Main description:

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.

Contents:

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