Singh / Kuhn Defense Against Biological Attacks

Volume I
1. Auflage 2019
ISBN: 978-3-030-03053-7
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Wasserzeichen (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 327 Seiten, eBook

This first volume of a two-volume set describes general aspects, such as the historical view on the topic, the role of information distribution and preparedness of health-care systems and preparedness in emergency cases. Part two describes and discusseses in detail the pathogens and toxins that are potentially used for biological attacks. As such, the book is a valuable resource for faculties engaged in molecular biology, genetic engineering, neurology, biodefense, biosafety & biosecurity, virology, and infectious disease programs, as well as professional medical research organizations.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Singh, Sunit K.

Kuhn, Jens H.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

General Section.-
Historical Aspects of Biological Weapons Development and Use.- Biodefense Strategies.- Need for Biosurveillance.- Role of Information Technology in Biodefense.- Role of Social Media in Biodefense.- Health-care System Preparedness.- Emergency Preparedness.-
Pathogens and Toxins Potentially Used for Biological Attacks.-
Bacillus anthracis.- Botulinum toxin.- Yersinia pestis.- Variola virus.- Francisella tularensis.- Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers.- Brucellae.- Burkholderia mallei.- Burkholderia pseudomallei.- Coxiella burnetii.- Rickettsia prowazekii.- Food Safety-related Biothreats.- Water Safety-related Biothreats.- Neurotropic Viruses.- Microbiological Toxins.

Über Autor(innen)

Sunit K. Singh, Professor, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
Jens H. Kuhn (Battelle contractor), Integrated Research Facility at Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD