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Anthrax
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Amerithrax Investigation 
 Investigative documents concerning "what became the worst biological attacks in U.S. history," when "[s]oon after the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01, letters laced with anthrax began appearing in the U.S. mail." Includes archived press releases, forensic analysis, statements, and related material. From the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). http://www.fbi.gov/anthrax/amerithraxlinks.htm Topics: Infectious Diseases, Terrorism Last updated Aug 4, 2008 Anthrax
Answers to frequently asked questions about the "acute infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis," known for its potential use in biological warfare. Topics include transmission, symptoms, treatment, and vaccination. From the Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/anthrax_g.htm Topics: Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated Aug 12, 2005 Anthrax eTool
This tool is intended to help workplaces protect against exposure to anthrax, "an acute infectious disease caused by a spore-forming bacterium called Bacillus anthracis." Sections cover anthrax basics, who is at risk for exposure, how a company should prepare if it is at risk, what to do in case of an anthrax threat, and how to clean up a contaminated workplace. From the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/anthrax/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Terrorism Last updated Aug 4, 2008 Bioterrorism Articles
A collection of articles published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) about anthrax, smallpox, ebola, plague and Yersinia pestis, botulinum toxin, brucella, hemorrhagic fever viruses (HFV), tularemia, and general bioterrorism topic. Sample titles include "Poison, Detection, and the Victorian Imagination" and "Science and Torture." Full-text archive goes back to 1998. http://pubs.ama-assn.org/cgi/collection/bioterrorism Topics: Biology, Infectious Diseases, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated Aug 4, 2008 Disease Outbreak News
International resource for news updates on communicable diseases, including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Includes special reports and factsheets on topics such as anthrax, BSE, influenza, and smallpox. Also includes media releases and contacts, and information about the organization and its activities. From Communicable Disease Surveillance & Response (CSR), World Health Organization. http://www.who.int/csr/don/en/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases Last updated May 11, 2005 Emergency Preparedness & Response: Anthrax
Compilation of public health and emergency response material concerning anthrax, "a serious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, a bacterium that forms spores." Includes documents on anthrax bioterrorism attacks, mail handler safety, diagnosis and treatment, and more. Includes images. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.bt.cdc.gov/Agent/Anthrax/ Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated Aug 4, 2008 Focus on Anthrax
Two research papers on anthrax toxin, as well as news, commentary and opinion, and related links. Note: The news features are not up to date. From Nature magazine. http://www.nature.com/nature/anthrax/ Topics: Biology, Infectious Diseases, Terrorism, Weapons Last updated Oct 14, 2005 MEDLINEplus Health Information: Anthrax
Includes the latest news, a general overview, and facts about anthrax diagnosis, symptoms, prevention, screening, research, treatment, and organizations involved in the effort. Several links are available in both English and Spanish. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/anthrax.html Topics: Biology, Infectious Diseases, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated Jun 19, 2004 MEDLINEplus Health Information: Biodefense and Bioterrorism
High-quality information about biological weapons, including anthrax, botulism, mustard gas, plague, smallpox, and tularemia. Also includes news and general resources about bioterrorism. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/biodefenseandbioterrorism.html Topics: Biology, Infectious Diseases, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated Jun 19, 2004 ProMED-Mail (Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases)
The Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases is a "global electronic reporting system for outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases and toxins." ProMED-Mail serves as a central site for news, updates, and discussions of outbreaks of emerging and re-emerging diseases. The site also features discussion group announcements, recent recalls and alerts, links to maps of outbreaks, a FAQ, and related links. Available in several languages. A program of the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID). http://www.promedmail.org/pls/otn/f?p=2400:1000: Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health & Medical Disciplines, Infectious Diseases, Public Health & Safety Last updated Feb 26, 2008 Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
Alerts, advisories, and updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Includes fact sheets on bioterrorism, biological agents and diseases, and chemical agents, and lists of contacts and notification procedures for bioterrorist attacks. Portions of the site are also available in Spanish. http://www.bt.cdc.gov/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Military, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated Feb 24, 2003 The September 11th Sourcebooks: National Security Archive Online Readers on Terrorism, Intelligence and the Next War
The sourcebooks, created in late 2001, cover terrorism, Afghanistan, anthrax, biological warfare, King Zahir, and Osama bin Laden; documents from the State Department and other government sources, some decades old, are accompanied by modern commentary from the staff of George Washington University’s National Security Archive. http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/sept11/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Notable People: Government, September 11 & Beyond, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated Sep 12, 2002 |
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