Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: Containing and Preventing Biological Threats

Biosecurity and Bioterrorism, Second Edition, takes a holistic approach to biosecurity, with coverage of pathogens, prevention, and response methodology. It addresses these hazards in the context of vulnerability assessments and the planning strategies government and industry can use to prepare for and respond to such events.

The book is organized into four thematic sections: Part I provides a conceptual understanding of biowarfare, bioterrorism and the laws we have to counteract this; Part II investigates known bioagents and the threat from emerging diseases; Part III focuses on agricultural terrorism and food security; and Part IV outlines international, US, and local initiatives for biodefense and biosecurity. Case studies illustrate biodefense against both intentional terrorism and natural outbreaks.

Covers emerging threats of pandemic influenza, antibiotic resistant strains of bacterial pathogens, and severe respiratory diseases caused by novel virusesOffers increased international coverage, including initiatives to counter biological weapons and threats, and food securityUpdated throughout with latest protocols for dealing with biological threats and new case studiesIncludes online instructor ancillaries - PowerPoint lecture slides, test questions, and an instructor manual, for increased classroom functionality

PART I BIOSECURITY, BIODEFENSE, AND THE REASON FOR THEM 1. Seeds of Destruction   2. Recognition of Biological Threat

PART II THE THREAT TO HUMAN HEALTH 3. Category A Diseases and Agents   4. Category B Diseases and Agents   5. Category C Diseases and Agents   6. Recognize, Avoid, Isolate, and Notify   7. Case Studies

PART III THE THREAT TO AGRICULTURE 8. Biological Threat to Agriculture   9. Recent Animal Disease Outbreaks and Lessons Learned

PART IV INITIATIVES, ISSUES, ASSETS, AND PROGRAMS 10. Legal Aspects of Biosecurity   11. Response at the State and Local Level   12. Biosecurity Programs and Assets   13. Consequence Management and a Model Program   14. Future Directions for Biosecurity