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The topic of Bioterrorism affects all aspects of health care and this Clinics should be stocked in every health science store. Few events in American history have so traumatised and galvanised a nation as the events of September 11, 2001 and the subsequent acts of bioterrorism involving weaponised anthrax spores. Our enemies appear determined to strike us in anyway that they can - regardless of the consequences. It is hoped that this collection of papers will serve as an essential resource for medical and public health professionals - including public health practitioners, epidemiologists, physicians, nurses, physician assistants and other allied health care providers and medical emergency responders - who would seek to improve their ability to counter acts of biological terrorism.
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The History and Threat of Biological Warfare and Terrorism / Threats in Bioterrorism I: CDC Category A Agents / Threats in Bioterrorism II: CDC Category B and C Agents / Diagnostic Analyses of Biologic Agent-Caused Syndromes: Laboratory and Technical Assistance / Medical Management of the Suspected Victim of Bioterrorism: An Algorithmic Approach to the Undifferentiated Patient / Medical Management of Vulnerable Populations and Co-morbid Conditions in the Setting of Bioterrorism / Emergency Mental Health Management of Bioterrorism Events / Mass Casualty Management of a Large-Scale Bioterrorist Event: An Epidemiological Approach That Shapes Triage Decisions / Preparing for and Responding to Bioterrorism I: The Emergency Department and Hospital / Preparing for and Responding to Bioterrorism II: The Community and EMS System / Preparing for and Responding to Bioterrorism III: The State, Federal and Local Response / Future Challenges in Preparing for and Managing Bioterrorism Events
