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Chapter 15.5 : Special Pathogens and Employee Safety
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Lynne S. Garcia1
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1: LSG & Associates, Santa Monica, California
Content Type: Reference
Publication Year:
2010
Category: Clinical Microbiology
Book DOI:
10.1128/9781555817435
Chapter DOI:
10.1128/9781555817435.ch15.5
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Abstract:
The purpose of the information in this subsection is to help reduce the chances of clinical microbiology laboratory employees' being exposed to microorganisms associated with bioterrorism and with laboratory-acquired infections, including Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
Citation:
Garcia L.
2010.
Special Pathogens and Employee Safety,
p 690-700.
In
Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook, 3rd Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555817435.ch15.5
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Special Pathogens and Employee Safety
Citation:
Garcia L.
2010.
Special Pathogens and Employee Safety,
p 690-700.
In
Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook, 3rd Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555817435.ch15.5
/content/10.1128/9781555817435.chap15.5.tab15.5.2-1
Table 15.5.2-1a
Early (bench level) recognition of microorganisms associated with bioterrorism and with LAI a , b
a Consult the director or supervisor immediately if any of these microorganisms are suspected!
b Abbreviations: BT, bioterrorism strain(s); BA, blood agar; NG, no growth; BSC, biological safety cabinet; CPE, cytopathic effect; GPR, gram-positive rods; GNR, gram-negative rods; GNCB, gram-negative coccobacilli; GNDC, gram-negative diplococci.
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Table 15.5.2-1a
Early (bench level) recognition of microorganisms associated with bioterrorism and with LAI a , b
a Consult the director or supervisor immediately if any of these microorganisms are suspected!
b Abbreviations: BT, bioterrorism strain(s); BA, blood agar; NG, no growth; BSC, biological safety cabinet; CPE, cytopathic effect; GPR, gram-positive rods; GNR, gram-negative rods; GNCB, gram-negative coccobacilli; GNDC, gram-negative diplococci.
Citation:
Garcia L.
2010.
Special Pathogens and Employee Safety,
p 690-700.
In
Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook, 3rd Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555817435.ch15.5
/content/10.1128/9781555817435.chap15.5.tab15.5.2-1b
Table 15.5.2-1b
Early (bench level) recognition of microorganisms associated with bioterrorism and with LAI a , b
a Consult the director or supervisor immediately if any of these microorganisms are suspected!
b Abbreviations: BT, bioterrorism strain(s); BA, blood agar; NG, no growth; BSC, biological safety cabinet; CPE, cytopathic effect; GPR, gram-positive rods; GNR, gram-negative rods; GNCB, gram-negative coccobacilli; GNDC, gram-negative diplococci.
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Table 15.5.2-1b
Early (bench level) recognition of microorganisms associated with bioterrorism and with LAI a , b
a Consult the director or supervisor immediately if any of these microorganisms are suspected!
b Abbreviations: BT, bioterrorism strain(s); BA, blood agar; NG, no growth; BSC, biological safety cabinet; CPE, cytopathic effect; GPR, gram-positive rods; GNR, gram-negative rods; GNCB, gram-negative coccobacilli; GNDC, gram-negative diplococci.
Citation:
Garcia L.
2010.
Special Pathogens and Employee Safety,
p 690-700.
In
Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook, 3rd Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555817435.ch15.5
/content/10.1128/9781555817435.chap15.5.tab15.5.3-1
Table 15.5.3-1
List of select agents specifically designated by the HHS
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Table 15.5.3-1
List of select agents specifically designated by the HHS
Citation:
Garcia L.
2010.
Special Pathogens and Employee Safety,
p 690-700.
In
Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook, 3rd Edition.
ASM Press, Washington, DC.
doi: 10.1128/9781555817435.ch15.5