Bio terrorism

The complete four-component system is necessary when the diagnostic requirement is rapid, low unit-cost analysis for both the strain-level characterization of pathogenic agents and identification of hoax bio-terror materials. Using the complete system, we are proposing to validate MS-based microbial taxonomy and to transfer the technology from an analytical research to a clinical or public health production-diagnosis environment. 

Dr. Katz had already spoken on Clinical Bio Terrorism, and Dr.Greenblatt had handled Investigation and Identification of Anthrax Exposure. ... 

Biological Means Against Bio-Terrorism Phage Therapy and Prophylaxis Against Pathogenic Bacteria... 

This publication represents the result of the fruitful workshop organised with the aim to attract the attention on the possibility of bio terrorism attack, with the support of NATO funds. In the last years the attention was strongly concentrated on the terrorism view similar to military type attacks bomb on the trains, kamikazes, airplanes etc. As consequence many devices studied are directed to prevent these attacks such as the control of the passengers before the flight. 

The story and the principal decision about this were reported in the first article of this collection which introduces the concept of bio-terrorism. 

National Air Filtration Association Position Statement on Bio-Terrorism (NAFA, 2001)... 

Microfiuidics are great tools for security and anti-terrorism with many applications. New and better diagnostic technology must be developed in order to be prepared for an act of bio-terrorism. The subject will be treated through lectures by experts on biosensors, microsystems, bio micro-electromechanical devices, and nanofluidics. To establish the objectives of this Institute, important lectures by prominent expert on the field are presented and are included in this volume of the Institute. 

Bio-terrorism/sabotage agents Complexing agents Detergents... 

A second important application of miniaturized mass spectrometers which is currently growing rapidly in the USA is homeland safety and the prevention of civil (bio)terrorism. For such purposes, the miniaturized mass spectrometer can also include a system for wireless data transmission for remote site sensing.49... 

The very fundamental characteristics of bio terrorism are presented, alongside with the distinct multidisciplinary configuration of the term and phenomenon. Some unique attributes are outlined that make bioterrorism an entity nourished by different essentials and bearing various, in part far-reaching, implications. 

Varitype pathogenic germs may be used for bio terrorism purposes through different modes, and they are here represented by four entities plague, brucellosis. Legionnaires disease, and tuberculosis. Their heterogeneity with respect to source of infection, impact, as well as short-, medium-, and long-term endurance is thereby accentuated. 

Q Fever can be diagnosed from blood tests and treated by antibiotics. Effective vaccines are available for preventing its occurrence. The use of this organism either in any warfare or bio-terrorism so far is not known. The organism however, has the potential of becoming a bio-weapon. 

Variola can be a major threat in any biological warfare or bio-terrorism because the virus if highly contagious and the majority of the population all over the world including the USA have no immediate protection. The vaccine is in short supply. The virus is known to have been used in wars in the past. Although banned at present, some countries still have clandestine stockpiles of this agent. 

Ricin is one of the most well known agents of bio-terrorism and has the potential of a powerful tool of terrorist attack as it is widely available, relatively easy to produce, dangerously toxic and has no antidote. Several cases of human fatalities worldwide from ricin poisoning have been reported in the last decade. 

Mughal, M.A. 2002. Responding to bio-terrorism requires a concerted effort. National Deferrse 86(583) 34-35. 

HSPD 12 Homeland security presidential directive that addresses common identification standard for federal employees and contractors directive was issued in response to the fears of bio terrorism following the anthrax attacks of 2001 and to address the threat of pandemic influenza and severe acute respiratory syndrome. 

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