Bioterrorism -- Alabama Osteopathic Medical Association

July 2005 --

In the aftermath of the September 11th Attacks, many different types of mobilization have taken place in America. While not widespread, the sending of anthrax to various officials and news organizations has alerted all of us to the possibility of biological attack. Though we do not wish to create a climate of fear, the Board of Directors of the Alabama Osteopathic Medical Association have chosen to add to this site a list of suggested links, assembled by our Webmaster from research on Google and other resources, and brief review of each, to educate our members on issues and the appropriate signs/symptoms of likely diseases. Please note that the contents of these sites are not controlled by the AOMA or the Webmaster.

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For information, see the below sites; as this list may expand periodically, readers would be encouraged to check back.

General --

Centers for Disease Control -- General page, including news, links to the below pages in the separate categories, and other information resources.
Food and Drug Administration -- mainly policy and positions, but some potentially useful information. Diagnosis and Management of Anthrax and Smallpox as Potential Bioterrorist Agents -- a CME module, probably from the UAB School of Medicine. Includes a CME test for one hour of Category 1 AMA credit (test good until 8/1/2002).
The Center for the Study of Bioterrorism and Emerging Infections, based at Saint Louis University.
The American College of Physicians and the American Society of Internal Medicine -- various useful information, including a selection of PDA tools.
The Medical Library Association -- an extensive bibliography, prepared by professional medical librarians, of online and print resources.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Anthrax --

Centers for Disease Control -- listing of anthrax references online
MMWR -- focus on anthrax and other bioterrorism issues. Online and PDF.
World Health Organization

Smallpox --

Centers for Disease Control -- listing of smallpox references online
World Health Organization