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Bioterrorism

Biodefense and Bioterrorism - From NLM's MEDLINE Plus web site.

• This is a compilation of information from wire services, federal agencies,
  medical databases, and research institutions.
• TOC: Latest News, General/Overviews, Specific Conditions, Organizations.
• Direct links to "canned" MEDLINE searches related to the topic. Located in the left column.

Biological and Chemical Terrorism: Strategic Plan for Preparedness and Response
Published in MMWR

Center for Civilian Biodefense Studies
Published by the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Public Health. Links to:

• JAMA's conscensus statements on Anthrax, Botulinum Toxin, Plague, Smallpox, and Tularemia
• "Confronting Biological Weapons" series in Clinical Infectious Diseases
• FAQs for the General Public

Children's Hospitals: National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions
Sections focus on children and bioterrorism. Legislative initiatives, emergency preparedness, antibiotics, and helping children cope with tragedy are explored. Link to 'Public' and then to 'News@NACHRI' to locate relevant information.

Hardin MD: Bioterrorism/Biological Warfare
A selected list of resources from the respected online resource, Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, University of Iowa. Focused information on Anthrax, Toxicology, Smallpox, and other immunological topics are also easily accessed.

Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
Maintained by the CDC and devoted to issues related to bioterrorism and public health.

Public Health Training Network (PHTN)
Links to webcasts: What Every Physician Should Know, Pt. 1 & 2. Includes technical information on downloading and viewing these programs. Scroll down the page to 'Newsflash' banner for links to additional PHTN services.

Smallpox and Vaccinia -- Chapter 6
Searchable online book excerpt sponsored by the National Center for Biotechnology Information. Chapter's TOC included.

University at Buffalo: Medical Aspects of Biological Warfare
Designed for health care practitioners and students, this resource links to online textbooks, reports, and other web based materials. Print materials owned by the UB Libraries' are also included.

United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectous Diseases (USAMRIID)

• Medical Management of Biological Casualties Handbook, 4th Ed. Feb, 2001, is available for download to a desktop computer or a Palm OS deivice. Link via the thumbnail icon of the version you wish to access.
  Note: At the bottom of the page you will find links to other government resources for biological, chemical, and radiological information.
• Select Related Links for a concise list of academic, commercial, military and government (foreign and domestic) web sites.

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