Response and Handling of Biological Terrorism

Author: Du Xin'an, Cao Wuqing, Editors
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: This book is a crystallization of the Chinese military's years of research achievements in medical protection against biological weapons, as well as a compilation of domestic and international strategies and new technologies for responding to biological terrorism. The book consists of eight chapters, comprehensively and systematically discussing the history and current status of biological terrorism attacks, the principles and strategies for countering biological terrorism, medical treatment procedures and key points, the detection and identification of biological terrorism pathogens, medical protection against biological terrorism, and the sociopsychological issues triggered by biological terrorism. It provides detailed and thorough introductions to the etiological characteristics, epidemiology, diagnostic methods, prevention, and control measures of diseases caused by various viruses, bacteria, rickettsiae, fungi, and biological toxins that may be used in biological terrorism. The appendix introduces methods for calculating contaminated areas in sudden biological events, evaluating contamination elimination, and provides relevant regulations and laboratory rules. The content is comprehensive, the perspectives are innovative, and the book is highly practical. It is suitable for learning and reference by health management personnel at all levels, medical staff, health prevention personnel, and microbiological testing personnel.