Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-197) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
The disease and its importance -- Etiology and ecology -- Anthrax in animals -- Anthrax in humans -- Pathogenesis and pathology -- Bacteriology -- Treatment and prophylaxis -- Control -- Anthrax surveillance.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
This edition of the anthrax guidelines encompasses a systematic review of scientific literature and publications up to the end 2007, including all the new information that emerged in the 3-4 years after the anthrax letter events. This edition offers guidance on the detection, diagnostic, epidemiology, disinfection and decontamination, treatment and prophylaxis procedures, as well as control and surveillance processes for anthrax in humans and animals.--Publisher's description.
ACQUISITION INFORMATION NOTE
Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address
Stylus Pub Llc, C/O Books Intl Po Box 605, Herndon, VA, USA, 20172, (703)9961036-1547
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
Anthrax in humans and animals.
International Standard Book Number
9789240683686
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Anthrax-- Control, Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Anthrax.
Zoonoses.
Anthrax-- veterinary.
Anthrax.
Zoonoses.
Anthrax.
Carbunco en animales.
Carbunco.
Zoonoses.
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION
Number
614
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5
Edition
22
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION
Class number
RA644
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A6
Book number
.
W67
2008
OTHER CLASS NUMBERS
Class number
XD
5900
Class number
YD
4200
Class number
WC
305
Book Number
A62792
2008
System Code
rvk
System Code
rvk
CORPORATE BODY NAME - ALTERNATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.