Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1497771 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/003335490512000603 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Development of Effective Medical Countermeasures Against the Main Biowarfare Agents: The Importance of Antibodies.
Microorganisms
December 2024
Targeted Therapy Team, Institute for Cancer Research, 237 Fulham Road, London SW3 6JB, UK.
The COVID-19 and mpox crisis has reminded the world of the potentially catastrophic consequences of biological agents. Aside from the natural risk, biological agents can also be weaponized or used for bioterrorism. Dissemination in a population or among livestock could be used to destabilize a nation by creating a climate of terror, by negatively impacting the economy and undermining institutions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFrom Spores to Suffering: Understanding the Role of Anthrax in Bioterrorism.
Mil Med
December 2024
Division of Clinical Research and Medical Management (CRMM), Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS), DRDO, Delhi 110054, India.
Introduction: Anthrax, caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, stands as a formidable threat with both natural and bioterrorism-related implications. Its ability to afflict a wide range of hosts, including humans and animals, coupled with its potential use as a bioweapon, underscores the critical importance of understanding and advancing our capabilities to combat this infectious disease. In this context, exploring futuristic approaches becomes imperative, as they hold the promise of not only addressing current challenges but also ushering in a new era in anthrax management.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Importance of Biosecurity in Emerging Biotechnologies and Synthetic Biology.
Avicenna J Med Biotechnol
January 2024
Department of Biotechnology Engineering, Faculty of Medical Engineering, Shahab Danesh University, Qom, Iran.
The age of synthetic biology is ushering in new technologies for the advancement of society, human health, and agriculture. It appears that synthetic biology has integrated engineering paradigms into biological contexts. The combined use of new biotechnology and synthetic biology raises concerns about biosafety, biosecurity, and even cyberbiosecurity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClassical swine fever: Unveiling the complexity through a multifaceted approach.
Open Vet J
October 2024
School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability, The University of Queensland, Gatton QLD, Queensland.
Classical swine fever (CSF), sometimes referred to as hog cholera, is a highly contagious, virally based, systemic illness that affects both domestic and wild pigs. The virus known as classical swine fever virus (CSFV) is a member of the Flaviviridae family, specifically the genus Pestivirus. This disease is thought to be endemic in many Asian countries that produce pork as well as in several countries in Central and South America, the Caribbean, and elsewhere.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKnowledge, attitudes, and practices toward bioterrorism preparedness among nurses: a cross-sectional study.
BMC Nurs
November 2024
Emergency Medicine, Institute of Disaster and Emergency Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China.
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates bioterrorism knowledge, attitudes, and practices among 429 nurses in Tianjin, emphasizing the significance of nursing roles in biosecurity.
- - Results showed that while nurses had satisfactory knowledge and good attitudes towards bioterrorism, their actual practices were poor.
- - Factors like educational level, years of experience, and prior bioterrorism training significantly influenced nurses' knowledge scores.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!