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Alternative Title:
Emerg Infect Dis
Personal Author:
Kaufmann, A. F. ; Meltzer, M. I. ; Schmid, G. P. ;
Kaufmann, A. F. ; Meltzer, M. I. ; Schmid, G. P. ; Less -
Description:
Understanding and quantifying the impact of a bioterrorist attack are essential in developing public health preparedness for such an attack. We constructed a model that compares the impact of three classic agents of biologic warfare (Bacillus anthracis, Brucella melitensis, and Francisella tularensis) when released as aerosols in the suburb of a major city. The model shows that the economic impact of a bioterrorist attack can range from an estimated $477.7 million per 100,000 persons exposed (brucellosis scenario) to $26.2 billion per 100,000 persons exposed (anthrax scenario). Rapid implementation of a postattack prophylaxis program is the single most important means of reducing these losses. By using an insurance analogy, our model provides economic justification for preparedness measures.
Subject:
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Anthrax
Biological Warfare
Brucella Melitensis
Brucellosis
Health Care Costs
Hospitalization
Humans
Research Article
Tularemia

Source:
Emerg Infect Dis. 3(2):83-94. ;
Document Type:
Journal Article ;
Collection(s):
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Main Document Checksum:
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urn:sha256:b892cecc60a2e06076f76e9d6c8736457b8e26824c3528947a69c7e94b218e5d
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