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Record Nr.

UNINA9910821610303321

Titolo

BSL3 and BSL4 agents : epidemiology, microbiology, and practical guidelines / / edited by Mandy C. Elschner ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Weinheim, Germany, : Wiley-Blackwell, c2012

ISBN

9786613693099

9783527645091

3527645098

9781280782701

1280782706

9783527645107

3527645101

9783527645114

352764511X

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (401 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

ElschnerMandy C

Disciplina

579.165

599.0292

599/.0292

Soggetti

Pathogenic microorganisms - Analysis

Pathogenic microorganisms - Detection

Bacterial diseases - Epidemiology

Bacterial diseases - Microbiology

Molecular epidemiology

Biotechnology - Safety measures

Biological decontamination

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. A. Pathogens -- pt. B. Practical guidelines.

Sommario/riassunto

In one handy book, this reference gathers all the necessary information on 14 of the most commonly used dangerous groups of pathogens in biosafety level 3 and 4 laboratories. All the chapters are uniformly structured, with a brief overview of the microbiology, pathology,



epidemiology and detection methods for each group. In addition, a whole chapter is devoted to the special biosafety requirements, disinfection, decontamination protocols, accident literature and accident procedures, as well as treatment options for all the organisms. This chapter is clearly marked and easy to find when opening