Bioterrorism

 Johns Hopkins Division of Infectious Diseases – Research this Antibiotic Guide and search by diagnosis, pathogen or antibiotic. Find guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of Anthrax, Botulism, Smallpox and Plague.

Source:     The Johns Hopkins University

 

Frontline: Plague War – For a short synopsis, timeline of events, recordings of the Anthrax Leak of 1979 and answers to FAQ’s about bio-agents and the biological warfare threat check this online news special.

Source:     PBS Online

 

Center of Disease Control and Prevention – The home page of this site includes advisories, Public Health Emergency Response and facts about Anthrax, Botulism, Pneumonic Plague and Smallpox.

Under the section titled ‘Agents/Diseases’, there is a list of biological diseases and chemical agents which, when clicked on, provide you with agent information such as fact sheets, studies and related sites. Also provided is the Lab Protocol for each disease.

Source:     United States Department of Health & Human Services

 

AVIP - Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program – An interactive look at the most relevant aspects of Anthrax today, this is available in Flash or HTML format.

Source:     Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense-Public Affairs

 

World Anthrax Data Site – This database provides specific reports on Anthrax outbreaks and guidelines for individual countries chosen from the interactive map.

Source:     World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems for Public Health

 

Biological, Chemical Weapons – These topics are addressed in great detail through the headings of Bio/Chemical Terror, Biological & Chemical Weapons: Who has Them and Types of Weapons.

Source:     ABC News.com   

 

Terrorism Files– For information on weapons & terrorism, terrorist organizations, countries related and links to more.

Source:     Nabou.com, Inc.

 

Anthrax Information – A site which provides information pertaining to Anthrax that will help people prepare for Bioterrorism. Includes descriptions, prevention methods, symptoms, signs and tests, treatment and the history of the disease.

Source:     Bioterrorism.com