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Tularemia Outbreak at a Metropolitan Airport, Texas
Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: Biodefense Strategy, Practice, and Science, 10/15/09

Pierce JR et al. – In this after–action analysis, the authors identified several lessons learned: the importance of animal illness surveillance, which can serve as a warning for potential human illness and epidemic; the usefulness of pre–event planning, training, and exercises in facilitating a coordinated response; the usefulness of an effective communication system with the healthcare community; the importance of responders being familiar with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Category A bioterrorism agents when considering a rapid response; and the fact that attempts at environmental control may result in perturbations in animal populations with unintended consequences.

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Water-Borne Outbreak of Oropharyngeal and Glandular Tularemia in Georgia: Investigation and Follow-up
Infection, 11/04/09 Relevance Score: 90%