Anthrax

Author: Friedlander, Arthur M.

Source: Vaccines. Preventing Disease and Protecting Health, Vaccines. Preventing Disease and Protecting Health , pp. 287-290(4)

Publisher: Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

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Abstract:

The current interest in vaccination against anthrax is solely because of the possible threat of using Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent, as a bioterrist weapon, The author presents information about the events that lead to such threat and discusses the pathogenesis of the disease and possible vaccines. This is a chapter included in Vaccines. Preventing Disease and Protecting Health, a book that celebrates the ways in which vaccines have played a role in improving the health of the world's populations.

Keywords: Vaccines; Vaccine Development; Public Health; Immunization; Disease Prevention; Anthrax; Anthrax vaccine; Bacillus anthracis; Terrorism; Bioterrorism; Vaccination policy

Document Type: Miscellaneous

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