Weapons of Mass - Rose
... technological developments that have been used to incapacitate or kill other organisms or other humans. Because the morality of some of these specific uses of technological developments are matters of disagreement, most of the following discussion will be confined to a presentation of the history an ...
... technological developments that have been used to incapacitate or kill other organisms or other humans. Because the morality of some of these specific uses of technological developments are matters of disagreement, most of the following discussion will be confined to a presentation of the history an ...
West Nile Virus
... Rodents shed the virus in their urine, droppings, and saliva. People get infected if: • They breathe in air contaminated with the virus • If a rodent with the virus bites them • If they touch something that has been contaminated with rodent urine, droppings, or saliva, and then touch their nose or m ...
... Rodents shed the virus in their urine, droppings, and saliva. People get infected if: • They breathe in air contaminated with the virus • If a rodent with the virus bites them • If they touch something that has been contaminated with rodent urine, droppings, or saliva, and then touch their nose or m ...
History of Microbiology
... media. Koch isolated bacteria in pure cultures on these solid media. It revolutionized bacteriology. He discovered “Old Tuberculin”. Koch noted that when tubercle bacilli or its protein extract was injected into a Guinea-pig already infected with the bacillus, an exaggerated reaction took place and ...
... media. Koch isolated bacteria in pure cultures on these solid media. It revolutionized bacteriology. He discovered “Old Tuberculin”. Koch noted that when tubercle bacilli or its protein extract was injected into a Guinea-pig already infected with the bacillus, an exaggerated reaction took place and ...
Bacillus - Cal State LA - Instructional Web Server
... Grow well on ordinary lab media producing large granular colonies with a coarse texture. ...
... Grow well on ordinary lab media producing large granular colonies with a coarse texture. ...
Overview of Category A Bioterrorism Agents
... – Stroke (unilateral s/s, + findings on scans) – Other toxins or drugs ( + tox screens) – In New England, also consider tick paralysis (ascending paralysis; exposure to and presence of tick) ...
... – Stroke (unilateral s/s, + findings on scans) – Other toxins or drugs ( + tox screens) – In New England, also consider tick paralysis (ascending paralysis; exposure to and presence of tick) ...
#1 - School of Public Health
... – Stroke (unilateral s/s, + findings on scans) – Other toxins or drugs ( + tox screens) – In New England, also consider tick paralysis (ascending paralysis; exposure to and presence of tick) ...
... – Stroke (unilateral s/s, + findings on scans) – Other toxins or drugs ( + tox screens) – In New England, also consider tick paralysis (ascending paralysis; exposure to and presence of tick) ...
Outbreak Identification and Management Policy
... 12. If the cause of the infection is not evident as a result of the above investigation, seek expert consultation 13. Consider whether an analytical study, such as a cohort or case control study, should be performed COMMUNICATION DURING AND AFTER AN OUTBREAK The investigative team leader will ensure ...
... 12. If the cause of the infection is not evident as a result of the above investigation, seek expert consultation 13. Consider whether an analytical study, such as a cohort or case control study, should be performed COMMUNICATION DURING AND AFTER AN OUTBREAK The investigative team leader will ensure ...
UCLA Center for Public Health and Disasters 10911 Weyburn
... HF, Crimean-Congo HF, Rift Valley Fever ...
... HF, Crimean-Congo HF, Rift Valley Fever ...
Chemical Inactivation of Biological Agents
... other side a paper from a peer review journal that described testing their product against certain spores. The organism mentioned in the scientific paper was not on their label and they received a half-a-million dollar fine. So that’s how specific the EPA is about what we actually can do in terms of ...
... other side a paper from a peer review journal that described testing their product against certain spores. The organism mentioned in the scientific paper was not on their label and they received a half-a-million dollar fine. So that’s how specific the EPA is about what we actually can do in terms of ...
Biosecurity & Safety - Biological Systems Engineering home
... Brucellosis • Brucellosis, also known as Undulant Fever, is a highly contagious zoonotic disease that primarily affects domestic livestock and many species of wildlife. • Brucella is found worldwide; however, it is not very common in the U.S. In the U.S, most of these cases are reported in Californ ...
... Brucellosis • Brucellosis, also known as Undulant Fever, is a highly contagious zoonotic disease that primarily affects domestic livestock and many species of wildlife. • Brucella is found worldwide; however, it is not very common in the U.S. In the U.S, most of these cases are reported in Californ ...
Bioterrorism - GEOCITIES.ws
... US officials felt that biological weapons did not have an military advantage against the enemy. ...
... US officials felt that biological weapons did not have an military advantage against the enemy. ...
Greg Gray`s final slides - 2
... Public Health Assessment • Many diseases caused by bioterrorism actions will initially present with ...
... Public Health Assessment • Many diseases caused by bioterrorism actions will initially present with ...
Got Flu? Keep It to Yourself
... transmit them widely. But in the war, a supply of fresh hosts was always close at hand, allowing the evolution of an exceptionally vicious strain that rapidly spread across the world. Understanding the evolution of flu tells us two things: that the mildness or severity of flu can be influenced by so ...
... transmit them widely. But in the war, a supply of fresh hosts was always close at hand, allowing the evolution of an exceptionally vicious strain that rapidly spread across the world. Understanding the evolution of flu tells us two things: that the mildness or severity of flu can be influenced by so ...
Biowarfare Agents that are WMD feasible
... Scientific controls require a sufficient knowledge base of PhD scientists trained in molecular and cellular biology, virology, and bacteriology trained to accurately and safely conduct biowarfare research and weaponization. Once the scientific capability is acquired, a second necessary precursor to ...
... Scientific controls require a sufficient knowledge base of PhD scientists trained in molecular and cellular biology, virology, and bacteriology trained to accurately and safely conduct biowarfare research and weaponization. Once the scientific capability is acquired, a second necessary precursor to ...
Bio-Terrorism and the Respiratory Therapist
... Clinical Case III • A TV station reports that a terrorist group claims to have attacked Coney Island with a bioagent. Witnesses reported a cloud of white dust. As a therapist at a Brooklyn hospital you have seen numerous patients from that area with fever, headache, malaise, chest discomfort, non-p ...
... Clinical Case III • A TV station reports that a terrorist group claims to have attacked Coney Island with a bioagent. Witnesses reported a cloud of white dust. As a therapist at a Brooklyn hospital you have seen numerous patients from that area with fever, headache, malaise, chest discomfort, non-p ...
Bio-Terrorism and the Respiratory Therapist
... Clinical Case III • A TV station reports that a terrorist group claims to have attacked Coney Island with a bioagent. Witnesses reported a cloud of white dust. As a therapist at a Brooklyn hospital you have seen numerous patients from that area with fever, headache, malaise, chest discomfort, non-p ...
... Clinical Case III • A TV station reports that a terrorist group claims to have attacked Coney Island with a bioagent. Witnesses reported a cloud of white dust. As a therapist at a Brooklyn hospital you have seen numerous patients from that area with fever, headache, malaise, chest discomfort, non-p ...
bioweapons_2016 - Kenston Local Schools
... • It has been involved in covert government operations and in chemical warfare. • Saxitoxin is about 1000 times more toxic than a typical synthetic nerve gas such as sarin, and it is not surprising that in the 1950s, the CIA began experimenting with it, reportedly using it in suicide capsules provid ...
... • It has been involved in covert government operations and in chemical warfare. • Saxitoxin is about 1000 times more toxic than a typical synthetic nerve gas such as sarin, and it is not surprising that in the 1950s, the CIA began experimenting with it, reportedly using it in suicide capsules provid ...
Copia Blake and Peter Birzon v. Ann
... I’m not a disgruntled ex-wife. I’m just the foolish person who believes that a person’s word should be backed by integrity. Not even remotely true in this case. I’ve had 2 prior attorneys and never ever have I seen ego and monies be so blatantly out of control. Both Blake and Birzon admitted to post ...
... I’m not a disgruntled ex-wife. I’m just the foolish person who believes that a person’s word should be backed by integrity. Not even remotely true in this case. I’ve had 2 prior attorneys and never ever have I seen ego and monies be so blatantly out of control. Both Blake and Birzon admitted to post ...
Food, Agricultural and Environmental Security
... from which the biomass can be harvested and utilized as vaccine (anthrax toxin) ...
... from which the biomass can be harvested and utilized as vaccine (anthrax toxin) ...
Frequent and seasonally variable sublethal anthrax infections are
... though most ecological immunology studies employ serological antibody assays, endpoint titre determination is usually based on subjective criteria and needs to be made more objective. 2. Despite the fact that anthrax is an ancient and emerging zoonotic infectious disease found world-wide, its natura ...
... though most ecological immunology studies employ serological antibody assays, endpoint titre determination is usually based on subjective criteria and needs to be made more objective. 2. Despite the fact that anthrax is an ancient and emerging zoonotic infectious disease found world-wide, its natura ...
Bioterrorism
... • 99% sensitivity 4 weeks after symptom onset • Not much experience with use in U.S. – not used ...
... • 99% sensitivity 4 weeks after symptom onset • Not much experience with use in U.S. – not used ...
Cutaneous - Eurosurveillance
... Interim European surveillance case definition for anthrax The heads of national surveillance and public health centres, at a meeting in Luxembourg on 30 October 2001, agreed an interim surveillance case definition for anthrax for Europe (box). While anthrax is not formally notifiable internationally ...
... Interim European surveillance case definition for anthrax The heads of national surveillance and public health centres, at a meeting in Luxembourg on 30 October 2001, agreed an interim surveillance case definition for anthrax for Europe (box). While anthrax is not formally notifiable internationally ...
Rochester Guardian Angels Presentation International Guardian
... Certificate program for Master's and Post-Master's ...
... Certificate program for Master's and Post-Master's ...
Bioterrorism Readiness Plan
... room(cohort), doors closed but no special ventilation needed Maintain isolation for 72 hours after antibiotics are given Vaccine not practical since requires multiple doses over several weeks and post exposure immunity has no utility Post exposure Prophylaxis - See your doctor ...
... room(cohort), doors closed but no special ventilation needed Maintain isolation for 72 hours after antibiotics are given Vaccine not practical since requires multiple doses over several weeks and post exposure immunity has no utility Post exposure Prophylaxis - See your doctor ...
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
... – A person with a fever (>38⁰C) or current history of fever AND has been in countries with reported EVD activity (currently Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Mali) within the past 21 days, OR – A person with fever (>38⁰C) or current history of fever AND has had exposure to a confirmed or suspect cas ...
... – A person with a fever (>38⁰C) or current history of fever AND has been in countries with reported EVD activity (currently Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Mali) within the past 21 days, OR – A person with fever (>38⁰C) or current history of fever AND has had exposure to a confirmed or suspect cas ...