Scientific and Technical Means of Distinguishing Between Natural and Other Outbreaks of Disease

Dando, Malcolm R.; Pearson, G.S.; Kriz, Bohumir

There is increasing concern over the possible use of biological weapons. If they are used, an attack will manifest as a disease outbreak among humans, animals or plants. It is thus important to be able to distinguish between natural disease outbreaks and the result of such an attack. The bok discusses the scientific and technical means available to investigate this question and then goes on to consider the agents of concern. The book concludes with a look forward to future developments.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2001-05-31

Format: Paperback

ISBN-10: 9780792369912

ISBN-13: 9780792369912

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-010-0830-3

Dimensions: 240cm x160cm

Pages: 171