Medical Management of Vulnerable Populations and Co-Morbid Conditions of Victims of Bioterrorism

• 2002

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• Suzanne White; Fred Henretig; Richard Dukes
PMID: 12120484DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/s0733-8627(01)00006-2

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The article highlights the oversight in medical planning for bioterrorism, emphasizing the neglect of vulnerable groups like children, pregnant women, and immunocompromised patients. It raises concerns about the unique challenges these groups may face in the event of a bioterrorism release, especially near specific locations like nurseries or hospitals. The discussion underscores the importance of identifying and providing specialized care for these susceptible populations to effectively address potential complications. Specifically focusing on pregnant women, children, and immunocompromised patients, the article delves into the risks posed by bioagents commonly used in bioterrorism scenarios.

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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Age Factors; Aged; Child; Communicable Diseases; Disaster Planning; Disease Susceptibility; Emergency Medical Services; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications; Pregnant Women; United States; Vaccination; Immunocompromised Host; Female; Humans; Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical; Bioterrorism; Vulnerable Populations; Biological Warfare Agents

Institutions: Children's Hospital of Michigan

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