Defense Against Biological Attacks: Volume I

by Sunit K. Singh, Jens H. Kuhn

Overview

This first volume of a two-volume set describes general aspects, such as the historical view on the topic, the role of information distribution and preparedness of health-care systems and preparedness in emergency cases. Part two describes and discusseses in detail the pathogens and toxins that are potentially used for biological attacks. As such, the book is a valuable resource for faculties engaged in molecular biology, genetic engineering, neurology, biodefense, biosafety & biosecurity, virology, and infectious disease programs, as well as professional medical research organizations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783030030520
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	04/01/2019
Edition description:	1st ed. 2019
Pages:	327
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Sunit K. Singh, Professor, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India

Jens H. Kuhn (Battelle contractor), Integrated Research Facility at Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD

Table of Contents

General Section.- Historical Aspects of Biological Weapons Development and Use.- Biodefense Strategies.- Need for Biosurveillance.- Role of Information Technology in Biodefense.- Role of Social Media in Biodefense.- Health-care System Preparedness.- Emergency Preparedness.- Pathogens and Toxins Potentially Used for Biological Attacks.- Bacillus anthracis.- Botulinum toxin.- Yersinia pestis.- Variola virus.- Francisella tularensis.- Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers.- Brucellae.- Burkholderia mallei.- Burkholderia pseudomallei.- Coxiella burnetii.- Rickettsia prowazekii.- Food Safety-related Biothreats.- Water Safety-related Biothreats.- Neurotropic Viruses.- Microbiological Toxins.