Laboratory Diagnosis of Bioterrorism Agents

Learn about the history of biologic warfare and the diagnostic criteria of representative potential agents of bioterror.

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Laboratory Diagnosis of Bioterrorism Agents
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Aug 2020
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What you will learn

Historical Evolution of Biologic Warfare

Laboratory Response Network

Biosafety Levels and Practices

Symptoms of the Agents of Bioterrorism

Laboratory Diagnosis of Biologic Threats

Forensic Microbiology in Biocrime Events

Description

The threat of biologic warfare is very real. The best way to prepare is to start learning about these bioterrorism agents and how they are identified in the lab. Health-care professionals should maintain awareness of biological agents with bioterrorism potential and consider the presence of unknown pathogens. Laboratory scientists should be vigilant in detecting these agents of bioterror using presumptive diagnosis criteria.

In this course, we discuss the historical evolution of bioterrorism, the many agents that could be exploited, and recent developments in technologies and biosafety for detecting and controlling biocrime events. We are also going to talk about the role of the Laboratory Response Network (LRN) in the monitoring and surveillance of potential biologic threats with the help of forensic microbiology.

Upon enrollment to the course all materials such as lecture videos, practice quizzes, and downloadable resources will always be available should you wish to go back to the material to study and review. You will also receive a Certificate of Completion which you can use to boost your resume, curriculum vitae, or LinkedIn profile.

So start learning and increasing your knowledge today!

Content

Introduction

Welcome
Topic Outline
Overview
What is Bioterrorism?
Biologic Warfare
Historical Evolution
Modern Era of Biological Weapons
20th-21st Century Examples
Reinforcement Quiz

Laboratory Response Network

Laboratory Response Network
The Need to be Prepared
Surveillance Systems
General Characteristics
The Ideal Biologic Agent
Dissemination of Bioweapons
Factors that Hinder Effectiveness
Biosafety Levels
Biosafety in the Lab
Best Practices in Biosafety
Reinforcement Quiz

Potential Bioterrorism Agents

Agents of Bioterror
Bacillus anthracis
Clinical Manifestations
Specimen Collection and Examination
Laboratory Diagnosis
Burkholderia mallei
Burkholderia pseudomallei
Identification in the Lab
Clostridium botulinum
Specimen Collection and Diagnosis
Ebola Virus and Marburg Virus
Animal Reservoirs
Virulence Factors
Francisella tularensis
Patient Presentation
Tests for Presumptive Diagnosis
Smallpox
Variola Major vs Variola Minor
Eradication by Vaccination
Bubonic Plague
Forms of Buboes
Specimen Collection and Preparation
Direct Examination and Culture
Reinforcement Quiz

Forensic Microbiology

Role of Forensic Microbiology
Emerging Field of Medical Forensics
Example Investigation Case
Applications in Biocrime Events
Pandemic Preparedness
Reinforcement Quiz

Course Wrap Up

Bioterrorism Readiness
Concluding Thoughts
Takeaway / References
Thank You

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