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Xiao Yan Li1, Kang Ning Xue1, Jin Sheng Jiang2
1Laboratory Animal Center, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 102206, China.
Abstract:
Concern about the biological hazards involved in microbiological research, especially research involving laboratory animals, has increased in recent years. Working in an animal biosafety level 2 facility (ABSL-2), commonly used for research on infectious diseases, poses various biological hazards. Here, the regulations and standards related to laboratory biosafety in China are introduced, the potential biological hazards present in ABSL-2 facilities are analyzed, and a series of strategies to control the hazards are presented.
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