Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories

Describes the combinations of standard and special microbiological practices, safety equip., and facilities which are recommended for work with a variety of infectious agents in various labs. This revision takes into account such issues as global concern about emerging and reemerging infectious diseases; increased interest in prion diseases with the identification of BSE in England; the occurrence of several lab-associated infections; increased concern regarding the national and international transfer of infectious microorganisms; and growing concerns about bioterrorism, and the increased security needs of our microbiological labs.Richmond, Jonathan Y. is the author of 'Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories' with ISBN 9780788105487 and ISBN 0788105485.