Biosecurity and bioterrorism: containing and preventing biological threats

Biosecurity and Bioterrorism, Second Edition, takes a holistic approach to biosecurity, with coverage of pathogens, prevention, and response methodology. It addresses these hazards in the context of vulnerability assessments and the planning strategies government and industry can use to prepare for and respond to such events. The book is organized into four thematic sections: Part I provides a conceptual understanding of biowarfare, bioterrorism and the laws we have to counteract this; Part II investigates known bioagents and the threat from emerging diseases; Part III focuses on agricultural terrorism and food security; and Part IV outlines international, US, and local initiatives for biodefense and biosecurity. Case studies illustrate biodefense against both intentional terrorism and natural outbreaks. Covers emerging threats of pandemic influenza, antibiotic resistant strains of bacterial pathogens, and severe respiratory diseases caused by novel virusesOffers increased international coverage, including initiatives to counter biological weapons and threats, and food securityUpdated throughout with latest protocols for dealing with biological threats and new case studiesIncludes online instructor ancillaries - PowerPoint lecture slides, test questions, and an instructor manual, for increased classroom functionality INDICE: PART I BIOSECURITY, BIODEFENSE, AND THE REASON FOR THEM Chapter 1 Seeds of Destruction   Chapter 2 Recognition of Biological Threat    PART II THE THREAT TO HUMAN HEALTH Chapter 3 Category A Diseases and Agents   Chapter 4 Category B Diseases and Agents   Chapter 5 Category C Diseases and Agents   Chapter 6 Recognize, Avoid, Isolate, and Notify   Chapter 7 Case Studies   PART III THE THREAT TO AGRICULTURE Chapter 8 Biological Threat to Agriculture   Chapter 9 Recent Animal Disease Outbreaks and Lessons Learned    PART IV INITIATIVES, ISSUES, ASSETS, AND PROGRAMS Chapter 10 Legal Aspects of Biosecurity   Chapter 11 Response at the State and Local Level   Chapter 12 Biosecurity Programs and Assets   Chapter 13 Consequence Management and a Model Program   Chapter 14 Future Directions for Biosecurity 

• ISBN: 978-0-12-802029-6
• Editorial: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 410
• Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2016
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés