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Biosecurity and Bioterrorism is the first book to take a holistic approach to biosecurity with coverage of pathogens, prevention and response methodology. 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; Part IV outlines international, US, and local initiatives for biodefense and biosecurity. Case studies illustrate biodefense against both intentional terrorism and natural outbreaks. The authors bring an extraordinary combination of experience in academia and the clinical world, as well as real-world experience in technical and practical matters, to their writing. They make technical material clear and fascinating for readers with a basic knowledge of biology. Ryan and Glarum address the hazards in the context of vulnerability assessments and the planning strategies government and industry can take to prepare for and respond to such events.

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• Foreword(p. xi)
• About the Authors(p. xiii)
• Preface(p. xv)
• Acknowledgments(p. xix)
• Part I Biosecurity, Biodefense, and the Reason for Them(p. 1)
• Chapter 1 Seeds of Destruction(p. 3)
• Introduction(p. 3)
• The Reality versus the Potential(p. 5)
• The History of Biowarfare(p. 7)
• Modern-Day Bioterrorism(p. 15)
• Weaponization(p. 16)
• A Question of Scale(p. 18)
• The Genesis of Biosecurity and Biodefense(p. 18)
• Essential Terminology(p. 19)
• Discussion Questions(p. 20)
• Web Sites(p. 20)
• References(p. 20)
• Chapter 2 Recognition of Biological Threat(p. 23)
• Introduction(p. 23)
• Bacterial Pathogens(p. 25)
• Rickettsial Pathogens(p. 27)
• Viral Pathogens(p. 27)
• Prions(p. 29)
• Fungal Pathogens(p. 29)
• Biological Toxins(p. 30)
• Disease(p. 30)
• Tiered Diagnosis(p. 32)
• Probability of Use(p. 33)
• Conclusion(p. 36)
• Essential Terminology(p. 36)
• Discussion Questions(p. 37)
• Web Sites(p. 37)
• References(p. 38)
• Part II The Threat to Human Health(p. 39)
• Chapter 3 Category A Diseases and Agents(p. 41)
• Introduction(p. 41)
• Anthrax(p. 42)
• Plague(p. 47)
• Tularemia(p. 51)
• Smallpox(p. 55)
• Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers(p. 59)
• Botulism(p. 65)
• Essential Terminology(p. 69)
• Discussion Questions(p. 69)
• Web Site(p. 69)
• References(p. 70)
• Chapter 4 Category B Diseases and Agents(p. 73)
• Introduction(p. 73)
• Brucellosis(p. 74)
• Glanders and Melioidosis(p. 79)
• Q Fever(p. 82)
• Psittacosis(p. 87)
• Viral Encephalitis(p. 90)
• Ricin Poisoning(p. 94)
• Conclusion(p. 96)
• Essential Terminology(p. 96)
• Discussion Questions(p. 97)
• Web Sites(p. 97)
• References(p. 98)
• Chapter 5 Category C Diseases and Agents(p. 101)
• Introduction(p. 101)
• Nipah Virus(p. 103)
• Hantavirus(p. 105)
• West Nile Virus(p. 110)
• SARS Virus(p. 113)
• Conclusion(p. 115)
• Essential Terminology(p. 115)
• Web Sites(p. 116)
• References(p. 116)
• Chapter 6 Recognize, Avoid, Isolate, and Notify(p. 119)
• Introduction(p. 119)
• Community Response Organizations(p. 120)
• The Concept of RAIN(p. 122)
• Recognition(p. 122)
• Sampling and Detection Methods(p. 124)
• Avoidance(p. 130)
• Isolation(p. 131)
• Notification(p. 133)
• Conclusion(p. 133)
• Essential Terminology(p. 133)
• Discussion Questions(p. 134)
• Web Sites(p. 134)
• References(p. 135)
• Chapter 7 Case Studies(p. 137)
• Introduction(p. 137)
• 1 Anthrax, Sverdlovsk, USSR, 1979: Accidental Release of Weaponized Material(p. 138)
• 2 Salmonellosis and the Rajneesh, the Dalles, Oregon, USA, 1984: Intentional Food-Borne Outbreak(p. 140)
• 3 Pneumonic Plague, Surat, India, 1994: Natural Outbreak(p. 142)
• 4 Amerithrax, USA, 2001: Intentional Release of a Formulated Agent(p. 144)
• 5 Ricin and the Amateur Bioterrorist, USA, 2004: Intentional Release(p. 147)
• 6 Norwalk Virus, Queen of the West Cruise Ship, Coastal Oregon, USA, 2002: Accidental Exposure(p. 148)
• Conclusion(p. 150)
• Essential Terminology(p. 151)
• Web Sites(p. 151)
• Discussion Questions(p. 151)
• References(p. 152)
• Part III The Threat to Agriculture(p. 153)
• Chapter 8 Biological Threat to Agriculture(p. 155)
• Introduction(p. 155)
• The Importance of Agriculture(p. 156)
• Foreign Animal Diseases(p. 157)
• Agroterrorism(p. 162)
• Biosecurity from Field to Fork(p. 168)
• Animal Disease Outbreak Response(p. 171)
• Food Safety(p. 180)
• Conclusion(p. 181)
• Essential Terminology(p. 182)
• Discussion Questions(p. 182)
• Web Sites(p. 182)
• References(p. 183)
• Chapter 9 Recent Animal Disease Outbreaks and Lessons Learned(p. 185)
• Introduction(p. 185)
• Foot-and-Mouth Disease(p. 187)
• Avian Influenza(p. 190)
• Classical Swine Fever(p. 192)
• Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy(p. 192)
• Case Studies(p. 194)
• Protecting the Food Chain from BSE(p. 200)
• Conclusion(p. 201)
• Essential Terminology(p. 202)
• Discussion Questions(p. 203)
• Suggested Reading(p. 203)
• Web Sites(p. 203)
• References(p. 204)
• Part IV Initiatives, Issues, Assets, and Programs(p. 207)
• Chapter 10 Legal Aspects of Biosecurity(p. 209)
• Introduction(p. 209)
• Legislation and Presidential Directives(p. 213)
• Public Health and the Application of Law(p. 218)
• Transporting Biohazardous Materials(p. 224)
• Conclusion(p. 224)
• Essential Terminology(p. 224)
• Discussion Questions(p. 226)
• Web Sites(p. 226)
• References on HIPAA(p. 226)
• References(p. 226)
• Chapter 11 Response at the State and Local Level(p. 229)
• Introduction(p. 229)
• Recognition: Surveillance(p. 231)
• Command and Coordination(p. 233)
• Response: Safety(p. 239)
• Response: Biosampling(p. 242)
• Response: Containment(p. 246)
• Conclusion(p. 249)
• Web Sites(p. 251)
• References(p. 251)
• Chapter 12 Biosecurity Programs and Assets(p. 253)
• Introduction(p. 254)
• Mitigation: Establishing Policy and Oversight(p. 255)
• Preparedness(p. 260)
• Response and Recovery(p. 268)
• Conclusion(p. 275)
• Essential Terminology(p. 276)
• Discussion Questions(p. 278)
• Web Sites(p. 278)
• References(p. 278)
• Chapter 13 Consequence Management and a Model Program(p. 281)
• Introduction(p. 281)
• Consequence Management(p. 284)
• Autonomous Detection Systems(p. 285)
• The Biohazard Detection System(p. 287)
• United States Postal Service CONOPS(p. 294)
• Conclusion(p. 297)
• Essential Terminology(p. 297)
• Discussion Questions(p. 298)
• Web Site(p. 298)
• References(p. 298)
• Chapter 14 Future Directions for Biosecurity(p. 299)
• Introduction(p. 299)
• The Dark Specter of Terrorism(p. 304)
• New Strategies for Prevention, Preparedness, and Containment(p. 306)
• The Future of Biodefense Research(p. 309)
• Conclusion(p. 311)
• Essential Terminology(p. 312)
• Discussion Questions(p. 312)
• Web Sites(p. 313)
• References(p. 313)
• Index(p. 315)

Notas de autor provistas por Syndetics

Jeffrey R. Ryan, PhD is a retired US Army officer, and currently teaches in the Department of Emergency Management at Jacksonville State University
Jan F. Glarum is currently working with the US Department of Justice, the US Department of Homeland Security, and the US Navy