Guides for Emergency Response Biological Agent or Weapon Glanders includes Melioidosis

Probable Form of Dissemination Aerosol (humans can also be infected by transmission from infected horses, but the transmission rate seems to be extremely low). [Pg.145]

Personal Protection Personal protection must be used as well as protection for the respiratory tract by using a mask with biological filters or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with positive pressure at least until you know the specific threats. [Pg.146]

Routes of Entry to the Body Inhalation of aerosol, transmissible from horses to humans although the transmissibility rate is low. [Pg.146]

Duration of Illness Death in seven to fourteen days via aerosol. [Pg.146]

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