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Smallpox as a Biological Weapon Medical and Public Health Management
Donald A. Henderson,Thomas V. Inglesby,Thomas V. Inglesby,John G. Bartlett,John G. Bartlett,Michael S. Ascher,Edward M. Eitzen,Peter B. Jahrling,Jerome Hauer,Marcelle Layton,Joseph E. McDade,Michael T. Osterholm,Tara O'Toole,Gerald W. Parker,Trish M. Perl,Philip K. Russell,Kevin Tonat +16 more
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In this paper, the Working Group onCivilian Biodefense has proposed a set of guidelines for the use of bio-medical data for defense against cyber-attacks against the US government.Abstract:
Donald A. Henderson, MD, MPHThomas V. Inglesby, MDJohn G. Bartlett, MDMichael S. Ascher, MDEdward Eitzen, MD, MPHPeter B. Jahrling, PhDJerome Hauer, MPHMarcelle Layton, MDJoseph McDade, PhDMichael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPHTara O’Toole, MD, MPHGerald Parker, PhD, DVMTrish Perl, MD, MScPhilip K. Russell, MDKevin Tonat, PhDfor the Working Group onCivilian Biodefenseread more
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2007 Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Health Care Settings.
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TL;DR: People potentially exposed to botulinum toxin should be closely observed, and those with signs of botulism require prompt treatment with antitoxin and supportive care that may include assisted ventilation for weeks or months.
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