(精编)【医学课件】 Infection Control教学课件.pptVIP

15:2 Bioterrorism Use of microorganisms or biologic agents as weapons Infecting humans, animals, or plants Has been used over time by different nations not only in war but also on innocent people Biologic Agents Microorganisms suitable for bioterrorism Inexpensive, available, easily produced, spreads quickly Maintains its survival Brings death or disability Transmissible from person to person Difficult to prevent/treat Biologic Agents (continued) High-priority agents Smallpox: contagious and infectious disease, result of a variola virus Anthrax: infectious disease caused by spores called Bacillus anthracis Plague: infectious disease from the bacteria Yersinia pestis Biologic Agents (continued) High-priority agents (continued) Botulism: paralytic illness resulting from a nerve toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum Tularemia: infectious disease from bacteria Fracisella tularensis Hemorrhagic fever: infectious diseases caused by filovirus (Ebola virus and Marburg virus) Preparing for Bioterrorism Bioterrorism attack could cause epidemic and public health emergency Would have impact on health care facilities Social disorder could ensue Comprehensive plan is needed Preparing for Bioterrorism (continued) Bioterrorism Act of 2002 involves local, regional, state, and national government Early detection by communities Public notification Infection control and public education Funding for research/study of pathogens Preparing for Bioterrorism (continued) Bioterrorism Act of 2002 (continued) Guidelines and restrictions on transport of pathogens Mass immunization Protection of food/water supplies Trained personnel Preparing for Bioterrorism (continued) Bioterrorism Act of 2002 (continued) Emergency management policies Criminal investigation of potential threats Preparation of health care facilities Efficiency of communication 15:3 Washing Hands Major aspect of standard precautions Most important aseptic technique Most effective method of infection control Hands ar