PMLS LESSON 9 PART 3 Flashcards
When working with biological materials there is a possible ___________.
risk of accidents
what are the risks when working biological materials?
accidental infection
Accidental release of toxic chemicals
Intentional theft and/or misuse
physical injuries
where does work with biological materials occur?
- Laboratories
- Hospitals
- Fieldwork
- Transport/shipping
- Practically everywhere
how was anthrax spread or used as a bioterrorism?
2001 through the use of an envelope and was sent to the us
disease that is caused by Anthrax spores
anthracis
unpredictable and practically everywhere.
risks
SARS meaning?
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
first case of SARS when?Who? what? How? where?
September 2003, 27 years old microbiology graduate student Through a laboratory acquired infection specifically the west nile virus is contaminated with sars cov, located at singapoe
meaning of non-attenuated?
not a weaken strain
difference between west nile virus and sars cov?
west nile virus doesnt possessed any cough and difficulty in breathing
what is the 2nd case of SARS? who? where? why?
December 2003, male laboratory scienctist, was working on SARS CoV and spillage of material disinfected with 70% ethanol and was cleaned manually,
when was the first case of a cluster of sars among family and relatives and medical personnel exposed by a single patient? and when was the other example?
march 25,2004, april 17,2004
the incident of the SARS triggered the improvement of?
national biosafety policies
where does work with biological materials occur?
laboratories, hospitals, fieldwork, transport/shipping and practically everywhere
an infectious agent which proved that agent and toxins can be misused to intentionally harm individuals and population?
2001 anthrax attach
