Bioterrorism: implications for the clinical microbiologist.
Clin Microbiol Rev
; 14(2): 364-81, 2001 Apr.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11292643
ABSTRACT
The specter of bioterrorism has captured the attention of government and military officials, scientists, and the general public. Compared to other sectors of the population, clinical microbiologists are more directly impacted by concerns about bioterrorism. This review focuses on the role envisioned for clinical laboratories in response to a bioterrorist event. The microbiology and clinical aspects of the biological agents thought to be the most likely tools of bioterrorists are presented. The historical background of the problem of bioterrorism and an overview of current U.S. preparedness planning, with an emphasis on the roles of health care professionals, are also included.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Bacteria
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Viruses
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Bioterrorism
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Microbiology
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Clin Microbiol Rev
Journal subject:
MICROBIOLOGIA
Year:
2001
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States