General Information on Biological Agents/Diseases

Websites

Bioterrorism (CDC)

Bioterrorism Agents: Medical Summaries & Clinical Pathways (IDSA)

Warfare - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (eMedicine)

General Bioterrorism Information (CIDRAP)

U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases USAMRIID)

Drug Preparedness and Response to Bioterrorism (FDA)

Vaccines - Diseases (DoD)

Emergency Preparedness - Biological (OSHA)

Biological Weapons Resources Center (ASM)

Disaster/Terrorism Mental Health and Stress Related Information (DMH)

Summaries

Biological Attack Fact Sheet (The National Academies/DHS)

Bioterrorism Agents Quick Reference Guide (AMA)

Pocket Guide: Biological Terrorism General Guidance (VA/DoD)

Animal and Human Disease Fact Sheets (CFSPH)

Biotoxins (ACP)

Overview of Bioterrorism (DHSS)
Although developed for school nurses, it provides a 30-page summary of bioterrorism applicable to all health professionals.

Diagnostic Summaries

Guide to Bioterrorism Identification (ACP/ASIM)

Recognition of Illness Associated with Bioterrorism (CDC)

Visual Diagnosis for Category A Agents (Logical Images)

Biological Warfare and Its Cutaneous Manifestations (Internet Dermatology Society) [In the TABLE OF CONTENTS section, click on "Biowarfare".]

Laboratory Testing Information

Specimen Collection Guidelines (DHSS)

Laboratory Information for Bioterrorism Emergencies (CDC)

Laboratory Response Network (LRN) (CDC)

Foodborne Illnesses

Diagnosis and Management of Foodborne Illnesses: A Primer for Physicians (CDC)

Diagnosis and Management of Foodborne Illnesses (AMA)

Infection Control

Isolation/Infection Control Guidelines Table (CSB)

Standard Precautions (CDC)

Contact Precautions (CDC)

Droplet Precautions (CDC)

Airborne Precautions (CDC)

FDA Clears First Respirators for Use in Public Health Medical Emergencies (FDA)

Selection and Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Healthcare Settings (CDC)

Respirators and Other Personal Protective Equipment (NIOSH)

Responders (OSHA)

Personal Protective Equipment Guide (USACHPPM)

Interim Recommendations for Firefighters and Other First Responders for the Selection and Use of Protective Clothing and Respirators Against Biological Agents (CDC)

Public Health Response

Communicating in the First Hours: Bioterrorism Agents (CDC)

Cities Readiness Initiative - CRI (CDC)

Communicable Disease Investigation Reference Manual (DHSS)

Health Advisory - How To Handle Situations Involving Suspicious Powdery Substances (DHSS)

Guidance on Initial Responses to a Suspicious Letter/ContainerWith a Potential Biological Threat (FBI, DHS, CDC)

Distinguishing Between Natural and Intentional Disease Outbreaks (USAMRIID's Medical Management of Biological Casualties Handbook) See pages 7-9.

Isolation and Quarantine (CDC)

Issues to Consider: Isolation and Quarantine (NACCHO)

Quarantine: Slides and Audio Presentation (CDC) See the links for the February 7, 2006 , presentation.

Interim Immunization Recommendations for Individuals Displaced by a Disaster (CDC)

Q&A About Immunization Recommendations Following a Disaster (CDC)

Mass Prophylaxis: Building Blocks for Community Preparedness (AHRQ)

Emergency MedKit Evaluation Study Summary Fact Sheet (CDC)

Case Definitions (CDC)

Reporting Communicable, Environmental and Occupational Diseases (DHSS) See 19 CSR 20-20.020 and 19 CSR 20-20.080.

Strategic National Stockpile (SNS)

Strategic National Stockpile (CDC)

Educational Material and Programs

Bioterrorism Training and Education (CDC)

Bioterrorism Information for Primary Care Clinicians - Slides & Accompanying Manuals (U of Washington)

Bioterrorism Information for the Public Health Workforce - Slides & Accompanying Manuals (U of Washington)

Other Information

Districts for Statewide Disease Investigation/Terrorism Response (DHSS)

Infectious Disease Data & Statistical Reports (DHSS)

Communicable Disease Surveillance 2006 Annual Report (DHSS)

Endemic, Notifiable Bioterrorism-Related Diseases, United States, 1992-1999 (EID)

Medical Examiners, Coroners, and Biologic Terrorism: A Guidebook for Surveillance and Case Management (CDC)

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