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This volume is based on a multidisciplinary approach towards
biological and chemical threats that can, and have been previously
used in bioterrorism attacks around the globe. Current knowledge
and evidence-based principles from the fields of synthetic biology,
microbiology, plant biology, chemistry, food science, forensics,
tactics, infective medicine, psychology and others are compiled to
address numerous aspects and the complexity of bioterrorism
attacks. The main focus is on biological threats, especially in the
context of synthetic biology and its emerging findings that can be
observed as possible threat and tool. The book examines
microorganisms and their possible use in forensics, i.e. as
possible detection tool that could enable fast and precise
detection of possible treats. A number of plant derived components
are also discussed as possible agents in bioterrorism attacks, and
in relation to infectious disease pathology. Another integral part
is food safety, especially in terms of large food supply chains,
like airline caterings, institutionalized kitchens etc. Food can be
observed as a possible mean of delivery of various agents
(biological and chemical) for bioterrorism attacks. Steps on how to
recognize specific critical points in a food supply chain, along
with proposed corrective activities are discussed. Examples from
around the globe, along with the methodological approach on how to
differentiate bioterrorism attacks from other epidemics are
provided. However, epidemics are also discussed in the context of
migrations, with the special emphasis on the current refugee
migrations that affect not only Europe, but also the United States.
The book will be of interest to experts from various fields of
science as well as professionals working in the field. The book
encompasses examples and tools developed for easier, more specific,
and faster detection of possible bioterrorism treats, along with
proposed actions for some aspects of a bioterrorism attack.
The terrorist use of diseases as bioweapons has been one of the
major security concerns in recent years, particularly after the
anthrax letter attacks in the USA in 2001. This uncertain threat of
intentional outbreaks of diseases exists side by side with the
constantly changing very real threat from diseases, epidemics and
pandemics as recently illustrated by the H1N1 influenza pandemic,
SARS, and H5N1 bird influenza events. This publication contains
case studies on the public health planning for (un)usual disease
outbreaks for 11 large and small countries with a focus on South
Eastern Europe. In many countries, military entities traditionally
play an important role in emergency response to disease outbreaks.
In smaller countries, very little exists, however, in terms of
specific biopreparedness efforts (in both the military and civilian
area), which is at least partly due to a relatively low
bioterrorism threat perception, and serious resource constraints.
The uncertainty associated with the bioterrorism threat makes
public health preparedness planning for such events politically and
financially very difficult. The similarity of responding to
bioterrorism events and natural disease outbreaks from a public
health point of view suggests the merit of looking at
biopreparedness as a part of overall health emergency planning, not
as a separate effort.
This volume is based on a multidisciplinary approach towards
biological and chemical threats that can, and have been previously
used in bioterrorism attacks around the globe. Current knowledge
and evidence-based principles from the fields of synthetic biology,
microbiology, plant biology, chemistry, food science, forensics,
tactics, infective medicine, psychology and others are compiled to
address numerous aspects and the complexity of bioterrorism
attacks. The main focus is on biological threats, especially in the
context of synthetic biology and its emerging findings that can be
observed as possible threat and tool. The book examines
microorganisms and their possible use in forensics, i.e. as
possible detection tool that could enable fast and precise
detection of possible treats. A number of plant derived components
are also discussed as possible agents in bioterrorism attacks, and
in relation to infectious disease pathology. Another integral part
is food safety, especially in terms of large food supply chains,
like airline caterings, institutionalized kitchens etc. Food can be
observed as a possible mean of delivery of various agents
(biological and chemical) for bioterrorism attacks. Steps on how to
recognize specific critical points in a food supply chain, along
with proposed corrective activities are discussed. Examples from
around the globe, along with the methodological approach on how to
differentiate bioterrorism attacks from other epidemics are
provided. However, epidemics are also discussed in the context of
migrations, with the special emphasis on the current refugee
migrations that affect not only Europe, but also the United States.
The book will be of interest to experts from various fields of
science as well as professionals working in the field. The book
encompasses examples and tools developed for easier, more specific,
and faster detection of possible bioterrorism treats, along with
proposed actions for some aspects of a bioterrorism attack.
The terrorist use of diseases as bioweapons has been one of the
major security concerns in recent years, particularly after the
anthrax letter attacks in the USA in 2001. This uncertain threat of
intentional outbreaks of diseases exists side by side with the
constantly changing very real threat from diseases, epidemics and
pandemics as recently illustrated by the H1N1 influenza pandemic,
SARS, and H5N1 bird influenza events. This publication contains
case studies on the public health planning for (un)usual disease
outbreaks for 11 large and small countries with a focus on South
Eastern Europe. In many countries, military entities traditionally
play an important role in emergency response to disease outbreaks.
In smaller countries, very little exists, however, in terms of
specific biopreparedness efforts (in both the military and civilian
area), which is at least partly due to a relatively low
bioterrorism threat perception, and serious resource constraints.
The uncertainty associated with the bioterrorism threat makes
public health preparedness planning for such events politically and
financially very difficult. The similarity of responding to
bioterrorism events and natural disease outbreaks from a public
health point of view suggests the merit of looking at
biopreparedness as a part of overall health emergency planning, not
as a separate effort.
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