RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Anthrax 2001 – Lessons Learned by Public Health Laboratories
JF American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
JO Clin Lab Sci
FD American Society of Chemistry and Laboratory Science
SP 183
OP 186
DO 10.29074/ascls.15.3.183
VO 15
IS 3
A1 Sandra S Heatherley
YR 2002
UL http://hwmaint.clsjournal.ascls.org/content/15/3/183.abstract
AB OBJECTIVE: To share lessons learned by one local public health department during the anthrax outbreak and associated public hysteria during the autumn of 2001.DATA SOURCES: Current literature and personal experience.CONCLUSIONS: Previous planning for a possible bioterrorism event is essential. Management of the communication and testing process is essential for the protection of the public.ABBREVIATIONS: CDC = Centers for Disease Control; FBI = Federal Bureau of Investigation; SAT = Scholastic Aptitude Test.