What Do I have?
Headache, respiratory distress, fever, dark (black) scabs or ulcers
What is Bacillus anthracis
If our laboratory identifies one of these organisms, we are required to destroy the organism within 7 days because we are not registered to have them in house.
What is Tier One Select Agents?
It was the organism source for the 2001 attacks through the US postal service.
What is Bacillus anthracis?
Cough, Chest pain, difficulty breathing, pain and swelling at the site of a wound that is usually caused by a tick or deerfly bite
What is Francisella tularensis?
Inner Glove, Disposable Gown, N-95, Outer gloves, Safety Goggles
What is Donning PPE?
On May 8th, 1980 the 33rd World Health Assembly declared the world free of this disease after a huge eradication campaign.
What is Smallpox?
Initial symptoms include fever, headache, muscle pain and chills. Later, a person may experience internal bleeding resulting in vomiting or coughing blood.
What is Ebola?
Testing is sent to the MN Department of Health. Contact of state epidemiologists happens before testing for these isolates.
What is Clostridium botulism?
The Black Death caused by this organism created a devastating global epidemic that struck Europe and Asia in the mid 1300s.
What is Yersinia Pestis?
Symptoms may include joint and muscle pain, fever, weight loss, and fatigue. Have an infective dose of 10 to 100 organisms.
What is Brucella?
This is the Brucella strain our laboratory has that is NOT a registered Select Agent.
What is Brucella canis?
In 2013 letters containing this substance was intercepted at a the US Capitol's off-site mail facility. Three letters were found addressed to President Obama, Senator Roger Wicker, and a Mississippi Judge.
What is Ricin?
Fever, weight loss, muscle or joint pain, headache and seizures. Recently used Better Homes and Gardens Aromatherapy room spray.
What is Burkholderia pseudomallei?
This is the Bacillus anthracis strain that our laboratory has in house that IS a registered Select Agent.
What is Bacillus anthracis Pasteur Strain?
During WW II the use of this organism as a biological weapon was studied by the Japanese as well as by the US and its allies. This was one of several biological weapons stockpiled by the US military in the late 1960s.
What is Francisella tularensis?