Anthrax Detection: Agencies Need to Validate Sampling Activities in Order to Increase Confidence in Negative Results

· DIANE Publishing
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In Sept. & Oct. 2001, letters laced with Bacillus anthracis (anthrax) spores were sent through the mail to two U.S. Senators & to members of the media. These letters led to the first U.S. cases of anthrax disease related to bioterrorism. In all, 22 individuals, in 4 states & Wash., D.C., contracted anthrax disease; 5 died. This report describes & assesses federal agencies' activities to detect anthrax in postal facilities, assess the results of agencies' testing, & assess whether agencies' detection activities were valid. Also includes recommendations to the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS). Graphs & tables.
In Sept. & Oct. 2001, letters laced with Bacillus anthracis (anthrax) spores were sent through the mail to two U.S. Senators & to members of the media. These letters led to the first U.S. cases of anthrax disease related to bioterrorism. In all, 22 individuals, in 4 states & Wash., D.C., contract...

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