Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical LaboratoriesJonathan Y. Richmond, Robert W. McKinney 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. |
