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Biodefensa: un nuevo desafío para la microbiología y la salud pública / Biodefense: a new challenge for microbiology and public health
Buitrago Serna, M. José; Casas Flecha, Inmaculada; Eiros-Bouza, José M; Escudero Nieto, Raquel; Giovanni Fedele, Cesare; Jado García, Isabel; Pozo Sánchez, Francisco; Rubio Muñoz, José Miguel; Sánchez-Seco Fariñas, M. Paz; Valdezate Ramos, Sylvia; Verdejo Ortes, José.
Affiliation
  • Buitrago Serna, M. José; Instituto de Salud Carlos III. Madrid. España
  • Casas Flecha, Inmaculada; Instituto de Salud Carlos III. Madrid. España
  • Eiros-Bouza, José M; Instituto de Salud Carlos III. Madrid. España
  • Escudero Nieto, Raquel; Instituto de Salud Carlos III. Madrid. España
  • Giovanni Fedele, Cesare; Instituto de Salud Carlos III. Madrid. España
  • Jado García, Isabel; Instituto de Salud Carlos III. Madrid. España
  • Pozo Sánchez, Francisco; Instituto de Salud Carlos III. Madrid. España
  • Rubio Muñoz, José Miguel; Instituto de Salud Carlos III. Madrid. España
  • Sánchez-Seco Fariñas, M. Paz; Instituto de Salud Carlos III. Madrid. España
  • Valdezate Ramos, Sylvia; Instituto de Salud Carlos III. Madrid. España
  • Verdejo Ortes, José; Instituto de Salud Carlos III. Madrid. España
Enferm. infecc. microbiol. clín. (Ed. impr.) ; 25(3): 190-198, mar. 2007. tab, graf
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-053163
Responsible library: ES1.1
Localization: ES1.1 - BNCS
RESUMEN
El bioterrorismo y el uso potencial de armas biológicas se ha convertido en una preocupación importante de los gobiernos y autoridades competentes. Como ejemplo, el envío de cartas con esporas del agente causante del carbunco en Estados Unidos en 2001 ocasionó varias muertes, causó pánico y tuvo repercusiones negativas en la economía mundial. Si este incidente, a pequeña escala, produjo semejante impacto, los efectos de un ataque masivo podrían ser catastróficos. En muchos países éste fue el punto que marcó el inicio de la toma de medidas encaminadas a prevenir y responder ante amenazas y actos bioterroristas, acciones que, en su conjunto, se conocen como biodefensa. Este artículo pretende analizar someramente algunos aspectos relacionados con la detección e identificación de este tipo de acciones y los agentes biológicos implicados. Se considera el diagnóstico microbiológico que permite la identificación del agente causal, punto clave para la toma de medidas de control adecuadas (AU)
ABSTRACT
Bioterrorism and the potential use of biological weapons has become an important concern of governments and responsible authorities. An example of this threat occurred in 2001 in the USA, when letters were sent containing spores of the agent that produces anthrax; this resulted in some deaths, and caused panic and negative effects on the world economy. If this small-scale event was able to cause such a huge impact, the repercussions of a massive attack could be catastrophic. In many countries, these events have resulted in the implementation of measures directed toward preventing and responding to bioterrorist threats and acts. As a whole, these measures are known as biodefense. This article briefly analyzes several aspects related to detecting and identifying acts of bioterrorism, and considers the biological agents that are implicated. The microbiological diagnosis that allows identification of the causal agent, a key point for taking suitable control measures, is also included (AU)
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Collection: National databases / Spain Health context: SDG3 - Target 3D Strengthen the capacity for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks / SDG3 - Health and Well-Being / Neglected Diseases / SDG3 - Target 3.3 End transmission of communicable diseases Health problem: Societal Hazards / Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases / Zoonoses / Anthrax Database: IBECS Main subject: Public Health / Civil Defense / Infection Control / Bioterrorism / Disaster Planning / Microbiology Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study / Screening study Aspects: Social determinants of health Limits: Humans Language: Spanish Journal: Enferm. infecc. microbiol. clín. (Ed. impr.) Year: 2007 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Instituto de Salud Carlos III/España
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Collection: National databases / Spain Health context: SDG3 - Target 3D Strengthen the capacity for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks / SDG3 - Health and Well-Being / Neglected Diseases / SDG3 - Target 3.3 End transmission of communicable diseases Health problem: Societal Hazards / Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases / Zoonoses / Anthrax Database: IBECS Main subject: Public Health / Civil Defense / Infection Control / Bioterrorism / Disaster Planning / Microbiology Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study / Screening study Aspects: Social determinants of health Limits: Humans Language: Spanish Journal: Enferm. infecc. microbiol. clín. (Ed. impr.) Year: 2007 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Instituto de Salud Carlos III/España
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