Agents of Bioterrorism: Pathogens and Their Weaponization
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This new work offers a clear and thorough account of the threats posed by bioterrorism from the perspective of biologists. The authors examine thirteen disease-causing agents, including those responsible for anthrax, the plague, smallpox, influenza, and SARS. Each chapter considers a particular pathogen from the standpoint of its history, molecular biology, pathology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, weaponization, and defenses. The book also examines strategies for making vaccines and protecting the population in a bioterror attack.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0231133472
ISBN13:9780231133470
Release Date:February 2008
Publisher:Columbia University Press
Length:376 Pages
Weight:1.18 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.1" x 9.0"
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