Biological Warfare

The purpose of this book is to provide concise supplemental reading material to assist both, health-care providers and civilians in the management of biological casualties. The main goal is to make this a reference for all those who need basic summary and treatment information quickly.Table of Contents:History of Biological Warfare and Current ThreatDistinguishing Between Natural and International Disease OutbreaksTen Steps in the Management of Biological CasualtiesTherapyCase Reporting and Epidemiological AssessmentPreventionProtective EquipmentFirst AidProtective Measures and Handling of CausalitiesPatient DecontaminationInfection ControlMedical EvacuationAeromedical Isolation TeamBacterial Agents:AnthraxBrucellosisPlagueQ FeverTularemiaViral Agents:SmallpoxVenezuelan Equine EncephalitisBiological Toxins:BotulinumRicinStaphylococcal Enterotoxin BT-2 MycotoxinsGlossary of Medical TermsPatient Isolation PrecautionsBW Agent CharacteristicsBW Agent Vaccines, Prophylactics and TherapeuticsDifferential DiagnosisComparative LethalityEmergency Response Contacts