Planning against Biological Terrorism: Lessons from Outbreak Investigations

Planning against Biological Terrorism: Lessons from Outbreak Investigations

We examined outbreak investigations conducted around the world from 1988 to 1999 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Epidemic Intelligence Service. In 44 (4.0%) of 1,099 investigations, identified causative agents had bioterrorism potential. In six investigations, intentional use of...

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Main Authors: David A. Ashford, Robyn M. Kaiser, Michael E. Bales, Kathleen Shutt, Amee Patrawalla, Andre McShan, Jordan W. Tappero, Bradley A. Perkins, Andrew L. Dannenberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2003-05-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Anthrax
Bioterrorism
Outbreak
perspective
Preparedness
United States
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/9/5/02-0388_article

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