Preparing for bioterrorism (original) (raw)
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The paper discusses the heightened concern over bioterrorism, emphasizing the necessity for infectious disease (ID) practitioners to be integrated into national preparedness and response strategies. It highlights the importance of distinguishing natural disease outbreaks from potential bioterrorism events, and outlines current public health efforts, particularly by the CDC, to enhance surveillance, laboratory capabilities, and communication networks. The closing remarks stress the challenges faced in hospital-based plans against bioterrorism, advocating for a proactive approach from healthcare providers to address these critical issues.
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