The Primary Agents of Bioterrorism

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The page below is a sample from the LabCE course Preliminary Identification of the Primary Select Agents of Bioterrorism. Access the complete course and earn ASCLS P.A.C.E.-approved continuing education credits by subscribing online.

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The Primary Agents of Bioterrorism

The next group of subtopics covers the following bacteria as primary agents of bioterrorism:
  • Bacillus anthracis
  • Yersinia pestis
  • Francisella tularensis
  • Brucella species
  • Burkholderia species
Addressing:
  1. Likely clinical specimen types
  2. Gram stain morphology
  3. Culture characteristics
  4. Colony morphology
  5. Hallmark features
  6. Other diagnostic tests to aid in preliminary identification
Basic "trigger points" are present with each of these organisms. The sentinel laboratory must develop standard operating procedures to address these trigger points - when to refer the suspected isolate to the LRN Reference Laboratory.