Bioterrorism Preparedness: A Global Medical, Legal and Political Perspectiv

Meeting the acute need for a book determining the crucial elements of bioterrorism preparedness, this is a global perspective of the history and current concepts for bioterrorism, integrating the legal, medical, scientific and public health strategies. It furthermore discusses the role of WHO and international health regulations for bioterrorism preparedness. For microbiologists, epidemiologists, biotechnologists, public health agencies, and pharmaceutists. Meeting the acute need for a book determining the crucial elements of bioterrorism preparedness, this is a global perspective of the history and current concepts for bioterrorism, integrating the legal, medical, scientific and public health strategies. A global perspective of the history and concepts for bioterrorism, integrating the legal, medical, scientific and public health strategies. Meeting the acute need for a book determining the crucial elements of bioterrorism preparedness, this is a global perspective on the history and current concepts on bioterrorism, integrating the scientific, medicinal, public health and health policy strategies. The first three chapters provide a historical perspective and an overview of management of all categories of potential bioterrorism agents including special issues related to the care of children. Chapters four to nine provide a thorough discussion on all Category A bioterrorism agents. The last two chapters are devoted to priorities, policies and legal issues. Furthermore, it discusses the role of the World Health Organization and International Health regulations for bioterrorism preparedness. The book contains information relevant to healthcare providers including Infection Control practitioners, microbiologists, epidemiologists, biotechnologists, public health agencies and pharmaceutical agencies. Meeting the acute need for a book determining the crucial elements of bioterrorism preparedness, this is a global perspective on the history