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Biosecurity and Bioterrorism
Containing and Preventing Biological Threats
2nd Edition - February 12, 2016
Author: Jeffrey Ryan
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9780128020296
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eBook ISBN:9780128020579
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Biosecurity and Bioterrorism, Second Edition, takes a holistic approach to biosecurity, with coverage of pathogens, prevention, and response methodology. It addresses these haz…Read more
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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.
Covers emerging threats of pandemic influenza, antibiotic resistant strains of bacterial pathogens, and severe respiratory diseases caused by novel viruses
Offers increased international coverage, including initiatives to counter biological weapons and threats, and food security
Updated throughout with latest protocols for dealing with biological threats and new case studies
Includes online instructor ancillaries - PowerPoint lecture slides, test questions, and an instructor manual, for increased classroom functionality
Emergency managers, security managers in the food industry, healthcare preparedness and public health professionals, and first responders; undergraduate and graduate students in emergency management, homeland security, public health, agriculture, and biological sciences
About the Author
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I. Biosecurity, Biodefense, and the Reason for Them
Introduction
Chapter 1. Seeds of Destruction
Introduction
The Reality Versus the Potential
The History of Biowarfare
Modern-Day Bioterrorism
Weaponization
A Question of Scale
The Genesis of Biosecurity and Biodefense
Biological Threats Today and in the Future
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus
Conclusion
Essential Terminology
Discussion Questions
Websites
Chapter 2. Recognition of Biological Threat
Introduction
Routes of Entry
Bacterial Pathogens
Rickettsial Pathogens
Viral Pathogens
Prions
Fungal Pathogens
Biological Toxins
Disease
Tiered Diagnosis
Probability of Use
Conclusion
Essential Terminology
Discussion Questions
Websites
Part II. The Threat to Human Health
Introduction
Chapter 3. Category A Diseases and Agents
Introduction
Anthrax
Plague
Tularemia
Smallpox
Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
Botulism
Conclusion
Essential Terminology
Discussion Questions
Websites
Chapter 4. Category B Diseases and Agents
Introduction
Brucellosis
Glanders and Melioidosis
Q Fever
Psittacosis
Viral Encephalitis
Ricin Poisoning
Conclusion
Essential Terminology
Discussion Questions
Websites
Chapter 5. Category C Diseases and Agents
Introduction
Nipah Virus
Hantavirus
West Nile Virus
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Virus
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
Conclusion
Essential Terminology
Websites
Chapter 6. Recognize, Avoid, Isolate, and Notify
Introduction
Community Response Organizations
The Concept of RAIN
Recognition
Sampling and Detection Methods
Special Considerations for Biodetection Equipment
Avoidance
Isolation
Notification
Conclusion
Essential Terminology
Discussion Questions
Websites
Chapter 7. Case Studies
Introduction
Anthrax, Sverdlovsk, Soviet Union, 1979: Accidental Release of Weaponized Material
Salmonellosis and the Rajneesh, The Dalles, Oregon, United States, 1984: Intentional Foodborne Outbreak
Pneumonic Plague, Surat, India, 1994: Natural Outbreak
Amerithrax, United States, 2001: Intentional Release of a Formulated Agent
Ricin and the Amateur Bioterrorist, United States, 2003 and 2004: Intentional Release
Ebola Virus Outbreak, West Africa, 2014: Geopolitical Implications
Conclusion
Essential Terminology
Discussion Questions
Websites
Part III. The Threat to Agriculture
Introduction
Chapter 8. Biological Threat to Agriculture
Introduction
The Importance of Agriculture
Foreign Animal Diseases
Agroterrorism
Biosecurity From Field to Fork
Animal Disease Outbreak Response
Food Safety
Conclusion
Essential Terminology
Discussion Questions
Websites
Chapter 9. Recent Animal Disease Outbreaks and Lessons Learned
Introduction
Foot and Mouth Disease
Avian Influenza
Classical Swine Fever
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
Case Studies
Protecting the Food Chain From BSE
Conclusion
Essential Terminology
Discussion Questions
Websites
Part IV. Initiatives, Issues, Assets, and Programs
Introduction
Chapter 10. Legal Aspects of Biosecurity
Introduction
Legislation and Presidential Directives
Public Health and the Application of Law
Transporting Biohazardous Materials
Conclusion
Essential Terminology
Discussion Questions
Websites
References on HIPAA
Chapter 11. Response at the State and Local Level
Introduction
Recognition: Surveillance
Command and Coordination
Response: Safety
Response: Biosampling
Response: Containment
Conclusion
Essential Terminology
Discussion Questions
Websites
Chapter 12. Biosecurity Programs and Assets
Introduction
Mitigation: Establishing Policy and Oversight
Preparedness
Response and Recovery
Conclusion
Essential Terminology
Discussion Questions
Websites
Chapter 13. Consequence Management and a Model Program
Introduction
Consequence Management
Autonomous Detection Systems
The Biohazard Detection System
US Postal Service Concept of Operation
Conclusion
Essential Terminology
Discussion Questions
Chapter 14. Future Directions for Biosecurity
Introduction
The Dark Specter of Terrorism
Strategies for Prevention, Preparedness, and Containment
The Future of Biodefense Research
Conclusion
Essential Terminology
Discussion Questions
Websites
Index
No. of pages: 392
Language: English
Edition: 2
Published: February 12, 2016
Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
Paperback ISBN: 9780128020296
eBook ISBN: 9780128020579
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Jeffrey Ryan
Mr. Ryan is a retired US Army officer and currently a Professor at Jacksonville State University’s Department of Emergency Management within the Institute of Emergency Preparedness. The program provide instruction on various aspects of emergency preparedness with a focus on terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction, medical aspects of emergency management, public health preparedness, biodefense, and biosecurity. His research interests are biothreat pathogen detection, agro-terrorism and the role of military forces in disaster response and humanitarian assistance.
Since 2003, Professor Ryan has also served as Managing Director of Quetzal Consulting, Inc. a private firm specializing in a wide array of consultative services related to biothreat pathogen detection, tropical diseases research, course development, diagnostics development, marketing and product management. Services are provided to the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, defense contractors (SAIC, GeoCenters and EAI) and biotechnology and diagnostics companies, among others.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Emergency Management, Jacksonville State University, AL, USA