[The role of the clinical microbiologist in bioterrorism] (original) (raw)

Enfermedades Infecciosas y Microbiología Clínica

Abstract

There are lots of early examples of biological warfare along the history. Nevertheless, recent events have made microbiological threat jump from the very restricted and specialized circles to the public arena. Although bioterrorism concerns all segments of the population, the impact on clinical microbiologists is more direct. At this review we have made special mention to laboratory detection systems, as well as to the facilities and laboratory designs requested for this purpose including protection measurements. Preparedness plans and therapeutical considerations have also been mentioned. We think the clinical microbiologist has an undeniable role in the scenario of a potential biological attack, being extremely valuable in diagnosis duties as well as in epidemiological issues, organization and therapeutic advice.

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