Unexplained Deaths in Connecticut, 2002-2003: Failure to Consider Category A Bioterrorism Agents in Differential Diagnoses

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• John Palumbo; James Meek; Darcy Fazio; Susan Turner; James Hadler; Andre Sofair
PMID: 18525371DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/dmp.0b013e318161315b

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This article discusses the importance of hospital and emergency department clinicians in recognizing bioterrorism-related infections as the first defense in a bioterrorist attack. The study analyzed unexplained infectious deaths in Connecticut, focusing on anthrax, tularemia, smallpox, and botulism. Results showed a low percentage of deaths consistent with anthrax and tularemia, with inadequate diagnostic testing conducted. The study concludes that, except for anthrax, few deaths could be attributed to the studied bioterrorism agents, highlighting the need for improved clinician education and surveillance to enhance preparedness for potential bioterrorism attacks.

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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anthrax; Botulism; Communicable Diseases; Connecticut; Diagnosis, Differential; Disaster Planning; Epidemiology; Smallpox; Tularemia; Adolescent; Middle Aged; Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional; Emergency Service, Hospital; Bioterrorism; Disaster Medicine

Institutions: Yale University

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