Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

What I need to know about anthrax today.

R D Harris¹, J D Grabenstein

¹University of California, San Diego, USA.

The Journal of the Kentucky Medical Association

|January 15, 2002

Summary

Anthrax, a potential biological weapon, is a growing concern for national security. Medical professionals must be prepared to identify and treat anthrax exposure, acting as a crucial public health defense.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Action guidance for addressing pollution from inhalational anaesthetics.

Anaesthesia·2022

Same author

A century of pneumococcal vaccination research in humans.

Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·2012

Same author

Integrated-optical directional coupler biosensor.

Optics letters·2009

Same author

Waveguide surface plasmon resonance sensor for electrochemically controlled surface reactions.

Applied optics·2008

Same author

Sensitivity enhancement of integrated optical sensors by use of thin high-index films.

Applied optics·2008

Same author

Ion-exchanged tapered-waveguide laser in neodymium-doped BK7 glass.

Optics letters·2007

Area of Science:

Biodefense and Public Health
Infectious Diseases
Biological Warfare Agents

Background:

US military vaccination programs address anthrax threats in high-risk deployment zones like Southwest Asia and the Korean Peninsula.
Concerns about bioterrorism using anthrax have escalated following recent domestic incidents and the September 11th attacks.
Anthrax has become a focus of national attention as a significant weapon of mass destruction.

Purpose of the Study:

To update medical professionals on anthrax recognition and treatment protocols.
To emphasize the role of healthcare providers in public health surveillance for biological threats.
To provide essential knowledge regarding anthrax as a weapon of mass destruction.

Main Methods:

Review of current intelligence and public health concerns regarding anthrax.
Analysis of recent anthrax incidents and their implications for national security.
Educational outreach to the medical community on anthrax preparedness.

Main Results:

Anthrax poses a credible threat as a biological weapon.
Recent incidents highlight the vulnerability of the US to bioterrorism.
Medical professionals are essential in the front line of defense against anthrax.

Conclusions:

Anthrax preparedness is critical for national security and public health.
Medical professionals require updated knowledge for effective response to anthrax events.
Coordinated efforts between medical, law enforcement, and public health agencies are vital.

Related Experiment Videos