Plague prevention

Anonymous. Handbook of plague prevention. Saratov Russia, 1972. 

A microbial biocatalyst in context of BDS is defined as a microorganism expressing enzymes capable of removing sulfur selectively from organosulfur compounds. The definition of a biocatalyst, in general, also includes use of one or more enzymes, by themselves or in a cellular extract (used either in suspended form or carrier-supported form) for removal of sulfur. Additionally, biocatalyst can be a microbial consortium as well. Aerobic as well as anaerobic pathways for sulfur removal have been reported. The anaerobic routes, however, have been plagued with lack of reproducibility preventing further development. 

Vaccines The currently available inactivated whole cell vaccine is not recommended for protection from a biological warfare agent since it does not protect laboratory animals from aerosolized plague. However, the vaccine is effective in preventing bubonic plague in persons in endemic or epidemic areas. 

Chlorinated hydrocarbons One example, DDT, is an insecticide. It was extensively used in World War II to delouse personnel and to prevent the spread of plague and other insect-borne diseases. Today, its use is restricted because of its toxicity and its very long life. Even though DDT is extremely effective, it is difficult to eliminate in nature. Its restricted use in some third-world countries has resulted in large increases in deaths due to malaria and other insect-borne diseases. 

Dopamine and other brain chemicals profoundly influence the way people think and feel. Variability in these chemicals, particularly in the way they are regulated, affects a person s mental health, response to medication, propensity for or against danger, and other behaviors. A greater understanding of brain chemistry will not only provide more insight into what it means to be human, it will also lead to superior treatments and preventative measures to some of the most serious problems plaguing society. 

In 1992, Dr. Edmund Hambly provided more current Fatal Accident Rate information on the United Kingdom in the article, Preventing Disasters. [36] Dr. Hambly covered 27 individual activities, including such diverse risks as the Plague in London in 1665 (with a FAR of 15,000) to a present-day fatality by a Terrorist Bomb in the London Area (with a FAR of 0.01). Table 1-8 provides his numbers on risks of six different activities. In addition, I have compared Dr. Frank Lees s numbers for the last two risk figures. [35]... 

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