit and then organize them into a “Case File”. In each lesson, evidence will be collected in the form of homework assignments, case notes, and investigation activities. Instead of a typical exam at the end of this unit, the Case File will be graded. Grades will be determined on how we ...
... Investigation Unit and then organize them into a “Case File”. In each lesson, evidence will be collected in the form of homework assignments, case notes, and investigation activities. Instead of a typical exam at the end of this unit, the Case File will be graded. Grades will be determined on how we ...
My Course - Biology Scholars
... the full scientific name of an organism. The name of the disease/infection is often different from the name of the microorganism. •Each student must have distinctly separate answers (no paraphrasing!). Students that have similar typed answers will receive no credit and will not be able to resubmit c ...
... the full scientific name of an organism. The name of the disease/infection is often different from the name of the microorganism. •Each student must have distinctly separate answers (no paraphrasing!). Students that have similar typed answers will receive no credit and will not be able to resubmit c ...
Challenging Concepts in Infectious Diseases and Clinical
... specialties as those in related specialties such as public health, genitourinary, emergency, acute and general medicine. Allied to this the aim has been to make this book stimulating, transferable, and accessible to all those with an interest in infection-based medicine so in that respect general pr ...
... specialties as those in related specialties such as public health, genitourinary, emergency, acute and general medicine. Allied to this the aim has been to make this book stimulating, transferable, and accessible to all those with an interest in infection-based medicine so in that respect general pr ...
Are you prepared? - Wisconsin Association of Osteopathic
... Anthrax Immune Globulin (AIG) can be used to neutralize anthrax toxin. ...
... Anthrax Immune Globulin (AIG) can be used to neutralize anthrax toxin. ...
Infectious Diseases and Society, Exam II Name: Spring, 2008 The
... Part II. Matching (2 pts. each): There is only one correct answer for each question, but answers can be used more than once. p___35) Can be caused by over 250 different viruses f___36) Helped Cortez conquer the Inca Empire l___37) Causes fleas to throw up k___38) Can cause a high fever that lasts fo ...
... Part II. Matching (2 pts. each): There is only one correct answer for each question, but answers can be used more than once. p___35) Can be caused by over 250 different viruses f___36) Helped Cortez conquer the Inca Empire l___37) Causes fleas to throw up k___38) Can cause a high fever that lasts fo ...
Anthrax Vaccine Program - Corporate-ir
... UBS Global Life Sciences Conference September 24, 2003 ...
... UBS Global Life Sciences Conference September 24, 2003 ...
notice regarding dna results prior to august 21, 2015
... or exclusion of an individuoi! as a donor to a questioned genetic profile; they also do riot affect statistics concerning Y-STR analysis. Recalculation of the rarity of a previously reported genetic profile may be conducted upon request to our laboratory. In addition, we will routinely issue amended ...
... or exclusion of an individuoi! as a donor to a questioned genetic profile; they also do riot affect statistics concerning Y-STR analysis. Recalculation of the rarity of a previously reported genetic profile may be conducted upon request to our laboratory. In addition, we will routinely issue amended ...
Biological Terrorism 2 CEUs
... There are 3 main forms of the plague. 1. Bubonic, which is named for the typical large infected lymph nodes, is caused by the bite of an infected flea. 2. Septicemic, refers to an infection of the bloodstream, which bypasses the lymph nodes. Flea bites can also cause it. 3. Pneumonic is the most com ...
... There are 3 main forms of the plague. 1. Bubonic, which is named for the typical large infected lymph nodes, is caused by the bite of an infected flea. 2. Septicemic, refers to an infection of the bloodstream, which bypasses the lymph nodes. Flea bites can also cause it. 3. Pneumonic is the most com ...
Bacillus anthracis
... • Tiny, Gram-negative coccobacilli from blood, lymph node aspirate, or respiratory specimens • Blood isolates that will grow slowly on chocolate agar but poorly or not at all on blood agar in 24 hours • Faint growth in thio; requires cysteine in other broth • Refer to state lab ...
... • Tiny, Gram-negative coccobacilli from blood, lymph node aspirate, or respiratory specimens • Blood isolates that will grow slowly on chocolate agar but poorly or not at all on blood agar in 24 hours • Faint growth in thio; requires cysteine in other broth • Refer to state lab ...
read more to review over 100 accidents
... terrorist infiltration because the laboratories will require staffing by hundreds of new employees. In 2004, Boston College Professor Jeanne Guillemin warned that although efforts will be made to register and check the security backgrounds of all those with access to select agents, over time, it may ...
... terrorist infiltration because the laboratories will require staffing by hundreds of new employees. In 2004, Boston College Professor Jeanne Guillemin warned that although efforts will be made to register and check the security backgrounds of all those with access to select agents, over time, it may ...
AJS_Paper2_BiologicalWarfare
... people and injured another seventeen (Warrick 2). While the sheer number of casualties is not very high, the disorder placed on society was substantial. Ivins was a scientist working for the United States Department of Biodefense at Ford Detrick in Frederick, Maryland. This attack came directly afte ...
... people and injured another seventeen (Warrick 2). While the sheer number of casualties is not very high, the disorder placed on society was substantial. Ivins was a scientist working for the United States Department of Biodefense at Ford Detrick in Frederick, Maryland. This attack came directly afte ...
DSTO-GD-0699 PR - Department of Defence
... element of this strategy is to leverage on the JeHDI system to be commissioned by Joint Health Command (JHC) at the end of 2012. It was hoped that the system will allow for an early indication of a disease outbreak. Prompt and accurate reporting of disease symptoms from hospitals, GP and other healt ...
... element of this strategy is to leverage on the JeHDI system to be commissioned by Joint Health Command (JHC) at the end of 2012. It was hoped that the system will allow for an early indication of a disease outbreak. Prompt and accurate reporting of disease symptoms from hospitals, GP and other healt ...
Toxic Shock Syndrome - State of New Jersey
... women of child-bearing age who have been previously healthy, and it has a case-fatality ratio for reported cases of 10%-15%. It is a multisystem illness characterized by the sudden onset of high fever (usually temperature > 102˚F), vomiting, profuse watery diarrhea, and myalgia, followed by hypotens ...
... women of child-bearing age who have been previously healthy, and it has a case-fatality ratio for reported cases of 10%-15%. It is a multisystem illness characterized by the sudden onset of high fever (usually temperature > 102˚F), vomiting, profuse watery diarrhea, and myalgia, followed by hypotens ...
Why Now…….Why Here June 25, 2007
... Smallpox - by international convention smallpox can only be studied in the U.S. at the CDC BSL-4 laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia Monkey B virus - there is only one laboratory that has been contracted by the NIH to study Monkey B virus – Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia ...
... Smallpox - by international convention smallpox can only be studied in the U.S. at the CDC BSL-4 laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia Monkey B virus - there is only one laboratory that has been contracted by the NIH to study Monkey B virus – Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia ...