Beyond Anthrax: the weaponization of infectious diseases
Lutwick, L.I.
Lutwick, S.M.
Beyond Anthrax: The Weaponization of Infection covers the gamut of potential biological threats related to biowarfare/bioterrorism as well as significant issues related to classical and new epidemics. Various aspects of the public health response to infections in both pre-event and post-event situations are also covered. Most updated book to cover the gamut of potential biological threats related to biowarfare/bioterrorism Also covers significant issues related to classical and new epidemics Various aspects of the public health response toinfections in both pre-event and post-event situations are also covered INDICE: The History of Bioterrorism: Old Idea, New Word, Continuing Taboo.- Smallpox and Bioterrorism.- Plague.- Tularemia.- Botulism.- Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers.- Meliodosis.- Epidemic Typhus.- Category B Biotoxins.- Intentional Contamination of Food and Water.- Public Health Infrastructure.- Public Health Law and Biological Terrorism.- Public Health Surveillance for Bioterrorism.- Psychosocial Management of Bioterrorist Events.- The Role of the Media in Bioterrorism.- Rapid Detection of Bioterrorism Pathogens.- Plant Pathogens as Biological Weapons Against Agriculture.
- ISBN: 978-1-58829-438-8
- Editorial: Humana
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 460
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés