Biosecurity and Bioterrorism · Containing and Preventing Biological Threats (Butterworth-Heinemann Homeland Security) by Ryan, Jeffrey -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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THE BUTTERWORTH-HEINEMANN HOMELAND SECURITY SERIES Title Page Copyright Page Foreword About the Authors Preface Acknowledgements PART I - Biosecurity, Biodefense, and the Reason for Them Chapter 1 - Seeds of Destruction

Objectives Key Terms Introduction The Reality versus the Potential The History of Biowarfare Modern-Day Bioterrorism Weaponization A Question of Scale The Genesis of Biosecurity and Biodefense Essential Terminology Discussion Questions Web Sites References

Chapter 2 - Recognition of Biological Threat

Objectives Key Terms Introduction Bacterial Pathogens Rickettsial Pathogens Viral Pathogens Prions Fungal Pathogens Biological Toxins Disease Tiered Diagnosis Probability of Use Conclusion Essential Terminology Discussion Questions Web Sites References

PART II - The Threat to Human Health Chapter 3 - Category A Diseases and Agents

Objectives Key Terms Introduction Anthrax Plague Tularemia Smallpox Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers Botulism Essential Terminology Discussion Questions Web Site References

Chapter 4 - Category B Diseases and Agents

Objectives Key Terms Introduction Brucellosis Glanders and Melioidosis Q Fever Psittacosis Viral Encephalitis Ricin Poisoning History Conclusion Essential Termiology Discussion Questions Web Sites References

Chapter 5 - Category C Diseases and Agents

Objectives Key Terms Introduction Nipah Virus Hantavirus West Nile Virus SARS Virus Conclusion Essential Terminology Web Sites References

Chapter 6 - Recognize, Avoid, Isolate, and Notify

Objectives Key Terms Introduction Community Response Organizations The Concept of RAIN Recognition Sampling and Detection Methods Avoidance Isolation Notification Conclusion Essential Terminology Discussion Questions Web Sites References

Chapter 7 - Case Studies

Objectives Key Terms Introduction 1. Anthrax, Sverdlovsk, USSR, 1979: Accidental Release of Weaponized Material 2. Salmonellosis and the Rajneesh, the Dalles, Oregon, USA, 1984: Intentional ... 3. Pneumonic Plague, Surat, India, 1994: Natural Outbreak 4. Amerithrax, USA, 2001: Intentional Release of a Formulated Agent 5. Ricin and the Amateur Bioterrorist, USA, 2004: Intentional Release 6. Norwalk Virus, Queen of the West Cruise Ship, Coastal Oregon, USA, 2002: ... Conclusion Essential Terminology Web Sites Discussion Questions References

PART III - The Threat to Agriculture Chapter 8 - Biological Threat to Agriculture

Objectives Key Terms Introduction The Importance of Agriculture Foreign Animal Diseases Agroterrorism Biosecurity from Field to Fork Animal Disease Outbreak Response Food Safety Conclusion Essential Terminology Discussion Questions Web Sites References

Chapter 9 - Recent Animal Disease Outbreaks and Lessons Learned

Objectives Key Terms Introduction Foot-and-Mouth Disease Avian Influenza Classical Swine Fever Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Case Studies Protecting the Food Chain from BSE Conclusion Essential Terminology Discussion Questions Suggested Reading Web Sites References

PART IV - Initiatives, Issues, Assets, and Programs Chapter 10 - Legal Aspects of Biosecurity

Objectives Key Terms Introduction Legislation and Presidential Directives Public Health and the Application of Law Transporting Biohazardous Materials Conclusion Essential Terminology Discussion Questions Web Sites References on HIPAA References

Chapter 11 - Response at the State and Local Level

Objectives Key Terms Introduction Recognition: Surveillance Command and Coordination Response: Safety Response: Biosampling Response: Containment Conclusion Web Sites References

Chapter 12 - Biosecurity Programs and Assets

Objectives Key Terms Introduction Mitigation: Establishing Policy and Oversight Preparedness Response and Recovery Conclusion Essential Terminology Discussion Questions Web Sites References

Chapter 13 - Consequence Management and a Model Program

Objectives Key Terms Introduction Consequence Management Autonomous Detection Systems The Biohazard Detection System United States Postal Service CONOPS Conclusion Essential Terminology Discussion Questions Web Site References

Chapter 14 - Future Directions for Biosecurity

Objectives Key Terms Introduction The Dark Specter of Terrorism New Strategies for Prevention, Preparedness, and Containment The Future of Biodefense Research Conclusion Essential Terminology Discussion Questions Web Sites References

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