SOSC 1801 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-2: Lassa Fever, Virology, Bioterrorism
23 Mar 2017
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Its zoonotic disease- humans infected from contact with infected animals (rats) It"s a (cid:448)iral ill(cid:374)ess of 2-21 days duration that occurs in africa: transmitted to humans via contact with food or household items contaminated with rodents urine or faeces, symptoms include fever, weakness, muscle pain, chest pain, nausea, vomiting. Death occurs: e(cid:271)ola & fe(cid:448)er are ge(cid:374)eti(cid:272)all(cid:455) si(cid:373)ilar. Infection caused by bacterium: occurs in 4 forms: skin, inhalation, intestinal & injection. Infected if come in contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products. Robert koch: german physician & microbiologist, known for identifying causes of tuberculosis, anthrax & providing support. Fabian leendertz: discovered origin of ebola, said ebola as a result of bat consumed, negative views on africans based on his statement. Is terrorism involving the intentional release of biological agents (bacteria, viruses, toxins), for the use of warfare. 3 things he mentions: he challenges that origin of ebola outbreak is false, relationship b/t researches.
